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
01.03.2029 · 13 nights Port of departure: Tokyo, Japan Base fare, no drinks

Tokyo, Japan, Kobe, Japan, Kyoto (Osaka), Japan, Okinawa, Japan, Busan, South Korea, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Japan, Shimizu, Japan, Tokyo, Japan

from €4,453
I Interior €4,588
O Ocean View €5,202
B Balcony €5,258
S Suite €9,938

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Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Anthem of the Seas
Australia & New Zealand
11.04.2028 · 18 nights Port of departure: Sydney, Australia Base fare, no drinks

Sydney, Australia, Noumea, Papeete, Tahiti French Poly, Moorea, French Polynesia, Raiatea Island, French Polynesia, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

from €4,454
B Balcony €5,243
S Suite €11,021

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Celebrity Millennium
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Millennium
Asia
19.12.2028 · 14 nights Port of departure: Singapore Base fare, no drinks

Singapore, Ko Samui, Thailand, Bangkok/Laemchabang, Thailand, HO CHI Minh(Phuoc AN) - Vietnam, Hue/Danang (Chan May), Vietnam, Hanoi (Halong Bay), Vietnam, Hong Kong, China

from €4,454
I Interior €4,580
B Balcony €6,194
S Suite €12,124

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Pride Of America
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride Of America
Hawaii
08.01.2028 · 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 €4,458
I Interior €4,458
O Ocean View €4,761
B Balcony €6,617
S Suite €9,904

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Costa Fascinosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
Transatlantic cruises
27.02.2028 · 32 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, Genoa, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy

from €4,458
I Interior €4,458
O Ocean View €5,938
B Balcony €6,858
S Suite €7,798

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Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
Mediterranean/Europe
11.09.2027 · 14 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Venice, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Venice, Italy, Venice, Italy, Bari, Italy, Corfu, Greece, Argostoli, Greece, Kotor, Montenegro, Split Croatia, Kornati Archipelago, Zadar, Croatia, Venice, Italy, Venice, Italy, Bari, Italy, Calypso Deep, Calypso Deep, Santorini, Greece, Mykonos, Greece, Argostoli, Greece, Venice, Italy

from €4,458
I Interior €4,458
O Ocean View €5,258
B Balcony €5,658
S Suite €6,418

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Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
Mediterranean/Europe
28.08.2027 · 14 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Venice, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Venice, Italy, Venice, Italy, Bari, Italy, Corfu, Greece, Argostoli, Greece, Kotor, Montenegro, Zadar, Croatia, Rijeka (Croatia), Venice, Italy, Venice, Italy, Bari, Italy, Calypso Deep, Calypso Deep, Santorini, Greece, Mykonos, Greece, Argostoli, Greece, Venice, Italy

from €4,458
I Interior €4,458
O Ocean View €5,258
B Balcony €5,658
S Suite €6,418

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Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
Mediterranean/Europe
04.09.2027 · 14 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Venice, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Venice, Italy, Venice, Italy, Bari, Italy, Calypso Deep, Calypso Deep, Santorini, Greece, Mykonos, Greece, Argostoli, Greece, Venice, Italy, Venice, Italy, Bari, Italy, Corfu, Greece, Argostoli, Greece, Kotor, Montenegro, Split Croatia, Kornati Archipelago, Zadar, Croatia, Venice, Italy

from €4,458
I Interior €4,458
O Ocean View €5,258
B Balcony €5,658
S Suite €6,418

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Celebrity Apex
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Apex
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
18.07.2028 · 12 nights Port of departure: Amsterdam (Rotterdam), Holland Base fare, no drinks

Amsterdam (Rotterdam), Holland, Oslo, Norway, Skagen, Stockholm, Sweden, Tallinn, Estonia, Helsinki, Finland, Copenhagen, Denmark, Amsterdam (Rotterdam), Holland

from €4,464
I Interior €4,784
B Balcony €5,664
S Suite €12,686

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Norwegian Jade
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jade
Asia
15.01.2028 · 13 nights Port of departure: Singapore All inclusive

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

from €4,469
I Interior €4,469
O Ocean View €4,719
B Balcony €7,519
S Suite €7,989

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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.