A cruiser port to be built beside the fill area at Yenikapı District. 8 cruiser ships will be able to berth at the cruiser port that will have two berths for them.
Cahit Turan, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure reported that new cruiser port that has been planning to built in Istanbul, will bring 3 million tourists to Istanbul.

8 Cruiser Ships will be In Use
“It has been planned to call for tenders for the construction of the project next year and also it will be put into service within a short time as well.” Turhan said. He also mentioned that, as part of the project, 3 thousand meters long landing pier and 30 thousand square meters passenger lounge will be built for 8 cruiser ship.

The marina has a mooring capacity of 670 yachts
He also added that, by embankment of 120 thousand square meters, the marina will be build in here, which has a mooring capacity of 670 yachts.

“Crusier Port which will be built next to the embankment at Yenikapı, will bring 3 millons tourists to Istanbul.” Minister said.

Serhan OKTAY – TURKISHMARITIME