YACHT TRAVEL GUIDE
The sailings worth boarding, reviewed.
The 15 Turkish yacht charters travellers step aboard most, from the Bosphorus at Istanbul to the gulet coast off Antalya and the turquoise bays of the Turkish Riviera. Sunset sails, day charters and the blue cruises the coast is famous for.
2h15 Bosphorus sunset cruise: palace views on both continents, photo stops, and tea, coffee, lemonade, baklava from Kabataş.
Most Popular“Had a great seat at the front, then plenty of opportunity to move around for pics as cruise went on. Nice snacks, friendly crew, just enough narrative about the sights. Best bit was sunset return into Istanbul.”
Cruise the Bosphorus by yacht with a guide, snacks, Turkish coffee, and a short Kanlıca yogurt stop on the Asian side.
“The Bosphorus is beautiful and the cruise was excellent! Cruise guide was very informative and knowledgeable.. and a fun guy!”
2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht with guided history, lemonade/juice, and canapés. Small group, optional hotel pickup in Istanbul.
“Very nice and efficient crew. Service very prompt. Boat is a high quality yacht that is well kept. Overall, an enjoyable way to see parts of Istanbul, recommend easily”
A 2-hour Istanbul Bosphorus yacht cruise with a live English guide, big skyline views, and Turkish tea, coffee, snacks, and baklava.
“It was a beautiful night and the bits of information they shared was nice. Would have been nice if they had wine vs beer and whiskey only.”
Istanbul sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with a small guided group, mint lemonade, Bosphorus landmarks, and calm, golden-hour views.
“Nice and pleasant boat tour! Very nice fruit and nut snacks and desserts. We liked the tour guide that gave us a little history behind everything we were looking at.”
Bosphorus yacht cruise with Kanlıca stop on the Asian side, Turkish coffee and snacks, onboard Wi‑Fi, and convenient pickup.
“Started out poorly, but tour group recovered beautifully to give us a great experience! We chose to have a pick up from our hotel and had to change the hotel a few days prior to the tour. The tour group prompted confirmed our new hotel and provided a time for us to meet them in…”
A 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht sunset cruise with English narration, hotel pickup in key areas, and baklava snacks plus skyline views.
“Amazing!!! This was the highlight of our trip and we really appreciated the pick up and drop off option.”
Istanbul’s Bosphorus at dusk on a luxury yacht with transfers, English commentary, and snacks plus a tour packed with famous sights.
“We really enjoyed this sunset cruise. The yacht was very comfortable, everyone was very friendly, and it wasn’t overly crowded. It was a bit chilly when we went, but they even provided everyone with blankets and hot tea.”
A 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise from Istanbul with live English narration, snacks, and city-light views from both Europe and Asia.
“Wonderful cruise, we liked it. It was the best way to finish the first day in Istambul with sunset over Bosforus.”
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.
“Our experience with this company was incredible. They provide snacks, ample information about the Turkeys history and overall had such a great time just taking in the breathtaking views.”
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.
“Luxurious yacht, snacks and tea after embarking, tour guide commentary for coastal landmarks, enjoyable landing and side trip to yogurt cafe in Asia, then smooth sailing back to Europe. Great way to experience the beauty of Istanbul and it’s unique waterway.”
A small-group guided Bosphorus sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with clear narration, city-water views, and snacks like baklava and fruit.
“Wonderful experience. The guide was very informative and the cruise was the perfect length for a relaxing evening.”
Short Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with hotel pickup, English audio guide, WiFi, and unlimited Turkish tea and coffee, plus sunset time.
“Couldn't fault it for the price. 3 hours on the water taking in the beautiful landmarks of Istanbul. Would have liked a bit more information about the landmarks but we all loved this boat trip.”
A small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise at sunset with live commentary, snacks, fruit, and tea/coffee while you pass Dolmabahçe, bridges, and forts.
“The meeting location was clear and our guide was on time to greet everyone ahead of the trip along the Bosphorus. Points of interest were highlighted by our tour guide with some interesting facts thrown in. The return journey, as the sun was setting, was a fantastic opportunity to take photos of the city. The…”
Private charters, sunset sails and island-hopping runs, in the cruising grounds that do them best.
