Istanbul Turkey, Galataport
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Azamara Club Cruises (27 Cruises)
Azamara Journey
16 Cruises
| 26 August | 70 days | One-way from Portsmouth UK to Piraeus-Athens |
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| 26 August | 71 days | One-way from Portsmouth UK to Piraeus-Athens |
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Azamara Onward
11 Cruises
| 29 June | 10 days | Round-trip from Piraeus-Athens, Greece |
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| 29 June | 39 days | One-way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome |
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Celebrity Cruises (8 Cruises)
Celebrity Ascent
6 Cruises
Costa Cruises (131 Cruises)
Costa Favolosa
6 Cruises
Costa Pacifica
125 Cruises
Cunard (64 Cruises)
Queen Elizabeth
64 Cruises
Emerald Waterways (15 Cruises)
Emerald Sky
7 Cruises
Emerald Star
7 Cruises
Explora Journeys (22 Cruises)
Explora II
17 Cruises
| 25 March | 21 days | One-way from Piraeus-Athens to Venice |
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| 25 March | 11 days | One-way from Piraeus-Athens to Venice |
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| 14 April | 20 days | Round-trip from Venice, Italy |
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| 24 April | 10 days | One-way from Piraeus-Athens to Venice |
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| 7 June | 8 days | Round-trip from Piraeus-Athens, Greece |
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| 28 June | 8 days | Round-trip from Piraeus-Athens, Greece |
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Holland America Line (29 Cruises)
ms Oosterdam
15 Cruises
| 23 April | 23 days | One-way from Barcelona to Trieste |
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| 23 April | 22 days | One-way from Barcelona to Trieste |
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ms Rotterdam
10 Cruises
ms Volendam
4 Cruises
MSC Cruises (329 Cruises)
MSC Fantasia
12 Cruises
MSC Lirica
28 Cruises
MSC Orchestra
124 Cruises
| 31 October | 8 days | Round-trip from Bari, Italy |
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| 31 October | 5 days | One-way from Bari to Istanbul |
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MSC Seaview
74 Cruises
MSC Splendida
91 Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line (19 Cruises)
Norwegian Viva
17 Cruises
Oceania Cruises (81 Cruises)
Oceania Allura
15 Cruises
| 16 September | 10 days | One-way from Trieste to Istanbul |
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| 26 September | 13 days | One-way from Istanbul to Barcelona |
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Oceania Aurelia
5 Cruises
Oceania Marina
17 Cruises
| 18 October | 11 days | One-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Istanbul |
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| 28 October | 11 days | One-way from Istanbul to Trieste |
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| 17 April | 21 days | One-way from Barcelona to Istanbul |
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| 29 April | 9 days | One-way from Piraeus-Athens to Istanbul |
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| 5 June | 23 days | One-way from Piraeus-Athens to Lisbon |
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| 5 June | 13 days | One-way from Piraeus-Athens to Barcelona |
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Oceania Nautica
5 Cruises
Oceania Sirena
24 Cruises
| 2 June | 11 days | One-way from Istanbul to Venice |
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| 30 June | 10 days | One-way from Venice to Istanbul |
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Oceania Sonata
6 Cruises
| 15 September | 36 days | One-way from Southampton to Istanbul |
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| 15 September | 36 days | One-way from Southampton to Istanbul |
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Oceania Vista
9 Cruises
| 4 January | 97 days | One-way from Auckland to Civitavecchia-Rome |
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| 4 January | 96 days | One-way from Auckland to Civitavecchia-Rome |
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| 14 February | 55 days | One-way from Singapore to Civitavecchia-Rome |
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| 14 February | 56 days | One-way from Singapore to Civitavecchia-Rome |
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Ponant (1 Cruises)
Princess Cruises (26 Cruises)
Enchanted Princess
22 Cruises
| 5 May | 10 days | One-way from Istanbul to Civitavecchia-Rome |
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| 5 May | 20 days | One-way from Istanbul to Piraeus-Athens |
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| 17 June | 35 days | Round-trip Mediterranean Enchanted Princess Civitavecchia Rome |
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| 27 June | 25 days | One-way from Trieste to Civitavecchia-Rome |
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| 8 July | 14 days | One-way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome |
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| 8 July | 28 days | One-way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome |
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| 26 September | 21 days | One-way from Trieste to Istanbul |
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| 26 September | 32 days | One-way from Trieste to Civitavecchia-Rome |
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Sky Princess
