Around the world · SUNSET YACHT CRUISES
Sunset sails on a single departure a day, so the decision is made the week before, not the afternoon of. These 15 are timed to be out in open water at the right hour, with a note on which pour a drink and which just hand you a view.
Sail from Dubai Harbour past Marina, JBR, Bluewaters, Ain Dubai, and Atlantis or Burj Al Arab. You get soft drinks, water, a light meal or BBQ depending on departure, music, and help with photos from hosts such as Chill and Brian. Alcohol is available to buy onboard.
“chill was very kind and made the trip unforgettable. thank you very much miss Chill, see you next time”
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.”
Cruise the Bosphorus for two hours aboard a 20-meter yacht limited to 16 people. Choose daytime or sunset, enjoy mini pizza, fruit, nuts, tea, coffee, and water, and use the audio guide while hosts such as Tugba help with photos and comfort.
“TUGBA BOZMESE was our guide. She did a wonderful job.”
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.”
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!!”
Join the Travelin Lady from Los Cristianos for a 90-minute sunset cruise with guides such as Ines, Sergio, and Fede. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other marine life from a low-noise eco-yacht. You may swim if time allows, and drinks are available to buy aboard.
“Nice experience the staff is amazing and they do their best. We were lucky to see different fishes and an amazing sunset”
Spend about two hours on the Bosphorus with a live English-speaking guide, often including Robert, as Istanbul’s European and Asian shores pass by. You’ll see Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, the bridges, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Maiden’s Tower while enjoying baklava, fruit, canapés, tea, coffee, and soft drinks.
“Lovely experience with a very knowledgeable guide! Great way to see the city and I highly recommend taking the sunset tour as a beautiful way to see the city during the day and at night. Make sure to bring cash for the alcoholic beverages as they don’t take card. Highly recommend!”
Join a small guided yacht cruise from Kabataş for about two hours of Bosphorus views, sunset photos, Turkish landmarks, homemade lemonade, fruit, cookies, and baklava. Guides such as Nur add clear local context, while the 40-person limit keeps the ride more personal than a large ferry.
“It was a very good experience with a very friendly staff and they provided refreshment through out the trip”
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.”
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.”
Spend about five hours aboard a spacious catamaran with hotel pickup, swimming stops at Red and White beaches, volcanic hot springs, snorkeling, a freshly cooked Greek barbecue, and unlimited drinks. Choose the sunset sailing for sea views of Oia, with room for no more than 20 people.
“The trip was great! Good food, vine, beer and soft drinks. Nice and friendly staff. I wish the weather and water would be warmer, but hey its November...I highly recommend to take this tour. Especially sunset one.”
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.”
Spend about two hours sailing from Belém on a 50-foot yacht with a captain and host. You’ll pass Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Alfama, and the 25th of April Bridge while hearing stories in English and enjoying two drinks, Portuguese cheese, and chouriço.
“Great cruise. Tiago the guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. Would definitely recommend it. Viator ticket rent very clear which company we were sailing with but we figured it out.”
Spend 90 minutes on Adventure Cat Sailing Charters, leaving Pier 39 for open-water views of Alcatraz, Sausalito, the Golden Gate Bridge, and San Francisco’s skyline. You get one complimentary drink, indoor shelter, outdoor trampoline nets, and a small-group feel. Crew members have included Wolfgang, Devon, Chad, and Megan.
“I highly recommend doing this activity. There are breathtaking views and what we most liked was the service. The crew and staff are pretty friendly ;)”
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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