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, page: 27: prices, schedule, promotions, reservation for 2026/2027/2028 year

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Mykonos / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Palma de Mallorca / Spain

Katakolo / Greece

Catania / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Valletta / Malta

Norwegian Viva

Barcelona / Spain

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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Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

Barcelona / Spain

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Heraklion / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Messina, o. Sicily / Italy

Naples / Italy

Valletta / Malta

Mediterranean grandeur

Liner: ALLURA Oceania Cruises

Wed 25 Oct 2028 - Mon 06 Nov 2028

12 nights

From 4 529€ per 1 person in DBL

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Corfu / Greece

Split / Croatia

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Trieste / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

MSC Seaview

Everything / Italy

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

Liner: MSC Seaview MSC Cruises

Thu 26 Oct 2028 - Thu 02 Nov 2028

7 nights

From 659€ per 1 person in DBL

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Istanbul / Turkey

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Everything / Italy

Trieste / Italy

MSC Yacht Club Seaview

Corfu / Greece

Split / Croatia

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

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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Mykonos / Greece

Rhodes / Greece

Kepez (Canakkale) / Turkey

Agios Nikolaos / Greece

Mykonos / Greece

Azamara Journey

Istanbul / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

7 nights, from Istanbul

Liner: Azamara Journey Azamara Cruises

Sat 28 Oct 2028 - Sat 04 Nov 2028

7 nights

From 2 326€ per 1 person in DBL

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Heraklion / Greece

Rhodes / Greece

Limassol / Cyprus

Istanbul / Turkey

Antalya / Turkey

Aegean & holy land

Liner: ALLURA Oceania Cruises

Sat 25 Nov 2028 - Mon 04 Dec 2028

9 nights

From 3 197€ per 1 person in DBL

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Katakolo / Greece

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Norwegian Viva

Istanbul / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Barcelona / Spain

Mykonos / Greece

Valletta / Malta

Palma de Mallorca / Spain

Catania / Italy