Cruise tourism in Samsun: 57,000 more tourists will come with 44 voyages

In the 2024 tourism season, approximately 57,000 more tourists will visit Samsun with a total of 44 planned cruises.

According to information obtained from the Samsun Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, the 2024 tourism season in Samsun started quickly in terms of cruise tourism. In May, June, and July, the Russian-flagged cruise ship Astoria Grande docked in Samsun five times. Each voyage brought approximately 1,300 Russian tourists to Samsun Port. In the upcoming period, a total of 44 planned voyages will bring around 57,000 tourists to Samsun.

Accommodation plans are being made

Astoria Grande passengers, who typically arrive in Samsun on Thursdays, enjoy exploring both Samsun and Vezirköprü Şahinkaya Canyon, which is included in their tour program. Plans are being made for tourists to stay in Samsun starting from next year.

According to information from tour operators, Russian tourists can find all kinds of products in clothing, footwear, kitchenware, and home textiles stores in Samsun. They express great satisfaction with the city's natural beauty, historical and cultural richness, and especially the hospitality of the local merchants. Russian guests, who say they feel at home, prefer having Samsun on their cruise routes. Tourists who shop a lot do not miss the chance to swim at the beaches. They show great interest in our gastronomic delights such as the geographically indicated Bafra pita, Çarşamba pita, and nokul. Tourists, who are very pleased with the tolerant and hospitable behavior of the local people, say they act like ambassadors of Samsun when they return to their countries.

The city's commercial businesses and sectors are also very pleased with this situation. They hope that the number of voyages will be increased and continued.