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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“Fantastic! Great organisation, delicious dinner, excellent service. One of the best GYG events! Totally recommend!!!”
Bosphorus dinner cruise for $34 with unlimited soft drinks, Turkish Night show, and night views of Istanbul palaces and bridges.
“Look man, if we ever go to Istanbul it will be for this tour. Let me tell you. you better have min $10 bills for tips to give away because you gonna feel these guys deserve much more. Elvis is great! Just do it.”
Istanbul Bosphorus yacht cruise with audio guide, snacks and fruit, plus sunset options past Dolmabahçe and Maiden Tower.
“I took a Bosphorus Sunset Cruise in Istanbul today, and the experience was absolutely wonderful. The service was excellent and highly professional from the moment of boarding to the time we returned. We were offered fresh fruits, snacks, and drinks everything was perfect. A special mention to Tuba, whose attention and kindness were exceptional. She…”
Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with a live English guide, snacks and homemade lemonade, plus big photo moments like Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower.
“The tour overall was very nice, the sweets and fruit that was served were very tasty, and the yacht was comfortable”
A 2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş with an audio guide, skyline views across two continents, and included soft drinks and snacks.
“Incredible experience and very good treatment from the staff”
A budget-friendly 2-hour Bosphorus cruise with phone audio in 11 languages, unlimited Turkish tea, Wi‑Fi, and Europe-Asia skyline views.
“Better than we expected. Super organisation, very kind staff. The photographer made us very good pictures. My only frustration was that it was written there will be free biscuits.”
Enjoy a 3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish dances, DJ set, and great night views between Europe and Asia for $41.
“Excellent evening with delicious food and performances”
A 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with guide commentary, canapés, drinks, and views of Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy, fortresses, bridges, and more.
“Very nice sunset cruise. Good snacks good hosts. However they need to test microphone before sailing we missed atleast 10 mins of guide information because the mic was too low. Other than that great yacht and tour of the bosphorus!”
Istanbul’s Bosphorus night cruise with a full Turkish dinner, lively dance shows, and great views of Europe and Asia.
“Highly recommend this experience for anyone visiting Istanbul. The entertainment and service were top notch. Great value for your money.”
Istanbul sunset from the Bosphorus on a small luxury yacht with live guide, lemonade, fruit, and baklava. 2 hours.
“On time, well planned and did what they said they would do. Weather was snow and it was great to see Istanbul in the snow”
A 3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish cuisine, live shows, DJ music, and night views of Ottoman palaces and bridges.
“We joined this Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with my wifw and it was truly amazing! The night view of Istanbul, the romantic atmosphere, and the fun dance shows made the whole evening unforgettable. The service was very attentive and everything was perfectly organized. If you’re looking for a romantic and enjoyable night in Istanbul, I definitely…”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus and Golden Horn in 2 hours with multilingual offline audio and a sunset option, guided for great views and stories.
“Really good value for money , very long ride worth the money last 2 hours .”
Cruise the Bosphorus on a Sunset yacht with a stop in Kanlıca for Turkish yogurt, snacks, coffee, and easy pickup from central Istanbul.
“Fascinating look at both the European and Asian sides of the Bosporus with commentary and a short stop on the Asian side to sample some authentic Turkish yogurt. We also enjoyed some small snacks, Turkish tea, & Turkish coffee along the way.”
90-minute Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with a smartphone audio guide, plus 4 or 5 PM sunset sailing for top views.
“It is a must do for your trip to Istanbul!We had great time, it is 100% value for money trip, we had a little trouble with the audio at first, but eventually everything turned out fine!”
Enjoy a 2-hour Istanbul Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with 360° views, snacks and tea, and landmark sightings between continents.
“Smooth sailing from Kabatas to Rumeli Castle and back. I booked just a few hours before, no problem. There were about 20 people in total and still plenty of room. Most of the sites you'll see and have explained are on the European side. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The snacks (nuts and fruit)…”
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