Istanbul Cruise Ship Schedule
Bosphorus cruise port at Galataport — Historic Peninsula, mosques, palaces and bazaars from the quay.
Istanbul is one of the Mediterranean's great cultural cruise ports, with ships docking at Galataport on the Bosphorus. Check which vessels are scheduled before you book excursions or plan your day across Europe and Asia.
Schedule by Year
Port Calendar — Month View
April 2026 (1 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-18 | MSC Splendida | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
May 2026 (3 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | Costa Venezia | Costa Cruises | 09:00 | 19:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-05-16 | Odyssey of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:30 | 17:30 | 10 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-05-30 | Norwegian Viva | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
June 2026 (2 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-13 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 08:30 | 20:00 | 11.5 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-06-27 | MSC World Europa | MSC Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
July 2026 (2 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | Costa Smeralda | Costa Cruises | 08:00 | 18:30 | 10.5 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-07-25 | Wonder of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:30 | 17:30 | 10 hours | Galataport |
August 2026 (2 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 19:00 | 11 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-08-22 | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Cruises | 09:00 | 20:00 | 11 hours | Galataport |
September 2026 (2 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | MSC Seaview | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-09-19 | Costa Fortuna | Costa Cruises | 08:30 | 17:30 | 9 hours | Galataport |
October 2026 (2 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | Jewel of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-10-17 | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | 09:00 | 19:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
November 2026 (1 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-07 | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9 hours | Galataport |
Full Schedule (15 entries)
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-18 | MSC Splendida | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-05-02 | Costa Venezia | Costa Cruises | 09:00 | 19:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-05-16 | Odyssey of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:30 | 17:30 | 10 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-05-30 | Norwegian Viva | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-06-13 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 08:30 | 20:00 | 11.5 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-06-27 | MSC World Europa | MSC Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-07-11 | Costa Smeralda | Costa Cruises | 08:00 | 18:30 | 10.5 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-07-25 | Wonder of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:30 | 17:30 | 10 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-08-08 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 19:00 | 11 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-08-22 | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Cruises | 09:00 | 20:00 | 11 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-09-05 | MSC Seaview | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-09-19 | Costa Fortuna | Costa Cruises | 08:30 | 17:30 | 9 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-10-03 | Jewel of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-10-17 | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | 09:00 | 19:00 | 10 hours | Galataport |
| 2026-11-07 | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9 hours | Galataport |
Istanbul Schedule FAQs
How accurate are the Istanbul cruise ship schedules?▼
Schedules are compiled from published cruise timetables and updated periodically. Times, berths and dates can change, so always confirm your arrival and departure with your cruise line before booking shore excursions or transfers.
Where do cruise ships dock in Istanbul?▼
Most cruise ships berth at Galataport Istanbul on the Karaköy waterfront. The terminal sits between the Bosphorus and the Historic Peninsula — see our Istanbul Cruise Port Guide for transfer times to Hagia Sophia and the Old City.
When is Istanbul cruise season?▼
Most calls run from April through November, with peak traffic in June, July and August. Shoulder-season days in spring and autumn often mean shorter queues at major sights.