How many cruises from Istanbul are listed on Cruise Center?

Cruise Center lists 240 cruises departing from Istanbul. The starting price is €939 for 7 nights on Costa Fortuna with calls at Izmir, Mykonos, Santorini and Volos. The MSC Yacht Club Fantasia premium segment costs from €4,009 for 9 nights. All itineraries refresh through a direct API integration with the cruise lines.

Which destinations are available from Istanbul?

The main destinations are the Eastern Mediterranean (Kuşadası, Izmir, Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Mykonos), the Greek Islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete), the Adriatic and Italy (Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Venice), repositioning sailings into the Black Sea, Israel (Haifa) and Egypt (Alexandria). Typical itineraries last 7-10 nights.

Which is the main cruise port in Istanbul?

The main cruise port is Galataport in the Karaköy district on the European side, opened in 2021. It hosts all large ships from MSC, Costa, NCL and MSC Yacht Club. Galataport sits 1 km from Taksim and 50 km from Istanbul IST airport, a 1-hour taxi ride. Alternative terminals: Sarayburnu in Eminönü for luxury yachts and Kadıköy on the Asian side.

When is the best time to sail from Istanbul?

The peak season is May-September: maximum routes, all lines, higher prices. The low season is November-March: limited choice, mainly MSC and Costa, but prices 30-40% below summer. April and October are shoulder months — comfortable weather and average prices, the best price-to-quality balance.

Do I need a visa for a cruise from Istanbul?

Ukrainian, Polish, Moldovan, Romanian, Hungarian and Israeli nationals do not need a visa for Türkiye — visa-free entry for 90 days. For most cruises calling at Greek ports Ukrainian nationals need a Schengen C visa; EU nationals including Poles do not. Passport validity must be at least 6 months on the date of entry.

How do I get to Istanbul for a cruise from Ukraine?

There are no direct flights from Kyiv in 2026. Alternatives — connecting flights via Chișinău (FlyOne), Bucharest (Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines) or Warsaw (LOT). By bus from Odesa — 24 hours via Chișinău (Metro Turizm, Truva Tourism), from Lviv — 30 hours via Bulgaria. By car from Lviv — 1,800 km, 24-28 hours with two overnight stops.

How much does a 7-night Istanbul cruise cost?

The starting price for a 7-night cruise from Istanbul is €939 per person, double occupancy, inside cabin (Costa Fortuna). A balcony cabin typically costs €200-€400 more. 9-night MSC Fantasia routes start from €1,189. The MSC Yacht Club Fantasia premium segment runs from €4,009 for 9 nights with premium service.

What's the difference between a Bosphorus cruise and a cruise from Istanbul aboard a ship?

These are two distinct products. A Bosphorus cruise is a 1.5-3 hour sightseeing trip on a local boat along the European and Asian shores of Istanbul, priced at €15-€50. A multi-day cruise from Istanbul is 7-10 nights on an MSC, Costa or NCL ship with calls at 4-7 ports across the Eastern Mediterranean, priced from €939. Cruise Center lists the multi-day ocean cruises.

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Salerno / Italy

Selcuk / Turkey

Syracuse / Italy

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Nautica

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Valletta / Malta

Volos / Greece

Rhodes / Greece

Thessaloniki / Greece

Tales of the ancients

Liner: Nautica Oceania Cruises

Wed 16 Jun 2027 - Sun 27 Jun 2027

11 nights

From 2 629€ per 1 person in DBL

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Istanbul / Turkey

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Norwegian Viva

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Valletta / Malta

Catania / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

Mykonos / Greece

Amalfi / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Greek Isles & Italy

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Wed 23 Jun 2027 - Fri 02 Jul 2027

9 nights

From 2 625€ per 1 person in DBL

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Catania / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Selcuk / Turkey

Sirena

Katakolo / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Mykonos / Greece

Alluring ancient ruins

Liner: Sirena Oceania Cruises

Sat 15 May 2027 - Mon 24 May 2027

9 nights

From 2 620€ per 1 person in DBL

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Corfu / Greece

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Venice / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Split / Croatia

Norwegian Viva

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Mykonos / Greece

EUROPE - GREEK ISLES & EASTERN MED

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Fri 30 Jun 2028 - Mon 10 Jul 2028

10 nights

From 2 570€ per 1 person in DBL

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Everything / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Corfu / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Split / Croatia

MSC Yacht Club Seaview

Istanbul / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

Cruise itinerary

9 nights Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Split,Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Seaview MSC Yacht Club

Fri 24 Mar 2028 - Sun 02 Apr 2028

9 nights

From 2 479€ per 1 person in DBL

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Amalfi / Italy

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Mykonos / Greece

Catania / Italy

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Valletta / Malta

Livorno / Italy

Norwegian Viva

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Katakolo / Greece

Greek Isles & Italy

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Wed 18 Aug 2027 - Sat 28 Aug 2027

10 nights

From 2 435€ per 1 person in DBL

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Mykonos / Greece

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Rhodes / Greece

Kepez (Canakkale) / Turkey

Azamara Journey

Agios Nikolaos / Greece

7 nights, from Istanbul

Liner: Azamara Journey Azamara Cruises

Sat 28 Oct 2028 - Sat 04 Nov 2028

7 nights

From 2 406€ per 1 person in DBL

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Venice / Italy

Mykonos / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Split / Croatia

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Corfu / Greece

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Norwegian Viva

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Katakolo / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

EUROPE - GREEK ISLES & EASTERN MED

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Fri 25 Aug 2028 - Mon 04 Sep 2028

10 nights

From 2 390€ per 1 person in DBL

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Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Catania / Italy

Palma de Mallorca / Spain

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Mykonos / Greece

Valletta / Malta

Norwegian Viva

Katakolo / Greece

Barcelona / Spain

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

EUROPE - GREEK ISLES & EASTERN MED

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Fri 20 Oct 2028 - Mon 30 Oct 2028

10 nights

From 2 385€ per 1 person in DBL

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Thessaloniki / Greece

Azamara Onward

Istanbul / Turkey

Nafplion / Greece

Mykonos / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Monemvasia / Greece

Mykonos / Greece

Kepez (Canakkale) / Turkey

8 nights, from Istanbul

Liner: Azamara Onward Azamara Cruises

Fri 30 Apr 2027 - Sat 08 May 2027

8 nights

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Salerno / Italy

Volos / Greece

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Nautica

Rhodes / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Selcuk / Turkey

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Valletta / Malta

Syracuse / Italy

Thessaloniki / Greece