Boat & Ferry Travel in Istanbul A car ferry and cruise service is operated out of Istanbul by Turkish Maritime Lines. Cruises are in great demand, so make your reservations well in advance through the main office in Istanbul. The Black Sea Ferry sails from May through September from Istanbul to Samsun and Trabzon and back, from Karaköy Dock in Istanbul. One-way fares to Trabzon are about $30 for a reclining seat, $60-$90 for cabins, and $90 for cars. The Istanbul-to-Izmir car ferry departs once a week. The price of a one-way ticket with meals included varies between $60 and $85, plus $60 for a car.
Information: Turkish Maritime Lines (Rihtim Cad. 1, Karaköy, Istanbul. Phone: 212/249-9222 or 212/249-9222). |
