Welcome to Turku - a small 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 capitals cruise lines are constantly seeking new destinations with different 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 (782 years in 2011) 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 wide 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 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.