Cruises from Chernivtsi

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Chernivtsi is located in the very southwest of the country, and the nearest border to it is not Polish but Romanian: crossing points near Porubne and Siret handle a significant flow of traffic from here. The cruise, as always, does not start in Ukraine but in Barcelona, Venice, Civitavecchia, Genoa, or Piraeus, where MSC, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Costa, and Celestyal passengers head, so the first goal of the trip becomes the Romanian side of the border. Right past it lies Suceava airport, small but convenient for its proximity: fewer flights depart from there than from major European hubs, but regular connections to Bucharest significantly widen the further choice. It is usually through Bucharest that people from Chernivtsi catch the flight they need to the European port of embarkation, since direct flights from Suceava simply do not exist in every direction. This route is geographically logical for residents of Bukovyna and noticeably shorter in ground distance than the classic path through Poland used by most of central and eastern Ukraine. It is worth comparing exactly the Suceava plus Bucharest combination with the alternative Polish direction by available flights for the needed dates, not just by distance to the border. Whichever option is chosen, it is better to budget connection time in Bucharest or another transit city with a buffer, not right up against it. The route through Romania is detailed in the article "How a Ukrainian can get on a cruise: the road to the port."

Cruises

Celebrity Infinity
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Infinity
Mediterranean/Europe
06.11.2027 · 12 nights Port of departure: Barcelona, Spain Base fare, no drinks

Barcelona, Spain, Gibraltar, United Kingdom, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Casablanca, Morocco, Tangier, Morocco, Malaga, Spain, Barcelona, Spain

from €2,125
I Interior €2,256
B Balcony €3,462
S Suite €9,599

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MSC Splendida
MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
26.08.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Copenhagen, Denmark Base fare, no drinks

Copenhagen, Denmark, Warnemünde, Alemania, Helsinki, Finland, Stockholm, Sweden, Tallinn, Estonia, Copenhagen, Denmark

from €2,126
I Interior €2,126
O Ocean View €2,426
B Balcony €2,826
S Suite €4,326

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MSC World Europa
MSC Cruises
MSC World Europa
Mediterranean/Europe
23.10.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Genoa, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Genoa, Italy, La Spezia, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Barcelona, Spain, Marseille, Provence, France, Genoa, Italy

from €2,126
I Interior €2,126
O Ocean View €2,526
B Balcony €2,786

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MSC Fantasia
MSC Cruises
MSC Fantasia
Canary Islands
12.03.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain Base fare, no drinks

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, Puerto Del Rosario-Fuerteventura, Spain, Madeira (Funchal), Portugal, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

from €2,126
I Interior €2,126
O Ocean View €2,226
B Balcony €2,226
S Suite €3,126

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MSC Magnifica
MSC Cruises
MSC Magnifica
Mediterranean/Europe
21.07.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Barcelona, Spain Base fare, no drinks

Barcelona, Spain, Valencia, Spain, La Spezia, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Genoa, Italy, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain

from €2,126
I Interior €2,126
O Ocean View €2,326
B Balcony €2,486

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MSC Euribia
MSC Cruises
MSC Euribia
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
01.10.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Copenhagen, Denmark Base fare, no drinks

Copenhagen, Denmark, Hellesylt, Norway, Alesund, Norway, Flam, Norway, Kiel, Germany, Copenhagen, Denmark

from €2,126
I Interior €2,126
O Ocean View €2,566
B Balcony €2,127

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MSC Euribia
MSC Cruises
MSC Euribia
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
30.09.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Kiel, Germany Base fare, no drinks

Kiel, Germany, Copenhagen, Denmark, Hellesylt, Norway, Alesund, Norway, Flam, Norway, Kiel, Germany

from €2,126
I Interior €2,126
O Ocean View €2,566
B Balcony €3,126

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MSC Euribia
MSC Cruises
MSC Euribia
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
09.09.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Kiel, Germany Base fare, no drinks

Kiel, Germany, Copenhagen, Denmark, Hellesylt, Norway, Geiranger, Norway, Molde Fjord, Norway, Flam, Norway, Kiel, Germany

from €2,126
I Interior €2,126
O Ocean View €2,566
B Balcony €3,126

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MSC World Europa
MSC Cruises
MSC World Europa
Mediterranean/Europe
16.10.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Genoa, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Genoa, Italy, La Spezia, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Barcelona, Spain, Marseille, Provence, France, Genoa, Italy

from €2,126
I Interior €2,126
O Ocean View €2,526
B Balcony €2,786

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MSC Musica
MSC Cruises
MSC Musica
Mediterranean/Europe
23.07.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Civitavecchia, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Civitavecchia, Italy, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Ibiza, Spain, Valencia, Spain, Marseille, Provence, France, Genoa, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy

from €2,126
I Interior €2,126
O Ocean View €2,426
B Balcony €2,726

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Where to next

Frequently asked questions

Which border is more convenient for people from Chernivtsi to use?

The nearest direction remains the Romanian border near Porubne and Siret, from where it is not far to Suceava airport with further connections through Bucharest.

Are there direct flights from Suceava to European ports?

There are no direct flights in every needed direction from Suceava, so most travelers from Chernivtsi fly on through Bucharest, where the choice of flight connections is much wider.

How much time should I allow for the road from Chernivtsi to the port of embarkation?

At least a day, accounting for the border, a short flight or transfer to Bucharest, and the further flight to Europe from there.

Do I need a visa for transit through Romania?

Requirements depend on citizenship, so check them in advance on the official website of the Romanian embassy or consulate before the departure date.

Is it more advantageous for people from Chernivtsi to travel through Poland, like from other cities?

That is also a possible option, but given the distance the Romanian direction through Suceava and Bucharest is usually more logical geographically for residents of Bukovyna.