Türkiye aims to lift annual cruise ship arrivals to 2,000 by 2028

Türkiye aims to lift the number of cruise ships arriving at its ports to 2,000 by 2028, according to a senior official on Sunday, who touted the tourism and transportation sectors’ importance for the country’s economy.

The number of cruise ships arriving at Turkish ports reached 1,375 by the end of last year and is expected to rise to 1,500 by the end of 2026, 1,750 next year, and 2,000 by 2028, according to Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu.

The minister spoke to Anadolu Agency (AA) about cruise statistics prepared by the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs and the targets set for this sector.

Türkiye aims to lift annual cruise ship arrivals to 2,000 by 2028