Explore Istanbul On Boat

Find Bosphorus cruises, private yacht experiences and Istanbul travel guides by topic, with a short explanation of what each page helps you plan.

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Get your bearings and compare the experiences before choosing a sailing.

Istanbul On Boat: Bosphorus cruise guide
Start with the main cruise comparison, practical planning advice and an overview of the experiences on the Bosphorus.
Bosphorus cruise packages
Browse the cruise collection and compare scheduled sailings with private yacht experiences.

Choose a shared cruise around the time of day and onboard experience you prefer.

Bosphorus dinner cruise
Review the evening dinner cruise, Turkish night entertainment, drinks packages and boarding arrangements.
Bosphorus morning cruise
Plan a morning yacht outing with information about the route, onboard refreshments and meeting arrangements.
Bosphorus afternoon cruise
Explore an afternoon sailing and check its itinerary, inclusions and reservation options.
Guided Bosphorus sightseeing cruise
Discover the landmarks along the Golden Horn and Bosphorus, with guided departure and route information.
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise in Istanbul
Bosphorus sunset cruise in Istanbul on a yacht for up to 20 guests: 150 minutes from Kabataş with snacks and Turkish coffee, €60. See departures by month.
Guided Bosphorus Sunset Tour from Eminönü
Bosphorus sunset tour with a guide: 2 hours from Eminönü through the Golden Horn to the second bridge, €25, hotel pick-up and drop-off. Departures by month.

Find a boat for your own group, with separate options for a yacht outing and a private dinner.

Private yacht rental in Istanbul
Arrange a yacht outing for your own group and review the charter package, optional transfer and request process.
Private Bosphorus dinner cruise
Plan dinner aboard a private yacht, including menu choices, yacht-hour pricing and arrangements for your party.
Corporate Events on the Bosphorus
Corporate event enquiries on the Bosphorus for 14+ guests: gala dinners, receptions and launches, with your boat, layout and price confirmed in a proposal.

Understand the different boat trips and connect your time on the water with the rest of Istanbul.

Blog
Choose your cruise and plan your time ashore with practical guides for your visit to Istanbul.
How to choose a Bosphorus cruise
Compare morning, guided daytime, sunset, dinner and private cruises to find the experience that fits your day.
Boat tours in Istanbul
Explore Bosphorus landmarks and the differences between guided boat tours, private outings and yacht experiences.
Things to do in Istanbul before a Bosphorus cruise
Choose Sultanahmet, Karaköy and Galata, or Ortaköy for time ashore around your confirmed cruise.
Istanbul cruise ships & Bosphorus boat tours
Understand the difference between an ocean cruise visiting Istanbul and a short local Bosphorus cruise.

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