Istanbul is a fantastic place to start your cruise adventure from. Known as The city of the seven hills, the city has so much to offer visitors who start their cruise holiday there. The port is located in the neighbourhood of Beyoglu district and is called the Port of Istanbul operated by the Turkish Maritime Lines. It is a modern port with great facilities for clients boarding their cruise sailing around the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
There are a number of cruise lines leaving from Istanbul including Celebrity Cruises ships with regular cruise departures around The Mediterranean. Try our booking engine above to see if the sailings are available or call one of our staff who will have access to ships that do not load their stock in the online systems.
Cruises departing from Istanbul are usually very well priced with special pricing for people who live near the port as you do not need the added cost of flying to get on board the cruise ship. However, if you have to travel by plane to Istanbul our travel professionals will be more than happy to contact you and organize your full itinerary of pre and post cruise tours in Istanbul as well as your flights.
Cruises sailing from Istanbul include world cruises, honeymoon cruises, singles cruises, romantic cruises, family cruises, luxury cruise lines and small ships offering a lot of fun and adventure for all members of the family. There are 5, 7 and 14 day itineraries to choose from. Last minute cruises departing from Istanbul are also in high demand as passengers make last minute choices to start their adventure sailing around The Mediterranean.
If you have never visited Istanbul before it would be an excellent idea to stop before or after your cruise and visit the Iconic Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmed. Istanbul is also known for its experience at the Ottoman Empire in the Topkapi Palace.
Things to Do in Istanbul
- See a Grand Bazar and shop in a market
- Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tours of the City
- Enjoy a Turkish Coffee experience
