Bosphorus Yacht Cruise: A Panoramic Tour between Europe and Asia

Experience the beauty of Istanbul from the water on a 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise. See iconic landmarks, visit a charming village, and indulge in delicious yogurt. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bosphorus Strait - The Bosphorus, Ox-ford in English, runs for about twenty miles, at times like a river, at times as if a land-enclosed lake; then, before joining the Black Sea, it becomes a rocky, wild channel. The Bosphorus breathes calmly and regularly, and the flow of caiques echoes the rhythm with their slow splashes. Not only does the…
What's Included
  • 2.5-hour Bosphorus cruise aboard a luxury yacht
  • Authentic Turkish coffee with traditional Turkish delight
  • Freshly baked savory pastries
  • Unlimited Turkish tea
  • Seasonal fresh fruit platter
  • Light snacks served throughout the cruise
  • Onboard high-speed WiFi
  • Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off (if option selected)
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
  • The stop in Kanlica where guests can enjoy traditional Turkish yogurt at their own expense.
Additional Information

Luxury Yacht Cruise at Dawn Through Bosphorus
Experience both the European and Asian parts of Istanbul on a 2.5-hour sailing journey through the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy the unique opportunity to visit an enchanting village on the Asian side and taste the most scrumptious yogurt one can find.
The optimal way to explore Istanbul is from the waterfront! Hop…

Location
Dolmabahçe Mosque
Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi
Meeting Point: Dolmabahçe Mosque. Our staff will be waiting with a VELENA TRAVEL signboard. Please arrive 15 minutes before the cruise departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ernestovb68
Feb 24, 2026
Value for money, best way to visit Istanbul. Had a great time and very relaxing. Must visit if you como to Turkey 🇹🇷 - The service was excelente the boat in perfect condition and the guide was awesome. 👌the views and the stop for yogurt was top 🔝
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Dennyq2026
Feb 24, 2026
Good view nice boat - It is worth the price the view is wonderful comes also with food and drinks
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Mbp2141on
Feb 20, 2026
The highlight of our trip - We really enjoyed this experience. Staff were attentive, the boat was very nice and comfortable and the commentary was so interesting. I feel like we learned a lot and it was absolutely gorgeous day from start to finish our favourite activity whilst we were in Istanbul!
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Maryz368
Feb 20, 2026
Peaceful and private cruise - 1 he meeting point is easy to get and just a few meters from the yacht. 2 he tour guide is friendly, social and talktivem,making the groud atomosphere nice. 3 he group size is okm with some couples or families. 4 he introduction during the cruise on the Euro and Asian side is simple and easy to get. and it is helpful. 5snacks are small but ok.
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Dianagy211sd
Feb 19, 2026
Cruise - Very pleasent experience, the giude was very nice and helpful
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W4053cglaurents
Feb 19, 2026
Super cruise on the Bosphore - Perfect expérience and very intéressant comments from our guide! Nice yacht and smily service. Nothing to say! I recommend.
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Vacation23701427272
Feb 17, 2026
Perfect - Perfect organization. Comfortable. Good attention. Recommendable.
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L2363neronaldf
Feb 14, 2026
Bosphorus Yacht Cruise - Great Experience. Probably the highlight of our trip to Turkey. Friendly and entertaining crew. Would highly recommend.
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Anthonycn3651ri
Jan 20, 2026
A great Bosphorus cruise - Excellent snacks and very informative. A relaxing time taking in the grest scenery.
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Freedom24792671329
Jan 18, 2026
Beautiful Bosphorous tour - Absolutely wonderful hospitality and excellent tour guide - knowledgeable and humorous. Included a stop in a small town on the Asian side to try their excellent yogurt with honey. Food and drink on the cruise was lovely.
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From $46
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).