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The 15 Best Bosphorus Yacht Cruises in Istanbul

40 charters  ·  from $15 a head

Two continents, six palaces and a strait busy enough to be its own sight. The 15 cruises below differ on the hour they sail, whether they stop on the Asian side and what arrives with the ticket.

Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht - From Dolmabahçe Palace to Çırağan Palace
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Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

1.Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,465 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Cruise between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores aboard a small yacht for about 2 hours 15 minutes. Expect sunset views, Ottoman palaces, bridges, waterfront neighborhoods, tea, coffee, lemonade, fruit, baklava, and commentary from an onboard guide. Indoor seating and blankets help in cool weather.

“Great experience overall, even with not so great weather. Drinks on board are pricey, but they do provide a lot of complimentary drinks and snacks.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide - Dolmabahçe Palace and the first European-shore views
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,845 reviews · 2h 15m · from $19

Set out from Kabataş on a 135-minute sunset yacht cruise with an English-speaking guide such as Aleyna or Betul. Sail past Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, Asian-shore palaces, and Maiden’s Tower while enjoying canapés, fruit, tea, coffee, and fresh mint lemonade.

“We enjoyed the sunset view the staff was very friendly and attentive.”

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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side - Dolmabahçe Palace and the European shore
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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

3.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,251 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Cruise from Dolmabahçe Mosque toward the Black Sea with an English-speaking guide, Turkish tea, coffee, snacks, and views of palaces, mosques, fortresses, and bridges. Stop in Asian-side Kanlıca for its famous yogurt, then return by yacht with hotel pickup and drop-off options.

“Perfect first day tour! Great crew, tour guide was engaging and informative. Refreshments were yummy! Nothing negative to say. Choose this Bosphorus cruise over the others.”

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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best - Boarding near Kabataş
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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

4.Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,181 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Cruise the Bosphorus at sunset aboard a 25-meter yacht, passing palaces, mosques, fortresses, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower. Your English-speaking guide, sometimes joined by hosts such as Emre or Nahed, adds history while you enjoy tea, juice, lemonade, fruit, and canapés.

“This was the best experience in our 11 day cruise. It is A YACHT - serving wonderful savory and sweet Turkish light snacks. The strait is beautiful both in viewing light, sunset, and the amazing night lights of all the major sites. Met with other members of my ship who experienced excursion envy as they did not do this. It is a Must!!”

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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side - (Morning or Afternoon) - From Dolmabahçe to Ortaköy and the first bridge
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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side – (Morning or Afternoon)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,657 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for about 2.5 hours aboard the Sunset Bosphorus yacht, with commentary from guides such as Nahed, Serdar, or Senol. Stop in Kanlıca on the Asian shore for Turkish coffee and local yogurt, then return past palaces, mosques, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower.

“Helpful staff for scheduling and locating the meeting point. Knowledgeable narrator/guide. The guide was even helpful with information about how to use the local tram after exiting the boat. The service was good from the tea and light snacks early on to the Turkish coffee on the way back to the end point.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise at Sunset with Snacks - Boarding the yacht and finding your best seat
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise at Sunset with Snacks

6.Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise at Sunset with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,549 reviews · 2 hours - 125 minutes · from $15Cheapest seat

Cruise between Europe and Asia on a yacht carrying up to 40 people, with indoor and open-air decks, tea, coffee, fruit, cookies, and savory snacks. Guides such as Kadir and Yasin share stories as you pass Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Bosphorus bridges, and Maiden’s Tower.

“Fun activity for an evening in istanbul. Highly recommend.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht - Starting in Karaköy and passing Galataport
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht

7.Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,435 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $59

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus at sunset aboard a 25-meter yacht from Kabatas Pier. An English or Spanish guide, often including Murat, explains palaces, bridges, mosques, and waterfront villas while you enjoy tea, lemonade, fruit, baklava, cookies, and light snacks.

“The crew was fantastic and attentive. The guide very funny and informative. The cruise was great, seeing the city from the Bosphorus gave us a totally different experience about Istanbul. It was a great tour, I highly recommend it. Pia.”

