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9%u201cThis magical meeting place straddling two continents, Istanbul has been a sprawling, cosmopolitan city since the days it was called Byzantium. The Old City of Istanbul, Sultanahmet, is crammed full of monumental sites including the dazzling Hagia Sophia, the majestic Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace which boasts commanding views over the Bosphorus. You can also while away your day wandering through the Grand Bazaar and its labyrinth-like streets and if time allows sipping Turkish coffee, watching the whole world bustle by.%u201dNeil Cron, Destination Experience ManagerWe have worked with leading marine charity ORCA for more than 15 years, and we are delighted to welcome them back in 2026 for a selection of cruises. On days at sea, you can enjoy deck watches for whale and dolphin spotting, a real thrilling sight! You can even spend time as a volunteer, collecting data for the team to use in their research. The ORCA team also hold informative talks and deliver engaging wildlife-focused workshops on board the ship.To see which cruises they will be joining in 2026, look out for the ORCA logo on the itinerary pages. THRILLING WHALE-WATCHING EXPERIENCES AT SEA