Cruises from Krakow

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Krakow has its own airport, and that is the biggest difference in the road to a cruise for those who live here compared with the route from any city in Ukraine. John Paul II Airport in Krakow, along with nearby Katowice, offers direct, often low cost flights to Mediterranean destinations, so from the capital of Malopolska it is possible to reach Barcelona, Civitavecchia near Rome, or other ports practically without connections. That is exactly where MSC, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Costa, and Celestyal liners wait for passengers. For people in Krakow and Ukrainians who have settled here, the cruise trip looks like an ordinary vacation departure: check in at the airport, a few hours in the air, the port of embarkation. This contrasts sharply with the route relatives or friends who still live in Ukraine have to cover, for whom the road consists of a ground segment, a border, and only then a flight. The choice between flying from Krakow itself and from nearby Katowice is worth making by schedule for specific dates: sometimes a more direct or cheaper flight is found in the neighboring city rather than at home. Still, even with such simple logistics, it is not worth booking tickets at the last moment, especially in season, when low cost carriers sell out the most advantageous directions early. Also check document requirements for the specific port of embarkation, since they can differ by country. Specific dates and directions are convenient to check directly in the cruise catalog on the site.

Cruises

Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Mediterranean/Europe
23.07.2027 · 7 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Genoa, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Genoa, Italy, Bay of the Calanques National Park, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Cagliari, Cerdeña, Naples, Italy, Capri Bay, Civitavecchia, Italy, Genoa, Italy

from €2,118
I Interior €2,118
O Ocean View €2,578
B Balcony €2,818

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Mediterranean/Europe
20.07.2027 · 7 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Cagliari, Cerdeña Base fare, no drinks

Cagliari, Cerdeña, Naples, Italy, Capri Bay, Civitavecchia, Italy, Genoa, Italy, Bay of the Calanques National Park, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Cagliari, Cerdeña

from €2,118
I Interior €2,118
O Ocean View €2,578
B Balcony €2,818

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Costa Fascinosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
Mediterranean/Europe
22.08.2027 · 7 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Savona Base fare, no drinks

Savona, Olbia, Costa Smeralda (Italia), Aranci Gulf, Valencia, Spain, Formentera Bay, Ibiza, Spain, Ibiza, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Toulon-la Seyne sur Mer, Savona

from €2,118
I Interior €2,118
O Ocean View €2,518
B Balcony €2,878
S Suite €3,258

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Mediterranean/Europe
24.07.2027 · 7 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Marseille, Provence, France Base fare, no drinks

Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Cagliari, Cerdeña, Naples, Italy, Capri Bay, Civitavecchia, Italy, Genoa, Italy, Bay of the Calanques National Park, Marseille, Provence, France

from €2,118
I Interior €2,118
O Ocean View €2,578
B Balcony €2,818

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Mediterranean/Europe
25.07.2027 · 7 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Barcelona, Spain Base fare, no drinks

Barcelona, Spain, Cagliari, Cerdeña, Naples, Italy, Capri Bay, Civitavecchia, Italy, Genoa, Italy, Bay of the Calanques National Park, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain

from €2,118
I Interior €2,118
O Ocean View €2,578
B Balcony €2,818

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Mediterranean/Europe
22.07.2027 · 7 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Civitavecchia, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Civitavecchia, Italy, Genoa, Italy, Bay of the Calanques National Park, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Cagliari, Cerdeña, Naples, Italy, Capri Bay, Civitavecchia, Italy

from €2,118
I Interior €2,118
O Ocean View €2,578
B Balcony €2,818

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
10.07.2027 · 7 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Savona Base fare, no drinks

Savona, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Formentera Bay, Ibiza, Spain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona

from €2,118
I Interior €2,118
O Ocean View €2,478
B Balcony €2,738

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Mediterranean/Europe
21.07.2027 · 7 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Naples, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Naples, Italy, Capri Bay, Civitavecchia, Italy, Genoa, Italy, Bay of the Calanques National Park, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Cagliari, Cerdeña, Naples, Italy

from €2,118
I Interior €2,118
O Ocean View €2,578
B Balcony €2,818

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Costa Diadema
Costa Cruises
Costa Diadema
Transatlantic cruises
08.11.2026 · 15 nights Departs in 20 days Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Lisbon, Portugal Base fare, no drinks

Lisbon, Portugal, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Mindelo (Capo Verde), Maceio, Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Santos, Brazil

from €2,118
I Interior €2,118
O Ocean View €2,678
B Balcony €3,318
S Suite €3,738

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Costa Serena
Costa Cruises
Costa Serena
Transatlantic cruises
06.03.2028 · 17 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Santo Domingo, Dom Rep Base fare, no drinks

Santo Domingo, Dom Rep, St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, Fort de France, Martinique, Fort de France, Martinique, Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadalupe, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Tangier, Morocco, Barcelona, Spain, Marseille, Provence, France

from €2,118
I Interior €2,118
O Ocean View €2,858
B Balcony €3,338
S Suite €3,758

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to travel to Poland if I already live in Krakow?

No, the road to a cruise for people in Krakow starts right at the airport, without the ground segment and border crossing needed for those departing from Ukraine.

Which airport should I choose: Krakow or Katowice?

Both offer flights toward Mediterranean ports. Compare the schedule and cost for the needed dates: sometimes the more advantageous option is found in nearby Katowice.

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

Much less than from Ukrainian cities: often one day is enough, including the flight and the transfer to the port. Still worth having a small buffer in case of a flight delay.

What documents are needed for a cruise trip from Poland?

It depends on citizenship, residence status in Poland, and the chosen port of embarkation, so check current requirements on the official site of the cruise line and the consulate of the destination country in advance.

Can I find a direct connection to Barcelona or Rome from Krakow?

Yes, both directions are regularly served by low cost carriers from Krakow airport, and Civitavecchia near Rome and Barcelona are among the most popular ports of embarkation for MSC, Costa, and other lines.