Go on a captivating journey with Bosphorus lunch cruises, where luxury meets culinary delight amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Istanbul’s skyline. Enjoy a charming combination of leisure and gastronomy while sailing along the iconic Bosphorus Strait, taking in panoramic views of historic landmarks such as the Bosphorus Bridge and Dolmabahçe Palace. Whether indulging in delectable Turkish cuisine on a Black Sea adventure or enjoying a private yacht rental, these cruises promise an unforgettable experience for all.
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Immerse yourself in the stunning vistas of Istanbul’s skyline and waterfront, offering unparalleled photo opportunities.
Indulge in a sumptuous feast of traditional Turkish cuisine while cruising along the Bosphorus, tantalising your taste buds with flavourful dishes.
Gain fascinating insights into the rich history and culture of Istanbul and the Bosphorus Strait as you glide past iconic landmarks and waterfront mansions.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and unwind in the lap of luxury aboard a stylish yacht, soaking up the sun and sea breeze.
Create unforgettable memories with loved ones and friends as you embark on a unique adventure that promises to leave a lasting impression.
Marvel at the grandeur of Dolmabahçe Palace, an opulent 19th-century Ottoman palace showcasing exquisite architecture and lavish interiors.
Boarding Point: Bosphorus pier outside Dolmabahce Palace
Boarding Point: Bosphorus pier outside Dolmabahce Palace
Boarding Point: Bosphorus pier outside Dolmabahce Palace
Boarding Point: Bosphorus pier outside Dolmabahce Palace
A Bosphorus lunch cruise is a leisurely boat journey along the Bosphorus Strait, offering scenic views and a delicious meal onboard.
There are many Bosphorus lunch cruise options to choose from such as guided sightseeing cruises, luxury yacht experiences, and combo tickets that include a Bosphorus cruise along with access to other Istanbul attractions.
Yes, it’s advisable to book Bosphorus lunch cruise tickets in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons, to secure your preferred cruise on the dates and timings that are convenient for you.
Bosphorus lunch cruises can last around 2 hours to half a day, offering ample time to enjoy the sights and savour your meal.
Bosphorus lunch cruises typically include a meal, beverages, and onboard commentary. However, Inclusions vary depending on the experience chosen.
Bosphorus lunch cruises start from around €35. Ticket prices depend on the type of lunch cruise and inclusions you choose, and range from budget-friendly to deluxe experiences.
On a Bosphorus lunch cruise, guests can enjoy views of prominent Istanbul landmarks such as the Bosphorus Bridge, Dolmabahçe Palace, and the majestic Rumeli Fortress.
Yes, Bosphorus lunch cruises operate throughout the year, offering visitors the chance to experience Istanbul’s beauty in every season.
Accessibility on a Bosphorus lunch cruise may vary depending on the cruise provider and vessel, but many operators strive to accommodate guests with mobility needs.
Yes, children are welcomed on Bosphorus lunch cruises, with special rates often available for younger passengers.
Policies regarding pets on a Bosphorus lunch cruise vary by cruise operator. However, most cruises allow pets onboard.
Undoubtedly, an excursion that you must do if you visit Athens. Unique views, exceptional treatment. Good explanation.
I would highly recommend this exclusion with Headout. It was easy to reach the yacht with the metro from our accommodation and the staff whatsapped us a day before to confirm the meeting point. The staff were super friendly and the service was great onboard. The onboard tour guide had a pleasant and informative presentation. The snacks were delicious and well presented but I would recommend having dinner before or afterwards. It was a nice yacht in good condition, they provided blankets when it was chilly. They have alcoholicc beverages availabile at an additional cost. It was not over crowded which was really nice, overall a first class trip ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The cruise was enjoyable and the explanations were thorough, however, unlimited soft drinks were provided in the advertisement, but instead only water, tea and coffee were offered
A really nice afternoon cruise with lovely snacks and drinks and a very informative guide. Beers and wine etc available to purchase at reasonable prices. A small and personal experience. Excellent value for money.
Very nice boat tour on the Bosphorus! We did a Bosphorus tour during the day and loved it. The boat was clean and comfortable, the crew very friendly. The view of the palaces, bridges and the city from the water was impressive. Everything was well organized and relaxed - a great way to experience Istanbul from a new perspective. Highly recommended!
This sunset cruise was magical. The service provided was efficient and the staff were very friendly. I highly recommend this cruise as a program for your Istanbul trip.
Fun cruise at sunset. The cruise allows you to admire the city from a distance. Also very nice that the boat stops for a while to take nice pictures of the sunset.
It was a great ending to our tour in Istanbul. A relaxing and information filled trip up and down the Bosphorus. The crew was great and the guide was entertaining and full of facts. It was easy to book and easy to find at the end of the line in the tram.
Very nice boat, pleasant cruise with beautiful view of the whole city of Istanbul and very friendly and efficient staff.
