ISTANBUL · YACHT CHARTERS
The sailings worth boarding, reviewed.
The 15 Istanbul yacht charters travellers rate highest, almost all of them a sail up the Bosphorus between two continents. Sunset cruises past the palaces and waterfront mansions, private charters with dinner aboard, and the floodlit fortresses as the strait turns copper.
2h15 Bosphorus sunset cruise: palace views on both continents, photo stops, and tea, coffee, lemonade, baklava from Kabataş.
Most Popular“Small boat so the good news is that it doesn't feel crowded at all. Nice selection of appetizers. The host was very clear in his description of everything we saw. Totally recommend”
Cruise the Bosphorus by yacht with a guide, snacks, Turkish coffee, and a short Kanlıca yogurt stop on the Asian side.
“Everything was good except the address that they provided had a wrong building number which caused me togo up and down the street for 15 minutes.”
2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht with guided history, lemonade/juice, and canapés. Small group, optional hotel pickup in Istanbul.
“Nice trip sito very friendly staff and a good guide. Best views of the city. Makes an unforgotable trip”
A 2-hour Istanbul Bosphorus yacht cruise with a live English guide, big skyline views, and Turkish tea, coffee, snacks, and baklava.
“This was a great tour. The sunset views were pretty. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Snacks and drinks provided as stated. I would recommend 100%.”
Istanbul sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with a small guided group, mint lemonade, Bosphorus landmarks, and calm, golden-hour views.
“We had a wonderful time with Golden City Tours on this sunset cruise. The boat was clean and comfortable. The crew was very accommodating and welcoming. Along the way, a guide pointed out landmarks and places of interest. He gave historical facts and context also. The tour was great. I highly recommend it.”
Bosphorus yacht cruise with Kanlıca stop on the Asian side, Turkish coffee and snacks, onboard Wi‑Fi, and convenient pickup.
“The staff members were very friendly. Tour guide shared interesting historical information along the way. Refreshments were provided with the option to purchase spirit drinks.”
A 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht sunset cruise with English narration, hotel pickup in key areas, and baklava snacks plus skyline views.
“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.”
Istanbul’s Bosphorus at dusk on a luxury yacht with transfers, English commentary, and snacks plus a tour packed with famous sights.
“Excellent experience. Stunning sunset views with excellent services made this experience memorable for me and my partner. We read enjoyed it!😊”
A 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise from Istanbul with live English narration, snacks, and city-light views from both Europe and Asia.
“The perfect way to see Istanbul & enjoy the sunset. The service was great & our guide shared some unique facts about the city.”
Luxury Bosphorus yacht cruise with palace views, an Asian-side Kanlıca yogurt stop, Turkish coffee, snacks, and English narration.
“Very nice cruise. They contacted every step of the way. A very pleasant cruise on the Bosphorus. Food was snacks but still good.”
Istanbul Bosphorus sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with hotel transfers, English guide, Wi‑Fi, and sweet snacks in 2 hours for $42.33.
“I was contacted by the tour host several hours before journey, even though I booked it one day before trip. Nice yacht, comfortable seats. I recommend to come 20 minutes before departure to choose better places on the upper deck. We were lucky with the weather. And the price was the best. The tour included…”
A 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise to Kanlıca for famed yogurt, live English commentary, and lots of tea, coffee, and snacks at $36.28.
“A really good cruise with a small group which allowed everyone to a good choice for seating. Although, the snacks that was served was nice, I would say served as a taster portion and the fruit plater was 3 small pieces of a peach. The service throughout was friendly. Do keep checking your messages from…”
A small-group guided Bosphorus sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with clear narration, city-water views, and snacks like baklava and fruit.
“Very well organised. Yacht was comfy with plenty of space. Crew friendly and attentive. Refreshments good. Took in all the main sites on the Bosphorus and right amount of commentary.”
Short Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with hotel pickup, English audio guide, WiFi, and unlimited Turkish tea and coffee, plus sunset time.
“Great views though seats in the middle sometimes fight to see past those on the edge. If you go for your free tea or coffee you will likely lose your seat!”
A small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise at sunset with live commentary, snacks, fruit, and tea/coffee while you pass Dolmabahçe, bridges, and forts.
“Evening as described, well organised. Helpful, pleasant staff. Good value for money. I would definitely recommend this company”
Private charters, sunset sails and island-hopping runs, in the cruising grounds that do them best.
