Private Yacht in Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Charter

Send your date, group size and the kind of outing you want, and the team will prepare a charter offer.

Your group only · Minimum 2 hours · Optional hotel transfer · Quote before booking

A private Bosphorus cruise is booked for 2 hours or more, with the yacht reserved for your group.

Longer or tailored daytime and sunset charters are quoted for your date, duration, group size and requirements.

The boarding point will be shared after confirmation, in Eminönü or Karaköy. Send a charter request on WhatsApp and pay on board after arrangements are confirmed.

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At a glance

• Private format: The boat is reserved for your group
• Minimum duration: 2 hours
• Group size: Up to 10 guests for the private yacht package
• 2-hour private yacht package: €200 for the whole yacht
• Advance booking: Reserve at least 2 days before your cruise
• Daytime and sunset price: Longer or tailored charters are quoted for your date, hours and requirements
• Boarding: Shared after confirmation, in Eminönü or Karaköy
• Booking path: Request, offer, confirmation, then pay on board

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The €200 private yacht cruise

The 2-hour cruise is €200 for the whole yacht for a private group of up to 10 guests. It is a whole-boat package, not a per-person fare. Request your date at least 2 days in advance. Extra hours and special arrangements are offered separately.

Your time on board

Cruise between the European and Asian shores with a professional captain and crew. Settle into the indoor seating area or spend time on the open deck; the yacht has its own toilet and an onboard sound system for your music. Turkish tea and fuel for the standard Bosphorus route are included. Free Wi-Fi and an audio guide are available on request; let the team know in advance. The crew speak Turkish and English, and the audio guide is separate from a live guided tour.

Views along the Bosphorus

See Istanbul's waterfront from the water: Galata Bridge, Galataport, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus bridges, Rumeli Fortress, Anadolu Fortress, Küçüksu Pavilion, Beylerbeyi Palace, Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar and Maiden's Tower. These are passing views, rather than included admissions or guaranteed shore stops. The route and timing depend on your agreed cruise and conditions on the day.

Celebrations and extras

Ask in advance about flowers, decorations, photography, live music or a DJ. These are optional extras, subject to availability and a separate offer. Hotel transfers, decorations, special pier charges and extra cruise time are not included in the €200 yacht-rental package.

Availability is confirmed before the booking is final. If the requested yacht is unavailable, the team can discuss a suitable alternative with you.

Optional services must be agreed separately; this is a yacht-rental package.

What you can plan on a private yacht

Private sunset cruise

Ask for a sailing that fits sunset on your date, with your own group on board. Departure planning changes with the season; the Bosphorus sunset cruise month table shows why winter and summer evenings need different timing. Tell us how much time you want on the water.

Daytime sightseeing charter

Choose a private boat tour when you want a daytime outing with your own company. Include your preferred route, start time and duration in the request. If you want live commentary, ask the team to include a guide in the written offer. A charter proposal sets out what applies to your trip.

Proposals, birthdays and celebrations

Tell us the occasion, date, guest count and what you would like to arrange. Photography, flowers, decorations or music can be discussed in advance. Ask the team to specify any extras in the proposal rather than assuming they are included.

How pricing works

The 2-hour private yacht package costs €200 for the whole boat for up to 10 guests. Longer or tailored charters are priced for the whole boat and the hours you request, rather than as a shared-cruise adult ticket. The minimum charter time is 2 hours. Your offer should identify the duration, arrangements and any extras before you confirm.

Optional hotel transfer adds €20: the displayed total is €200 without transfer or €220 with transfer. If you request more than 2 hours, this amount is the two-hour base package plus your selected transfer; the additional time requires a separate quote.

For an experience with a meal, see the separate Private Bosphorus dinner cruise.

Private yacht or shared cruise?

Shared cruises are priced per person, from €25 to €60 per adult depending on the experience. A private yacht is reserved for your party, so your group size matters when comparing whole-boat costs. The private yacht's €200 package covers the whole boat for 2 hours for up to 10 guests.

Choose shared if a scheduled departure and per-person ticket fit your plans. Choose private when your own group and timing matter more. Compare all our cruises for the scheduled options. For company hosting with a proposal covering the event, see Corporate events on the Bosphorus.

For the shared alternatives, compare Bosphorus cruise packages before deciding which experience suits your group.

Where you board

The boarding point will be shared after confirmation, in Eminönü or Karaköy. Wait for the confirmed instructions before travelling to the waterfront.

Optional hotel transfer costs €20. Choose Yes under hotel pick-up in the request to include it in the displayed total, and provide your hotel name so the team can arrange it. Keep the confirmed pier and start time with you on the day.

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