Sunset Cruise on a Luxurious Yacht with Snaks, Fruits & Drinks

Have a relaxing evening on a luxury yacht, admiring the stunning evening lights of Istanbul's celebrated towers, bridges, and landmarks, narrated by an informative and entertaining tour guide.
Enjoy a luxury sunset yacht cruise
Enjoy a luxury sunset yacht cruise
Marvel at the unique views of Istanbul
Marvel at the unique views of Istanbul
Enjoy a drink and some tasty local snacks
Enjoy a drink and some tasty local snacks
Travel in comfort on a luxury yacht
Travel in comfort on a luxury yacht

Details

A sunset on the water is an amazing way to end your cruise experience and an equally amazing way to start your evening. Whether it is to impress that special someone with a picture-perfect moment or just to appreciate a great time with great friends, a sunset cruise is something everyone will remember.

Few places in the world are as mesmerizing as Istanbul in the setting sun. Aboard an elegant yacht, drinking traditional Turkish drinks, and nibbling on canapés and fruit from tastefully arranged platters, glide by palaces and minarets as you sail along the Bosphorus. When dusk sets in, a soothing breeze arrives from the Sea of Marmara and the sky over the city puts on a colorful show, tinted with shades of orange and rose.

The muezzin calls from a towering minaret. Majestic palaces and villas standstill along the strait’s banks, as if nothing has changed over a millennium. Breathe in the legacy of ancient Byzantium, Constantinople, and mighty Ottoman Empire with each breath of fresh salty air. Kick back and ride gentle waves on the comfort of a yacht. Watch the city and its iconic landmarks pass by, which is the perfect way to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing. The tour starts at Kabatas Pier and ends at Karakoy Pier.

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What is included in activity

Professional tour guide
Bosphorus cruise on a 25-meter yacht
Light snacks (Cookies, Baklava, Seasonal fruit platter)
Homemade lemonade (in summer)/Fruit juice (in winter)
Bottled water, Tea, Coffee

What is not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic beverages

Important Info

Not allowed:
Pets
2 hrs 30 min
Group size up to 35 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Children allowed
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

River cruise ship

Please note that transport and route in different days subject to change.
Open deck
Enclosed deck

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.
Bosphorus Strait
Dolmabahce Palace
Ortakoy
Bosphorus Bridge
Ciragan Palace Kempinski
Rumeli Fortress
Bebek Park
Kanlica Meydani
Anadolu Hisari Fort
Kucuksu Pavilion
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Beylerbeyi Palace
Galata Koprusu
Galata Tower
KIz Kulesi
Halic

Itinerary

Starting/pickup location
Dolmabahce Mosque
Dolmabahce Palace
Ciragan Palace
Ortakoy
Bosphorus Bridge
Arnavutköy
Bebek
Rumeli Fortress
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Anatolian Fortress
Küçüksu Palace
Beylerbeyi Palace
Uskudar
Maiden's Tower
Golden Horn
Galata Bridge
Galataport Istanbul
7 drop-off locations:

Meeting point

Places you will see

• Dolmabahce Mosque
• Dolmabahce Palace
• Ciragan Palace
• Ortaköy
• Bosphorus Bridge
• Arnavutköy
• Rumeli Hisari
• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
• Galata Bridge
• Golden Horn
• Galataport Istanbul

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LISA_P
Beautiful cruise through the Bosphorus Straight. Good snacks, juice and water. Beer available. Gave us a menu but never came back for our order. Gave us blankets that really was a nice touch as it cooled down when the sun set. We couldn’t really hear our guide but we were outside. I would have liked to hear a little more in the history we were cruising by, but didn’t go inside! Overall we had a great time and would do it again.
2 days ago
Jane M.
Great way to spend 2 1/2 hours during our first trip to Istanbul. There were 24 guests on the boat but there was room to spread out and the staff gave everyone individual attention. Beautiful sightseeing of both sides of Istanbul from the river. Snacks (fruit, nuts, sweets) were included in the price of the ticket. Drinks were extra. Highly recommend
2 days ago
Gulsen Y.
The cruise was amazing, we saw the beautiful parts of Istanbul from sea side wich you cannot see and experience from the groubd. The tour guide and all staff were very kind and welcoming. This is something you need to do if you want to experience the best of Istanbul.
7 days ago
Muhammad_A
Excellent experience. Very professional staff and great job by our guide. Great sunset votes. We had an awesome time. Highly recommended!
11 days ago
Merve D.
Just one word - AMAZING!!!! This is a MUST HAVE experience if you are visiting Istanbul. Watching the sunset at the Bosphorus was definitely one of the key highlights of my trip. The tour was well organized, the guide explained all the places we passed by during the cruise. It did get very cold but, thankfully the team offered us blankets and tea. ;)
12 days ago
Cindy_D
What a wonderful cruise! Boat was perfect - only about 30 onboard. We were on upper level / half inside, half outside making for excellent photo ops. Staff wonderful - special shout out to Emre and Nahad. Emre served the perfect amount of light snacks and drinks. Emre shared history & details on the sights as we passed them. Very laid back & relaxed. Excellent views. Truly the perfect Bosphorous cruise.
12 days ago
Anna M.
Excellent service, friendly and helpful staff, a beautiful evening with a view of the Bosphorus. Everything is enchanting
13 days ago
Halime A.
My husband and I and our 2 teenagers took a sunset cruise down the Bosporus. Booking online was easy, we were sent the details of where to meet by WhatsApp and the boat was as described. There were a total of around 30 people on the cruise. On board we were provided with water, orange juice and some snacks including baklava, which was very nice. You could also buy alcoholic drinks. The cruise was a great way to see many of the key sights along the river and helped us get our bearings. We enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend the trip!
14 days ago
Orest_G
Great tour - friendly, helpful, enjoyable. Boat tour narrator informative and funny. He also provided great restaurant recommendations to escape tourist traps in Sultanahmet area. Highly Recommended!
14 days ago
MaryEllen_d
Spectacular, great knowledge of history and locations. Great way to see only a small part of the city from the water.
15 days ago
Route details changed.
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