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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Amalfi / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Catania / Italy

Norwegian Viva

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Mykonos / Greece

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Livorno / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Spice / Italy

Greek Isles & Italy

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Wed 13 Oct 2027 - Sat 23 Oct 2027

10 nights

From 2 275€ per 1 person in DBL

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Mykonos / Greece

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Katakolo / Greece

Valletta / Malta

Istanbul / Turkey

Amalfi / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Catania / Italy

Norwegian Viva

EUROPE - GREEK ISLES & EASTERN MED

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Mon 07 Aug 2028 - Wed 16 Aug 2028

9 nights

From 2 180€ per 1 person in DBL

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Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Valletta / Malta

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Amalfi / Italy

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Catania / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Katakolo / Greece

Norwegian Viva

Mykonos / Greece

EUROPE - GREEK ISLES & EASTERN MED

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Mon 02 Oct 2028 - Wed 11 Oct 2028

9 nights

From 2 180€ per 1 person in DBL

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Katakolo / Greece

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Amalfi / Italy

Norwegian Viva

Istanbul / Turkey

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Mykonos / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Catania / Italy

Valletta / Malta

EUROPE - GREEK ISLES & EASTERN MED

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Mon 12 Jun 2028 - Wed 21 Jun 2028

9 nights

From 2 135€ per 1 person in DBL

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Zadar / Croatia

Sirena

Venice / Italy

Chania (Souda), Crete / Greece

Ravenna / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

Mykonos / Greece

Korcula / Croatia

Selcuk / Turkey

Venice / Italy

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Istanbul / Turkey

Aegean & adriatic coasts

Liner: Sirena Oceania Cruises

Wed 28 Jul 2027 - Sat 07 Aug 2027

10 nights

From 2 131€ per 1 person in DBL

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Everything / Italy

Corfu / Greece

Cruise itinerary

MSC Yacht Club Seaview

Trieste / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Split / Croatia

7 nights Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Split,Piraeus

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Seaview MSC Yacht Club

Thu 26 Oct 2028 - Thu 02 Nov 2028

7 nights

From 1 929€ per 1 person in DBL

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Corfu / Greece

Trieste / Italy

Cruise itinerary

Everything / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

MSC Seaview

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Split / Croatia

Istanbul / Turkey

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

Liner: MSC Seaview MSC Cruises

Sun 06 Aug 2028 - Tue 15 Aug 2028

9 nights

From 1 749€ per 1 person in DBL

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Corfu / Greece

MSC Seaview

Istanbul / Turkey

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Trieste / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Everything / Italy

Split / Croatia

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

Liner: MSC Seaview MSC Cruises

Tue 15 Aug 2028 - Thu 24 Aug 2028

9 nights

From 1 739€ per 1 person in DBL

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Corfu / Greece

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

MSC Splendida

Trieste / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Split / Croatia

Istanbul / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

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Everything / Italy

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

Liner: MSC Splendida MSC Cruises

Wed 04 Aug 2027 - Fri 13 Aug 2027

9 nights

From 1 639€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Seaview

Corfu / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Everything / Italy

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Split / Croatia

Cruise itinerary

Istanbul / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

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

Liner: MSC Seaview MSC Cruises

Thu 24 Aug 2028 - Sat 02 Sep 2028

9 nights

From 1 639€ per 1 person in DBL

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Livorno / Italy

Spice / Italy

Catania / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Mykonos / Greece

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Amalfi / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Norwegian Viva

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey