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Bosphorus dinner cruises
- Duration: 3 hours
- Start Point & End Point: Kabatas Pier
- What will you see: Galata Tower | Dolmabahce Palace | Ciragan Palace| Ortaköy Mosque | Bosphorus Bridge | Beylerbeyi Palace | Üsküdar | Maiden Tower | Topkapi Palace | Hagia Sophia | Seaside Villas
- Duration: 3 hours
- Start Point & End Point: Kabatas Pier
- What will you see: Galata Tower | Dolmabahce Palace | Ciragan Palace| Ortaköy Mosque | Bosphorus Bridge | Beylerbeyi Palace | Üsküdar | Maiden Tower | Topkapi Palace | Hagia Sophia | Seaside Villas
Inclusions
- 3-hour Bosphorus cruise
- Private & reserved table
- 4-course Turkish dinner (menu here)
- Live entertainment including Turkish folk dance, whirling dervish and sword shows, and DJ
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- 2 alcoholic drinks (based on option selected)
- Round-trip hotel transfers from centrally located hotels in an AC coach (based on option selected)
- Tip: The best time to go on a Bosphorus Cruise is between April and September. During this period, the weather is pleasant and the humidity is bearable.
- This experience is weather-dependent. An alternative date or a full refund is provided if the activity is canceled due to inclement weather.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Dietary needs such as vegetarian, pescetarian, and halal can be accommodated.
- Languages spoken on board are English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, and Russian.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Schäffer
May 2025Verified booking
We had to wait for the ship for 30minutes, but after that was everything perfect, the dinner was fantastic, and the programes was awesome! I would go again!
Natalie
May 2025Verified booking
Good mood Istanbul by night Private pick-up service with Whatsapp contact Delicious dessert Value for money
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Nagib
May 2025Verified booking
We were pleasantly surprised by the Bosphorus cruise with dinner. It is an experience that you should definitely do.
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Susan
Apr 2025Verified booking
Pick up perfect great experience
Muhammad
Jun 2025Verified booking
Performance was good, mood was excellent too. Table attenders kept their focus on some specific tables must be VIP one's but seem no different to ours, did not attend our table and we kept shouting at them to gain attention. Getting 2 drinks was an effort on unlimited drinks ticket, struggled to get tea later too. Music was too loud and at one point was just excessive. Table service can be improved. No real explanation of perks on standard private and VIP options.
Doreen
Jun 2025Verified booking
No explanations about the area we passed, main focus on live performance which was nice, the artists did a great job, music was way too loud
Octaviu
May 2025Verified booking
We've been a group of 5 , and everything was great Even though you need to wait a bit longer to be served (boat was full), you can't really be bothered because the staff is nice, and you can see they're doing their best. Many shows all night (live music , dancing) which we really enjoyed.
Caterina
May 2025Verified booking
Beautiful experience, very satisfying from the transportation from the hotel to the cruise, wonderful evening to suggest to friends who will go to Istanbul as well
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Stefania
May 2025Verified booking
The driver was on time,everything was organized precisely.The cruise was a beautiful experience and the dancers also engaged the audience
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MARIA
May 2025Verified booking
A wonderful way to end our trip in Istanbul. We had a great time and a great dinner. To repeat! Highly recommended!
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Lorraine
May 2025Verified booking
Ticketing experience very smooth, was told to take photo ID however wlI didn't need it just proof 9f tickets. The views were stunning and the entertainment was great although the singing and music was quite loud at times you had to raise your voice to talk to each other
Alisha
May 2025Verified booking
The performances were beautiful and the team was hospitable. Very quick in replying to any queries I had. It was indeed a lovely experience
Noémie
May 2025Verified booking
The cruise went very well. The atmosphere was great from start to finish, with a succession of shows throughout the meal. We had a table for just the two of us, against the window, which was very nice.
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Miguel
May 2025Verified booking
They tried to scammed me. Charging me more for a beer and a wine for mi wife. They told me not cards allowed but i saw people paying with them. Only cash they said Then his maths didn't work, we wanted me to payed 1,500 tyr and changed the price of the beer and wine until it was 1,500
Harshad
May 2025Verified booking
The food was really good, unlike the other cruise dinners I have experienced previously. The entertainment was excellent. The cruise ship was well maintained.
