Costa Cruises expands Istanbul-based routes for 2027 season

Costa Cruises has announced an expansion of its cruise operations centered in Istanbul for the 2027 season. The company plans to increase departures from Istanbul to meet demand, offering new Aegean routes during the summer and Western Mediterranean and Canary Islands programs during the winter.

Starting April 18, 2027, the Costa Pacifica will depart weekly from Galataport Istanbul for 7-night Aegean itineraries. These trips will visit destinations including Kavala, Volos, Santorini, Crete, and Athens, with future schedules potentially including Mykonos and Rhodes. Summer Greek Island programs are priced starting at 599 Euro per person, while winter programs are offered from 499 Euro.

Burak Çalışkan, Costa Cruises Turkey General Sales Manager, stated that the company aims to bring ‘accessible luxury’ to more Turkish travelers by expanding its agency network and completing new infrastructure platforms to make their products more reachable.