Cruises from Istanbul

19 cruise lines and 46 ships sailing from Istanbul, Turkey

Cruises visiting Istanbul

Istanbul makes a compelling first impression: minarets rise above the Bosphorus, while ferries cross between Europe and Asia. On the historic peninsula, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace place centuries of empire within walking distance. Istanbul rewards curiosity beyond its landmarks. Browse the Grand Bazaar, linger over Turkish coffee, then take a ferry to the Asian shore. Allow time for traffic and queues; the city’s scale is part of the experience.

Cruises from Istanbul, Turkey

Sailings departing from Istanbul, earliest departure first.

123 Sailings Found
Istanbul, Turkey

34 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Lisbon

Viking Jupiter

Departs
August 20th 2028
Duration
33 nights
From
$27,395
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +23 more ports
Istanbul, Turkey

27 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Barcelona

Viking Jupiter

Departs
August 20th 2028
Duration
26 nights
From
$21,096
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +17 more ports
Istanbul, Turkey

21 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Civitavecchia-Rome

Viking Jupiter

Departs
August 20th 2028
Duration
20 nights
From
$14,397
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +12 more ports

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Istanbul, Turkey

13 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Venice

Viking Jupiter

Departs
August 20th 2028
Duration
12 nights
From
$9,098
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +6 more ports
Istanbul, Turkey

29 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Civitavecchia-Rome

Seabourn Ovation

Departs
September 2nd 2028
Duration
28 nights
From
$23,398
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +17 more ports
Departs
September 23rd 2028
Duration
12 nights
From
$11,000
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
Istanbul, Turkey

10 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Piraeus-Athens

Seven Seas Explorer

Departs
September 24th 2028
Duration
9 nights
From
$21,598
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
Istanbul, Turkey

19 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Civitavecchia-Rome

Seven Seas Explorer

Departs
September 24th 2028
Duration
18 nights
From
$41,198
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +11 more ports
Istanbul, Turkey

13 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Barcelona

Oceania Allura

Departs
September 26th 2028
Duration
12 nights
From
$5,099
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +5 more ports
Istanbul, Turkey

12 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Civitavecchia-Rome

Oceania Marina

Departs
October 15th 2028
Duration
11 nights
From
$3,399
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +5 more ports
Istanbul, Turkey

8 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Piraeus-Athens

Azamara Journey

Departs
October 28th 2028
Duration
7 nights
From
$2,519
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
Istanbul, Turkey

10 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Piraeus-Athens

Oceania Allura

Departs
November 25th 2028
Duration
9 nights
From
$3,599
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port

Cruise lines embarking (starting) at Istanbul (19)

Cruise lineCategoryTypeShips departing from Istanbul
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Voyager
Seabourn Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Quest (no upcoming dates — contact a Waterways Cruise consultant for additional dates on Seabourn Quest cruises departing Istanbul)
Silversea Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Silver Dawn
AmaWaterways Luxury River AmaVerde
MSC Explora Journeys Luxury Ocean MSC Explora 2, MSC Explora 5
Oceania Cruises Luxury Ocean Oceania Allura, Oceania Marina, Oceania Nautica, Oceania Sirena, Oceania Sonata, Oceania Vista
Scenic Cruises Luxury Ocean Scenic Crystal, Scenic Jade, Scenic Opal (no upcoming dates — contact a Waterways Cruise consultant for additional dates on Scenic Opal cruises departing Istanbul)
Azamara Cruises Premium Ocean Azamara Journey, Azamara Onward
Emerald Cruises Premium Ocean Emerald Raiya
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Premium Ocean ms Europa 2
Viking Cruises Premium Ocean Viking Astrea, Viking Jupiter, Viking Mars, Viking Mira, Viking Neptune, Viking Saturn, Viking Sea (no upcoming dates — contact a Waterways Cruise consultant for additional dates on Viking Sea cruises departing Istanbul), Viking Sky, Viking Star, Viking Vela, Viking Vesta
Windstar Cruises Premium Ocean Star Legend
Cunard Contemporary Ocean Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria (no upcoming dates — contact a Waterways Cruise consultant for additional dates on Queen Victoria cruises departing Istanbul)
Holland America Contemporary Ocean ms Rotterdam
MSC Cruises Contemporary Ocean MSC Fantasia, MSC Lirica, MSC Orchestra, MSC Splendida
Norwegian Cruise Line Contemporary Ocean Norwegian Viva
Princess Cruises Contemporary Ocean Enchanted Princess
Royal Caribbean Contemporary Ocean Rhapsody Of The Seas
Star Clippers Ocean Star Flyer

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Published August 13, 2026