Joanna
May 2025Verified booking
Although I paid for unlimited alcoholic drinks option, only two drinks per person were provided and I was requested to pay when i wanted to order the next. Therefore the crouse alcoholic drinks service was inconsistent with my ticket conditions.
HEBRARD
Apr 2025Verified booking
We had booked a private table on a boat with show, meal and drinks with unlimited alcohol. Positive points: the round-trip transfer went well, the show was enjoyable and so was the cruise. However, at the start we were asked to change boats at the last minute, so we were separated from the group that was with us in the transfer vehicle, and we had no alcohol on the boat in question. What's more, the meal turned out to be rather average (3 courses instead of 4), which spoiled part of our experience.
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Oluwakemi
Apr 2025Verified booking
Ticketing experience was pretty straightforward and convenient. The dinner was lovely and the shows were interesting. The staff were very cordial and friendly I loved everything right from the onset until the very end.
Mastanvali
Apr 2025Verified booking
The cruise inside was tightly packed, I wish there was gap between tables, and I also recommend the place where the events happening like dances is too small, if you sit at the end of the hall you hardly can see what is happening, not a good experience and won't recommend the cruise thru you.
Johanne
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very good show and nice staff. The food was good as well. However the option with alcohol is not illimited. It's 2 drinks per person, the description on the website is wrong and the staff knows it. Overall nice experience though.
Christian
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very nice evening with good food and a very friendly waiter. The show was appealing, but the music was too loud. The views of the two bridges and the beautiful villas on the shore are very nice. An experience.
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Frederico
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Loved the cruise and the views around the Bhosphorus. It is cheaper if you book online and the management arranges for your pick up and drop off if you have chosen the package with the transfer option. The meal was nice, drinks were unlimited and we loved the entertainment. It is a bit expensive but I would definitely recommend trying this.
Kévim
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Everything was perfect we were very happy on this tour and definitely suggest to everyone Çağla was so kind and Yunus has good service everything is perfect
Tapani
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
The tour was amazing, staff was also friendly , great vibes around, we had a great time and we will definitely do it again!
Allan
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Excellent show considering price paid. Dancers were vey professional and participated a lot to provide good entertainment.Very nice atmosphere and organization.Just one less good experience about the table service.
- Carry your passport or ID card for a hassle-free boarding experience.
- This experience can accommodate special dietary requirements such as vegetarian, pescetarian, and halal meals.
- Private tables are only available for group bookings. If you make a single-person booking, you will share a table with other guests.
- This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
- Carry your passport or ID card for a hassle-free boarding experience.
- This experience can accommodate special dietary requirements such as vegetarian, pescetarian, and halal meals.
- Private tables are only available for group bookings. If you make a single-person booking, you will share a table with other guests.
- This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
Inclusions
- 3-hour Bosphorus cruise in a mega yacht
- Private table seating
- 3-course standard/VIP Turkish dinner (based on option selected)
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Turkish coffee and tea
- Live entertainment (Whirling Dervishes, Turkish folk dancing, Latin flamenco dancing, belly dancing, and a DJ)
- Audio guide
- WiFi onboard
- Round-trip hotel transfers in AC vehicle (based on option selected)
- Access to VIP lounge (based on option selected)
- 2 alcoholic drinks (based on option selected)
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Michel
May 2025Verified booking
The staff was really friendly and great. There was an incident with a crazy passenger but the crew solved it very professionally. Interfering to avoid more trouble. Grateful to the guys!
Gloria
May 2025Verified booking
If you listen to the audio guide, you need a quiet space. The music was great but it did allow you to follow the ship's route. The audio guide was difficult to set up and only served for 3 places then it was impossible to set it up. The food was delicious and just the right size: hot, not too many condiments and salt.
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Heather
May 2025Verified booking
It was just okay. Beautiful scenery and it was nice also having entertainment. But, the food was not very good. The ship was super packed, and both the inside and outside smelled of cigarettes making it very unenjoyable.
