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Dinner Cruises on Bosphorus
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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table & Live Show
- Admire the beauty of Istanbul on this 3-hour cruise along the Bosphorus with live music, entertainment, and dinner.
- Spot iconic Byzantine & Ottoman Empire attractions such as the medieval Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, Galata Tower, and Bosphorus Bridge.
- Indulge in a 3-course Turkish meal and sip on unlimited soft drinks as you gaze out at the picturesque city.
- Dance to the tunes of an onboard DJ and watch belly dancing, dervish dance, and folkloric shows.
- Enjoy pick-up and drop-off in an AC coach and/or unlimited alcoholic beverages by upgrading your ticket.
Inclusions
- 3-hour Bosphorus cruise
- 3-course Turkish dinner
- Live entertainment and DJ
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages (optional)
- Round-trip hotel transfers from centrally located hotels (optional)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (optional)
Exclusions
- Imported drinks
- 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
- Board your cruise at Boss4.net Kabataş Bosphorus Tour Point
- Address: Ömer Avni, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. 36/A, 34440 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye.
- 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.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility
- 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.
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Oriental Show & Transfers
- You're in for an indelible night full of exotic performances, traditional dances & unlimited drinks aboard a festive catamaran!
- Sail the waters between Europe & Asia, on this 3-hour-long Bosphorus dinner cruise.
- Catch sight of Istanbul's illuminated monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Sites from your private table.
- Spot iconic places like Maiden Tower, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Rumeli Castle.
- Relish a delicious 3-course dinner & a variety of Turkish delicacies.
- Enjoy incredible traditional Turkish & Latin dances on board.
- The late-night revels climax with unlimited drinks and live DJ performances.
Inclusions
- 3-hour long cruise
- Private table
- 3-course dinner
- Turkish dances and shows
- Hotel transfers (optional)
- Unlimited soft drinks or alcoholic drinks (optional)
- Cruise with Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks & Transfer
- Cruise with Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks Without Transfers
- Cruise with Unlimited Soft Drinks & Transfers
- Cruise with Unlimited Soft Drinks Without Transfers
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht
- Sail about the waters of the Bosphorus Strait and brace yourself for some sights you’ll savor.
- Take in waterfront palaces, mansions, and mosques, other than Istanbul’s stunning skyline.
- An expert tour guide will offer live commentary along the way.
- Nibble on snacks, cookies, baklava, and fresh seasonal fruits, and sip on a beverage of your choice.
- Click here to view the route map.
Inclusions
- 2.5-hour sunset cruise
- Live commentary
- Snacks, cookies, baklava & fresh season fruits
- Soft drinks, bottled water, tea & coffee
- Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht in Istanbul
Exclusions
- Attraction tickets
- Meals
- Board your cruise at Kabataş (Ş.Hatları).
- Address: Kabataş (Ş.Hatları), Türkiye.
- Get Directions to the Boarding Point
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
2-Hour Bosphorus Luxury Private Yacht Rental in Istanbul
- Experience luxury with a 2-hour private yacht rental and cruise along the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul.
- Enhance your experience by adding round-trip hotel transfers in a Mercedes Vito or a delectable onboard meal.
- Enjoy complimentary soft drinks and snacks as you sail past the picturesque Ortakoy Mosque and the cross-continental Bosphorus Bridge. Upgrade to include alcoholic drinks.
- Sit back and relax in the seating lounge or put on your sunscreen for some sunbathing on the open deck.
- Come across the stunning architecture of Dolmabahce Palace, reflecting the opulence of the Ottoman Empire and the 15th-century Rumeli Fortress featuring imposing stone walls, towers, and battlements.
Inclusions
- 2-hour luxury private yacht rental on the Bosphorus
- Round-trip hotel transfers in a luxury vehicle (optional)
- Complimentary drinks & snacks
- Breakfast, lunch, or dinner (optional)
- Alcoholic beverages (optional)
- 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 & 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Types of Bosphorus Dinner Cruises
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table and Live Entertainment
Ticket Options:
- 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Unlimited Soft Drinks (upgrade to include hotel transfer)
- 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Unlimited Soft Drinks & Alcoholic Beverages (upgrade to include hotel transfer)
Hotel Transfers:
- You can upgrade to enjoy convenient and safe round-trip transfers from your hotel in Central Istanbul.
Recommended Tours:
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Oriental Show & Transfers
Ticket Options:
- 3-Course Dinner Cruise with unlimited alcoholic beverages and hotel transfer
- 3-Course Dinner Cruise with unlimited soft drinks and hotel transfer
Hotel Transfers:
- You can enjoy convenient and safe transfers to and from the hotel.
Recommended Tours:
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment & DJ
Ticket Options:
- 3-Course Dinner Cruise with unlimited Turkish alcoholic beverages
- 3-Course Dinner Cruise with unlimited soft drinks
Hotel Transfers:
- If your hotel is in central Istanbul, you can enjoy convenient and safe transfers to and from.
Recommended Tours:
Know Before You Go on a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Cruise the Bosphorus and Discover Istanbul!
These tickets are perfect for spotting beauties of Istanbul like You Rumeli Fortress, Faith Bridge- the 5th-longest suspension bridge, and more as you surrender to a delicious 3-course Turkish meal and shake a leg to the entertainment onboard!
Duration: 3 Hours
Cruise Timings: 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Looking for a Taste of Asia in Europe?
Experience Istanbul with some flavors of Europe and some of Asia in a single panoramic stretch from your private table. Observe the stunning architecture of Istanbul, and experience the traditional entertainment of Turkey and the Orient.
Duration: 3 Hours
Cruise Timings: 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Want to shake a leg with Live Entertainment & DJ?
