Cruises from Krakow

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.