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

Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
USA & Canada
10.09.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Boston, Massachusetts All inclusive

Boston, Massachusetts, Eastport, ME, Saint John, Bay of Fundy, Canada, Halifax, Canada, Portland, Maine, Boston, Massachusetts

from €2,129
I Interior €2,129
O Ocean View €2,859
B Balcony €3,519
S Suite €3,879

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Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Escape
Caribbean
24.09.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA All inclusive

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Falmouth, Jamaica, George Town, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from €2,129
I Interior €2,129
O Ocean View €2,489
B Balcony €2,799
S Suite €3,069

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Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Escape
Caribbean
10.09.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA All inclusive

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Falmouth, Jamaica, George Town, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from €2,129
I Interior €2,129
O Ocean View €2,489
B Balcony €2,799
S Suite €3,069

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MSC Grandiosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Grandiosa
Caribbean
19.12.2027 · 11 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA Base fare, no drinks

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Nassau, Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from €2,129
I Interior €2,129
O Ocean View €2,928
B Balcony €2,509

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Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
Bermudas
18.04.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Boston, Massachusetts All inclusive

Boston, Massachusetts, Halifax, Canada, Kins Wharf, Bermuda, Kins Wharf, Bermuda, Boston, Massachusetts

from €2,129
I Interior €2,129
O Ocean View €2,579
B Balcony €3,069
S Suite €3,159

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Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
Caribbean
22.12.2027 · 5 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA All inclusive

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from €2,129
I Interior €2,129
O Ocean View €2,359
B Balcony €2,779
S Suite €3,139

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Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
Bermudas
30.05.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Boston, Massachusetts All inclusive

Boston, Massachusetts, Halifax, Canada, Kins Wharf, Bermuda, Kins Wharf, Bermuda, Boston, Massachusetts

from €2,129
I Interior €2,129
O Ocean View €2,489
B Balcony €3,049
S Suite €3,519

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Celebrity Infinity
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Infinity
Mediterranean/Europe
25.10.2027 · 12 nights Port of departure: Athens (Piraeus), Greece Base fare, no drinks

Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Mykonos, Greece, Rhodes, Greece, Santorini, Greece, Chania (Souda) -Crete, Greece, Valetta, Malta, Sicily (Messina), Italy, Amalfi Coast (Salerno) -Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Barcelona, Spain

from €2,129
I Interior €2,252
B Balcony €3,638
S Suite €8,030

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MSC Lirica
MSC Cruises
MSC Lirica
Mediterranean/Europe
13.03.2027 · 13 nights Port of departure: Bari, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Bari, Italy, Split Croatia, Venice, Italy, Katakolon, Greece, Heraklion, Greece, Rhodes, Greece, Limassol, Cyprus, Cairo (Port Said), Alexandria, Egypt, Split Croatia, Venice, Italy

from €2,130
I Interior €2,130
O Ocean View €2,230
B Balcony €3,890

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Adventure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Adventure of the Seas
Caribbean
20.10.2027 · 9 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA Base fare, no drinks

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Willemstad, Curacao, Oranjestad, Aruba, Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from €2,130
B Balcony €4,065
S Suite €4,605

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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.