Marmara Lines offers ferry connections from the east coast of Italy to Cesme in Turkey. Currently the company provides two different routes from Italy: Venice to Cesme and Brindisi to Cesme.

Marmara Lines serves both routes once a week, as both crossings take well over noe day. The crossing from Venice to Cesme takes about 51 hours while the crossing from Brindisi to Cesme has a duration of 29 hours.

Cesme is a popular holiday destination and as such, ferries may become crowded during peak holiday seasons. In the centre of town, visitors will find several options for accommodations including hotels, bed & breakfasts, and family style apartments, as well as diverse shopping and vibrant local culture.

Marmara Lines maintains two ferries known as Cesme I and II, and each have the ability to accommodate up to 972 passengers. Both ships offer a car deck which can house up to 300 vehicles.

Cesme I and II are both comfortable and modern vessels that provide all necessary facilities including a café, a bar, two restaurants and many comfortable seats. Entertainment is also available onboard the ship, and specific entertainment include a video arcade, gambling machines, cinema theatre, several duty free shops, and a play area for passengers travelling with young children.

Marmara Line ferries meet all international safety standards for transport of this kind. Sleep cabins are available onboard both ships and both vessels have in ship hospital centres which are available should there be an emergency while en route.

Schedules for departure times may be found online, as well as at each departure port, Venice, Brindisi, and Cesme respectively. Sailings run on a weekly basis, with one crossing from each port a week. Reservations can be made ahead of time by contacting the port of departure.

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