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

Costa Serena
Costa Cruises
Costa Serena
South America and Antarctica
14.02.2027 · 9 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Base fare, no drinks

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Baía de Copacabana, Ilhabela, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Montevideo, Camboriu, Brazil, Camboriu Bay, Abraao (Ilha Grande), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

from €2,398
I Interior €2,398
O Ocean View €2,698
B Balcony €2,938
S Suite €3,298

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Canary Islands
27.12.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Tenerife, Canary Islands Base fare, no drinks

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Madeira (Funchal), Portugal, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Canary Islands

from €2,398
I Interior €2,398
O Ocean View €2,798
B Balcony €3,058

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Canary Islands
31.12.2027 · 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, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Madeira (Funchal), Portugal, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

from €2,398
I Interior €2,398
O Ocean View €2,798
B Balcony €3,058

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Costa Fascinosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
Caribbean
26.12.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: La Romana, Dominican Republic Base fare, no drinks

La Romana, Dominican Republic, Willemstad, Curacao, Oranjestad, Aruba, Aruba Bay, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, La Romana, Dominican Republic

from €2,398
I Interior €2,398
O Ocean View €2,958
B Balcony €3,458
S Suite €3,918

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Costa Serena
Costa Cruises
Costa Serena
South America and Antarctica
23.02.2027 · 9 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Base fare, no drinks

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Baía de Copacabana, Ilhabela, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Montevideo, Camboriu, Brazil, Camboriu Bay, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

from €2,398
I Interior €2,398
O Ocean View €2,698
B Balcony €2,938
S Suite €3,298

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Odyssey of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Odyssey of the Seas
Transatlantic cruises
25.04.2027 · 14 nights Port of departure: Cape Liberty, Njc Base fare, no drinks

Cape Liberty, Njc, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Malaga, Spain, Cartagena, Spain, Barcelona, Spain, La Spezia, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy

from €2,398
B Balcony €3,478
S Suite €6,964

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Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
Bermudas
24.10.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Boston, Massachusetts All inclusive

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

from €2,399
I Interior €2,399
O Ocean View €2,729
B Balcony €3,609
S Suite €3,789

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Norwegian Epic
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Epic
Transatlantic cruises
18.04.2027 · 14 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA All inclusive

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Madeira (Funchal), Portugal, Granada (Motril), Spain, Cartagena, Spain, Ibiza, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Barcelona, Spain

from €2,399
I Interior €2,399
B Balcony €3,339
S Suite €3,759

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Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Gem
Mediterranean/Europe
20.06.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Athens (Piraeus), Greece All inclusive

Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Santorini, Greece, Katakolon, Greece, Corfu, Greece, Kotor, Montenegro, Bari, Italy, Koper, Slovenia, Ravenna, Italy

from €2,399
I Interior €2,399
O Ocean View €2,543
B Balcony €3,959
S Suite €4,399

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Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Star of the Seas
Caribbean
10.01.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA Base fare, no drinks

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from €2,400
I Interior €2,400
B Balcony €3,039

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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.