Istanbul · BOSPHORUS CRUISES
Every first trip ends up on the strait, and the boats are not the same. These 15 cover the two-hour sightseeing runs, the small-group sunset yachts and the full dinner cruises — what each costs, how long it runs, and which departs from where.
Sail Istanbul’s Bosphorus on a mega yacht for a 3-course dinner with live Turkish dance, flamenco, and an optional audio guide.
“Amazing night the team was amazing the show too special Thanks to Murat that was serving us and was very welcoming”
Cruise the Bosphorus by mega yacht in Istanbul with a mobile audio guide, unlimited soft drinks, and optional dinner and alcohol.
“the personal are really nice and the beverages are a plus! highly recommend it!”
Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with unlimited soft drinks, 1.5-hour Turkish Night show, and night views between Europe and Asia.
“Very cool experience, food and entertainment were really good and Mert our waiter was lovely!”
Guided Bosphorus sunset cruise on a decorated yacht from Kabataş, with live English guide, snacks, mint lemonade, and top Istanbul sights.
“Alaina made the experience wonderful with her kindness and care.”
2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş with audio guide, skyline views, and soft drinks and snack options at great value.
“Everything was amazing!! That was a great experience! The view was so beautiful and the staff was super kind. There was a handsome guide with red blazer that helped us a lot. The food also was very worthy! Highly recommended !”
A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise with a phone audio guide, free tea and coffee, and big views from Galata to Maiden’s Tower.
“Very nice experience in Istanbul and very cheap considering the services.”
Guided Bosphorus yacht cruise to Asian Istanbul with Kanlıca yogurt stop, snacks and Turkish coffee, plus hotel pickup. 2.5 hours.
“Excellent cruise on a beautiful yacht with a knowledgeable host and quality hospitality. Very professional.”
3 hours on the Bosphorus with dinner and Turkish dance, then a live DJ set as you glide between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores.
“Went for dinner cruise with my friend. The price for starter, main meal and standard desert was 20€ per person. The show was nice and chill, the waiters attentive and welcoming. Atmosphere 👍 Service 👍 Food 👍 Show 👍 Timing 👎 (1h of 3 was just staying near by the pier, maybe because of the weather conditions, maybe because it is what it is) Overall 👍”
2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with guided English narration, canapés and drinks, and big views of palaces and fortresses.
“Spectacular, great knowledge of history and locations. Great way to see only a small part of the city from the water.”
Bosphorus dinner cruise on Mega Lüfer yachts with a full Turkish menu, live dance shows, and night views linking Europe and Asia from $30.
“The service was poor. My dinner plate was missing a side of rice and when I asked for it the server just said okay wait, then never came back. They didn't come by to offer drinks. Worst of all the seating was so tight that we could barely move our chair to sit. The food was just okay and cold. The cruise part was okay if you could get up to go outside a bit.”
Intimate Istanbul sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with live English commentary, homemade lemonade, fruit, cookies, baklava, and Bosphorus views.
“Nice and pleasant boat tour! Very nice fruit and nut snacks and desserts. We liked the tour guide that gave us a little history behind everything we were looking at.”
3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with Ottoman palaces, bridges lit at night, DJ and Turkish dance, dinner, drinks, and onboard Wi-Fi.
“ID 6555: This party boat was insane! The Turkish night show was so much fun, the belly dancers were amazing and the DJ kept us dancing all night. What an incredible experience!”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus with an offline smartphone audio guide, see Hagia Sophia and palaces, and choose a sunset departure for big views.
“I never would have been aware of what else was in Istanbul without going up The Bospherus”
Bosphorus yacht cruise from Dolmabahçe with a Kanlıca stop for Turkish coffee and yogurt, snacks, and skyline views across Europe and Asia.
“It was a plus they picked us up and returned us to our hotel. The boat was very clean and comfortable. The narration throughout the trip was educational. They served tea and snacks as well as coffee near the end of the trip. Staff on board are courteous and helpful. We had a great time cruising on the Bosphorus.”
90-minute Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with a smartphone audio guide. Choose 4 or 5 PM for sunset views.
“A really great time to spend your day. I had an amazing experience on this tour. Highly recommended”
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