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

Norwegian Luna
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Luna
Bermudas
24.07.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: New York, New York All inclusive

New York, New York, Kins Wharf, Bermuda, Kins Wharf, Bermuda, Kins Wharf, Bermuda, New York, New York

from €3,489
I Interior €3,489
O Ocean View €3,759
B Balcony €4,569
S Suite €5,329

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Norwegian Luna
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Luna
Bermudas
14.08.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: New York, New York All inclusive

New York, New York, Kins Wharf, Bermuda, Kins Wharf, Bermuda, Kins Wharf, Bermuda, New York, New York

from €3,489
I Interior €3,489
O Ocean View €3,759
B Balcony €4,459
S Suite €5,149

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MSC World America
MSC Cruises
MSC World America
Caribbean
31.07.2027 · 14 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida Base fare, no drinks

Miami, Florida, Roatan, Honduras, Costa Maya, Mexico, Cozumel, Mexico, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Miami, Florida, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Miami, Florida

from €3,489
I Interior €4,178
O Ocean View €3,489
B Balcony €5,458

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Celebrity Constellation
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Constellation
Mediterranean/Europe
27.09.2027 · 11 nights Port of departure: Ravenna, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Ravenna, Italy, Split Croatia, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Bar, Montenegro, Sicily (Messina), Italy, Amalfi Coast (Salerno) -Italy, Portofino, Italy, Livorno, Italy, Livorno, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy

from €3,493
I Interior €3,723
B Balcony €4,274
S Suite €11,875

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MSC Splendida
MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida
Mediterranean/Europe
16.08.2027 · 9 nights Port of departure: Bari, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Bari, Italy, Treiste, Italy, Split Croatia, Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkiye, Istanbul, Turkiye, Corfu, Greece, Bari, Italy

from €3,494
I Interior €3,494
O Ocean View €3,754
B Balcony €3,954
S Suite €5,054

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MSC Opera
MSC Cruises
MSC Opera
Panama Canal
26.07.2027 · 14 nights Port of departure: La Romana, Dominican Republic Base fare, no drinks

La Romana, Dominican Republic, Catalina Island, Dominican Rep, Virgin Gorda, B.V.i., Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Fort de France, Martinique, St John S, Antigua and Barbuda, La Romana, Dominican Republic, Catalina Island, Dominican Rep, Bridgetown, Barbados, Fort de France, Martinique, Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadalupe, Tortola/Road Town, VG, La Romana, Dominican Republic

from €3,494
I Interior €3,494
O Ocean View €4,174
B Balcony €5,574

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MSC Sinfonia
MSC Cruises
MSC Sinfonia
Mediterranean/Europe
30.09.2027 · 14 nights Port of departure: Lisbon, Portugal Base fare, no drinks

Lisbon, Portugal, Alicante, Spain, Mahon, Menorca, Spain, Olbia, Italy, Genoa, Italy, Marseille, Provence, France, Malaga, Spain, Casablanca, Morocco, Seville (Cadiz), Spain, Gibraltar, United Kingdom, Alicante, Spain, Civitavecchia, Italy

from €3,494
I Interior €3,494
O Ocean View €3,774
B Balcony €5,374

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Costa Fascinosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
Transatlantic cruises
05.03.2028 · 24 nights Port of departure: La Romana, Dominican Republic Base fare, no drinks

La Romana, Dominican Republic, Freeport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, New York, New York, New York, New York, БОСТОН (СОЕДИНЕННЫЕ ШТАТЫ), Ponta Delgada, Azores, Lisbon, Portugal, Seville (Cadiz), Spain, Barcelona, Spain, Marseille, Provence, France, Genoa, Italy

from €3,498
I Interior €3,498
O Ocean View €4,598
B Balcony €5,298
S Suite €5,998

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MSC Seashore
MSC Cruises
MSC Seashore
Caribbean
05.03.2028 · 14 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida Base fare, no drinks

Miami, Florida, Nassau, Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, George Town, Cayman Islands, Miami, Florida, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Amber Cove, Dominican Rep, Miami, Florida

from €3,498
I Interior €3,498
O Ocean View €4,018
B Balcony €4,378
S Suite €12,778

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MSC World America
MSC Cruises
MSC World America
Caribbean
18.03.2028 · 14 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida Base fare, no drinks

Miami, Florida, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Miami, Florida, Roatan, Honduras, Costa Maya, Mexico, Cozumel, Mexico, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Miami, Florida

from €3,498
I Interior €3,498
O Ocean View €4,298
B Balcony €4,778

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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.