Cruises from Istanbul

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157 cruises from Istanbul

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9 Night Greek Isles and Italy

Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Viva Recommended Cruise
Departing from:Istanbul, Turkey
Ports of call:Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey•Piraeus (Athens), Greece•Mykonos, Greece•Santorini (Thira), Greece•Katakolon (Olympia), Greece•Valletta, Malta•Catania, Sicily, Italy•Salerno, Italy•Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Sailing dates:June 23, 2027

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Interior from $5,268 $2,819
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3 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

MSC Orchestra
MSC Orchestra Great Deal Recommended Cruise
Departing from:Istanbul, Turkey
Ports of call:Corfu, Greece•Bari, Italy
Sailing dates:January 6•April 21, 2027•March 29, 2028
Interior from $185/ pp
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14 Night Ancient Adriatic Treasures

Viking Vesta
Viking Vesta Recommended Cruise
Departing from:Istanbul, Turkey
Ports of call:Canakkale, Turkey•Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey•Rhodes, Greece•Heraklion, Crete, Greece•Piraeus (Athens), Greece•Katakolon (Olympia), Greece•Corfu, Greece•Kotor, Montenegro•Dubrovnik, Croatia•Split, Croatia•Fusina (Venice), Italy
Sailing dates:March 25, 2027
Balcony from $9,298/ pp
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7 Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise

Costa Pacifica
Costa Pacifica Recommended Cruise
Departing from:Istanbul, Turkey
Ports of call:Mykonos, Greece•Heraklion, Crete, Greece•Rhodes, Greece•Kos, Greece•Piraeus (Athens), Greece•Dardanelles, Turkey
Sailing dates:July 18, 2027

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Interior from $1,763 $1,426
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10 Night Greek Isles and Italy

Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Viva Recommended Cruise
Departing from:Istanbul, Turkey
Ports of call:Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey•Santorini (Thira), Greece•Mykonos, Greece•Piraeus (Athens), Greece•Catania, Sicily, Italy•Salerno, Italy•La Spezia (Cinque Terre), Italy•Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy•Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Sailing dates:October 13, 2027

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Interior from $4,558 $2,459
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7 Night Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

Viking Mira
Viking Mira Great Deal Recommended Cruise
Departing from:Istanbul, Turkey
Ports of call:Canakkale, Turkey•Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey•Rhodes, Greece•Heraklion, Crete, Greece•Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Sailing dates:January 2027•March 2027•January 2028•March 2028
Balcony from $2,799/ pp
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10 Night Greek Isles and Italy

Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Viva Recommended Cruise
Departing from:Istanbul, Turkey
Ports of call:Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey•Santorini (Thira), Greece•Mykonos, Greece•Piraeus (Athens), Greece•Katakolon (Olympia), Greece•Corfu, Greece•Dubrovnik, Croatia•Kotor, Montenegro•Split, Croatia•Ravenna, Italy
Sailing dates:September 5, 2027

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  • Save $3,649 per person with this offer
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Interior from $7,688 $4,039
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10 Night Greek Isles and Italy

Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Viva Recommended Cruise
Departing from:Istanbul, Turkey
Ports of call:Izmir, Turkey•Santorini (Thira), Greece•Mykonos, Greece•Piraeus (Athens), Greece•Katakolon (Olympia), Greece•Corfu, Greece•Dubrovnik, Croatia•Bar, Montenegro•Split, Croatia•Ravenna, Italy
Sailing dates:July 11, 2027

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  • Save $2,599 per person with this offer
  • Up to 50% off
Interior from $5,588 $2,989
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A Journey Of Aegean Allure and Ancient Echoes

EXPLORA II
EXPLORA II Recommended Cruise
Departing from:Istanbul, Turkey
Ports of call:Marmaris, Turkey•Bodrum, Turkey•Patmos, Greece•Milos, Greece•Mykonos, Greece•Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Sailing dates:May 17, 2027
Suite from $5,720/ pp
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7 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

MSC Orchestra
MSC Orchestra Top Deal Recommended Cruise
Departing from:Istanbul, Turkey
Ports of call:Corfu, Greece•Bari, Italy•Piraeus (Athens), Greece•Izmir, Turkey
Sailing dates:November 2026•December 2026•March 2027•April 2027•October 2027•November 2027•December 2027•January 2028•February 2028•March 2028
Interior from $491/ pp
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About cruises from Istanbul

Cruises from Istanbul visit Piraeus (Athens), Kusadasi (Ephesus), and Canakkale. MSC Cruises, Viking Ocean, Costa, and Seabourn sail from here. Trips include 7- to 21-night itineraries heading mostly to the Black Sea and Europe.

Sailings from Istanbul run from October 2026 to September 2029, most often in October. Choose from interior, oceanview, balcony, and suite cabins. You can sail on MSC Orchestra, Costa Pacifica, and Seabourn Ovation. Our currently available sailings are listed above, where you can compare departure dates and itineraries.

Frequently asked questions

Do cruises from Istanbul go to Piraeus (Athens)?

Yes, 254 sailings from Istanbul stop at Piraeus (Athens). Of those, 107 are 7-night sailings.

Where do cruises from Istanbul go?

You can visit the Black Sea and Europe. Ports of call include Piraeus (Athens), Kusadasi (Ephesus), and Corfu.

Which ships sail from Istanbul most often?

Ships sailing most often include MSC Orchestra, Costa Pacifica, and Seabourn Ovation. MSC Cruises, Viking Ocean, Costa, and Seabourn all sail from Istanbul.

What kinds of cabins are available?

You can choose interior, oceanview, balcony, and suite cabins.

How many cruises and ships are sailing from Istanbul?

There are currently 311 sailings on 42 ships.

What are the shortest and longest cruises from Istanbul?

The shortest trip is 3 nights, and the longest is 35 nights. Most trips last 7 to 21 nights.

How long are cruises from Istanbul?

Trips include 7- to 21-night itineraries.

When do cruises from Istanbul sail?

Departures run from October 2026 to September 2029. Departures are most often in October.