Ankara, March 5 Turkey is anticipating a significant boost in cruise tourism in 2025, with an increase in ship arrivals and passenger traffic, industry analysts predict.
According to data from the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry, 1.9 million cruise passengers visited Turkey in 2024, marking an all-time high and a sharp rise from 1.5 million in 2023. This sector contributed approximately $3 billion to the economy last year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute.
The Turkish Association of Travel Agencies forecasts a 20-per cent growth in cruise ship arrivals at Turkish ports and a 30-per cent rise in passenger numbers this year, driven by the arrival of larger, more advanced vessels.
Kusadasi, a bustling resort town on the…
