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“Fantastic small yacht tour. The captain kept the boat close to the shore and you could see all of the sights up close. Great service from the crew and very good snacks”
Cruise the Bosphorus by yacht with a guide, snacks, Turkish coffee, and a short Kanlıca yogurt stop on the Asian side.
“Right from booking to hotel pick up, cruise and hotel drop, worked like precision work out. Tour guide and others were very helpful and supportive.”
2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht with guided history, lemonade/juice, and canapés. Small group, optional hotel pickup in Istanbul.
“Highly recommend this great tour. Smaller boat and smaller group makes it so much more enjoyable. Communications with the operator is first rate - especially if you book hotel transfer. Staff, guide and drivers are friendly, attentive and great. Learned a lot about the history of this magical city. Snacks and drinks are a very…”
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 super cool tour. We had an excellent tour guide and great experience. The cruise included refreshments and knowledgeable and kind guides. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a smooth sailing and easy going adventure.”
Istanbul sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with a small guided group, mint lemonade, Bosphorus landmarks, and calm, golden-hour views.
“Excellent cruise. Not too long and packed with fun. The food was excellent too! You will not regret this tour!”
Bosphorus yacht cruise with Kanlıca stop on the Asian side, Turkish coffee and snacks, onboard Wi‑Fi, and convenient pickup.
“The staff on board were warm and welcoming. The yacht was beautiful and the cruise felt like a little taste luxury.”
A 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht sunset cruise with English narration, hotel pickup in key areas, and baklava snacks plus skyline views.
“Cruise was excellent, as was our tour guide and narrator. Plenty of snacks. Check-in was a little bit chaotic but eventually everyone got on the boat.”
Istanbul’s Bosphorus at dusk on a luxury yacht with transfers, English commentary, and snacks plus a tour packed with famous sights.
“Great sunset trip on the Bosphorus. Great crew and nice boat. Highly recommended. We really 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.
“Great tour! The price was very good for what you get. Lots of food and drinks included. Boat was nice and good opportunity for pictures. Crew was very friendly!”
Luxury Bosphorus yacht cruise with palace views, an Asian-side Kanlıca yogurt stop, Turkish coffee, snacks, and English narration.
“They were very accommodating & friendly staff. Would definitely do it again! Also the snacks & drinks were good. Yacht was very clean & in amazing condition with both upstairs/downstairs to explore on boat. So thank you!”
Istanbul Bosphorus sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with hotel transfers, English guide, Wi‑Fi, and sweet snacks in 2 hours for $42.33.
“Good job by team and great experience during a pleasant evening to explore European and Asian side of turkey !!”
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.
“Exzellent, very good guide, correct service. Ship convinient. Times had been hold. Nice experience! Q”
A small-group guided Bosphorus sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with clear narration, city-water views, and snacks like baklava and fruit.
“A good running commentary was given on the cruise, and the staff were very attentive and provide light snacks and drinks. The weather was perfect and the boat comfortable so made for a great experience seeing all the amazing sites!!!”
Short Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with hotel pickup, English audio guide, WiFi, and unlimited Turkish tea and coffee, plus sunset time.
“The variety of structures on show and the narration makes it interesting and quite relaxing. The weather is a bit cold this time of year, I spent the first half an hour on the top deck until I discovered the incredibly warm downstairs area where there are reasonably priced coffee and snacks. The guys who…”
A small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise at sunset with live commentary, snacks, fruit, and tea/coffee while you pass Dolmabahçe, bridges, and forts.
“Very nice sunset cruise. Loved every minute of it. Snacks and drinks basic but good. Guide very friendly and gives great tips to visit Istanbul. Communication with the tourguide is very clear and not to hard to find the boat meeting point.”
Private charters, sunset sails and island-hopping runs, in the cruising grounds that do them best.
