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

Jewel of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Jewel of the Seas
Caribbean
19.07.2027 · 4 nights Port of departure: Fort Lauderdale, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nassau, Bahamas, At Sea, Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

from €1,157
I Interior €1,219
B Balcony €1,524
S Suite €2,255

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Vision of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Vision of the Seas
Caribbean
31.01.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: San Juan, Puerto Rico ALL (NO DRINKS)

San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tortola, St. Johns, Antigua, Roseau, Dominica, St. Croix, U.S.V.i., Basseterre, St. Kitts, At Sea, San Juan, Puerto Rico

from €1,157
B Balcony €2,551
S Suite €3,594

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
06.02.2028 · 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 €1,158
I Interior €1,158
O Ocean View €1,438
B Balcony €1,598

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
04.02.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Civitavecchia, Italy ALL (NO DRINKS)

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

from €1,158
I Interior €1,158
O Ocean View €1,438
B Balcony €1,598

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
29.01.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Savona ALL (NO DRINKS)

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

from €1,158
I Interior €1,158
O Ocean View €1,438
B Balcony €1,598

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Costa Fascinosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
Cruise from Civitavecchia, Italy
30.03.2028 · 5 nights Port of departure: Civitavecchia, Italy ALL (NO DRINKS)

Civitavecchia, Italy, Ajaccio, Corsica, Toulon-la Seyne sur Mer, Genoa, Italy, La Spezia, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy

from €1,158
I Interior €1,158
O Ocean View €1,398
B Balcony €1,598
S Suite €1,798

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Costa Fascinosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
Caribbean
06.02.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: La Romana, Dominican Republic ALL (NO DRINKS)

La Romana, Dominican Republic, Arroyo Barril (Samana), Celebration Key (Bahamas), Half Moon Cay (Bahamas), Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, La Romana, Dominican Republic

from €1,158
I Interior €1,158
O Ocean View €1,558
B Balcony €1,858
S Suite €2,078

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Costa Favolosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Favolosa
Caribbean
25.11.2026 · 8 nights Port of departure: Fort de France, Martinique ALL (NO DRINKS)

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

from €1,158
I Interior €1,158
O Ocean View €1,558
B Balcony €1,878
S Suite €2,138

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
01.02.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Palma de Mallorca, Spain ALL (NO DRINKS)

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

from €1,158
I Interior €1,158
O Ocean View €1,438
B Balcony €1,598

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Costa Favolosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Favolosa
Caribbean
15.02.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Santo Domingo, Dom Rep ALL (NO DRINKS)

Santo Domingo, Dom Rep, Антигуа (Ливардовские Острова), Antigua Bay, 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 €1,158
I Interior €1,158
O Ocean View €1,498
B Balcony €1,838
S Suite €2,098

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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.