Excursion to Istanbul

[Bailey19007]

Has anyone booked an excursion to Istanbul? We are four adults looking to join a group or start a new one. Thanks Sue G.

[DMH15]

Best thing to do is post in your ROLL CALL.

 

Go to CRUISE CRITIC > ROLL CALLS > NCL > Look for YOUR SHIP > Look for YOUR SAILING DATE

 

There you will meet others on your cruise. Good Luck.

 

P.S. Sigh. Istanbul. On my bucket list.

Edited August 18, 2015 by DMH15

[ColinIllinois]

Check out the Roll Call forum to find people sailing on the same sailing as you.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=110

 

Also check out the Ports of Call forum for information on excursions:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5

 

Cheers.

[emmak8]

Istanbul is an easy do it yourself city. We took a shuttle from the ship and did our own thing.

[cmdchiefthom]

I find it interesting that Costa announced it was eliminating all port calls in Turkey effective today for the rest of the season. They have cited a terrorist attack on the U.S. Consulate which killed 6 people in Istanbul earlier this month.:(

 

(3:45 p.m. EDT) -- Costa Cruises is suspending the remainder of its stopovers in Turkey for the 2015 season.

 

The line's Istanbul and Izmir stops are being replaced by alternatives in Greece, Italy and Malta.

 

The changes affect three of the line's ships: Costa neoClassica, Costa Pacifica and Costa Deliziosa.

 

A statement from Costa said: 'This decision will ensure the best experience for guests... The company is informing its guests and travel partners and has taken all measures to ensure minimum disruption in reaching and leaving the ship for those guests who have already booked their cruise."

 

The change of itinerary comes in the wake of a terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Istanbul by the Revolutionary People's Liberation Army Front (DHKP/C) earlier this month. Six people were killed in separate attacks on Turkish security forces, after a crackdown on terror groups such as the Islamic State and other militants.

 

-- by Lucy Hunter, Cruise Critic Contributor

Edited August 18, 2015 by cmdchiefthom