Turkey · BOSPHORUS CRUISES
A public ferry across the strait costs almost nothing; a dinner cruise with a table by the window costs rather more. These 15 sit somewhere on that line — sightseeing runs, sunset yachts and the dinner-and-show boats — priced and timed so you can pick your level.
Enjoy a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with a private table, live Turkish and Latin performances, unlimited drinks, and Istanbul views at night.
“Absolutely wonderful night, with attentive service, fabulous entertainment and great views of Turkey. If yiu are in Istanbul it's a must. Absolute bargain.”
Sail the Bosphorus at night with dinner and an onboard Turkish Night show, passing palaces and bridges with unlimited local drinks.
“Good value for money. The boat is clean and the food is acceptable. Our waiter was very attentive. I had two glasses of wine, and the alcohol was truly unlimited. Considering the price of alcoholic drinks in Istanbul, this was a bargain. The show was also very nice and entertaining, especially the belly dancer. I even have some really funny pictures of her with my teenage son—nothing inappropriate, just pure fun.”
Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with phone audio in 11 languages, free tea and coffee, and nonstop views of Istanbul’s palaces.
“Excellent value e cruise for our family. Check-in was easy in a central location. The commentary was downloadable so we could listen on our earbuds and not overly in-depth that it overwhelmed our teen listeners. Worth the time, we would definitely go again.”
A 2.5-hour luxury yacht Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş, with coffee, tea, lemonade, snacks, and photo stops across Europe and Asia.
“It was my first time in instanbul. It was a really great experience at the cruise. The food and service was excellent. Very much recommended”
Make your signature perfume in Istanbul with expert guidance and Bosphorus views. Smell 50-plus scents, then take home a 50ml bottle.
“It was such a fun and personal experience, our hosts Tuana and Beyza were lovely and really helped us along the way!”
Watch Istanbul go gold on a 135-minute Bosphorus yacht cruise with an English live guide, snacks, mint lemonade, and landmark views.
“Excellent option to get a clear view of this geographic beauty, the Bosforus! Excellent service!”
2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş, with audio guide and soft drinks, plus snacks if selected. See palaces and forts.
“The Bosphorus sunset cruise was one of the highlights of trip to Istanbul. Everything was well-organized — boarding was quick, the boat was clean and comfortable, and the views of the city during golden hour were absolutely stunning. I especially want to mention Chef River, who created a warm and welcoming atmosphere on board. Overall, this cruise is a perfect way to see Istanbul from a different perspective, relax on the water, and take beautiful photos. Highly recommended!”
Guided Bosphorus yacht cruise to the Asian side, Kanlıca yogurt stop, snacks and Turkish coffee, with hotel pickup from central Istanbul.
“This was a very relaxing and informative cruise on a beautiful lot going up the Bosphorus channel. The boat made a short stop on the Asian side where most tried the yogurt for which Turkey is known. The stay could have been longer and in an area with more shopping and things to see. The narrator on board made the trip interesting.”
Cruise the Bosphorus at night with dinner, Turkish dances, and a live DJ set, plus classic Istanbul sights passing by on the route.
“very nice boat ride, seating arrangement were good, the food was average. performance was also good but I have seen better. The guide and servers were very friendly, asked for whatever we needed everytime. value for money. good ambience”
Golden hour Bosphorus cruise on a 25m yacht with drinks, canapés, and an English guide, plus optional hotel pickup in Istanbul.
“Highly recommend this great tour. Smaller boat and smaller group makes it so much more enjoyable. Communications with the operator is first rate - especially if you book hotel transfer. Staff, guide and drivers are friendly, attentive and great. Learned a lot about the history of this magical city. Snacks and drinks are a very nice touch. Highly recommend this tour.”
Private-table Bosphorus dinner cruise on Mega Lüfer: Turkish dinner, live dances and DJ sets, plus Europe-Asia night views.
“Lovely atmosphere and delicious food 😋. Worth for money. My honey's Birthday is an memorable one. Great”
Istanbul Bosphorus cruise with sunset options at 4 PM and 5 PM, plus a smartphone audio guide, for about $6 per person.
“Excellent trip. The timing on the ticket was wrong, I messaged the tour guide and they were extremely helpful and let us on a later timing without any issue. A must do trip, so many sights to see, great value for money, super boat.”
Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish night show, scenic landmark views, Turkish menu, and dance plus DJ in 3 hours.
“Selahattiin was lovely, good transport service, good food kebabs were my favourite, middle floor has quick access to the outside decking where they serve Turkish tea, bottom floor is where people get drunk and wear white clothes and dance, you can’t see much outside apart from the bridge, 🥰overall nice experience”
3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with Ottoman palaces at night, Turkish folk shows, belly dancers, DJ music, and dinner plus soft drinks.
“Starters were already served when we entered the ship. Tables were set up in long rows, but getting around the ship during the evening was no problem (the views were spectular). Many shows with dancers and live music were very entertaining. The food was was good (choice between meat and fish) and drinks were served regularly. We enjoyed a very well organized evening.”
2-hour Bosphorus and Golden Horn cruise with offline multilingual audio, major landmarks, and sunset-friendly views over Istanbul.
“Second time going on this boat trip and it was very nice. Good explaination in different languages and nice Guide. Worth a trip.”
Pick the day first, then pick who runs it.
