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15 Best Bosphorus Cruises

Worth your time in Istanbul.

The 15 most popular Bosphorus cruises in Istanbul, from short daytime sightseeing loops to sunset yacht sails and dinner cruises between Europe and Asia.

15 Best Bosphorus Cruises

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table - The yacht: your floating front-row seat
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

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1.Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

3-hour Bosphorus mega-yacht dinner with a private table, live Turkish music and dance shows, and Istanbul views from Dolmabahçe to Maiden’s Tower.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“We had the pleasure of joining a yacht excursion along the Bosphorus, and it was truly a remarkable experience. The breathtaking views of Istanbul from the water were perfectly complemented by the high-quality service onboard. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and exceeded our expectations. The entertainment was tasteful and added a delightful atmosphere to…”

44,561 reviewsFrom $34by HGR CRUISE TRAVEL AGENCY (MEGA LÜFER YACHTS)

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show - Hotel Pickup and Coach Transport: Worth It, Especially at Night
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

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2.Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish Night show, unlimited soft drinks, dinner, and lit-up palaces and bridges.

★ 4.8

“It was my birthday. It was the best day of my life. The food, the show, the little surprise Mr Mert organised for me. Absolutely amazing. Thank you for making my day so special ❤️”

10,127 reviewsFrom $34by TURYOL: BOSFOR DİNNER CRUİSE

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Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks - Daytime vs Sunset: which option suits your photo style
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Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

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3.Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul with snacks, fruit, tea and a multi-language audio guide, timed for sunset or day views.

★ 4.9

“We had a wonderful boat trip! The boat was beautiful, spacious, and very new — we really enjoyed it. We were offered snacks, fresh fruits, tea, and coffee, which made the experience even nicer. The staff was amazing very kind and professional and we were really satisfied with everything. A special thank you to Tugba…”

3,774 reviews2 hoursFrom $31by Stambultour Travel Agency

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide - Getting to Kabataş Square (and Why It Matters)
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

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4.Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

Watch Istanbul’s Bosphorus sunset from a comfy yacht with a live English guide, mint lemonade, canapés, and major landmark photo stops.

★ 4.9

“An amazing experience! Everything was great, and the lady who welcomed us was extremely kind and professional. One of the best activities I did in Istanbul. I highly recommend it! I like this animation Betul”

2,845 reviews2.3 hoursFrom $19by Golden City Tours

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Snack - Kabataş Port and Dentur Avrasya dock: getting there the easy way
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Snack

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide - Meeting at Sea Land Travel Agency in Zindan Han: the part people overthink
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

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6.Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with phone audio in 11 languages, unlimited Turkish tea, and Europe-Asia views for about $8.

★ 4.6

“I did not expected much but it was surprisingly a very good experience. The description -- in five languages -- of each of the sites that we saw from the boat was very clear and short enough. We had enough room to sit, outside or inside the boat (with large windows). I recommend.”

2,694 reviewsFrom $8by Sea Land Travel Agency

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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side - What $60.46 buys you: snacks, Turkish coffee, and time well spent
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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

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7.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

A guided Bosphorus yacht cruise to the Asian side with snacks, Turkish coffee, and a Kanlıca yogurt stop, plus easy hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful informative experience. Our guide spoke perfect English and knew the city and its history very well. Snacks, tea and Turkish coffee were delightful. Highly recommended as it was much more intimate than the big ferries with it's hordes of people.”

2,251 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $60.46by Velena Travel

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show - How boarding and meeting point work at Kabataş (don’t overthink it)
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best - On-Board Comfort: What the Yacht Experience Really Means
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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

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9.Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

Sunset Bosphorus yacht cruise with canapés, lemonade or juice, and guided stories past Dolmabahce and Rumelihisari.

★ 5.0

“This Yacht cruise on the Bosphorus in Istanbul was one of the highlights of our week. The yacht was beautiful and accommodating. The staff was incredible with excellent information shared from the tour guide throughout the experience. There were good snacks provided along with water and juice and the opportunity to purchase wine and other…”

2,181 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $48.37by Bosphorus Cruise Tours Istanbul

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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table - The Show Program: Dervishes, folk dances, belly, Latin–Flamenco, and DJ energy
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

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10.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish dinner, Europe-to-Asia night views, and live dance shows on Mega Lüfer. Pickup optional.

★ 4.5

“The transportation initially was ordered for pick up at our hotel. However the excursion driver did communicate in WhatsApp that the pick up location had changed. The walk to the new pick up was a short distance from my hotel(approximately 2 minutes from my hotel). Pictures anlong with a screen shot of the google map…”

2,021 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $30.00by Mega Lüfer Yachts | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise İstanbul | Bosphorus Daytime and Sunset Cruise

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Sunset or Daytime Istanbul Guided Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks - Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy, and the Bosphorus shoreline you can actually read
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Sunset or Daytime Istanbul Guided Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks

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11.Sunset or Daytime Istanbul Guided Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks

2-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with live English guide, sunset views, Turkish snacks, tea and coffee, plus classic Istanbul landmarks.

★ 5.0

“Tour operator did not show up. Terrible experience. I would not recommend booking. Two tours today did not show up. I’ve booked with Viator in Spain and was fine but do not recommend Viator at all in Istanbul.”

1,977 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $24.19by Istanbul Express Travel

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Istanbul Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht - Guided Group Cruise - Boarding safely: where people can trip and how to avoid it
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Istanbul Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht – Guided Group Cruise

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment - Your 3-hour route: Dolmabahçe, Çırağan, Ortaköy, and the bridge views
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise w/Audio Guide and Sunset Option - Gazete Market meet-up and the quick walk to the pier
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise w/Audio Guide and Sunset Option

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14.Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise w/Audio Guide and Sunset Option

A budget-friendly Bosphorus and Golden Horn cruise with an offline smartphone audio guide, passing Istanbul’s top sights and bridges.

★ 3.9

“Very good experience. Organized and thoughtful. The guides dropped me off on the Asian side free of charge! ( pulled the boat up to the dock, just for me! ). The owner of the tour company, Ibrahim was also really kind and helpful. I was a bit lost and he found me in a chaotic…”

1,758 reviews2 hoursFrom $14by Royal Line Holidays

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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side - (Morning or Afternoon) - Kanlıca on the Asian side: yogurt, Turkish coffee, and a real reset
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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side – (Morning or Afternoon)

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15.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side – (Morning or Afternoon)

Bosphorus yacht cruise with a Kanlıca stop for Turkish coffee and thick yogurt. Hotel pickup, snacks, Wi‑Fi, and big-sky views.

★ 5.0

“Amazing cruise on a lovely boat with really friendly crew. A much needed break from the crazy crowds in the city centre”

1,657 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $48.37by Bosphorus Cruise Tours Istanbul

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