4 Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (35 Cruises)
Seven Seas Explorer
9 Cruises
Seven Seas Mariner
8 Cruises
| 29 April | 175 days | One-way from New York to Piraeus-Athens |
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| 29 April | 174 days | One-way from New York to Piraeus-Athens |
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| 30 July | 83 days | One-way from Southampton to Piraeus-Athens |
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| 30 July | 82 days | One-way from Southampton to Piraeus-Athens |
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Seven Seas Navigator
4 Cruises
Seven Seas Voyager
12 Cruises
| 24 October | 9 days | One-way from Piraeus-Athens to Istanbul |
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| 25 October | 9 days | One-way from Piraeus-Athens to Istanbul |
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Royal Caribbean Cruises (10 Cruises)
Scenic Cruises (28 Cruises)
Scenic Amber
12 Cruises
| 24 May | 29 days | One-way from Amsterdam to Istanbul |
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| 24 May | 28 days | One-way from Amsterdam to Istanbul |
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Scenic Crystal
8 Cruises
Seabourn Cruise Line (107 Cruises)
Seabourn Ovation
104 Cruises
| 30 April | 30 days | One-way from Genoa to Istanbul |
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| 30 April | 29 days | One-way from Genoa to Istanbul |
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Silversea Cruises (20 Cruises)
Silver Shadow
7 Cruises
| 16 May | 25 days | One-way from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Piraeus-Athens |
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| 28 May | 13 days | Round-trip from Piraeus-Athens, Greece |
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Star Clippers (13 Cruises)
Star Flyer
13 Cruises
| 29 May | 11 days | One-way from Istanbul to Antalya |
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| 29 May | 12 days | One-way from Istanbul to Antalya |
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Viking Ocean Cruises (99 Cruises)
Viking Jupiter
17 Cruises
| 19 September | 34 days | One-way from Lisbon to Istanbul |
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| 26 September | 27 days | One-way from Barcelona to Istanbul |
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| 23 July | 27 days | One-way from Barcelona to Istanbul |
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| 29 July | 21 days | One-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Istanbul |
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Viking Mars
19 Cruises
Viking Neptune
33 Cruises
Viking Saturn
6 Cruises
Viking Sky
12 Cruises
Viking Star
5 Cruises
Viking Vela
7 Cruises
Virgin Voyages (2 Cruises)
Windstar Cruises (18 Cruises)
Star Legend
18 Cruises
| 3 May | 9 days | One-way from Istanbul to Piraeus-Athens |
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| 3 May | 17 days | One-way from Istanbul to Civitavecchia-Rome |
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Istanbul Galataport Turkey | East Meets West Cruise Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
At Galataport, opened in 2021 on the European shore, right in the heart of the city. The terminal is buried beneath a promenade of shops and restaurants: you step ashore literally into the street, at Karaköy. No need to look for a shuttle, everything starts on foot.
By the T1 tram, from the Tophane stop a few minutes' walk from the quay. It crosses the Golden Horn and drops you at the foot of the major monuments in about fifteen minutes. That is faster and more reliable than a taxi in Istanbul traffic.
Two or three sites, no more. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace stand within steps of each other in Sultanahmet, but each takes time. Better to savour two properly than rush all four.
A 6th-century basilica turned mosque, whose dome has defied fourteen centuries of architects. It functions today as a place of worship: covered dress required, headscarf for women, shoes removed. Expect a queue, it is rarely short.
A great deal, without ever taking the tram. The lanes of Karaköy mix third-wave cafés, artisan workshops and simit sellers; toward Tophane, the Kılıç Ali Paşa mosque, a 16th-century work by the great architect Sinan, sits beside its restored hammam and the Istanbul Modern museum.
Yes if your legs are willing: it's a twenty-five-minute uphill walk through steep streets from the quay. Its circular balcony takes in the entire Golden Horn. It's the best overall view of the city, and it pairs well with a late afternoon in Karaköy.
A covered labyrinth of more than 4,000 shops where carpets, lamps and jewellery are haggled over in a cheerful piece of theatre, ten minutes' walk from Sultanahmet or one more stop on the T1. Bargaining is the rule: offer half and smile.
At the Egyptian Bazaar near the Galata Bridge, fragrant with spices and Turkish delight. It is more compact than the Grand Bazaar and easier to fit into a short call. Taste before you buy, the traders offer samples unprompted.
Shoulders and knees covered for everyone, a headscarf for women, shoes removed at the entrance. Scarves are lent on site, but bringing your own saves waiting. Mosques close to visitors during prayers: check the times before making the trip.
The Turkish lira. Cards work everywhere in museums, restaurants and larger shops, but keep cash for the tram, simit sellers and bargaining at the bazaar. Turkish is spoken, with fluent English throughout the tourist areas.
