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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.
“The whole experience was surprisingly superb. When we saw a boat docked whilst waiting for ours, we regretted not waiting to book until we got to the pier especially as our boat didnt look as great from the exterior. However once we boarded, the service was impeccable, right from the greeting to the already laid…”
Istanbul Bosphorus yacht cruise with audio guide, snacks and fruit, plus sunset options past Dolmabahçe and Maiden Tower.
“awesome experience! great view with even greater service. our guide, tuba, was very accommodating and friendly. she took nice photos, and offered us blankets so we were able to sit at the front of the yacht comfortably in the cold weather. super recommended~”
Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with a live English guide, snacks and homemade lemonade, plus big photo moments like Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower.
“We had an amazing afternoon on the sunset cruise. Everything was as described , our guide gave us detailed information about all the lamdmarks we sailed by. We had sweet and savoury treats ,plus lemonade and hot tea during the cruise. Even though it was windy , we stayed outside on the deck to admire…”
A 2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş with an audio guide, skyline views across two continents, and included soft drinks and snacks.
“Stunning 2 hour cruise, sunset was great in January, lovely views and warm bar inside with great staff. Red wine was good. Make sure to go to the top floor! Nice vibes”
A budget-friendly 2-hour Bosphorus cruise with phone audio in 11 languages, unlimited Turkish tea, Wi‑Fi, and Europe-Asia skyline views.
“Very nice experience in Istanbul and very cheap considering the services.”
Enjoy a 3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish dances, DJ set, and great night views between Europe and Asia for $41.
“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”
A 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with guide commentary, canapés, drinks, and views of Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy, fortresses, bridges, and more.
“Great experience, wonderful staff and services. Luckily, it was not raining and windy as the day before and after. We took awesome sunset photos!”
Istanbul’s Bosphorus night cruise with a full Turkish dinner, lively dance shows, and great views of Europe and Asia.
“great evening from the collection to the drop off. the cruise was fun and entertainment good. the food was great.”
Istanbul sunset from the Bosphorus on a small luxury yacht with live guide, lemonade, fruit, and baklava. 2 hours.
“Excellent cruise. Not too long and packed with fun. The food was excellent too! You will not regret this tour!”
A 3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish cuisine, live shows, DJ music, and night views of Ottoman palaces and bridges.
“Great experience, amazing views and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend.”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus and Golden Horn in 2 hours with multilingual offline audio and a sunset option, guided for great views and stories.
“Excellent boat tour. Amazing site seeing. Would definitely do it again!”
Cruise the Bosphorus on a Sunset yacht with a stop in Kanlıca for Turkish yogurt, snacks, coffee, and easy pickup from central Istanbul.
“It starts near bridge one and proceeds under bridge two before returning. It goes up the European side and returns on the Asian side (that may alternate on different days but the point is you get to see both sides close up)..”
90-minute Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with a smartphone audio guide, plus 4 or 5 PM sunset sailing for top views.
“It was very good. Our time was 3.45PM but due to heavy traffic is Istanbul we missed that. But they organised the next 4.45PM ride for us with the same ticket for free. And the cruise was also awesome!!! The experience was amazing. Highly recommended!!”
Enjoy a 2-hour Istanbul Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with 360° views, snacks and tea, and landmark sightings between continents.
“Amazing Bosphorus boat tour! Hassan was an incredibly kind and attentive guide, making everyone feel very welcome and cared for, always on top of every detail. The cruise itself was exceptional, with beautiful views and a very relaxed atmosphere. Honestly, the price was too low for such a great experience – outstanding value and highly…”
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