Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Istanbul — Morning, Afternoon & Sunset from €60

Bosphorus yacht cruise at a glance

Duration	About 2.5 hours
Departures	Daily: morning, afternoon and sunset
Price	€60 per person (morning, afternoon) · €72 (sunset), VAT included
Included	Hotel pick-up and drop-off, refreshments, live guide
Group	Small group on a luxury yacht
Booking	Online until 24 hours before departure

Choose your cruise

Three departures a day, each about 2.5 hours on the water.

Guests with Turkish tea on the deck of a yacht in the morning

T1

Morning Bosphorus Cruise

with a stop on the Asian side

10:30 – 13:00

Start the day calmly on the water. Cruise between two continents past palaces, fortresses and waterfront mansions, then stretch your legs in Beylerbeyi or Kanlıca on the Asian shore.

About 2.5 hours on a luxury yacht
Light snacks, Turkish tea & coffee, soft drinks
Live professional tour guide
Stop on the Asian side
Hotel pick-up & drop-off

€60per person · VAT included

Yacht at a pier in an Asian-side Bosphorus village

T2

Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise

with a stop on the Asian side

14:00 – 16:30 (1 Mar – 15 Oct) · 13:15 – 15:45 (16 Oct – 28 Feb)

A relaxed afternoon on a well-appointed yacht with only a small group on board, Istanbul's best-known landmarks from the water and a pleasant stop on the Asian side.

About 2.5 hours on a luxury yacht
Light snacks, Turkish tea & coffee, soft drinks
Live professional tour guide
Stop on the Asian side
Hotel pick-up & drop-off

€60per person · VAT included

Sunset over the Bosphorus bridge seen from a yacht

T3

Sunset Bosphorus Cruise

with live commentary

Departs 2 hours before sunset

Timed for the golden hour: watch the skyline glow and the city lights come on as you glide between Europe and Asia, with baklava, fruit and drinks served on board.

About 2.5 hours on a luxury yacht
Light bites, baklava & cookies, seasonal fruit
Tea, coffee & soft drinks
Live commentary in English & Spanish
Hotel pick-up & drop-off

€72per person · VAT included

Illustrative images.

What you'll see from the water

Dolmabahçe Palace
Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge
Rumeli Fortress
Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian shore
Ottoman waterfront mansions (yalı)
Istanbul skyline between Europe and Asia

How booking works

1

Choose cruise & date

Pick your cruise, date and number of guests below — it takes a minute.

2

We confirm your place

We check availability and send a secure card payment link within one business day, usually the same day.

3

We pick you up

Our driver collects you from your hotel in central Istanbul and brings you back after the cruise.

Questions about the cruise

What is included in the price?

About 2.5 hours on a luxury yacht, refreshments (snacks, Turkish tea and coffee, soft drinks; on the sunset cruise also baklava, cookies and fruit), a live guide and hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Istanbul. Prices are per person and include VAT.

Is it a private yacht?

No, these are small-group cruises on a luxury yacht with a limited number of guests. If you would like a private yacht for your group or a special occasion, write to us and we will send a personal offer.

How late can I book?

Online booking closes 24 hours before departure. For a last-minute request, message us on WhatsApp and we will check whether a place is still available.

When do I pay?

Not when you send the form. We first confirm your place and then send a secure card payment link. Your booking is final once payment is received.

Can I cancel?

Cancellation is not possible within 6 hours of departure. Please tell us about any change as early as possible so that we can rearrange your booking.

Can children join?

Yes. Write your children's ages in the notes and we will confirm the children's price with your booking.

Bosphorus Yacht Cruise