One day cruise stop in Turkey, do you need a visa?

On Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:25:25 -0400, Jeff Gersten wrote:

(John*Sisker) wrote:

On the other hand, apparently there was some
disappointment that a few of the travel agents
on this newsgroup were not willing to take too
much time and effort in answering such
questions and concerns at this time, simply
because one wants answers, but with only a '
give me' attitude.

Actually both George and Ray have answered questions I posed in the past
as well as questions posed by others. I have NEVER found you to be
helpful to me or anyone else.

In the past, George and I have been in
disagreement on quite a few things, but this is
not one of them. I do agree with George whole
heartily, that it does become somewhat
problematic what one simply wants to use the
full services and knowledge of a travel agent,
but with no real commitment. Now, this is not
to say or imply that as an agent, we won't go
that extra mile to give what help and advise
we can, after all, that's the nature of this
business. Sometimes, we get the booking,
sometimes we don't. But remember, free
advice is also worth every penny you pay for
it.

I guess you have now admitted that you only post to get your
advertisement out.

Is Konita sick? Are you a permanent, rabid Sisker retard-troll or are
you being paid to be a drive-by retard-troll?
--
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"Jeff Gersten" wrote in message
...

.... and I almost did leave my signature line off, but what excuse would you
have used then? Likewise, if you want others to second guess your travel
agent, don't be so quick to kill the messenger if you don't like the answers
you get.

John

"Jeff Gersten" wrote in message
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I have seen contradictory answers to this question?


We were in 3 Turkish ports in Oct. 08 on the new Carnival Splendor. There
were no obvious requirements for a visa. Having said that, the ship had our
passports and we were issued a landing permit, or something like that. We
were told to 'not' fill it out, but also not to lose it. We kept our safe
and (as others have indicated) had no need of it when we were reboarding the
ship at the end of the day.

Our ports we Marmaris, Izmir and Istanbul

Turkey is a place 'not to be missed'. It was wonderful!!

"Jeff Gersten" wrote in message
...
I have seen contradictory answers to this question?


Jeff,
We have been to Ephesus for the day twice, once on the Ren
7 in 2001 and the second time on the Westerdam in 2004 and no visa was
required either time..

--Jean

For cruise ships calling at Turkish ports, you do not need a visa - except
for the cases below. Since it's just for one day, the ship is granted a
'blanket visa' for the passengers for that day.


However...

* If you are boarding the ship at Turkish ports (arriving through a Turkish
airport).
* If you departing after your cruise from a Turkish airport.
* If you are staying in the country before or after your cruise.
* If you have shore excursion more than one day spending overnight at a
hotel.
* You definitely need a visa if your ship is spending overnight at a Turkish
port.

In case you have to leave the ship for an emergency from Turkey, then you
need visa, and this can be handled by the ships (cruise Lines) agent.

Visas for U.K, Canadian and U.S. Citizens can also be taken at the airport
upon arrival.

John
(Sorry this answer did not come quite as fast as a snap of your fingers, but
better late than never)


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