What cruise ships visit Port of Istanbul?

Port of Istanbul is visited by cruise ships from major cruise lines throughout the year. You can see which ships are currently near Port of Istanbul and recent arrivals on the port's live tracking page at /ports/istanbul.

Where is Port of Istanbul located?

Port of Istanbul is located in Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.

What is the best time to visit Port of Istanbul?

The best time to visit Port of Istanbul depends on the cruise season for Istanbul. Check the seasonality page at /ports/istanbul/seasonality for month-by-month ship visit data and peak travel periods.

What shore excursions are available at Port of Istanbul?

Port of Istanbul offers a variety of shore excursions including guided tours, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures. Popular activities in Istanbul include sightseeing, local cuisine tours, and historical site visits. You can also book excursions independently through platforms like Klook and Viator.

How do I get from Port of Istanbul to Istanbul?

From Port of Istanbul, you can reach Istanbul by taxi, public transport, or shuttle services. Public transport links are available at the port. Taxi services operate from the cruise terminal. Many cruise lines also offer shuttle services into town.

Is Port of Istanbul a turnaround port?

Yes, Port of Istanbul is a turnaround port where cruises can embark and disembark. This means you can start or end your cruise here.

Port of Istanbul Cruise Port: Live Ship Schedule

Cruises from Port of Istanbul from $620

Norwegian Viva sailing from Istanbul, Turkey

Leaves in 15 days

9 Night Europe - Greek Isles & Eastern Med

Norwegian • Norwegian Viva

Sep 26, 2026 · 9 nights

Mediterranean

$1,519/person$169/night

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Oceania Allura sailing from Istanbul, Turkey

Leaves in 15 days

7 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

Oceania • Oceania Allura

Sep 26, 2026 · 7 nights

Black Sea

$5,557/person$794/night

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Queen Victoria sailing from Istanbul, Turkey

Leaves in 17 days

18 Night Europe Cruise

Cunard • Queen Victoria

Sep 28, 2026 · 18 nights

Black Sea

$5,039/person$280/night

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Leaves in 17 days

7 Night Europe Cruise

Cunard • Queen Victoria

Sep 28, 2026 · 7 nights

Black Sea

$1,179/person$168/night

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14 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

Oceania • Oceania Allura

Oct 17, 2026 · 14 nights

Black Sea

$9,599/person$686/night

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MSC Fantasia sailing from Istanbul, Turkey

9 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

MSC Cruises • MSC Fantasia

Oct 17, 2026 · 9 nights

Black Sea

$1,614/person$179/night

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Seabourn Quest sailing from Istanbul, Turkey

14 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise

Seabourn • Seabourn Quest

Oct 18, 2026 · 14 nights

Black Sea

$12,298/person$878/night

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7 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise

Seabourn • Seabourn Quest

Oct 18, 2026 · 7 nights

Mediterranean

$5,249/person$750/night

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Viking Sky sailing from Istanbul, Turkey

7 Night Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

Viking Ocean • Viking Sky

Oct 21, 2026 · 7 nights

Black Sea

$6,599/person$943/night

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9 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

MSC Cruises • MSC Fantasia

Oct 26, 2026 · 9 nights

Mediterranean

$1,490/person$166/night

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MSC Orchestra sailing from Istanbul, Turkey

7 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

MSC Cruises • MSC Orchestra

Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights

Mediterranean

$620/person$89/night

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7 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

MSC Cruises • MSC Orchestra

Nov 11, 2026 · 7 nights

Mediterranean

$635/person$91/night

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PORT OVERVIEW

Port of Istanbul at a Glance

Crossroads of Europe and Asia.

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
UN/LOCODE
TRINS
Port Type
Turnaround Port
Max Ship Length
350 meters
Also Known As
Galataport

Facilities

Parking
Shopping
Hotels Nearby
Taxi Available
Public Transport

LIVE DATA

2 In Port Now

LIVE

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Live positions updated about 5 hours ago

Celebrity Infinity

Celebrity Cruises

Docked

Norwegian Sky

Norwegian Cruise Line

Docked

Nearby (underway, not docked)

MSC Fantasia

MSC Cruises

Nearby

Recent Ship Visits

MSC Fantasia

MSC

Sep 11

Now

Norwegian Sky

Norwegian

Sep 10

Now

Norwegian Viva

Norwegian

Sep 6

64h

Costa Fortuna

Costa

Sep 6

14h

MSC Fantasia

MSC

Sep 2

22h

Frequent Visitors

Ships and cruise lines that visit Port of Istanbul most often (last 90 days)

Top Ships

Costa Fortuna

Costa Cruises

12 visits

MSC Fantasia

MSC Cruises

10 visits

Celebrity Ascent

Celebrity Cruises

4 visits

Norwegian Viva

Norwegian Cruise Line

3 visits

Viking Vesta

Viking Ocean Cruises

2 visits

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FRESH DATA

Ships Recently Tracked at Port of Istanbul

15 ships tracked here in the last 90 days

MSC Fantasia

about 5 hours ago

Norwegian Sky

about 12 hours ago

Norwegian Viva

5 days ago

Costa Fortuna

5 days ago

Aurora

12 days ago

Sirena

15 days ago

Brilliance of the Seas

16 days ago

Douglas Mawson

18 days ago

Viking Sea

18 days ago

Celebrity Ascent

21 days ago

ACTIVITIES

Shore Excursions & Activities

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FLEET

Port of Istanbul

Cruises from Port of Istanbul from $620

9 Night Europe - Greek Isles & Eastern Med

7 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

18 Night Europe Cruise

7 Night Europe Cruise

14 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

9 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

14 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise

7 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise

7 Night Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

9 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

7 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

7 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

Port of Istanbul at a Glance

Timezone

UN/LOCODE

Port Type

Max Ship Length

Also Known As

Facilities

2 In Port Now

Top Ships

Ships Recently Tracked at Port of Istanbul

Shore Excursions & Activities

Top Cruise Lines

FAQ About Port of Istanbul

What cruise ships visit Port of Istanbul?

Where is Port of Istanbul located?

What is the best time to visit Port of Istanbul?

What shore excursions are available at Port of Istanbul?

How do I get from Port of Istanbul to Istanbul?

Is Port of Istanbul a turnaround port?

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