Cruise tourism is a form of travelling for leisure or sport purposes that involves an all-inclusive holiday on a cruise ship. The UNWTO defines cruise tourism as “a wide range of activities for travellers in addition to its traditional function of providing transport and accommodation.”

İstanbul, suffered by the cruise ships are among the most important port in Türkiye. Türkiye to İstanbul cruise ships are docked at the Port Authority Maritime Organization due to Karakoy Port on Tuesday Market control. Built as a new cruise port, Galaport Cruise Port will make a great contribution to İstanbul's tourism.


United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
https://www.e-unwto.org/doi/epdf/10.18111/9789284420858