Turkey · SAILING TRIPS IN ISTANBUL
The 15 best sailing trips in Istanbul you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
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”
Enjoy a 2-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise in a small group, with audio guide, mini pizza, fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and stunning sights.
“TUGBA BOZMESE was our guide. She did a wonderful job.”
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!”
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.”
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.”
2-hour Bosphorus luxury yacht cruise in Istanbul with a live English guide, Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower views, plus Turkish snacks.
“We had a lovely trip. It’s so worthwhile doing a smaller group tour as there was plenty of space on the boat. The guide was also where we were told to meet. Friendly host and guide. Highly recommend”
Istanbul’s Bosphorus sunset cruise on a small luxury yacht. Up to 40 guests, English guide, lemonade, fruit, baklava, and big sights.
“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.”
Bosphorus yacht cruise with Wi-Fi, Turkish coffee and snacks, plus a Kanlıca Asian side stop, morning or afternoon, about 2.5 hours.
“Very interesting and informative guide. Lots of fun facts and history. The quick stop on the Asian side was a nice little break”
Sunset Bosphorus yacht cruise with snacks, tea, and a small-group guide, passing Dolmabahce Palace and Maiden’s Tower.
“Very nice, cozy; with drinks and snack. We really recommend the tour”
A 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise on a 25-meter luxury yacht from Kabatas, with guided views, snacks, and tea, plus night lights.
“Superb experience! Highly recommended booking this sunset sail. The staff was attentive, the live guide was informative, the boat was clean and spacious, and the food and refreshments were of top quality. Hands down my favorite Istanbul activity!”
Istanbul Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with hotel pickup, live English commentary, baklava snacks, and major landmarks from Europe to Asia.
“This tour operator is terrible. Don't book it. I ask when I booked it if I would be able to ride my mobility scooter to the boat. I got no answer. They notified me that they would pick us up at our hotel at 5:15 and showed up ant 5:50 after the tour was to leave the Marina at 5:30. Then they tell me I could not ride my scooter to the boat. I didn't need it on the boat but they got a guy on the phone with an attitude. He said he tried to reach me the night before which was not true. We didn't get to go…”
Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise in Istanbul with transfers, onboard snacks, tea, and expert commentary on palaces, mosques, and bridges.
“We went on the Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a yacht, and it was such a lovely experience! The crew was warm, polite, and made sure everyone was comfortable. Pickup and drop-off were super easy — just a short walk from our hotel, which was a big plus. Even though it was cloudy with some light rain and we missed the “perfect sunset,” the views were still beautiful and the atmosphere was so calming. Gliding along the Bosphorus at dusk, watching the city lights come on, was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting Istanbul! 🌊✨”
Small yacht Bosphorus sunset cruise in Istanbul with live English narration, snacks, tea and coffee, and bridge lights in 2.5 hours.
“Very organized from the start (meeting point) until the end of the journey. They provided snacks, juice, Turkish tea, baklava, water during the trip. While one of them provided continuous explanation and history of sites along the area through a speaker, the rest of the crew spent time with the people on board answering any questions, helping with picture taking and chatting with us. Well done.”
Luxury 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul with a stop in Kanlıca on the Asian side, panoramic views, snacks, and guide.
“We really enjoyed this cruise. Staff friendly and helpful and good commentary. Refreshments served on board and we were well looked after. Just one thing to mention on getting there. The instructions for the meeting place were somewhat chaotic. We had to ask where we were meant to be and were told where and said someone with Valena board would be there - they weren’t. In the end we went to the ticket office and they weren’t about to call Velana when a guy suddenly walked past and they flagged him down. When we got back onto the hotel WiFi later I had a what’s app with a different meeting…”
Luxury Bosphorus yacht tour with an Asian side stop in Kanlıca, snacks, and guide narration. See palaces, bridges, forts, and mosques.
“I had an amazing experience from start to finish. The tour guide was explaining about the local history and attractions which was interesting to know. Very happy I did the trip and see more of Istanbul.”
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