Welcome to Turku - a small and attractive cruise destination

Cruise tourism continues to be the fastest growing business in the global tourist industry.   Cruise lines are constantly seeking new destinations with something special to offer and this is exactly what Turku has. Although fairly new on the Baltic cruise map Turku is an old city - the oldest in Finland (783 years in 2012) and the first capital until 1812. Situated on the south-western coast and surrounded by a beautiful archipelago with some 20,000 islands and islets it is a hidden gem to be discovered. 

In 2011 Turku had seven cruise calls making three records. A record number of cruise passengers - 5456 in total; a record long season when Boudicca called in early October and a record large cruise vessel in Turku when Artania (231 metres) called in August and September.

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 wide variety of shore excursions and activities.

Turku Cruise Port is a member of Cruise Europe and a founder member of the 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.