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

6 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Piraeus-Athens

Viking Saturn

Departs
November 22nd 2026
Duration
5 nights
From
$3,099
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Istanbul, Turkey

13 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Vienna

AmaVerde

Departs
November 27th 2026
Duration
12 nights
From
$6,724
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
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Istanbul, Turkey

10 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Piraeus-Athens

Seven Seas Voyager

Departs
November 28th 2026
Duration
9 nights
From
$20,398
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Istanbul, Turkey

6 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Piraeus-Athens

Viking Vesta

Departs
December 10th 2026
Duration
5 nights
From
$2,799
per person, double occupancy
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Istanbul, Turkey

14 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Civitavecchia-Rome

Viking Vesta

Departs
December 10th 2026
Duration
13 nights
From
$5,998
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
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Istanbul, Turkey

14 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Civitavecchia-Rome

Viking Neptune

Departs
December 23rd 2026
Duration
13 nights
From
$6,198
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
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Istanbul, Turkey

6 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Piraeus-Athens

Viking Neptune

Departs
December 23rd 2026
Duration
5 nights
From
$3,099
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Istanbul, Turkey

4 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Bari

MSC Orchestra

Departs
January 6th 2027
Duration
3 nights
From
$185
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Istanbul, Turkey

8 Days Istanbul, Turkey Round Trip

MSC Lirica

Departs
January 13th 2027
Duration
7 nights
From
$531
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Istanbul, Turkey

6 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Piraeus-Athens

Viking Mira

Departs
January 14th 2027
Duration
5 nights
From
$2,899
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Istanbul, Turkey

20 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Barcelona

Viking Mira

Departs
January 14th 2027
Duration
19 nights
From
$8,897
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +9 more ports
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Istanbul, Turkey

27 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Lisbon

Viking Mira

Departs
January 14th 2027
Duration
26 nights
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Ports of call: +15 more ports
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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