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
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off services
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Small sandwiches
  • Fruits
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 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFk3tXB51tnggpN46 Our staff will be waiting for you holding a VELENA TRAVEL signboard. We kindly ask all guests to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time to ensure a smooth boarding process.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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56mandyd
Oct 6, 2025
Fun times on the Bosphorus - Perfect way to start our Istanbul journey. The tour was lovely and informative. The crew was attentive and friendly! I would recommend this small group tour to anyone. There are a lot of options on cruising the Bosphorus, I was super glad to have chosen this one. Thanks to the crew!
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Betorico
Oct 5, 2025
Recommended - Nahed very good guide. Very professional. Very good tour to know the city and give you an idea of what it is like. Food doesn't fill you up, it's more of an appetizer. Very attentive.
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Petrica
Oct 5, 2025
Nice cruise on Bosphorus - Very nice Nahed all the other guys on the ship! I was very happy with them and I hope to find them next time! See you soon guys!
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Y1207aechristineb
Sep 26, 2025
Recommended Bosphorus Boat Trip - We booked this trip, including transfers, from Galataport Cruise Terminal. John met us at the meeting point, as arranged and took us to our river boat which was clean, modern and spacious. The tour was accompanied by an informative and interesting commentary. Snacks, Turkish tea and coffee were served and there was also a bar service available. The crew were exceptionally attentive, even providing blankets when it became a bit breezy. An all round great experience which I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
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Chris
Sep 25, 2025
A great way to see the city - Took a cruise as part of a stop over in Istanbul and it was well worth the time. The guide knew a lot about the various buildings and the history of the area. The stop over in the Asian side of the strait showed a more relaxed side of the city, and a lot of cats.
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Hollybt1392pe
Sep 24, 2025
Relaxing, informative Bosphorus cruise. - An absolutely lovely way to spend two-and-a-half hours. Great boat, relaxing pace, and commentary that was interesting and often very funny. Nice to have a little break from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul. Money very well spent.
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Randybu2665ae
Sep 19, 2025
Great Way to get an Overview of Istanbul - This cruise gave us great geographical and historical perspective on Istanbul at the beginning of our recent short visit there. From the initial pick-up at our hotel until our return house later, everything was on time and the crew was very helpful and courteous. The narration was informative and useful with an occasional bit of humor thrown in We would highly recommend this cruise and tour company to others visiting Istanbul
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Usman
Sep 19, 2025
Cool breeze tour of the Bosporus - Great experience. Not crowded and great ship. Excellent coffe and snacks along with water. Weather helps may want to bring light jacket as it gets cold in the morning on the water
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Shellita
Sep 15, 2025
Best Way to Tour the Bosphorus - The trip was terrific. Everything was well organized and professional, from the directions on where to meet, to the excellent guide, to the service.
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Paulabo8672ip
Sep 15, 2025
Can’t miss with this Bosphorus Boat Trip!! - Highly recommend this boat trip! Knowledgeable and Friendly guide providing both historical and cultural information plus lots of fun facts about Istanbul and Turkey. Great snacks included, with bar available. And very kind and accommodating staff.
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From $47
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).