Bozcaada is located close to the Greek islands in the Aegean. It is also on the way to Istanbul. Therefore, it is an important point for cruise tourism. However, there is no cruise port in Bozcaada, a province of Çanakkale. The cruises that appeal to rich and high-level people add vitality to the region. Bozcaada also has access to the island through a system called “tender port” to get its share of this vitality. Cruise ships belonging to Thomson Cruises, Club Med Cruises, and Celestyal Cruises have visited Bozcaada many times.

In the system called the tender port, large cruise ships cannot approach the port because there is not enough space anchor one mile away from the port. Passengers onboard are sent to the island with the help of tender boats. A tender boat can hold up to 150 people at a time. Passengers reaching the island with this method spend a few hours on the island. Even in this short time, they make a great economic contribution to the island.

The necessity of a cruise port for Bozcaada, which is located at the borders of Çanakkale, is also included for discussion. For some people, Bozcaada has been preserving its local and cultural values for years. Especially in this region which has sustainable tourism opportunities, some people think that the cruise port is contrary to the identity of the region.

They criticize port tourism for being periodical. However, many people who are aware that wealthy tourists contribute to the economy of the country and region continue to support cruise tourism activities. Bozcaada has hosted the cruise ship many times in its way. More and more will develop in this regard.