Some sea bus services operated by Bursa Sea Buses (BUDO) and certain ferry services planned on Gestaş Deniz Ulaşım A.Ş.'s Gökçeada line in the North Aegean Sea have been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Planned for this evening, the Bursa (Mudanya)-Istanbul (Kabataş) and Istanbul (Kabataş)-Bursa (Mudanya) sailings, along with specific services on the Gökçeada line on Sunday, September 27th, will not be able to operate.
Details of BUDO Service Cancellations
According to the official announcement by BUDO Bursa Sea Buses, the following services have been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions:
- Planned for today at 19:00, the Bursa (Mudanya)-Istanbul (Kabataş) service.
- Today at 19:30, the Istanbul (Kabataş)-Bursa (Mudanya) service.
These cancellations have been made for passenger safety and operational security, considering the expected or existing adverse weather and sea conditions in the Sea of Marmara. It is crucial for passengers planning to travel from Mudanya Pier and Kabataş Pier to check the latest status before their journey.
Gökçeada Ferry Service Cancellations
Gestaş Deniz Ulaşım A.Ş., which operates services on the Çanakkale Strait and island lines, has also announced the cancellation of some services on the Gökçeada line due to adverse weather conditions in the North Aegean Sea. The cancelled services are as follows:
- On Sunday, September 27th, on the Kabatepe-Gökçeada route: services from Kabatepe at 07:00, 09:00, and 11:00.
- On Sunday, September 27th, on the Gökçeada-Kabatepe route: services from Gökçeada at 07:00, 09:00, and 13:00.
Passengers traveling from Kabatepe Pier or Gökçeada are advised to consider these cancellations when making their weekend plans and to evaluate alternative transportation options.
Important Information and Tracking Channels for Passengers
To prevent any inconvenience for all passengers affected by the cancelled services, it is necessary to follow the official announcements of the respective maritime companies before traveling. The latest information can be accessed via BUDO's website and call centers, and for Gestaş, through Gestaş's official website and social media accounts. In such weather-related cancellations, companies typically offer ticket refunds or exchange rights. Passengers are advised to contact the operators directly for information regarding their rights.