Türkiye expands cruise tourism as Istanbul targets 51 winter departures and 150,000 passengers, strengthening year-round Mediterranean travel connectivity

Aroya Cruises will begin operations on 25 new winter routes from Galataport Istanbul in order to help Istanbul grow its cruise tourism by connecting Turkey to Greece and Egypt.

AROYA Cruises is strengthening its global tourism ambitions with a new smart website that simplifies cruise booking, improves guest engagement and enhances holiday experiences by providing travellers worldwide with a seamless digital platform for discovering destinations, personalising voyages, managing reservations and accessing cruise services.

AROYA Cruises launches 7-night Istanbul Greek Islands itinerary for 2026, linking Türkiye and Greece with extended port stays and new visa-free cruise strategy.