Galata Port Istanbul

The World’s First Underground Cruise Ship Terminal

Positioned as a homeport, Galataport Istanbul is a world-class cruise ship port that is set to vitalize cruise tourism across an extensive region from the Mediterranean basin to the Black Sea. An exemplary project worldwide and a groundbreaking innovation thanks to its special hatch system that enables the terminal to be placed underground, Galataport Istanbul is transforming the Karaköy coastline, which had been closed to public access for a long time, into one of the best promenades in the city. 

The hatch system separates the customs and security (ISPS) areas when there is no ship berthed at the port creating a temporary customs area and keeping the promenade open to public. Galataport is only 18 minutes from Eresin Hotels Topkapi.

TECHNICAL DETAILS 

29000 sqm underground terminal 

A hatch system comprising 176 pieces of 3 meters high hatches 

Daily capacity of three ships and 15,000 passengers 

Storage capacity for 15,000 luggage items

Total conveyor length of 1,200 meters

Kılıçali Paşa Mahallesi, Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, No: 8, İç Kapı No:102, 34433 Istanbul Türkiye

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