Great experience and light snacks available. I would recommend to friends and family
Very well organized, punctual and to be recommended 👌
The staff was very nice and welcoming, nice boat
Great hospitality and knowledgable guide. Lovely stop off for ice-cream too!
Boat was very comfortable and guide was informative with a good sense of humour
Breathtaking view of the city from the cruise. An amazing experience with family. The weather was exceptional as well.
all very well organized . very nice people
Inclusions
2-hour Bosphorus daytime/sunset yacht cruise (based on option selected)
2-hour private yacht rental for up to 10 people (based on option selected)
Live commentary (based on option selected)
Complimentary snacks
Soft drinks, bottled water, tea & coffee
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Everything was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and cruise was excellent
The food was terrible, the boat was very nice!
The scenic views and information was terrific, especially seeing the Black Sea. I especially enjoyed taking a dip in a cove near the sea! What made the excursion great was Furkan, the host. He reassured all patrons and was very kind and helpful.
A wonderful excursion! Pick-up at the hotel went well, everything on board was great, good explanations, friendly crew. And you can get a good idea of the enormous size of Istanbul from the water.
The crew was so friendly and the narration was interesting. The food was very good and authentic. The tea service was a nice touch. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the Bosphorus!
Great experience, lots of fun. Crew was really friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere Beautiful sight. Thankyou for the experience. Worth the cost.
Easy and very pleasant experience
Very Good service
The crew was very kind, especially the guy in charge of the kitchen. Very attentive
The ship was lovely, excellent lunch and with friendly staff. I also loved the opportunity to swim
Easy to book, choices were clearly shown and the instructions were great
Easy. Immediate receive of tickets.
Was able to find cheap tickets at the very last minute! Will definitely use this app again
Prices were good and the service was solid.
Great price and deals. Helpful folks on chat!
This app keeps everything organized for you. If I’ve had a question they have answered. Use the live chat.
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Inclusions
4.5-hour cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
Expert English & Spanish-speaking guide onboard
Hotel pick-up from central Istanbul
2-course lunch
Soft drinks, tea & coffee
Fruit platter
1st we received whatsapp message 3 hours before to reschedule the tour for next day, had to accept it, there was no snags available as informed, on request received fanta when asked can we have cola they said they are out of stock, no other snags for kids, the guide was new as he said he is started 2 days back, when asked some questions he didnt had answers to that, there was no audio guide, not professional at all, it was better to go on other cruise where atleast host offers better, extremely bad, expect to receive our money back
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
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!
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.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
The tour to the Hagia Sofia and Blue mosque and Bascillica Cistern were great. The Bosphorus ferry was a total mess.very disorganized and way too much walking. Why can't you limit the size of the group. The tour guide couldnt control such a large group. No one could hear him. No one knew they had to go to the online desk to get a cruise ticket. People were just running wildly to try to keep up with him. Very unruly. That's the reason we gave an average rating.
Everything was great!! The organization was perfect and all guides were super nice! The whole experience was super interesting thanks to the great tour guides and all the great stories they told us. It was definitely worth it.
In the information provided a wrong meeting point was mentioned. The guide in Aya Sofia, as opposed to the guide in Topkapi, didn't use headphones which made it difficult to follow what he was telling as it was very crowded.
The guides were fantastic and knew a lot of information. Very structured, understandable. We really enjoyed the tour with them and recommend it to many other travellers.
The courtesy and preparation of the operators Less satisfactory was the "skip the line" aspect: Maybe we had too many of them ... it was longer than the normal line.
So glad we booked Headout. We could turn up whenever it suited us over the 3 day period and could literally get on the next tour which was never long to wait. If the group was too big they split it and provided an extra guide. The Haghia Sophia and Topkapi Palace were such busy and confusing venues that we wouldn't have had a clue where to go without our guides. They were knowledgeable and we had pointed out hundreds of things with fascinating stories that we would have missed. Staff were really friendly and informative. Well done Headout!!
offline availability of tickets and river cruise was highlight guides very good
Very nice team but hard to hear with background noise. Needs audio aids.
Hagia Sofia is an beautiful place. The sights and history of the place are breathtaking and overwhelming. I loved it.
The whole 2-day ticket system was great. We mostly appreciated the skipping of queues, the factual and interesting interpretation of the guide.
It was good just maybe put some phone number to know where to call for some informations
Everything went smoothly. Very friendly guides. Great information.
Knowledgeable guide and well-organized tour. Included in the price is the entrance fee to the palace and also to the harem.
The tour guides were great and provided details about the different attractions that were very informative.
Inclusions
60-min Topkapi Palace tour with skip-the-line entry
30-min Basilica Cistern tour with skip-the-line entry
60-min Hagia Sophia tour with entry
90-min Bosphorus Cruise ticket
English-speaking guide for all attractions
Audio app in 10 languages
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