Private Bosphorus Lunch Yacht Cruise

Lunch on a private yacht in daylight

The midday version of the private dinner yacht. Same boat, same crew, different menu and a different feel on the water. At midday the Bosphorus is about the geography and the palaces in full sun, not the skyline lights. Lunch service suits that — a lighter Turkish spread, salads, grilled fish, white wine, and plenty of time on deck between courses.

Duration is usually 2.5 hours, starting around 12:30 PM. The route goes north up the European side and returns on the Asian side. You’ll pass everything the shared lunch cruise covers, but on a private boat seating up to 12 with your own timing.

Catering is chosen at booking: Turkish lunch spread (mezes, grilled mains, Turkish desserts), Mediterranean set menu, or a seafood lunch with fresh fish from the Bosphorus fisheries. Soft drinks, tea and coffee included in the base price; alcoholic drinks and premium catering priced separately.

Who this is for: daytime celebrations (small birthday lunch, family reunion on a trip), couples who prefer midday light for photography, business lunches that need neutral ground. If you want the budget-friendly shared version, see the shared lunch cruise (€45/person). For an evening equivalent, the private dinner yacht is what you want.

Practical: sunscreen in summer — midday deck is strong sun. Book 48 hours ahead for menu planning.