Private Bosphorus Dinner Cruise in Istanbul
Have the yacht to yourselves for an evening on the Bosphorus: your table, your guests and the waterfront beyond the windows. Choose a meat, fish or vegan menu for each person, then decide how long to stay on the water.
The yacht costs €150 per hour for your group of up to 14 guests. The minimum booking is 2 hours.
Each guest adds a meat, fish or vegan set menu for €50. Two guests for 2 hours pay €400 before drinks and extras.
- Duration
- Choose 2–12 hours
- Departure
- 18:00–21:30, in half-hour slots
- Boarding
- Karaköy, Eminönü or Kabataş; confirmed when you book
- Your boat
- The whole yacht, for your group only
- Payment
- Pay on board; no prepayment
- Menu
- €50 per guest; meat, fish or vegan
Updated 25 October 2026 · Prices checked 24 October 2026
All photos
- A dinner on a private yacht facing the first bridge in the Bosphorus
- A dinner on a private yacht facing the Maiden's Tower in the Bosphorus
- A table on a private yacht overlooking the Bosphorus view
- A luxury yacht cruising in the Bosphorus Strait of Istanbul
- A luxury yacht anchored in the Golden Horn of Istanbul
- Two people having dinner on a yacht cruising in the Bosphorus Strait of Istanbul
- A night view of the Istanbul Bosphorus and the lights of Ortakoy Mosque taken from the bow of a luxury yacht
- A glass of wine on a private yacht deck overlooking the Bosphorus view at sunset
Dinner table on a yacht with Maiden’s Tower beyond the window
A private dinner cruise in Istanbul suits two people celebrating together as well as a family or group of friends.
€150 per yacht hour · 2 hours minimum · Up to 14 guests · Own drinks welcome
Choose a departure between 18:00 and 21:30. Boarding is at Karaköy, Eminönü or Kabataş, confirmed with your booking.
Bring your own drinks or add Turkish wine at €20 a bottle. You pay on board.
At a glance
- Your boat: The whole yacht, for your group only
- Group size: 1–14 guests
- Yacht rate: €150 per hour; 2-hour minimum
- Duration: Choose 2–12 hours
- Menu: €50 per guest; meat, fish or vegan
- Drinks: Bring your own, or add wine at €20 a bottle
- Departure: 18:00–21:30, in half-hour slots
- Boarding: Karaköy, Eminönü or Kabataş; confirmed when you book
- Hotel transfer: Available from central hotels; arrangements confirmed with your request
- Payment: Pay on board; no prepayment
What's included
A private dinner cruise reserves the yacht for your group for the hours you book. Your private yacht dinner in Istanbul has two parts to its price: the whole-yacht hire and a set menu for each guest. The menus come with a seasonal salad and four Turkish appetizers. Drinks and optional entertainment are charged separately when selected.
Choose this evening when you want to sit with your own company rather than join a shared dinner boat. The table, guest count and menus are part of the arrangements confirmed with your request. Tell us about transfer needs before booking; transfer availability does not mean it is included free.
Drinks and extras
You are welcome to bring your own drinks on board. If you prefer, add Turkish red or white wine to the request. Extras are optional and added to the yacht and menu total.
| Extra | Price |
|---|---|
| Turkish red or white wine | €20 per bottle |
| Belly dancer performance | €100 |
| Birthday cake | €60 |
| English- or French-speaking guide | €150 |
The wine list includes DLC Shiraz, Kavaklıdere Öküzgözü, Villa Doluca, Diren and Buzbağ. Specify your choice and quantities with your request.
What a private dinner costs for your group
Your total is the yacht rate for the hours you book plus one menu per guest. Multiply the hours by €150, then add €50 for each person. The hourly rate stays the same for up to 14 guests.
| Guests | 2 hours with menus | 3 hours with menus |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €400 | €550 |
| 4 | €500 | €650 |
| 6 | €600 | €750 |
| 10 | €800 | €950 |
| 14 | €1, 000 | €1, 150 |
Drinks and extras are added on top. Prices checked 24 October 2026. The booking card below uses the same rates.
Departure times, length and route
Choose an evening departure between 18:00 and 21:30, in half-hour steps. The minimum is 2 hours, and you can request up to 12 hours. A longer booking gives you more time to spend together over dinner.
The cruise is on the Bosphorus. Boarding is at Karaköy, Eminönü or Kabataş; the team confirms your pier and the evening’s arrangements when you book. Share any route preference with your request. Add your hotel if you would like a transfer discussed.
Proposals, birthdays and family dinners
A private dinner gives a couple or group time together with the waterfront around them. For a proposal or anniversary, tell us the occasion, preferred start time and number of guests. For a family dinner, include the menu choices and any dietary needs in one request.
If you are celebrating a birthday, a cake can be added for €60. A belly dancer performance is an optional €100 extra. You can also keep the evening focused on dinner with your own company. For a business dinner that needs a proposal covering the event as a whole, see Corporate events on the Bosphorus .
Private dinner cruise questions
How much does a private Bosphorus dinner cruise cost?
The yacht costs €150 per hour for up to 14 guests, with a 2-hour minimum. Each guest adds a set menu for €50. For two people, a 2-hour dinner costs €400 in total.
Can we book a private dinner cruise for just two people?
Yes. The whole yacht is yours even if you are two. Two guests for 2 hours pay €400, including two set menus.
Can we bring our own drinks?
Yes, you can bring your own drinks on board. You can also add a bottle of Turkish red or white wine for €20.
How long does it last, and when does it start?
You book 2 hours or more, up to 12 hours. You choose a departure time between 18:00 and 21:30.
Can we celebrate a proposal or a birthday on board?
Yes. Tell us the occasion when you book. You can add a birthday cake for €60 or a belly dancer performance for €100.
Is there a vegan menu?
Yes. Each guest can choose a meat, fish or vegan set menu for €50.
How do we book?
Fill in the booking card with your date, departure time, number of guests, duration and menus. Our team then contacts you to confirm the details of your evening.