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Türkiye Announces Highest Number of Cruise Arrivals in 12 Years

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As of the end of August, Türkiye has welcomed 1.5 million passengers across its 18 cruise ports, marking the highest number of arrivals in the last 12 years. August also achieved the highest monthly arrival total in the country’s history: a record-breaking 357,646 passengers. The number of passengers increased by 56% compared to 2023 and 18% compared to 2024, and…

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World-Class Cruise Facility Galataport Istanbul Welcomes First Ship, SeaDream II

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Galataport Istanbul, a new cruise port and social, cultural and lifestyle destination on the Bosphorus, welcomed its first ship, SeaDream II, on Friday, October 1st. Approximately 150 passengers and crew from Bulgaria Varna, a seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, arrived at 10:00 am local time on October 1st for a two-day homeport operation before sailing to Bulgaria Burgaz. Home…

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Step Aboard a Turkish Gulet and Uncover Cleopatra’s Paradise

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Moments from Marmaris is a haven that is said to be Cleopatra’s secret paradise. Made up of silky smooth white sand and delicate seashells, the heavenly Cleopatra Island is a charismatic retreat of heavenly qualities; with sand so utterly perfect it is said that Cleopatra had the sand imported from the Egyptian dessert. D-Resort Grand Azur, undoubtedly the most luxurious…

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