Bursa Sea Buses (BUDO) announced the cancellation of a total of eight ferry services today due to adverse weather conditions affecting the Marmara Sea. Canceled services include some routes between Bursa (Mudanya), Istanbul (Kabataş), and Armutlu (İhlas). This decision, made to prevent potential disruptions in sea transportation, directly affects passengers planning to travel on these routes.
Canceled BUDO Sailings
According to the statement made on BUDO's official website, the sailings planned for today that have been canceled due to adverse weather conditions are as follows:
- 07.00 Bursa (Mudanya) - Istanbul (Kabataş)
- 08.00 Istanbul (Kabataş) - Bursa (Mudanya)
- 09.30 Bursa (Mudanya) - Istanbul (Kabataş)
- 09.30 Bursa (Mudanya) - Armutlu (İhlas)
- 10.00 Armutlu (İhlas) - Istanbul (Kabataş)
- 11.30 Istanbul (Kabataş) - Bursa (Mudanya)
- 11.30 Istanbul (Kabataş) - Armutlu (İhlas)
- 13.00 Armutlu (İhlas) - Bursa (Mudanya)
What Should Passengers Do?
It should be noted that instant changes may occur in sea transportation due to weather conditions. BUDO strongly advises passengers who have purchased tickets for canceled sailings to check official channels for updated announcements and service statuses before their journey. This is especially important for those traveling on busy routes such as Mudanya - Kabataş.
Impact of Weather Conditions in the Marmara Sea
Due to its geographical location, the Marmara Sea can occasionally experience strong winds and storms. Such adverse weather conditions can prevent sea bus and ferry services from operating safely, leading to cancellations. Passengers being informed about Winter Season Ferry Services and Cancellation Status will help them when making their travel plans.