Julia
May 2025Verified booking
The entertainment was great and the food was also very good. However, a cocktail for 15 euros is quite expensive for Turkey!
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Adora
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Prekrasen večer. Vse je bilo super-prevoz, ladja, hrana, strežba, plesalci, glasba in seveda pogled na Istanbul. Zelo prijazn
Teuvo
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Una experiencia inolvidable !! Todo comenzando por el barco impresionante bello!! La cena deliciosa!! El servicio excelente!! Y show expectacular!!!! Lo recomiendo!! El barco no se mueve nada fue muy tranquilo!!!
Roger
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
We had an amazing experience on the boat cruise! Sulamin was outstanding—super helpful and incredibly attentive throughout the whole journey. We were running 2 minutes behind schedule because we took the wrong bus and thought we might miss the cruise. Despite this, the team was super flexible, and they reassured us, even offering the option to catch another boat the next day if we couldn’t make it in time. Thankfully, we made it, and it was such a beautiful ride! Highly recommend this cruise for its excellent service and stunning views.
Evelien
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
One of the best cruise experiences I've had globally. Pretty nicely done uo cruise accommodating to requests and large selection of food variety even veg food. Non stop entertainment and fair prices. Hassle free boarding and deboarding along with extremely attentive and caring staff. I went with wife and 1 year old daughter and we enjoyed throughly
Caterina
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
We had a wonderful time on the boat - we opted for the dinner and drinks package which was excellent. The food was delicious and the guide was great. Thank you!
Luciana
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Lüfer yatları ile boğazın eşsiz manzarasını çok konforlu bir şekilde deneyimledik.Personel güler yüzluydu,online rezarvasyon yaptıktan sonra kesintisiz olarak aşama aşama bilgilendirlikdik,ikramlar gayet tatminkardi. Geminin temiz düzenli locaları konforluydu.Gostermis oldukları alakadan dolayı bizimle ilgilenen personel arkadaşlara teşekkür ederim. Bospouhus turunu kaliteli bir ortamda yapmayi düşünen herkese tavsiye ederim.
Eemeli
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
All was amazing. The staff was friendly. We enjoyed some delicious food. The audioguide was very interesting and we learned a lot about the city. We took the sunset trip and the view was extraordinary. I truly recommend this tour.
Julia
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Absolutely loved this experience. There was plenty of entertainment, the boat goes very slow so you can see the sights on the river. Food was acceptable but I have the say the service from the waiters was absolutely fantastic. I couldn’t take a sip of water without my glass being refilled within a couple minutes. I would definitely recommend this experience.
Amedeo
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Great Cruise of the Bosphorus. Well organised tour. Pick up and drop worked like a treat. Special mention to Ibrahim who served us on the Boat, big kudos to all the artists who performed on board. Great food and great evening. Thank you very much.
Marit
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
It was the best evening in my istanbul holidays. Fatih was the best waiter on this evening. He didn‘t made my day, he made my whole week! I will book this trip again!!
Selina
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Really enjoyed our cruise and dinner, the staff were very attentive, the food good and the entertainment was very professional. Would highly recommend
Xavier
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
I really recommend it! Really nice dinner and show! The activity itself was a 10! Thank you so much for make it that easy!
Saverio
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
A wonderful event! Highly recommended! Beautiful ship, best crew, best service with Fatih! Show entertaining and atmospheric! A great end to the day in a wonderful city!
Héctor
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
The service i very great. The foods are also delicious. It would be better also if pide/lahmajun/iskander kebab will also be included in the dinner menu for selection. One of the most important Garson Jevadbey was the very cool and very polite, who made our dinner night very special. The atmosphere is great
Petra
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Odnos cene i kvaliteta i više nego na zadovoljavajućem nivou. Jako prijatna i romantična atmosfera sa preljubaznim osobljem.
