Bosphorus Sunset Cruise in Istanbul | Private Yacht Tours
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Yacht Weddings
A wedding on the Bosphorus, ceremony and reception on one yacht
A yacht wedding is a real option in Istanbul because the Bosphorus is genuinely beautiful as a backdrop — not a gimmick. The ceremony happens on the forward deck with the city skyline behind the couple. The reception moves through the cruise: dinner during the sail up the European side, first dance under the Bosphorus Bridge with its lights reflecting in the water, and the cake cut as the boat returns along the Asian shore.
The yacht accommodates up to 12 guests for an intimate wedding — the arrangement works best for small weddings (couple plus close family and friends) rather than large receptions. Larger group sizes are possible on request with a different vessel.
What’s included in the base €364 yacht charter: the boat for 3 hours, captain and crew, soft drinks and Turkish canapés, and basic floral decoration for the ceremony deck. Added packages (priced separately) cover: catering from a dedicated wedding menu, photography and videography, live musician or DJ, officiant (for symbolic ceremonies), customized floral designs, and cake. A wedding coordinator is assigned to every booking.
Legal weddings in Turkey require paperwork through the district municipality and a notarized translator for non-Turkish couples — we can coordinate this but the legal ceremony happens at the municipality office before boarding. Symbolic/celebratory ceremonies onboard don’t have legal status and don’t require paperwork.
Who this is for: couples having a small destination wedding, or those who already legally married and want a symbolic ceremony in Istanbul. If you want just a celebration meal without the ceremony, see wedding anniversary.
Practical: book 2–4 weeks ahead for full coordination. Dress code for the deck in wind — the forward platform can get breezy, a secure hairstyle is a good idea.
Included/Excluded
- Customized Menu options and Beverages
- Stunning views of Bosphorus and Istanbul
- Luxury yacht or private boat rental
- Professional event coordination
- 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
- Floral arrangements & wedding décor
- DJ services or live entertainment
- Dance team / belly dancer
- Photographer & videographer
- Whirling dervish show
- Light & laser shows
- Specialty linens and premium decorations
****: All the equipment you will need in the cruise will be provided. You can request special wishs, we can organize all your wishes.
****: After receiving your requests, according to the number of people and the organization to be made, the yacht's machinery, capacity, personnel, yacht pictures and other information will be sent to you in the tour program.
Intimate yacht wedding on the Bosphorus — ceremony on the forward deck, reception during the cruise. Up to 12 guests. From €364 for the boat (3 hours, crew, drinks, base decoration); catering, photography, music, officiant and floral design priced separately. Full coordinator assigned.
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Zayn Kassab (verified owner) –
البداية المثالية لحياة جديدة. الدقة والاهتمام بالتفاصيل الصغيرة كانت مبهرة. منظم الحفل كان دائمًا متاحًا للإجابة على استفساراتنا. رحلة اليخت في البوسفور أعطت زفافنا بعدًا ملحميًا رائعًا. شكرًا جزيلاً.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
تهانينا زين! البداية المثالية لحياة جديدة — الدقة والاهتمام بالتفاصيل الصغيرة كانت مبهرة. منظم الحفل متاح دائماً ورحلة اليخت في البوسفور تضيف سحراً خاصاً. نتمنى لكم السعادة! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Victoria Thorne (verified owner) –
It was intimate, grand, and uniquely ‘us’. The ability to customize the cruise route meant we passed our favorite landmarks. The quality of the beverages and food was exceptional. Our wedding felt like an exclusive, moving gala.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Congratulations, Victoria! Intimate, grand, and uniquely yours — customizing the cruise route past your favorite landmarks makes it deeply personal. Quality beverages and a beautiful setting complete the picture! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Amina Rashid (verified owner) –
