Bosphorus Strait Yacht Cruise: An Elegant Istanbul Sunset Experience
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Beyoğlu
Experience an elegant yacht cruise on the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul. Watch the sunset over the old city while enjoying breathtaking views of the urban landscapes. Join a small-group cruise for a stylish and unique adventure.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bosphorus Strait - The Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul Strait, is a narrow waterway that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, separating the continents of Europe and Asia. It is located in Istanbul, Turkey and serves as a vital shipping route, as well as a popular tourist attraction.

The Bosphorus stretches approximately 31 kilometers (19 miles) in length and varies in width from about 700 meters (2,300 feet) to 3.7 kilometers (2.3 miles). It is known for its stunning natural beauty, with picturesque views of the surrounding hills and historic landmarks.

What's Included
  • Light snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Turkish baklava and small cookies
  • Fresh seasonal fruits
  • Fresh fruit juice in winter and homemade lemonade in summer
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up / drop off
Additional Information

Embark on a lavish yacht that brings a bit of extravagance to the enjoyment. Embark on a journey across the Bosphorus Strait to take in the sprawling cityscape, all while witnessing the sunset over the ancient city, Sultanahmet.

With a limited group, this excursion offers the most fashionable and unique way to explore the enchanting Istanbul Bosphorus Strait and its magnificent vistas.

Observe the sun descend into the Bosphorus Strait on a twilight sail, aboard a two-tier luxury ship that ensures a smoother and more enjoyable trip. The sailing time is adjusted to the sunset, so you’ll witness the European and Asian coasts at their most picturesque, as you pass ocean-side residences, palatial homes, castles, and vessels that emerge to enjoy the evening glow. Hear fascinating narratives from our knowledgeable guide and simply appreciate the views of Istanbul at twilight, a wholly enchanting journey across the Bosphorus intertwining daylight, sunset, and night in one voyage.

Location
İdo Kabataş Deniz Otobüsü İskelesi
İskele Yolu
Meeting Point: KABATAS TRANSFER CENTER (opposite of Kabatas Tram Station) Please follow the sign KABATAS - PRINCES' ISLANDS LINE We will be holding our company board, VELENA TRAVEL We kindly request our guests to show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Fpr53dot
May 15, 2024
Much better than the dinner cruise IMO - Decided to do this tour over the belly dancer/dinner version after advice from several Turkish friends. Absolutely great, guide was knowledgeable and entertaining, got a chance to meet some of the other riders, and the views were amazing. Helped us get some amazing sunset photos of ourselves with the old city in the background. Highly recommend!!!
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Linus
May 9, 2024
Beautiful Tour! - Great Tour. We wnjoyed it a lot. The Crew was extremly friendly. We saw all The great sights of The City. Would always do it again
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488g_ssicam
May 9, 2024
Sunset view of Bosphorus - Amazing tour! The experience is really worth it! The Guide Serdar was very friendly, pleasant and fun as he told the whole story on both sides of the Bosphorus!
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Aakash
May 9, 2024
Bosporus Sunset Cruise - They gave us a very good tour and the guide was very professional and funny at the same time. They also had some tasty snacks and tea. It was a sunset cruise which made every scenery just more beautiful.
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Stefanma463un
May 4, 2024
Great family activity - The tour is very well structured, and you find out a lot of new things about the Istanbul history. It was a very nice experience for our family (we have 2 kids, 4 and 2), so I recommend taking your little ones as well. Biggest bonus: the guide had some awesome jokes.
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V1peritza
May 3, 2024
Really good cruise - The personnel is very kind, there are various food snacks (nuts, sweets, fruits), cheap alcohol on board 😁 great guide. During the trip, you can see some of the most famous attractions of Istanbul
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Pati2608
May 3, 2024
100% recommendation - Everything was great. 100% recommended in every respect. Best company for boat tours on the Bosphorus. We were even picked up from the hotel and brought back again
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Carmenbc5638tx
May 3, 2024
Nice experience - Great experience despite the bad weather! Good tour guide, nice snacks and music. I would recommend it for anyone visiting Istanbul
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B8876zcalext
Apr 26, 2024
Bosphorus review - Friendly and insightful trip up the Bosporus ending with a great sunset view! Served drinks and snacks, photo opportunities and some great historical facts
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J7269veadityab
Apr 26, 2024
Amazing experience - Had an amazing experience. Serdar was an amazing guide. The snacks and drinks were on point as well. The yacht was quite comfortable as well.
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