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Bosphorus Sunset: An Enchanting Yacht Cruise in Istanbul - From Kabataş to the first palace views
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Bosphorus Sunset: An Enchanting Yacht Cruise in Istanbul

8.Bosphorus Sunset: An Enchanting Yacht Cruise in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,145 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Spend about two and a half hours on an English-language yacht cruise from Kabataş, passing Ottoman palaces, mosques, bridges, fortresses, and both shores of Istanbul. Expect tea, water, fruit, baklava, cookies, and seasonal lemonade or juice, with pickup available from Fatih, Beyoğlu, and Taksim hotels.

“A highlight of our trip to Istanbul. Informative, friendly guide and staff, on a beautiful boat with exquisite scenery. Well worth it for our family.”

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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers - What the yacht experience is really like
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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers

9.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,086 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for two hours on a comfortable luxury yacht, passing Ottoman palaces, bridges, fortresses, waterfront neighborhoods, and the Golden Horn. Guides such as Celil and Jan provide historical commentary, while tea, lemonade, fruit, baklava, cookies, and blankets make the evening easy and relaxed.

“Very clean yacht Amazing tour Great historical informations for sure The host and all team were amazing We really enjoyed this trip”

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Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus – Refresh & Relax - Dolmabahçe Mosque and the palaces of Beşiktaş
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Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus – Refresh & Relax

10.Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus – Refresh & Relax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Spend about two and a half hours aboard a 35-capacity yacht, sailing between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores. A live English-speaking guide points out palaces, fortresses, mosques, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower while the crew serves tea, coffee, water, fruit, cookies, and baklava. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Spent near ten days in Istanbul, and loved every bit of it…except this tour. Some of the staff on the boat were just rude, abrasive and lacked any customer service skills or general manners. V disappointing experience.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on Asian Side - Boarding near Dolmabahce Mosque
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on Asian Side

11.Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on Asian Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 925 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

Cruise between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores on a comfortable yacht with an English-speaking guide. See Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy, Bebek, Rumeli Fortress, and Maiden’s Tower, then stop in Kanlica for yogurt and a short walk on the Asian side.

“Amazing cruise with breath taking views of Istanbul! Very nice yacht. Very friendly and professional staff. Highly recommend !”

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Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Tour – Asian Side Stop & Exploration - Kabataş departure and life aboard the yacht
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Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Tour – Asian Side Stop & Exploration

12.Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Tour – Asian Side Stop & Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 697 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Spend about 2.5 hours on a comfortable yacht with an English-speaking guide, passing Istanbul’s palaces, mosques, bridges, and waterfront mansions. Stop for 15 minutes in Asian-side Kanlıca to try its famous yogurt, then return to Kabataş with Turkish coffee, tea, snacks, fruit, and water.

“Great experience. Guide was amazing. If you have half a day in Istanbul I’d recommend this tour. Smooth ride with historical information and snacks”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide - Inside the 25-meter yacht
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide

13.Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 678 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35

Cruise the Bosphorus for 2.5 hours on a 25-meter yacht carrying up to 30 people. An English or Spanish guide points out palaces, bridges, fortresses, and seaside districts while the crew serves fruit, nuts, cookies, baklava, juice, tea, and coffee.

“Just perfect! They take good care of us: good music, informations, snacks, best sunset, perfect boat. Love the experience”

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Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Experience – Asian Side Visit in Kanlica - Ortaköy, Arnavutköy, and the first Bosphorus views
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Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Experience – Asian Side Visit in Kanlica

14.Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Experience – Asian Side Visit in Kanlica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Spend about 2.5 hours on a comfortable yacht with a live English guide, complimentary tea, coffee, water, snacks, and Turkish delight. See Istanbul from the Bosphorus, stop in Asian-side Kanlıca for its famous yogurt, and return past landmarks including Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumelihisarı, and Maiden’s Tower.

“We had just arrived the night before. And decided to make this apart of day after breakfast and a walk. And it was truly beautiful.”

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Guided Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxurious Yacht - Small Group Cruise - Setting off from Kabataş
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Guided Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxurious Yacht – Small Group Cruise

15.Guided Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxurious Yacht – Small Group Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Cruise the Bosphorus for about 2.5 hours aboard a comfortable luxury yacht, passing palaces, fortresses, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower as the light fades. Expect English commentary, Turkish sweets, fruit, tea, and attentive crew service. Guides including Sinan and Deniz have provided clear commentary in English and Spanish.

“The Sunset Cruise was the perfect way to begin my first visit to Istanbul. The views were unforgettable with very nice nibbles and drinks, knowledgeable guide and friendly crew.”

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