Lázaro
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Excellente croisière. Le repas est très bon, les serveurs très présents et à l'écoute. Les sites parcourus sont magnifiques. Excellent rapport qualité prix. A faire
Myrthe
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
We had excellent time on lufer cruise every thing from booking well organised.Yhe whole evening was enjoyable Murat was very helpful with everything
Dominique
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
We had an experience of lifetime with this cruise, the hospitality was good, surrounded with nice people on board, we thoroughly enjoyed the onboard snacks and finally the guide was explaining every details of the heritage of each and every happening places on shore while the captain was making a smooth sailing across the Bosporous. The sunset view was really amazing an delight to watch thus the name of the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed this 2 hours ish trip.
Evert
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Cette activité est incroyable, nous avons achevé notre séjour avec un dinner en mer. Et nous ne sommes pas déçu. L’animation est incroyable et on a une vu imprenable d’Istanbul. On ne voit même pas passé les 2heures. Il y a aussi une photographe mais cette partie est un extra. Je vous le recommande VRAIMENT.
Nassima
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Je recommande pleinement !!! Super soirée ! Ambiance repas rapport qualité prix Juste parfait !!! Un grand merci à tout l’équipage (très pro) Et mention ++ à Bilal
Loes
Apr 2025Verified Partner Review
Muy linda experiencia! La atención de todos excelente! La combinación del paseo viendo la ciudad desde el barco, la diversión a bordo a cargo de los artistas y la cena hacen de tu noche, una experiencia inolvidable!
- Tip: Time your cruise to coincide with the sunset to watch the sun dip below the horizon, casting warm hues across the Bosphorus.
- Complimentary drinks and snacks include soft drinks, tea, coffee, cookies, chips, nuts, and fruits.
- Facilities: Wi-Fi, Pram/stroller Accessibility.
- Pets and guide dogs are allowed on board.
- Bring along your sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.
- If the main yacht is busy, you will be offered another yacht of the same quality.
- Tip: Time your cruise to coincide with the sunset to watch the sun dip below the horizon, casting warm hues across the Bosphorus.
- Complimentary drinks and snacks include soft drinks, tea, coffee, cookies, chips, nuts, and fruits.
- Facilities: Wi-Fi, Pram/stroller Accessibility.
- Pets and guide dogs are allowed on board.
- Bring along your sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.
- If the main yacht is busy, you will be offered another yacht of the same quality.
Inclusions
- 2-hour private luxury yacht rental for up to 10 people
- Licensed captain
- Personalized service and crew
- Snacks
- Coffee, tea, and soft drinks
- WiFi on board
- Round-trip hotel transfers in a Mercedes Vito (based on option selected)
- Alcoholic beverages (based on option selected)
- Dinner (based on option selected)
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Sep 2024Verified booking
Elena
Aug 2024Verified booking
Private boat cruise was a great idea for the family activity - we really enjoyed our time on the water, beatiful views of the Bosphorus and the boat crew were wonderful. Two downsides: 1) we didnt know the boarding point until the booking - there is no option to see it until you book and pay. In our case it turned out almost an hour away by taxi. If i has known that in advance i might have chosen a different provider. 2) the booking confirmation did not contain contact of the boat captain and it took us 10 minutes of anxious searching and talking to other boat owners to find our boat. It all worked out fine in the end but it would be great to avoid this in the future
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brian
Jul 2024Verified booking
We were charged Tl 1800 for drinks by the guide This was was included in the original price! How do i get this paid back to me?
Raja
Nov 2023Verified booking
The guys who managed the private cruise were just awesome. They answered all the questions from the get go and took care of snacks/soft drinks/tea/coffee from the very beginning. Loved their warmth towards us. Highly recommended!
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- Cruise along table Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul while you enjoy unlimited soft drinks, a fabulous dinner, amazing performances, and catch sight of Istanbul’s most famous monuments.
- Begin your evening with a welcome drink and dive right into the groove of the evening with exquisite performances by professional dancers as well as live entertainment.
- Pass by famous monuments like Dolmabahçe Palace, summer palaces of Ottoman sultans, Rumeli Castle, Maiden's Tower, and more which will create the perfect backdrop for your meal.
