First-time travelers to Baku often ask this question:
Can I sail on the Caspian Sea?
The answer is definitely yes.
If you’re interested in sailing (literally) - if you mean a sailing boat or a yacht - yes.
Or if you want to travel across the Caspian Sea by ferry from Baku to Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan, or Aktau, Kazakhstan, again, yes.
But these answers don't really cut it for people who just want to see the city from the sea and enjoy the fresh sea breeze.
So, if you're among those looking for a half-hour sea tour around Baku, you're in the right place.
In this post, you'll learn about touring on the Caspian Sea Cruise at Baku Bay, including:
About the passenger ship;
Itinerary and schedule;
Ticket prices and more.
Let’s dive right in.
Caspian Sea Tour from the Beautiful Seaside National Park
The cruise ship tours on the Caspian Sea have resumed in November 2024 after a two-year hiatus.
Heretofore, boat tours on Baku Boulevard (Seaside National Park) had been suspended due to the drop in sea level.
Once, the passenger ship departed from Sadko Bridge, but now it departs from the pier in front of the Baku Sea Terminal (Bakı Dəniz Vağzalı).
So, if you want to take a Caspian Sea cruise ship, you'll need to go to Baku Sea Terminal.
It’s 800 meters on foot from Sadko Bridge and very close to the Crescent Bay on the Boulevard as well.
The Baku boat trip, departing from the sea terminal and passing around the White City, takes more than 30 minutes.
And it's available every day from 2 pm to 9 pm, including holidays, unless there’re bad weather conditions.
Note 1: For more details about the schedule of the Baku boat tour, it’s best to check the official Baku Boulevard website, as the working hours may vary in summer and winter.
About the Baku Cruise Ship “Mirvari”
Mirvari (operating since 2013) is the largest passenger ship on Baku Boulevard, with a capacity to carry 450-460 passengers at a time.
The ship has 3 decks.
After the renovation, the first deck is also available for passengers to take close-up pictures of the blue waters of the Caspian Sea.
There's also a lovely restaurant where you can enjoy your meal while listening to classical music.
Along with the passenger seats on the second deck, there is a café where you can enjoy hot coffee or tea with a snack or sweets.
By the way, you're welcome to bring your own food - there are no rules about that.
And lastly, the VIP lounge and extra passenger seats are on the 3rd deck.
Note 2: Sadly, the smaller passenger ship, Shafag (which had 60 seats), is out of service now.
Caspian Sea Cruise Baku Price and Tickets
As of 2025, prices for the Caspian Sea Cruise "Mirvari" are 5 AZN (about 3 USD) for standard and 10 AZN (around 6 USD) for VIP.
For kids under 6, boarding the ship is free.
You can buy your tickets from the box office at the pier.
I mean the box office where it says “Tickets” (Kassa).
Buying tickets in advance is not possible yet.
Final Note: When I first took a tour in November 2024 on the "Mirvari" after its renovation, they were offering a rich breakfast for 30 AZN (18 USD) on weekends from 11 am to 1 pm as well. Hope this service is still valid.
That’s it.
In the end, I want to mention that it'll absolutely be worth taking a short sea trip at Baku Bay and it must be on your itinerary of the best things to do in Baku.
The prices are affordable, and the view is scenic.
You won’t lose anything at all, I promise.
Have a great Caspian Sea tour.
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