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
Caribbean
07.02.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Santo Domingo, Dom Rep ALL (NO DRINKS)

Santo Domingo, Dom Rep, Антигуа (Ливардовские Острова), Fort de France, Martinique, Fort de France, Martinique, Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadalupe, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Sea of Antilles Darkest Spot, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Santo Domingo, Dom Rep

from 1,258 EUR
I Interior 1,258 EUR
O Ocean View 1,658 EUR
B Balcony 1,958 EUR
S Suite 2,198 EUR

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Costa Fascinosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
Mediterranean/Europe
04.04.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Genoa, Italy ALL (NO DRINKS)

Genoa, Italy, La Spezia, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Салерно (Италия), Capri Bay, Sicily (Messina), Italy, Stromboli Bay, Toulon-la Seyne sur Mer, Ligurian Sea Darkest Spot, Genoa, Italy

from 1,258 EUR
I Interior 1,258 EUR
O Ocean View 1,558 EUR
B Balcony 1,778 EUR
S Suite 2,018 EUR

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Costa Serena
Costa Cruises
Costa Serena
Caribbean
28.01.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadalupe ALL (NO DRINKS)

Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadalupe, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Sea of Antilles Darkest Spot, Tortola, Santo Domingo, Dom Rep, Антигуа (Ливардовские Острова), Fort de France, Martinique, Fort de France, Martinique, Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadalupe

from 1,258 EUR
I Interior 1,258 EUR
O Ocean View 1,658 EUR
B Balcony 1,958 EUR
S Suite 2,198 EUR

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Costa Serena
Costa Cruises
Costa Serena
Caribbean
24.01.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Santo Domingo, Dom Rep ALL (NO DRINKS)

Santo Domingo, Dom Rep, Антигуа (Ливардовские Острова), Fort de France, Martinique, Fort de France, Martinique, Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadalupe, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Sea of Antilles Darkest Spot, Tortola, Santo Domingo, Dom Rep

from 1,258 EUR
I Interior 1,258 EUR
O Ocean View 1,658 EUR
B Balcony 1,958 EUR
S Suite 2,198 EUR

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Enchantment of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Enchantment of the Seas
Caribbean
16.10.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Tampa, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Tampa, Florida, At Sea, Costa Maya, Mexico, Cozumel, Mexico, Roatan, Honduras, At Sea, At Sea, Tampa, Florida

from 1,083 EUR
B Balcony 2,131 EUR
S Suite 3,166 EUR

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MSC Grandiosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Grandiosa
Caribbean
21.11.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA ALL (NO DRINKS)

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, At Sea, George Town, Cayman Islands, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, At Sea, Nassau, Bahamas, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from 1,259 EUR
I Interior 1,259 EUR
O Ocean View 1,548 EUR
B Balcony 1,509 EUR

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MSC Meraviglia
MSC Cruises
MSC Meraviglia
Caribbean
13.03.2027 · 8 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Miami, Florida, At Sea, At Sea, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, St John S, Antigua and Barbuda, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, At Sea, Nassau, Bahamas, Miami, Florida

from 1,259 EUR
I Interior 1,259 EUR
O Ocean View 1,798 EUR
B Balcony 1,489 EUR

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Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Encore
Mexican Riviera
24.01.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Los Angeles, California ALL

Los Angeles, California, At Sea, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Mazatlan, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, At Sea, At Sea, Los Angeles, California

from 1,259 EUR
I Interior 1,259 EUR
O Ocean View 1,359 EUR
B Balcony 1,719 EUR
S Suite 1,869 EUR

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MSC World America
MSC Cruises
MSC World America
Caribbean
16.01.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Miami, Florida, At Sea, Roatan, Honduras, Costa Maya, Mexico, Cozumel, Mexico, At Sea, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Miami, Florida

from 1,259 EUR
I Interior 1,259 EUR
O Ocean View 1,808 EUR
B Balcony 1,808 EUR

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Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Dawn
Bahamas
21.02.2027 · 5 nights Port of departure: Jacksonville, Florida, FL ALL

Jacksonville, Florida, FL, Freeport, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas, At Sea, Jacksonville, Florida, FL

from 1,259 EUR
I Interior 1,259 EUR
O Ocean View 1,309 EUR
B Balcony 1,679 EUR
S Suite 1,859 EUR

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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.