يوم لا يُنسى بكل معنى الكلمة. الدقة في المواعيد والتنظيم كانت ملحوظة. أضواء الليزر والعرض الفلكلوري أضافوا جوًا من الفرح والتراث. اليخت نظيف وفاخر ويمنح خصوصية تامة. أنصح كل المقبلين على الزواج بهذه التجربة.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
تهانينا أمينة! يوم لا يُنسى — الدقة في المواعيد والتنظيم مع أضواء الليزر والعرض الفلكلوري أضافوا فرحاً وتراثاً. يخت نظيف وفاخر لحفل زفاف أحلامكم! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Hugo Miller (verified owner) –
The ‘wow’ factor was off the charts. From the moment our guests boarded, they were amazed. The mix of luxury, novelty, and those unbeatable views created a celebratory atmosphere that lasted all night. Best decision we made.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Congratulations, Hugo! The wow factor off the charts from the moment guests boarded — luxury, novelty, and unbeatable views creating a celebration like no other. We are proud to have made your wedding legendary! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Oliver Thorne (verified owner) –
We opted for the full package with the whirling dervish show and it was transcendental. It added such a unique, cultural depth to our celebration. The yacht was spacious enough for our 60 guests to mingle comfortably. An unforgettable Istanbul experience.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Congratulations, Oliver! A whirling dervish show adding unique cultural depth to your wedding celebration — transcendental is the perfect word. That blend of tradition and love makes Bosphorus weddings truly one-of-a-kind! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Eliza Montgomery (verified owner) –
As a bride, I was stress-free. The planner handled every vendor. The yacht was my floating sanctuary. Getting ready in the master cabin with that view was surreal. The whole experience was worth every single penny for the memories alone.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Congratulations, Eliza! A stress-free bride is our greatest achievement — the planner handling every vendor while you got ready in the master cabin with that magnificent view. Your floating sanctuary on the Bosphorus! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Youssef & Layla Khoury (verified owner) –
لا يوجد مكان آخر可比. الجمع بين رحلة اليخت الفاخر والمناظر الخلابة لإسطنبول جعل من زفافنا حدثًا استثنائيًا. الخدمة كانت سلسة والطاقم ودود للغاية. كان يومًا خاليًا من التوتر بفضل المنظم المحترف.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
تهانينا يوسف وليلى! لا يوجد مكان آخر يقارن — الجمع بين يخت فاخر ومناظر إسطنبول الخلابة جعل زفافكم حدثاً استثنائياً. خدمة سلسة وطاقم ودود — كل التمنيات بالسعادة! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Arman Yildiz (verified owner) –
Harika bir organizasyon! İstanbul’un eşsiz manzarası eşliğinde hayalimizdeki düğünü yaşadık. Misafirlerimiz halen tebrik ediyor. Ekip profesyonel ve her detayla özel olarak ilgilendi. Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Tebrikler, Arman! Harika bir organizasyon — Istanbulun essiz manzarasi esliginde hayalinizdeki dugunu yasadiniz. Misafirlerinizin halen tebrik etmesi bizim icin en buyuk ovgu. Ekibimizle gurur duyuyoruz! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Mathias & Ingrid Jensen (verified owner) –
Vi havde en fantastisk og utraditionel bryllupsdag. Udsigten over Bosphorus er utrolig smuk, og personalet sørgede for, at alt kørte som smurt. En helt utrolig oplevelse, vi vil huske resten af livet. Tak for et perfekt arrangement!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Tillykke, Mathias og Ingrid! En fantastisk og utraditionel bryllupsdag med udsigt over Bosphorus. Personalet sorgede for at alt korte som smurt. En hel speciel dag! — Bosphorus Sunset Team
Elena & Mark Davies (verified owner) –
We combined cultures on the Bosphorus, and it was poetic. The yacht served as a neutral, beautiful territory for all our families. The space allowed for different moods: a solemn ceremony, a lively dinner, and a peaceful after-party under the stars.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Congratulations, Elena and Mark! Combining cultures on the Bosphorus with the yacht as a neutral, beautiful territory for all families — poetic and meaningful. The space for both intimate and joyful moments is perfectly designed! — Bosphorus Sunset Team