About the Port
Bozcaada, known in antiquity as Tenedos, rises from the northern Aegean just off the Turkish mainland near the entrance to the Dardanelles. Its skyline is anchored by a formidable stone castle built by Venetian and later Ottoman hands, overlooking a harbor lined with cafés and old stone houses. The island's fertile soil has long supported vineyards, and small wineries and tasting rooms remain part of daily life alongside quiet beaches and narrow lanes suited to unhurried walking.
The island also holds a place in ancient literature as a waypoint tied to the legends of nearby Troy, whose excavated ruins lie a distance away on the mainland and can be visited as a separate excursion. Bozcaada's compact old town sits within easy walking distance of the pier, making it simple to explore the castle, harbor, and village streets before returning to the ship.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Bozcaada .
Explore Bozcaada Castle
This sprawling Venetian-Ottoman fortress guards the harbor and rewards a climb along its ramparts with sweeping views of the Aegean and town rooftops. It sits just steps from the pier, making it an easy first stop.
Sample Island Wines
Visit a family-run winery or harborside tasting room to try varietals grown in Bozcaada's volcanic soil, a tradition dating back centuries. Many tasting rooms cluster near the old town, within a short stroll of the port.
Wander the Old Town Lanes
Cobblestone streets lined with restored stone houses, small boutiques, and courtyard cafés invite unhurried exploring. Keep it brief if a side trip to Troy's ruins is also on the itinerary.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Bozcaada
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 22 | $12,899 | |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Regatta | 10 | $6,399 | |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 10 | $5,299 | |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 14 | $13,799 | |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 28 | $21,699 | |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 27 | $12,599 | |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 20 | $9,499 | |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 39 | $17,899 | |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 10 | $2,130 | |
| Apr 29, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 174 | $151,799 | |
| May 5, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 10 | $2,790 | |
| Jul 30, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 82 | $71,099 | |
| Sep 20, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 10 | $8,899 | |
| Sep 20, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 20 | $17,599 | |
| Oct 28, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Marina | 10 | $3,199 | |
| Apr 17, 2028 | Oceania | Oceania Marina | 21 | $6,499 | |
| Apr 29, 2028 | Oceania | Oceania Marina | 9 | $2,899 | |
| May 8, 2028 | Oceania | Oceania Marina | 10 | $3,199 | |
| Aug 22, 2028 | Oceania | Oceania Marina | 10 | $3,399 | |
| Oct 15, 2028 | Oceania | Oceania Allura | 10 | $4,299 |
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