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The pick of Istanbul.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Bosphorus dinner cruise on a mega yacht with 3-course meal, live music and dance, plus audio guide views of Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower.
Most Popular“Talip was really great, amazing service and experience. Would highly recommend.”
Bosphorus dinner cruise for $34 with unlimited soft drinks, Turkish Night show, and night views of Istanbul palaces and bridges.
“It was my birthday. It was the best day of my life. The food, the show, the little surprise Mr Mert organised for me. Absolutely amazing. Thank you for making my day so special ❤️”
Istanbul Bosphorus yacht cruise with audio guide, snacks and fruit, plus sunset options past Dolmabahçe and Maiden Tower.
“We really enjoyed the sunset cruise. Our lovely guide Tuba is superb. She took very good care of us during the 2 hours trip. She’s also a fantastic photographer. We would definitely recommend this trip to our friends.”
Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with a live English guide, snacks and homemade lemonade, plus big photo moments like Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower.
“It was quite fun learning about some of the history of Turkey with also more snacks than I expected. Really an experience for me!”
A 2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş with an audio guide, skyline views across two continents, and included soft drinks and snacks.
“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 budget-friendly 2-hour Bosphorus cruise with phone audio in 11 languages, unlimited Turkish tea, Wi‑Fi, and Europe-Asia skyline views.
“A 2-hour boat trip in Turkey, and it was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, the experience was perfect. One of the highlights was the chance to admire Turkey from a unique perspective, with panoramic views that looked straight out of a postcard. Overall, this boat trip was the perfect way to explore Turkey in…”
Enjoy a 3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish dances, DJ set, and great night views between Europe and Asia for $41.
“Was amazing, amazing food, Kirill is amazing perfect hospitality 🙏🏾🙏🏾 thank you so so much”
A 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with guide commentary, canapés, drinks, and views of Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy, fortresses, bridges, and more.
“Spectacular, great knowledge of history and locations. Great way to see only a small part of the city from the water.”
Istanbul’s Bosphorus night cruise with a full Turkish dinner, lively dance shows, and great views of Europe and Asia.
“This was truly enjoyable. The food was delicious and the entertainment was superb. Don’t miss this. A great value. And the convenience of being picked up and dropped off was a definite bonus!!”
Istanbul sunset from the Bosphorus on a small luxury yacht with live guide, lemonade, fruit, and baklava. 2 hours.
“Everything went perfectly well – truly one of the best memories from Istanbul! The team arrived right on time, the atmosphere was set with beautiful Turkish tunes, and we had an absolutely amazing time from start to finish. Highly recommended!”
A 3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish cuisine, live shows, DJ music, and night views of Ottoman palaces and bridges.
“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…”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus and Golden Horn in 2 hours with multilingual offline audio and a sunset option, guided for great views and stories.
“We had a problem with our booking so I called the company and they sorted it out for us immediately. they were great! super recommended!!”
Cruise the Bosphorus on a Sunset yacht with a stop in Kanlıca for Turkish yogurt, snacks, coffee, and easy pickup from central Istanbul.
“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…”
90-minute Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with a smartphone audio guide, plus 4 or 5 PM sunset sailing for top views.
“This trip is really good value for money we highly recommend it. We were met straight away by the tour organisers and we were given really good advice about the food offerings on the boat . The speed of the boat was so relaxing. All in all it was a really nice experience.”
Enjoy a 2-hour Istanbul Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with 360° views, snacks and tea, and landmark sightings between continents.
“So fantastic, they are so receptive and organized 🇹🇷💙”
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