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Private Bosphorus Cruise: Luxurious Yacht Dining Experience in Istanbul

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19 Ratings

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Experience a luxurious private Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul on a beautiful yacht. Enjoy a delicious dinner, sightseeing, and relaxation while being served by a professional crew.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Bebek Sahili - Starting point of our tours. Popular district with bars, clubs and restaurants.
Rumeli Fortress - Under the second bridge, breathtaking view of the castle
Bosphorus Bridge - Have a cruise passing under Bosporus Bridge which connect Asia to Europe.
Kucuksu Pavilion - Summer palace of Ottoman Sultans, beautiful building that best seen from the sea.
Bosphorus Strait - Admire beauties of Istanbul, such as Dolmabahce Palace, Maiden’s Tower, Bosporus Bridge from the sea
Take amazing Instagrammable pictures of yourself on the best background views of Istanbul
Beylerbeyi Palace - An Imperial Ottoman summer residence built in the 1860s located under Bosporus Bridge
Ortakoy - The mosque of Ortakoy is an historical and beautiful building right next to
stanbul Bridge.
You are going to see this building from the sea.
Dolmabahce Palace - Built during the empire of Sultan Abdül Mecit I (r 1839–61), admire this amazing palace of Ottoman Empire. It is best seen from the sea.
KIz Kulesi - Admire historical Maiden’s Tower (Kiz Kulesi) from the sea. Take pictures on this romantic spot.
Hagia Sophia Mosque - We are going to see Hagia Sophia next to Sultan Ahmet Mosque from the sea.

What's Included

Bottled water
All fees and taxes included
Selection of carbonated beverages
Access to on-board restrooms
Dinner provided

What's Not Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Pick-up and drop-off from hotel
Tour guide
Photography
Decoration (table decoration, baloons etc)
Celebration cake
DJ or Live music
Belly Dancer

Additional Information

Experience the enchantments of Istanbul aboard a sumptuous private yacht, complete with a professionally catered meal. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to relax, swim, and take in the sights while luxuriating aboard the Lotus Yacht.

Why select our services?

Skilled and seasoned crew
Exclusive tours for you and your companions
Complimentary grilled meats, seasonal fish, or vegetarian options
Tailored experiences to suit your preferences
Option to purchase extra beverages onboard
Strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards

Excursions available:

Two-hour trip to Ortakoy (ideal for couples)
Three-hour journey to Maiden’s Tower (perfect for history lovers)

All our adventures begin and conclude in Bebek, Beşiktaş, Istanbul.
Kindly advise us of your meal preference (fish, kebab, or vegetarian)
Reach out to us to tailor your journey (birthday cake, bouquet of flowers, 4-5 hour options, live music, decorations, pick up/drop off from different locations etc.)

Location

Kandilli İskelesi

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

4.8

(19 Ratings)

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Eliots639

May 22, 2023

This was the highlight of the whole trip - My party was blown away with the experience. The tour guide was knowledgeable, the boat nice and clean, the food delicious, and the crew warm and welcoming. Everything was as good or better than we expected. A question I had before going was whether we could bring our own drinks to the boat. If you’re wondering the same thing, the answer is yes.

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Gurnoor_g

May 20, 2023

I never write reviews but... - I never write reviews but I booked this experience as a surprise for my parents. They said it was one of the best experiences of their lives. The crew is super friendly and can customize the experience exactly how you need. VIP car pick up and drop off, photoshoot, custom meal choice. I wish I could’ve experienced it with them!

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Albadr2020

Nov 5, 2022

Wonderful private Bosphorus Yacht trip - Wonderful experience with wonderful people, we love it so much and highly recommend. They came five minutes late but the perfect arrangement add it up.

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Burakt280

Oct 11, 2022

Highlight of our Istanbul visit - From greeting until the end of the trip, we had an amazing experience during our boat trip in Bosphorus, Istanbul. We had booked the tour as part of our business trip in Istanbul. It is already the best way of experiencing Bosphorus where you sail between 2 continents with a fabulous boat but our guide Anil made it even more special. His commentary on landmarks of Istanbul coupled with social and historical context made it even more special. Even if we had a cloudy day, it was the highlight of our Istanbul visit. I would recommend the experience to everyone for both social and business events.

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Ryan_b

Oct 6, 2022

Great way to experience Istanbul without all the hussle and bussle - Wife and I did the 2 hour dinner cruise. It was perfect! We had great weather and everyone was professional and courteous. The nice thing about this tour is you can add certain amenities such as private transfers to and from the dock (starting at 1500 TL...we did this and it was 1500 TL going from our hotel in Sultanahmet to the dock, which was about an hour drive in traffic), champagne and Turkish wine, and even a violinist! We just did the private transfer and champagne but they had a nice list of additional amenities. We started our boat ride and about 15 minutes in we made a little pit stop on the other side of the Bosphorus to pick up our dinner. The food was delicious and plentiful. We had mixed grill meats and chicken along with hummus, baba ganoush, etc....typical Turkish cuisine.

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Paulto3787pn

Sep 19, 2022

Fantastic way of seeing the city - This boat tour was fantastic! My wife and family were picked up at 10am for a 2 hour tour along the Bosphorus. Our hosts were incredible! They supplied drinks and snacks, as well as information on buildings and history of the Bosphorus. The cruise was incredibly relaxing. Such a fantastic way of seeing Istanbul. Would definable recommend!

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Dilfss

Sep 15, 2022

Greatest day I've ever spent in Istanbul - An unforgettable experience which spoiled me and left me wanting to only explore cities via boat tours. I lived most of my life in Istanbul but until this tour I didn't know about the architectural treasures and history the Bosporus held. The tour creators are experts on local history and architectural design. It's an amazing luxury to see the city from the sea. I will do it again, hopefully once a year.

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449isamb

Aug 8, 2022

Amazing trip - I wanna thank you so much about every amazing moment it was incredible day 🌹, Professional team, everything is five stars, I am highly recommend to anyone.

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Nayana_d

Jan 3, 2023

Got a great view of... - Got a great view of Istanbul, with good food and company! Would definitely recommend as an experience to share with your loved ones :)

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Betty_c

Apr 11, 2023

The boat staff was great!... - The boat staff was great! The food was good, the service was excellent. But at one point they left the boat floating so slow for a while in the waves (which made some of us feel sick) instead of running at a good speed, and that was very boring. Also, the English speaking tour guide was not great. We didn't feel like we learned a lot.

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