- With this ticket, you have four different options to choose from depending on your preference of the type of beverage as well as if you would like to add hotel pick-up and drop-off to your ticket.
- Cruise along table Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul while you enjoy unlimited soft drinks, a fabulous dinner, amazing performances, and catch sight of Istanbul’s most famous monuments.
- Begin your evening with a welcome drink and dive right into the groove of the evening with exquisite performances by professional dancers as well as live entertainment.
- Pass by famous monuments like Dolmabahçe Palace, summer palaces of Ottoman sultans, Rumeli Castle, Maiden's Tower, and more which will create the perfect backdrop for your meal.
- With this ticket, you have four different options to choose from depending on your preference of the type of beverage as well as if you would like to add hotel pick-up and drop-off to your ticket.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up (optional)
- Bosphorus dinner cruise
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned coach
- Unlimited alcoholic drinks (optional)
- Unlimited local soft drinks
- Live entertainment and dance performances
- Private table (available for up to 100 guests)
Exclusions
- Entrance fee inside monuments
- Gratuities
This ticket has the following options that you can choose from:
- Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pick Up + Soft and Alcoholic Drinks
- Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pick Up + Soft Drinks
- Dinner Cruise without Hotel Pick Up with Alcoholic + Soft Drinks
- Dinner Cruise without Pick up with Soft Drinks
- Tip: Don’t forget to bring along your cameras to capture some mesmerizing moments and sights.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Maksim
Apr 2025Verified booking
LOIC
Dec 2024Verified booking
not very good food, very average wine
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Constantin
Jun 2024Verified booking
Da tutta questa esperienza è stato bello solo intrattenimento, la cena no. Mi aspettavo meglio
Rumy
Feb 2023Verified booking
Very well organized. We had an issue with our pickup and dropoff. The driver dropped us us way far from the hotel.
Georgia
May 2023Verified booking
It was nice to cruise the water at night time, however the food was average, and the dancing quite disorganised, so we missed some while we were out on the deck, and could not see some from where we were sitting. Only the front tables had a good view.
Katie
Feb 2023Verified booking
There was so much included in the package we couldn't believe it. Service was excellent. The views were amazing and the dancing was incredible. Worthwhile experience. Only thing is that the tables are not private as it says on booking.
Marcus
Jan 2023Verified booking
Well first of all the price is great and the entertainment was outstanding. I like that the boat is very stable even though I do not get sea sick I can appreciate that fact. I would highly recommend going for the pick up and alcohol package. I don't think you are going to find a better deal for all that you get.
sayum
Jan 2023Verified booking
Good setup and arrangement but Below average dinner
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Why go on a Bosphorus dinner cruise?
Stunning views from the water
Bosphorus dinner cruises offer breathtaking views of Istanbul’s European and Asian skyline as well as its many iconic historical landmarks from the water.
Your Bosphorus dinner cruise options
Bosphorus dinner cruises with private table
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table & Live Show
- Relish a fine Turkish dinner with unlimited soft drinks and enjoy live performances like belly dancing and dervish dances.
- Duration: 3 hours
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Entertainment / Private Table
- Savour an exquisite meal accompanied by spectacular views of Istanbul's illuminated night skyline and live music and entertainment.
- Duration: 3 hours
Bosphorus dinner cruises with 3-course dinner
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment & DJ
- Experience the beauty of Istanbul under the night sky with unlimited drinks, a delectable dinner, and lively traditional music and dancing.
- Duration: 3.5 hours
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Oriental Show & Transfers
- Enjoy 6 different live performances as you sail past Istanbul's magical night views while savouring a lovely 3-course dinner and unlimited soft drinks.
- Duration: 3 hours
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Live Show
Starts: 8:30pm
Ends: 11:30pm
Duration: 3 hours
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Entertainment / Private Table
Starts: 8:45pm
Ends: 11:45pm
Duration: 3 hours
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Oriental Show & Transfers
Starts: 8:30pm
Ends: 11:30pm
Duration: 3 hours
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment & DJ
Starts: 8:30pm
Ends: 12:00am
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Oriental Show & Transfers
Starts: 8:30pm
Ends: 11:30pm
Duration: 3 hours
Best time to take a Bosphorus dinner cruise
The best times to visit Istanbul and take a Bosphorus dinner cruise are from March to May (spring) and between September and November (autumn). That’s when crowds at the city’s attractions are manageable, room rates are less expensive than the peak summer season, and daytime temperatures generally range between 15°C and 25°C.