This cruise creates a beautiful sunset ambiance for romance and special memories against a starry backdrop of Istanbul’s historic landmarks, such as the Blue Mosque and the Kiz Kulesi tower.
Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Cruise Timings: 9:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Know More About the Bosphorus Dinner Cruises
The Bosphorus has been the lifeblood of Istanbul for millennia, a vital link between Europe and Asia that has shaped the city's identity. The strait connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. From ancient times, when Greek colonists sailed up its azure waters to found Byzantium, to the Ottoman era when grand palaces and mosques erupted along its banks, the Bosphorus has always been a place of cultural exchange and strategic importance.
The name "Bosporus" is believed to have originated from the Greek myth of Zeus and his affair with the mortal woman Io. To save Io from Hera’s wrath, Zeus turned into a bull and carried her across the strait. The strait was thus named "Bosphorus" in Greek, meaning "cow's passage" or "ox-crossing," to honor the bull and heifer who crossed the waterway.
Sights You Will See: Galata Tower | Dolmabahce Palace | Ciragan Palace| Ortaköy Mosque | Bosphorus Bridge | Beylerbeyi Palace | Üsküdar | Maiden Tower | Topkapi Palace | Hagia Sophia | Seaside Villas | Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge | Kiz Kulesi Tower
Top Things To See on a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
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Plan Your Bosphorus Cruise Experience
Timings
Inclusions
Facilities
Best Time to Visit
Boarding Point
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table and Live Entertainment
Starts: 8:30 PM
Ends: 11:30 PM
Duration: 3 Hours
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruises with Oriental Show & Transfers
Starts: 9:00 PM
Ends: 12:00 AM
Duration: 3 Hours
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment & DJ
Starts: 8:30 PM
Ends: 12:00 AM
Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table and Live Entertainment
- 3-Course dinner, live entertainment, and a DJ
- Unlimited soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (optional)
- Round-trip hotel transfers (optional)
Bosphorus 3-Course Dinner Cruises with Oriental Show & Transfers
- 3-Course dinner, private table, and hotel transfers (optional)
- Alcoholic beverages and unlimited soft drinks (optional)
- Turkish shows and six different shows
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 Set
- Photography: You can capture as many memories as your memory card allows.
- Hotel Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off are available to ensure a smooth experience.
- Multilingual Guide: Based on your choice of tour, there are five languages spoken onboard–English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch & Russian.
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Unfortunately, the Bosphorus Dinner Cruises are still not completely wheelchair accessible.
Best Time for a Visit and Cruise
The best times to visit Istanbul are 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 daytime temperatures generally sit between 15.5°C and 21.1°C.
Average Temperature During the Season:
- 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)
Most Bosphorus Cruises begin and end at Kabatas Pier.
Address: Ömer Avni, İskele Yolu, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Please refer to your tickets for more information.
- Hagia Sophia: A world-famous former Byzantine church and Ottoman mosque, now a museum, known for its impressive architecture and historical significance.
- Grand Bazaar: One of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, featuring over 4,000 shops selling traditional goods such as jewelry, carpets, spices, and textiles.
- Topkapi Palace: It is a vast palace complex that served as the primary residence of Ottoman sultans for over 400 years, featuring ornate courtyards, gardens, and galleries.
- Dolmabahçe Palace: It is a lavish 19th-century palace that served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and later the Republic of Turkey.
- Blue Mosque: A stunning mosque with six minarets, a grand dome, and intricate blue tiles, located in the heart of Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district.
- Galata Tower: A medieval tower that offers panoramic views of Istanbul's skyline and the Bosphorus Strait, with a restaurant and observation deck at the top.
Tips Before Your Cruise
- Pre-Book Your Tickets- Book your tours in advance to guarantee the best experiences. Online booking can also get you some great discounts.
- Photo ID- Please carry your valid photo ID for verification before entry.
- Accessibility- Unfortunately, the Bosphorus River Cruises are not entirely wheelchair accessible.
- Weather Preparation- March to May will be cold, while September to November can be chilly, so pack in some layers and carry a warm jacket.
- Hydration- Carry enough water because hydration is a way of life and ensures a fun and healthy cruise.
- Comfortable Shoes- Wear comfortable shoes so you are safe and your feet are happy throughout your tour.
- Safety Guidelines- Remember that you cannot climb any structures of your cruise boat.
- Time Preparation- Ensure you arrive 10-15 minutes beforehand to avoid delays.
- 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.
- Foreign Travelers- All foreign citizens must present their passport and visa information upon arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bosphorus Dinner Cruises
Where can I buy Bosphorus Cruise tickets?
Bosphorus Cruise packages are available for purchase online.
What types of Bosphorus Dinner Cruises are available?
Three types of Bosphorus Dinner Cruise tours are available.
What is the cancellation policy for the Bosphorus Cruises?
You can get a full refund on cancellations up to 24 hours before the schedule.
Are the Bosphorus Cruises guided?
Depending on your ticket, 5 languages are spoken onboard–English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch & Russian.
What is the best way to buy tickets for the Bosphorus Cruises?
Buying tickets online is the wisest option. This choice will allow booking your experience in advance and get amazing discounts without long queues.
How can I get to the Bosphorus Cruise?
There are hassle-free transfers to and from your hotel in Central Istanbul included in all the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise packages.
How long do the Bosphorus Cruises take?
Depending on your ticket, the experience will range between 3 to 3 and a half hours.
Why shouldn’t the Bosphorus Cruises be missed?
A cruise on the Bosphorus is unmissable because it offers a unique perspective of Istanbul, allowing you to see the city’s architectural highlights 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 Cruise?
The best times to visit Istanbul are 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 daytime temperatures generally sit between 15.5°C and 21.1°C.
Is photography allowed?
You can take unlimited photographs on the cruise as you will spot some breathtaking scenery along the way.