Costa Cruises Expands Presence with New Istanbul Office

Costa Cruises opens a new office on Bağdat Avenue, Istanbul, signaling growth in the Turkish cruise market with a focus on local partnerships.

Published: August 18, 2026 | Author: DenizHaber | Category: Tourism & Cruise

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    Costa Cruises Expands Presence with New Istanbul Office

    August 18, 2026
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    Costa Cruises opens a new office on Bağdat Avenue, Istanbul, signaling growth in the Turkish cruise market with a focus on local partnerships.

    The interest of leading cruise companies in the Turkish market is increasing day by day. The latest indication of this interest is the new office opened by the Italian cruise giant Costa, based in Genoa, on Istanbul's Bağdat Avenue.

    Recently, Costa Cruises appointed Burak Çalışkan, an experienced figure in the cruise sector, as the Country Manager for Turkey. At the opening of the new office, the company conveyed a strong message of entering the season with a new vision and new goals.

    The opening of Costa Turkey's office on Bağdat Avenue was celebrated with an event hosted by Burak Çalışkan, attended by tourism professionals and members of the tourism media. The opening brought together stakeholders from the cruise sector and the tourism community before the season, accompanied by Mediterranean-inspired Italian delicacies and melodies.

    Combining Italian hospitality and the Mediterranean lifestyle with the seas, the cruise giant Costa Cruises will now reach Turkish travelers through its central office on Bağdat Avenue and its new management. Expressing gratitude to the attendees and marking the beginning of a new era at Costa, Burak Çalışkan shared his excitement with the following words: 'In line with Costa's growth targets in Turkey, we will focus on developing the Turkish cruise market by strengthening our strong B2B partnerships. We will introduce the accessible luxury of cruise travel to more Turkish travelers with Costa's privileges.'

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