Cruise Russia, Odessa and the Mediterranean with Destination Oceans!

Odessa is the fourth largest city in Ukraine and a major seaport on the Black Sea making it a perfect stop during your Greek Isle's Cruise. From 1819-1858 Odessa was a free port (porto franco). During the Soviet period it was the most important port of trade in the U.S.S.R. and a Soviet naval base. On January 1, 2000 the Quarantine Pier of Odessa trade sea port was declared a free port and free economic zone for a term of 25 years.

Odessa is a warm water port, but of limited military value. Turkey's control of the Dardanelles and Bosphorus has enabled NATO to control water traffic between Odessa and the Mediterranean Sea. The city of Odessa hosts two important ports: Odessa itself and Yuzhny (also an internationally important oil terminal), situated in the city's suburbs. Another important port, Illichivs'k (or Ilyichyovsk), is located in the same oblast, to the south-west of Odessa. Together they represent a major transportation junction integrated with railways. Odessa's oil- and chemical-processing facilities are connected to Russia's and EU's respective networks by strategic pipelines. Call one of our certified cruise specialists today to learn how you can personalize your cruise of Greece and the Mediterranean. We are committed to helping you create Your Vacation, Your Way, so that you enjoy every minute of your Mediterranean cruise!