Welcome to Turku - a new and attractive cruise destination

Cruise traffic is currently the fastest growing business in the tourism industry.  The Baltic Sea is becoming more and more popular as a cruise destination. In addition to old favourites cruise lines are constantly seeking new destinations with new attractions to offer and this is exactly what Turku is. Although fairly new on the cruise map Turku is an old city - the oldest in Finland (781 years in 2010) and the first capital until 1812. To get there the cruise passenger travels through a breathtakingly unique archipelago with some 20000 islands and islets. Combined with the white nights in the summer season cruising to Turku makes an unforgettable experience!

The assets of Turku as a cruise destination are the unique archipelago, clean nature, safety, access almost to the city centre by cruise ships, combination of old and new, and a variety of shore excursions and activities.

Turku Cruise Port is actively promoting the destination to the cruise industry. We are a member of Cruise Europe and a founder member of the very successful Cruise Baltic.  We take part in  international cruise exhibitions as Cruise Finland and constantly develop cooperation directly with the cruise lines, agents and tour operators.