Bosphorus Sunset Cruise in Istanbul | Private Yacht Tours
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Private Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise
Durations
2 Hours
Max People
Variable
Availability
All Year
Pickup & Dropoff
Extra
A private Bosphorus cruise, any time of day
The generic private yacht option — not tied to sunset, dinner or lunch. You pick the time, we pick the boat. Most bookings are between 10 AM and 8 PM, lasting 2 to 4 hours, with a route adjusted to your preferences.
The yacht accommodates up to 12 people, with three zones: an air-conditioned cabin below, an open aft deck with seating, and a forward sun area. Soft drinks, coffee, tea, and Turkish snacks (simit, olives, dried fruit, cookies) are included. Full catering, alcoholic drinks, or onboard DJ can be added at extra cost.
The standard route runs the classic Bosphorus loop — Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi, Maiden’s Tower — in either order, depending on whether you want sunset on the return or the beginning. For shorter bookings (2 hours) we focus on the first bridge area. For longer (4 hours), we can reach Anadolu Kavağı near the Black Sea.
Who this is for: travellers who want a private boat without being locked into a specific occasion package (no dinner, no proposal setup, just the Bosphorus on your terms). For specific occasions, dedicated packages exist — private sunset, weddings, proposals, birthdays.
Practical: 24 hours advance booking. The captain speaks English. Bring a light layer year-round — Bosphorus breeze is sharp even in summer evenings.
Included/Excluded
- Private Tour
- Soft Drinks
- Comfortable Yacht Design
- Tips
Yacht Packages
- 2-hour private VIP yacht experience
- Large, high-end luxury yacht
- Maximum comfort with spacious interior and deck areas
- Complimentary tea, coffee, and water
- Snacks and food plate
- Soft drinks
Extra Services & Prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Live Guide | €130 |
| VIP Pickup & Drop Off | €195 |
| Laser Show | €65 |
| Belly Dancer | €247 |
| Photographer | €247 |
| DJ | €325 |
| Go Go Dancer | €260 |
| Violinist | €234 |
| Turkish Traditional Music Group | €390 |
| Birthday Cake (Small – 4/6 people) | €46 |
| Birthday Cake (Medium – 8/10 people) | €59 |
| Birthday Cake (Large – 12/16 people) | €78 |
| Marriage Proposal Table Decoration | €98 |
| Add 1 Hour Extra | €390 |
| Breakfast Menu | €85 |
| Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks | €85 |
| Unlimited Wine | €85 |
| VIP Luxury Yacht Package Finger Food Menu (Per Person) | €124 |
| VIP Luxury Yacht Package Fish Menu (Per Person) | €124 |
| VIP Luxury Yacht Package Meat Menu (Per Person) | €124 |
| VIP Luxury Yacht Package Chicken Menu (Per Person) | €124 |
| VIP Luxury Yacht Package Snack Menu (Per Person) | €124 |
- 2-hour private Premium luxury yacht experience
- Larger and more comfortable yacht
- Improved seating and interior comfort
- Complimentary tea, coffee, and water
- Basic Snacks
- Soft Drinks
Extra Services & Prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Live Guide | €130 |
| VIP Pickup & Drop Off | €195 |
| Laser Show | €65 |
| Belly Dancer | €234 |
| Photographer | €247 |
| DJ | €325 |
| Go Go Dancer | €260 |
| Violinist | €234 |
| Turkish Traditional Music Group | €390 |
| Birthday Cake (Small – 4/6 people) | €46 |
| Birthday Cake (Medium – 8/10 people) | €59 |
| Birthday Cake (Large – 12/16 people) | €78 |
| Marriage Proposal Table Decoration | €65 |
| Add 1 Hour Extra | €195 |
| Cocktail Menu | €33 |
| Finger Food Menu | €39 |
| Breakfast Menu | €39 |
| 4 Course Meal (Fish, Chicken, Meat, Vegetarian, Vegan) | €46 |
| Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks | €65 |
| Unlimited Wine | €33 |
- 2-hour private basic yacht experience
- Standard-sized yacht
- Basic comfort level
- Complimentary tea, coffee, and water
Extra Services & Prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Cocktail Menu | €33 |
| Finger Food Menu | €39 |
| Breakfast Menu | €39 |
| 4 Course Meal (Fish, Chicken, Meat, Vegetarian, Vegan) | €46 |
| Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks | €65 |
| Unlimited Wine | €33 |
| Live Guide | 130 EUR |
| VIP Pickup & Drop Off | 195 EUR |
| Laser Show | 65 EUR |
| Belly Dancer | 234 EUR |
| Photographer | 247 EUR |
| DJ | 325 EUR |
| Go Go Dancer | 260 EUR |
| Violinist | 234 EUR |
| Turkish Traditional Music Group | 390 EUR |
| Birthday Cake (Small – 4/6 People) | 46 EUR |
| Birthday Cake (Medium – 8/10 People) | 59 EUR |
| Birthday Cake (Large – 12/16 People) | 78 EUR |
| Marriage Proposal Table Decoration | 65 EUR |
| Add 1 Hour Extra | 163 EUR |
Tour Plan
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
You may bring your own food and drinks if you wish. Since this is a private tour, we can provide all your requests.
