The cruise ship Astoria Grande under the Panama flag, sailing from the Russian city of Sochi, arrived in Samsun.
The ship moored at the port of Samsun. The cruise ship with 974 passengers and 429 crew members on board was greeted by port staff.
The passengers, most of whom were Russian tourists, left the port after completing formalities to visit the historical and tourist attractions of the city and go shopping.
Astoria Grande will set course for the evening Trabzon.