Cruises from Poltava

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Poltava lies relatively close to Kyiv, and that is exactly what determines the most convenient route to the cruise port of embarkation: first to the capital, then along the standard path used by residents of most central regions. The cruise, as always, does not start in Ukraine but in Barcelona, Venice, Civitavecchia, Genoa, or Piraeus, where MSC, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Costa, or Celestyal liners head. Frequent trains and buses run between Poltava and Kyiv on any day of the week, so the first leg of the journey rarely becomes a problem: picking a flight convenient by time is not hard even a few days before departure. From Kyiv the familiar chain already applies: a ground segment or transfer to Poland, then a flight to the needed European port. The main advantage of this route lies in predictability: Kyiv offers the widest choice of transport connections within the country, so travelers from Poltava do not have to search for rare direct flights or adjust to an inconvenient schedule. Still, the short first leg does not cancel out the overall length of the trip: after arriving in Kyiv there is still the ground segment to the border and the flight, so in total budget at least a day. When planning the trip, keep a small time buffer between arriving in Kyiv and the further departure abroad, especially if traveling during a season with crowded trains. The step by step route with options through Kyiv is collected in the article "How a Ukrainian can get on a cruise: the road to the port."

Cruises

Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
24.01.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Marseille, Provence, France ALL (NO DRINKS)

Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona, Marseille, Provence, France

from 838 EUR
I Interior 838 EUR
O Ocean View 1,138 EUR
B Balcony 1,298 EUR

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
03.01.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Marseille, Provence, France ALL (NO DRINKS)

Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona, Marseille, Provence, France

from 838 EUR
I Interior 838 EUR
O Ocean View 1,138 EUR
B Balcony 1,298 EUR

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Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
Mediterranean/Europe
20.11.2026 · 4 nights Port of departure: Treiste, Italy ALL (NO DRINKS)

Treiste, Italy, Bari, Italy, Corfu, Greece, Civitavecchia, Italy

from 838 EUR
I Interior 838 EUR
O Ocean View 1,038 EUR
B Balcony 1,158 EUR
S Suite 1,318 EUR

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Costa Pacifica
Costa Cruises
Costa Pacifica
Mediterranean/Europe
25.10.2026 · 7 nights Port of departure: Savona ALL (NO DRINKS)

Savona, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Balearic Sea, Balearic Sea, La Goulette, Tunisia, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona

from 838 EUR
I Interior 838 EUR
O Ocean View 1,938 EUR
B Balcony 1,438 EUR
S Suite 2,458 EUR

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
06.12.2026 · 7 nights Port of departure: Marseille, Provence, France ALL (NO DRINKS)

Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona, Marseille, Provence, France

from 838 EUR
I Interior 838 EUR
O Ocean View 1,138 EUR
B Balcony 1,398 EUR

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
18.01.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Barcelona, Spain ALL (NO DRINKS)

Barcelona, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain

from 838 EUR
I Interior 838 EUR
O Ocean View 1,018 EUR
B Balcony 1,078 EUR

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
31.10.2026 · 7 nights Port of departure: Marseille, Provence, France ALL (NO DRINKS)

Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Balearic Sea, Balearic Sea, Cagliari, Cerdeña, Naples, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Genoa, Italy, Marseille, Provence, France

from 838 EUR
I Interior 838 EUR
O Ocean View 1,158 EUR
B Balcony 1,358 EUR

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Costa Pacifica
Costa Cruises
Costa Pacifica
Mediterranean/Europe
10.11.2026 · 7 nights Port of departure: Barcelona, Spain ALL (NO DRINKS)

Barcelona, Spain, Balearic Sea, Balearic Sea, Cagliari, Cerdeña, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain

from 838 EUR
I Interior 838 EUR
O Ocean View 1,138 EUR
B Balcony 1,338 EUR
S Suite 1,498 EUR

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Costa Favolosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Favolosa
Mediterranean/Europe
30.03.2027 · 4 nights Port of departure: Marseille, Provence, France ALL (NO DRINKS)

Marseille, Provence, France, Savona, Balearic Sea, Balearic Sea, Barcelona, Spain, Marseille, Provence, France

from 838 EUR
I Interior 838 EUR
O Ocean View 1,078 EUR
B Balcony 1,178 EUR
S Suite 1,338 EUR

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
01.02.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Barcelona, Spain ALL (NO DRINKS)

Barcelona, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain

from 838 EUR
I Interior 838 EUR
O Ocean View 1,058 EUR
B Balcony 1,178 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

Why is the route from Poltava built through Kyiv specifically?

Frequent trains and buses run between Poltava and Kyiv, so this leg is easy to plan even a few days before departure. From Kyiv the familiar route through Poland to Europe already applies.

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

In total budget at least a day: the short trip to Kyiv does not cancel out the following ground segment to the border and the flight to Europe.

Is there a risk of missing a connection because of crowded trains?

On peak dates, trains on the Poltava to Kyiv route can be crowded, so it is better to book tickets in advance and allow a small time buffer before the further departure abroad.

Do I need a visa to travel through a neighboring country?

Requirements depend on citizenship and direction, so check them in advance on official embassy or consulate websites before the departure date from Kyiv.

Which European port is most convenient to choose from Poltava?

Through Kyiv, flights are available to all the main directions: Barcelona, Venice, Civitavecchia, Genoa, or Piraeus. Choose the port depending on the cruise route that interests you.