Board your cruise from Istanbul’s waterfront and settle into your reserved table as the evening begins with views of the Bosphorus.
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Quick overview
- Cruise duration: Most dinner cruises in the current assortment last around 3 hours
- Dining: Choose from 3-course or 4-course Turkish dinner options, depending on the cruise
- Seating: Reserved or private tables are available across the dinner cruise options
- Entertainment: Watch Turkish folk performances, Whirling Dervishes, belly dancing, live music, DJs, and other shows depending on your ticket
- Drinks: Soft drinks are included on applicable options, with alcoholic drinks available on selected cruises
- Views: Sail past Istanbul landmarks and enjoy the illuminated skyline from the Bosphorus
- Transfers: Selected options offer round-trip hotel transfers for added convenience
Why choose a Bosphorus dinner cruise
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Turkish dining on the water
Enjoy a 3-course or 4-course Turkish dinner while sailing between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores.
Illuminated waterfront views
See Istanbul’s palaces, mosques, bridges, and waterfront landmarks from the Bosphorus after dark.
Live Turkish entertainment
Add a cultural touch to your evening with Turkish folk dances, Whirling Dervish performances, belly dancing, live music, and DJ sets on selected cruises.
Relaxed evening out
Settle into a reserved or private table and enjoy dinner, drinks, and views without having to move between restaurants and sightseeing spots.
Made for special occasions
Reserved tables, window-side seating, VIP lounge access, and hotel transfers on selected cruises make some options suited to celebrations.
Choose your evening
Pick between 3-course and 4-course dinners, soft drinks or alcoholic drink options, and different entertainment formats depending on your cruise.
What to expect on your Bosphorus dinner cruise
Things to know before booking a Bosphorus dinner cruise
- Menu formats: Choose between 3-course and 4-course Turkish dinner options, depending on your cruise. Vegetarian options are available.
- Cruise duration: Dinner cruises in the current assortment last around 3 hours, combining dinner, sightseeing, and live entertainment.
- Seating style: Reserved or private tables are available, with window-side seating offered on selected options.
- Entertainment options: Depending on your cruise, watch Turkish folk dancing, Whirling Dervish performances, belly dancing, live music, DJ sets, and other live shows.
- Drinks: Soft drinks are included on selected dinner options, while alcoholic drinks are available as an option on applicable cruises.
- Add-ons: The Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show & Private Table lets you add round-trip hotel transfers or a window-side table, depending on the option selected.
- Weather: Dinner cruises offer indoor, climate-controlled seating as well as open-deck areas, so you can choose where to spend time during the cruise.
Your Bosphorus dinner cruise options
Your Bosphorus dinner cruise boarding points
Top sights to see on your Bosphorus dinner cruise
The Blue Mosque
With six slender minarets and cascading domes, the Blue Mosque’s graceful silhouette, lit in soft tones, makes it one of the most captivating sights along the Bosphorus.
Turkish entertainment throughout the evening
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Whirling Dervish
Watch the traditional Whirling Dervish performance as part of the cultural entertainment on selected dinner cruises.
Turkish folk dance
See traditional Turkish folk dances performed live, adding a cultural touch to your evening on the Bosphorus.
Belly dancing
Enjoy live belly dancing performances featured on selected dinner cruises alongside other Turkish cultural shows.
Live music
Listen to live Turkish music while you dine, with selected cruises combining musical performances with cultural shows.
DJ performances
Some cruises bring a contemporary touch to the evening with DJ sets alongside traditional Turkish entertainment.
Flamenco dancing
Selected dinner cruises feature Latin flamenco dancing as part of their live entertainment lineup.
Sword performances
Watch live sword performances alongside Turkish folk dancing and Whirling Dervish shows on selected cruises.
Live saxophone
Selected cruises combine their Turkish night show with live saxophone and DJ performances for a varied evening program.
What to expect on the dinner menu
Turkish cuisine brings together fresh mezze, savory grilled flavors, and sweet traditional desserts. Depending on your cruise, expect a 3-course or 4-course set menu with vegetarian choices available.
Plan your Bosphorus dinner cruise experience
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Frequently asked questions about Bosphorus dinner cruise tickets
Most Bosphorus dinner cruises last around 3 hours, giving you time to enjoy dinner, live entertainment, and views of Istanbul's illuminated waterfront. If you prefer daytime sightseeing, explore our Bosphorus sightseeing cruises.
Depending on the experience you choose, you can enjoy a 3-course or 4-course Turkish dinner, soft drinks, reserved seating, and live entertainment. Selected cruises also offer alcoholic drinks, hotel transfers, window-side seating, or VIP lounge access.
Dinner cruises offer reserved or private tables, so you have an assigned place to dine during the cruise. Selected options also offer window-side seating for closer views of the Bosphorus.
You can enjoy and photograph views of Istanbul's illuminated waterfront and Bosphorus landmarks such as Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and the Bosphorus Bridge. Check your ticket for any specific photography restrictions.
Yes, live entertainment is included, although the performances vary by cruise. Depending on your experience, you may see Turkish folk dancing, Whirling Dervish performances, belly dancing, live music, DJ sets, and other cultural performances.
Yes, dinner cruises offer access to open-deck areas where you can take in views of the Bosphorus, while indoor climate-controlled seating is also available. For daytime sightseeing, explore our Bosphorus sightseeing cruises.
Vegetarian options are available in the menu, while vegan and other dietary needs should be communicated in advance.
Most Bosphorus dinner cruise tickets include unlimited soft drinks, with some offering two alcoholic beverages; additional drinks can be purchased onboard.
