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.

Sea cruises from Istanbul: prices, schedule, promotions, reservation for 2026/2027/2028 year

Search Cruise

Region

Class of company

Company

Liners

Departure

Nights

Port

Visited cities

Language Service

Other options

Cruise is loop

Rivers

Class of company

Company

Liners

Departure

Nights

Port

Visited cities

Language Service

Showing 1 to 10 of 256 entries (Page 1)

Date Start Price

MSC Fantasia

Istanbul / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Katakolo / Greece

Cruise itinerary

Corfu / Greece

Everything / Italy

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

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

Liner: MSC Fantasia MSC Cruises

Fri 11 Sep - Sun 20 Sep

9 nights

From 1 449€ per 1 person in DBL

Find more

Trieste / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

MSC Yacht Club Fantasia

Istanbul / Turkey

Cruise itinerary

Everything / Italy

Corfu / Greece

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Istanbul / Turkey

9 nights Turkey, Greece, Italy

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Fantasia MSC Yacht Club

Fri 11 Sep - Sun 20 Sep

9 nights

From 3 779€ per 1 person in DBL

Find more

Katakolo / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

MSC Fantasia

Istanbul / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

Cruise itinerary

Everything / Italy

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Corfu / Greece

9 nights Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Katakolon, Piraeus, Izmir, Istanbul

Liner: MSC Fantasia MSC Cruises

Sun 20 Sep - Tue 29 Sep

9 nights

From 2 699€ per 1 person in DBL

Find more

Everything / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

Cruise itinerary

Corfu / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

MSC Yacht Club Fantasia

Trieste / Italy

9 nights Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Katakolon, Piraeus, Izmir, Istanbul

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Fantasia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 20 Sep - Tue 29 Sep

9 nights

From 3 929€ per 1 person in DBL

Find more

Mykonos / Greece

Norwegian Viva

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Venice / Italy

Split / Croatia

Katakolo / Greece

Corfu / Greece

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Istanbul / Turkey

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

EUROPE - GREEK ISLES & EASTERN MED

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Sat 26 Sep - Mon 05 Oct

9 nights

From 1 170€ per 1 person in DBL

Find more

Zadar / Croatia

Bar / Montenegro

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Mykonos / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Kotor / Montenegro

Trieste / Italy

Aegean & adriatic treasures

Liner: ALLURA Oceania Cruises

Sat 26 Sep - Sat 03 Oct

7 nights

From 5 195€ per 1 person in DBL

Find more

Katakolo / Greece

Cruise itinerary

Istanbul / Turkey

Corfu / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Trieste / Italy

MSC Yacht Club Fantasia

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Everything / Italy

9 nights Turkey, Greece, Italy

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Fantasia MSC Yacht Club

Tue 29 Sep - Thu 08 Oct

9 nights

From 3 659€ per 1 person in DBL

Find more

Istanbul / Turkey

Corfu / Greece

Trieste / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

MSC Yacht Club Fantasia

Everything / Italy

Cruise itinerary

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

9 nights Turkey, Greece, Italy

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Fantasia MSC Yacht Club

Thu 08 Oct - Sat 17 Oct

9 nights

From 3 499€ per 1 person in DBL

Find more

Katakolo / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

MSC Fantasia

Istanbul / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Everything / Italy

Trieste / Italy

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Cruise itinerary

Corfu / Greece

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

Liner: MSC Fantasia MSC Cruises

Sat 17 Oct - Mon 26 Oct

9 nights

From 1 349€ per 1 person in DBL

Find more

Katakolo / Greece

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Corfu / Greece

MSC Yacht Club Fantasia

Cruise itinerary

Everything / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

9 nights Turkey, Greece, Italy

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Fantasia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 17 Oct - Mon 26 Oct

9 nights

From 3 619€ per 1 person in DBL

Find more

Corfu / Greece

Trieste / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

MSC Fantasia

Cruise itinerary

Katakolo / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Everything / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

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

Liner: MSC Fantasia MSC Cruises

Fri 11 Sep - Sun 20 Sep

9 nights