Cruising Dardanelles

Forming part of the border separating Asian Turkey and European Turkey and connecting the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, as well as allowing passage through to the Black Sea via the Bosphorus strait, the Dardanelles is – thanks to its history, geographical location and role in global maritime navigation and industry – one of the world’s most important waterways.

The strait is also one of the narrowest used for international shipping, but – thanks to their smaller size – Fred. Olsen’s ships can navigate the route, for an unforgettable scenic cruising experience. As you journey along the Dardanelles, you feel that you’re sailing somewhere very special, taking in the scenery of the sparsely settled northern shores and more urban southern shores, on waters that, throughout their remarkable history, even served the Ancient Greeks, Persians, Romans and Byzantines.