Generic private yacht Bosphorus cruise, flexible time and duration (2–4 hours), up to 12 passengers. Air-conditioned cabin plus open decks. Classic Bosphorus route adjusted to your timing preferences. From €364 per boat — soft drinks and Turkish snacks included.
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Kostas Buchalis –
yacht was excellent. crew was very polite and attending. Def recommended
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Kostas! Excellent yacht with a polite and attentive crew — we appreciate the kind words and recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back on the Bosphorus! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Lucia Fernandez (verified owner) –
Un encanto de paseo. La brisa del Bósforo, el té caliente, las vistas… todo contribuye a una atmósfera relajada y romántica. Perfecto para familias o parejas. La opción de recogida en coche VIP fue muy útil. ¡Repetiríamos sin dudarlo!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Muchas gracias, Lucia! Un encanto de paseo — la brisa del Bosforo, te caliente y vistas increibles crean una atmosfera relajada y romantica. Perfecto para familias y parejas. Les esperamos! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Leo van Dijk (verified owner) –
A panoramic masterpiece unfolding in real time. Each turn of the yacht revealed a new iconic view bathed in perfect light. The ability to request a longer stop at a specific location (like the Maiden’s Tower) made it feel truly customized. Brilliant.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Leo! A panoramic masterpiece unfolding in real time — each turn revealing a new iconic view in perfect light. The ability to slow down and request specific stops makes it truly personal! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Carmen Rodriguez (verified owner) –
¡Pura magia! Celebrar el cumpleaños de mi madre con este crucero fue un acierto total. Las vistas, la atención, la tranquilidad… todo perfecto. El capitán incluso se desvió un poco para que viéramos la Torre de Leandros de cerca. ¡Gracias!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Muchas gracias, Carmen! Feliz cumpleanos a tu madre! Un crucero privado por el Bosforo fue el regalo perfecto — vistas, atencion y tranquilidad. Nos alegra que todo fuera perfecto para ella! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
William Carter (verified owner) –
Where the sky meets the water and history meets the present. This cruise is a meditation on beauty. The private aspect meant we could just be in the moment, without distractions. The crew respected our desire for quiet conversation. Perfect.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, William! Where sky meets water and history meets the present — a meditation on beauty. The private aspect allowing you to simply be in the moment is the heart of our Bosphorus cruise experience! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Chiara Moretti (verified owner) –
L’ora d’oro sul Bosforo è una cosa da vedere almeno una volta nella vita. La luce era dorata e irreale. Lo yacht privato ci ha dato la libertà di chiedere al capitano di fermarci per fare foto. Servizio impeccabile e atmosfera da sogno.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Chiara! L ora d oro sul Bosforo e davvero qualcosa da vivere almeno una volta. La luce dorata e irreale, e lo yacht privato offre la liberta di fermarsi e ammirare. Un momento indimenticabile! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Marco Esposito (verified owner) –
Un rifugio di pace nel cuore di una città frenetica. Per due ore siamo stati in un’altra dimensione, sospesi tra cielo e acqua. Il servizio è di alto livello e la possibilità di portare i propri snack è comoda. Esperienza top.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Marco! Un rifugio di pace nel cuore della citta frenetica — sospesi tra cielo e acqua per due ore in un altra dimensione. Servizio di alto livello per un esperienza indimenticabile! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Oliver Grant (verified owner) –
The silhouettes of the mosques against the colorful sunset sky were breathtaking. A private yacht is the only way to do this—no crowds, just the sound of the water. We brought our own picnic and it was perfect. An absolute must-do in Istanbul.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Oliver! Mosque silhouettes against a colorful sunset sky — breathtaking indeed. A private yacht with no crowds, just the sound of water and those unforgettable views. The only way to experience it! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Giulia Conti (verified owner) –
Serenità assoluta. Scivolare sull’acqua calma del Bosforo mentre il sole cala è un balsamo per l’anima. Lo yacht è elegante e accogliente. L’equipaggio ci ha fatto sentire ospiti speciali. Esperienza da sogno, adatta a qualsiasi occasione.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Giulia! Serenita assoluta — scivolare sull acqua calma del Bosforo al tramonto e un balsamo per l anima. Yacht elegante e accogliente con un equipaggio discreto. Poesia pura! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Victoria Lane (verified owner) –
The ‘blue hour’ after sunset, when the sky is deep blue and the city lights are on, was perhaps even more beautiful. The yacht had cozy seating to enjoy the gentle cruise back. A peaceful, elegant, and utterly memorable experience.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Victoria! The blue hour after sunset — deep blue sky with city lights — is indeed perhaps even more beautiful. Cozy yacht seating lets you enjoy every magical minute of this transition! — Bosphorus Sunset Team