Istanbul River Dinner Cruise & Tours 2025

Very nice, we enjoyed the time and liveliness of the atmosphere. But I still can’t give 5 stars. The quality of the food is as much as we could expect from such entertainment venue, not for our spoilt taste and past experience - nothing too special. The waiters were attending, but tried to offer us “extras” despite that we had full VIP package. But the show was very good! Dancers were - even not professional stage group - were radiating positive energy, and synced to nearly perfection in their moves. Many thanks!

If you have the time and money definitely something you should do. The cruise was beautiful, the Bosphorus was so scenic at night and all the staff were pleasant. The food was better than I expected and there are photographers on board who take your photos and you can purchase the photo book or just single photos.

It was a fantastic tour the guide was a real professional person who knew the ins and out of the Island and he never wasted a minute of our time at the Island . Even when we wanted to go by the buggy ride he helped us in buying the Istanbul card as u know it was all in Tukey language.

Wooow! Incredible experience! Pick up from hotel, long cruise, delicious food and many food, many apetizers and normal dinner with deser with tea coffee, we was have no limited alcohol, about 7 musician shows, Derwisze, Folk Team, Belly dance and more, later music with dj, amazing vievs, later after this they was take us back to hotel!

What a night to remember. From the moment we were picked up at our hotel to boarding the cruise ship, were were greeted with very pleasant staff who guided us to our table and provided the best of care while we were there. The food was great and our host made sure everything was to our satisfaction the entire time. the music, dancing and entertainment were superb and in all, it was a fantastic night. I will do this cruise again next time I am in Istanbul.

Overall good experience, good organization, good staff. One caution: if the driver doesn’t come to pick you up by the appointed time, call the information phone number. We missed our scheduled cruise for that reason but they rescheduled. Also, pickup is designed for hotel guests so if you’re not in a hotel, also call the info number to arrange pickup. I think this event was a good value for the price.

I really liked the tour. There was no seasickness on the boat, the views are beautiful, the chef is amazing – the hot food is incredibly delicious. An interesting show program, a fun disco, I recommend it to everyone.

Great night, the food was good and the performances even better. We were picked up from the hotel and taken to board the boat then taken back to the hotel after. The entertainment was so good and even better when we got to join them on stage. The views were great and the hosts were very friendly and attentive.

I recommend this tour of Istanbul with dinner and folk dances to everyone. Sensational!

Amazing. Had a wonderful tirne. 100% worth the money, I wanted to change the day I initially booked and they were very kind to change it to the next day with no problem. The prince island is so pretty, the first island is very calming while thr second is busy and bustling with tourists and locals. Loved the experience and the fact we got picked and dropped off from hotel to islands

It was worth the money. The staff is polite and attentive to your comfort. The ship was quite simple, with two floors, but only one was used. It had many covered tables, one of which was reserved for you in advance. There are three small open decks with semi-sofas. The food is decent but not exceptional, with a choice of fish and meat for the main course. The show (dances and such) didn't impress me. Bring your own alcohol and occupy a sofa on the upper deck with your friends.

Nice organisation. Pickup went well from the hotel. Cruise was really good + spectacle nice. Kids really enjoyed. Regarding dinner we arrived at the boat and the starter was already served on the tables (salads + cheese pastry). Then 2 choices for the main course (fish or mix of meat). To finish some sweets and fruits as desert. One small bad point is the coffee or tea not included (extra fee) but anyway I highly recommend

I recently went on the cruise with my family and had an absolutely amazing time. From the moment we arrived at the port, we were greeted by friendly staff and efficient transportation. The cruise ship itself was beautiful and spacious, with plenty of activities and amenities to keep us entertained. One of the highlights of the cruise was our waiter, Salhat. Salhat was always attentive and friendly, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a great dining experience. He was always quick to recommend dishes, drinks, and was there for whatever we wanted Another thing I really appreciated about the cruise was the activities. The food on the cruise was also delicious, everything was cooked to perfection. The desserts were especially memorable. Overall, we had a wonderful time on the cruise. It was a great way to relax and have some fun with our family. I would definitely recommend this cruise to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation

Pick up from hotel at 7pm. Appetiser and salad served on the table where we can eat right away. We can choose either one: fish, chicken or beef for the main dish. Food is fresh and delicious. Waiters are attentive and fast paced. A photographer asked for permission to take our photos and we can choose if we want to buy the photos or not for 20 tl each. After the dinner, we proceed to the upper deck to watch the shows. During the shows, they served us complimentary baklava and coffee/tea. Baklava is abit too sweet for my liking. The shows go on for a an hour plus and is entertaining where guests could participate to dance. At the end of the shows, every guest is free to dance. It can be quite chilly at night, so be prepared to bring your own jacket. After that they send us back to a place nearby to our hotel. Overall I find the cruise tour to be worthwhile and its a must try for anyone who come to Istanbul.

great ship. Great atmosphere. professional dancers. Enjoy your meal. gladly again

Thank you for the fantastic organization. Delicious food, a great show, and a beautiful night in Istanbul!

Fantastic experience, and Osmar was an unbelievable waiter that just made our experience that much more valuable. Such a great service! Great food as well. On board you’ll find a professional photographer that at the end of the cruise will leave you a photo album of your portrait for an extra cost. The entertainment is good, but the best is the view from up top. Loved it

Fantastic experience- Pick up was on time. Food was amazing and plentiful and unlimited drinks! Entertainment, onboard photographer, atmosphere and the views all amazing! Coffee at the end of evening! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Must must do if you are in Istanbul.

Highly recommend LÜFER Cruise! We had a fantastic experience. Pick up and drop was very well co-ordinated and timely inspite of the heavy traffic. Delicious Starters were laid out on our table when we reached. Main course was just about ok. We had a cozy table for two close to centre stage to watch the lively entertainment program. Photographer came around and asked if we wanted our photos. The albums were not forced on to us. U could spend time on the upper decks inbetween. The cruise was not overcrowded. Overall a very memorable evening!

The communication was good and the pick up times were well communicated. The transportation was also good. On the boat, there is plenty of entertainment and our waiter was attentive. The food however, is not the best, it was rather disappointing. The wine and the beer was also not the best. So improvements can be made on the culinary experience.