Making the most of Anzac Cove
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
This small cove on the Gallipoli peninsula was the site of the Gallipoli landings on April 25, 1915. The ship remains at anchor off the bay, where passengers stay on board for a commemorative service and time for reflection.
The tiny, scenic cove on Turkey’s Gallipoli peninsula became known when the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed here on April 25, 1915, to fight its first battle of World War I. The devastating conflict with Turkish troops became known as the Battle of Gallipoli, and thousands of people on both sides lost their lives.
As the ship sails past this historic site, the port lecturer identifies discernible memorials on the battlefields and the numerous cemeteries containing the graves of some 22,000 fallen soldiers.
Money
The Turkish Lira is Turkey’s currency. Shops and restaurants in coastal resorts and major cities often accept euros and US dollars, but carry some Turkish Lira when travelling elsewhere in the country.