Average temperatures during spring and autumn:
- March: Average high of 11.8°C (53.2°F) and average low of 7.4°C (45.3°F).
- April: Average high of 16°C (61°F) and average low of 8°C (46°F).
- May: Average high of 20°C (68°F) and average low of 12°C (54°F)
- September: Average high of 25°C (77°F) and average low of 16°C (61°F). This is the ideal month to travel.
- October: Average high of 19°C (66.2°F) and average low of 13°C (55.4°F).
- November: Average high of 15.3°C (59.54°F) and average low of 7.6°C (45.68°F)
Boarding point: All Bosphorus dinner cruises begin and end at Kabatas Pier.
Address: Ömer Avni, İskele Yolu, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Getting there:
- By tram: Take tram T1 to Kabataş Tramvay istasyonu tram station.
- By bus: Take bus 22, 22B, 26, 26A, 26B, 27E, 27SE, 28, 28T, 29C, 29D, 30D, 40T, or others to Kabataş bus stop.
- By metro (underground funicular): Take the F1 line of the metro’s underground funicular route to Kabataş inclined railway station.
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Live Show
- 3-Course Turkish dinner, live entertainment, and a DJ
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Alcoholic beverages (optional)
- Round-trip hotel transfers (optional)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (optional)
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Entertainment / Private Table
- 3-Course dinner, live entertainment, and a DJ
- Private table
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Alcoholic beverages (optional)
- Round-trip hotel transfers (optional)
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruises with Oriental Show & Transfers
- 3-course dinner, private table, Turkish dances and entertainment
- Hotel transfers (optional)
- Unlimited soft drinks or alcoholic beverages (optional)
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment & DJ
- 3-course dinner and beverages (local beers, spirits, and soft drinks)
- Round-trip hotel transfers (optional)
- Live Turkish entertainment, DJ
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Oriental Show & Transfers
- 3-course dinner, private table, and unlimited soft drinks
- 6 different shows and live entertainment
- Alcoholic beverages (optional)
- Round-trip hotel transfers (optional)
- Photography: Visitors are allowed to take photographs and videos during their cruise.
- Hotel transfers: Depending on the cruise experience you choose, pick-up and drop-off are available to ensure a smooth experience.
- Multilingual guide: Based on your choice of tour, there are seven languages spoken onboard the Bosphorus dinner cruises – English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, and Russian.
- Pre-book your tickets: Book your tours online in advance to guarantee the best experiences and also get great discounts.
- Carry a photo ID: Please carry your valid photo ID for verification before entry. All non-Turkish citizens must present their passport and visa information upon arrival.
- Accessibility: Unfortunately, Bosphorus dinner cruises are not entirely wheelchair accessible.
- Weather preparation: The months of March to May and September to November can be chilly, so it's advisable to dress in layers and carry a jacket.
- Arrive early: Ensure you arrive 10-15 minutes beforehand to avoid delays.
- Safety guidelines: Follow all safety guidelines and remember that you cannot climb any structures of your cruise boat.
- Weather implications: This experience is weather-dependent. An alternative date or a full refund is provided if the activity is canceled due to inclement weather.
Frequently asked questions about Bosphorus dinner cruise tickets
Where can I book Bosphorus dinner cruise tickets?
You can buy your Bosphorus dinner cruise tickets online. Online booking is the most convenient way to buy your cruise tickets since you can purchase them in advance, choose a day and time that best suits you, and also get great deals.
What does a Bosphorus dinner cruise include?
Depending upon the experience you choose, Bosphorus dinner cruise typically include a sumptuous meal, refreshments, and live entertainment. You can also upgrade your tickets to avail of hotel transfers and alcoholic beverages.
