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

Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
Far East, Japan
18.10.2028 · 15 nights Port of departure: Tokyo, Japan Base fare, no drinks

Tokyo, Japan, Shimizu, Japan, Nagoya, Kyoto (Osaka), Japan, Okinawa, Japan, Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, China, HO CHI Minh(Phuoc AN) - Vietnam, Singapore

from €4,179
I Interior €4,301
O Ocean View €4,828
B Balcony €4,897
S Suite €9,213

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Pride Of America
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride Of America
Hawaii
07.08.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii All inclusive

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, Kahului (Maui), HI, Kahului (Maui), HI, Hilo, HI, Kailua Kona, Hawaii, Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii, Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

from €4,188
I Interior €4,188
O Ocean View €4,622
B Balcony €5,989
S Suite €10,079

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Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jewel
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
16.08.2027 · 9 nights Port of departure: Helsinki, Finland All inclusive

Helsinki, Finland, Tallinn, Estonia, Nynashamn, Sweden, Riga, Latvia, Klaipeda, Lithuania, Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland, Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark, Warnemünde, Alemania, Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark

from €4,199
I Interior €4,199
O Ocean View €4,329
B Balcony €6,989
S Suite €7,059

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Norwegian Star
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Star
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
21.04.2028 · 11 nights Port of departure: Lisbon, Portugal All inclusive

Lisbon, Portugal, Bilbao, Spain, Le Verdon (Bordeaux), France, Paris (le Havre), France, Amsterdam (Rotterdam), Holland, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg, Germany, Southampton (London), United Kingdom

from €4,199
I Interior €4,199
O Ocean View €4,669
B Balcony €6,469
S Suite €8,209

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MSC Poesia
MSC Cruises
MSC Poesia
Caribbean
24.02.2028 · 21 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida Base fare, no drinks

Miami, Florida, Oranjestad, Aruba, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Willemstad, Curacao, Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Miami, Florida, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Cartagena, Colombia, Colon, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, Roatan, Honduras, Belize City, Belize, Miami, Florida

from €4,208
I Interior €4,208
O Ocean View €4,548
B Balcony €5,528

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Pride Of America
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride Of America
Hawaii
11.12.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii All inclusive

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, Kahului (Maui), HI, Kahului (Maui), HI, Hilo, HI, Kailua Kona, Hawaii, Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii, Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

from €4,208
I Interior €4,208
O Ocean View €4,436
B Balcony €6,248
S Suite €8,526

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Grandeur of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Grandeur of the Seas
Caribbean
14.11.2026 · 10 nights Departs in 17 days Port of departure: Colon Base fare, no drinks

Colon, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Oranjestad, Aruba, Willemstad, Curacao, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Scarborough, Colon

from €4,213
S Suite €4,213

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Costa Fascinosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
Transatlantic cruises
27.02.2028 · 30 nights Port of departure: La Romana, Dominican Republic Base fare, no drinks

La Romana, Dominican Republic, Castries, St. Lucia, Bridgetown, Barbados, Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadalupe, Gudalupa Bay, Gudalupa Bay, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Tortola, 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

from €4,218
I Interior €4,218
O Ocean View €5,598
B Balcony €6,478
S Suite €7,358

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Norwegian Jade
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jade
Asia
28.01.2028 · 12 nights Port of departure: Hong Kong, China All inclusive

Hong Kong, China, Coron, Puerto Princesa, Philippines, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Muara, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Laem Chabang, Thailand, Ko Samui, Thailand, Singapore

from €4,219
I Interior €4,219
O Ocean View €4,619
B Balcony €6,819
S Suite €7,759

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Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Navigator of the Seas
Asia
28.12.2026 · 5 nights Port of departure: Singapore Base fare, no drinks

Singapore, Penang, Malaysia, Langkawi, Malaysia, Phuket, Thailand, Singapore

from €4,220
B Balcony €4,806

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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.