Are the Bosphorus dinner cruises guided?
Depending on the experience you choose, up to 7 languages are spoken onboard the Bosphorus dinner cruises – English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, & Russian.
How can I reach the boarding point for the Bosphorus dinner cruise?
Depending on the experience you choose, hassle-free transfers to and from your hotel in central Istanbul are included in the Bosphorus dinner cruise packages. If you don't wish to opt for hotel transfers, the dinner cruises depart from Kabatas Pier, which is easily reachable by tram and bus.
How long does a Bosphorus dinner cruises last?
Depending on the experience you choose, a Bosphorus dinner cruise is typically between 3 and 3 and a half hours long.
Why are the Bosphorus dinner cruises an unmissable experience?
A Bosphorus dinner cruise is unmissable because it offers a unique perspective of Istanbul, allowing you to see its architectural highlights, historical landmarks, and stunning vistas from the water. It is also a relaxing way to immerse yourself in the city and its history. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to explore different neighborhoods and see the palaces, mosques, and bridges of Istanbul.
What is the best time for a Bosphorus dinner cruise?
The best time to visit Istanbul and take a Bosphorus dinner cruise is from March to May and between September and November. That’s when crowds at the city’s attractions are manageable, room rates are average, and the weather is pleasant.
Is photography allowed on Bosphorus dinner cruises?
Yes, you can take as many photographs as you want on the Bosphorus dinner cruises. You will see some breathtaking view of Istanbul on your journey.
What is the cancellation policy for the Bosphorus dinner cruises?
On most Bosphorus dinner cruises, you can get a full refund on cancellation up to 24 hours before the schedule. Please check your tickets for details.
From happy customers
Michel
May, 2025
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The staff was really friendly and great. There was an incident with a crazy passenger but the crew solved it very professionally. Interfering to avoid more trouble. Grateful to the guys!
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show and Private Table
Claudia
PeruApr, 2025
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EVERYTHING, they were very punctual, as offered, the boat in excellent condition, the kindness of the crew and especially the guide, although it was not in Spanish, the guide knew Spanish and that helped us a lot. We were delighted with the tour.
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Bosphorus Yacht Sightseeing Cruise with Soft Drinks & Snacks
Yiao-tee
United StatesJan, 2025
This cruise was fantastic because our tour guide was so good in explaining then history behind the Bosphorous Strait. On top of it, we caught the best sunset we have ever seen! Sunset with Bosphorous Bridge in front of us and without any commercial ships in view!
Bosphorus Yacht Sightseeing Cruise with Soft Drinks & Snacks
Hunout
FranceJan, 2025
The welcome was warm, the meal went very well and the dance shows were sublime. We had our eyes full 😍 it's with pleasure that I'd recommend this experience!
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Shows & Unlimited Drinks
Antonio
Jan, 2025
Easy booking. The best is the ratio quality/price. The audio guide is difficult to use, but the astonishing views of the bridges, mosques and palaces are really worthy. The biat is safe and fast. You can choose between the indoor option with coffe-shop (the milk with cinnamon is abolutely recommendable) and the top terrace (a bit cold in winter but fantastic to take photos. The trip is exactly as described. Don't miss it.
Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Audio guide
Lorenzo
ItalyJan, 2025
Beautiful cruise that skirts first the European side and then the Asian side. Great way to give you a sense of the vastness and diversity of the city. Audio guide helpful but got stuck often, too bad because very useful.
Recommended at sunset!
Definitely recommended! Done in December, you have to cover up.
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Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Audio guide
Mónica
Aug, 2022
Despite a caotic start ( we were a big group and had to run over the streets to follow the guide), the rest was very good, it was a good relation quality/prize. We could see the european and asian coast for two h, seing the sunset and listening to music. Nice pictures.
2-Hour Boat Tour in Bosphorus
Michael
Jun, 2022
The trip itself was good. However, experience around the meeting point didn't feel professional. A random guy just came up and said he was our guide. Felt very suspicious but he took us to the actual guide who was running late. Just made everyone feel a little unsure.
2-Hour Boat Tour in Bosphorus