Istanbul River Dinner Cruises
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4.9
824 reviews
Bosphorus Dinner Night Cruise w/ Dance Show
We invite you to a cruise with Turkish classical music for dinner, a show of whirling dervishes, Live DJ Performance and Turkish Traditional Folk Dance.
Group
4 hrs
Today at 13:00
Today at 14:00
€35
per person
Bestseller
Likely to sell out
4.9
2085 reviews
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table
Take in sights of the Bosphorus on board a mega yacht. Enjoy the city view with a 3-course meal while you listen to live music and watch stage performances at private tables.
Group
to 3 hrs
Tomorrow at 20:30
Fri, 2 Jan, 20:30
from€31.88
from€25.50
per person
Discount 30%
4.8
Guide rating
Bosphorus Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Show
Float along the iconic Bosphorus Strait on a scenic catamaran ride and take in panoramic views of Istanbul. Enjoy a delicious dinner as you witness live Turkish and international dances, and a DJ set.
Group
to 3 hrs
Today at 13:00
Today at 14:00
from€40
from€28
per person
Discount 20%
4.8
Guide rating
Bosphorus Night Dinner Cruise
Sail up the Bosphorus, the waterway between Europe and Asia, passing under the suspension bridges and viewing Ottoman summer palaces, waterside mansions, and villas. Take in the panoramic views of Istanbul at night while enjoying dinner.
Group
to 4 hrs
Today at 13:00
Today at 14:00
from€49.99
from€39.99
per person
Discount 30%
4.8
Guide rating
Turkish Night Dinner Cruise with Unlimited Drinks
Discover Istanbul with your loved ones under the lights of the Bosphorus on an evening dinner cruise with unlimited drinks. Enjoy a fairy-tale night of Turkish culture in the middle of the sea.
Group
to 3 hrs
Fri, 2 Jan, 20:30
Sat, 3 Jan, 09:00
from€36.57
from€25.60
per person
4.8
470 reviews
Istanbul: Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus
Sail on the Bosphorus for unique views of Istanbul on a city cruise. Marvel at the city’s traditional architecture and iconic monuments.
Group
3 hrs
Today at 10:00
Today at 11:00
€59.40
per person
5.0
440 reviews
From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch
Travel by boat from Istanbul to Heybeli Island and Büyükada. See Ottoman-era mansions, enjoy lunch while on the sea, and enjoy free time to explore.
Group
8 hrs 30 min
Today at 10:00
Today at 11:00
€35
per person
4.9
1193 reviews
Istanbul: Bosphorus Night Dinner Cruise
Sail up the Bosphorus, the waterway between Europe and Asia, passing under the suspension bridges and viewing Ottoman summer palaces, waterside mansions, and villas. Take in the panoramic views of Istanbul at night while enjoying dinner.
Group
4 hrs
Today at 10:00
Today at 11:00
€49.99
per person
4.9
Guide rating
Bosphorus cruise Arabic night show
Experience Istanbul at its most as you pass the illuminated roof tops of the city and see sites.
Group
3 hrs
Today at 19:00
Tomorrow at 19:00
€40
per person
4.9
Guide rating
Bosphorus Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Turkish Night Show
Take a luxury cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, having dinner with a 3-course Turkish meze and local drinks.
Group
3 hrs
Tomorrow at 20:30
Fri, 2 Jan, 20:30
€53
per person
Discount 20%
Bosphorus Private Luxury Yacht Cruise w/ Photo Session
We invite you to a cruise on the Bosphorus on an individual luxury yacht with a professional Turkish photographer.
Private
5 persons
2 hrs
Today at 13:30
Tomorrow at 11:30
€500
€400
per group
Discount 25%
4.8
Guide rating
Bosphorus and Black Sea Cruise with Lunch
Marvel at the views of beautiful Ottoman-era mansions and the minarets of the city mosques as you sit down to a lunch of grilled chicken and typical meze dishes.
Group
5 hrs
Today at 13:00
Today at 14:00
€80
€60
per person
4.8
Guide rating
New Year Party on the Dinner Cruise
We promise a wonderful night in the middle of Europe and Anatolia, accompanied by Turkish cultural dances, you will have the opportunity to watch the night lights of the Bosphorus, and you will also have the opportunity to try wonderful dance shows and delicious Turkish dishes.
Group
5 hrs
€240
per person
How do excursions differ?
Private excursions
Private excursions - the guide will conduct an excursion only for you and your friends.
Group excursions
Group excursions - the guide forms a group. Other tourists will learn new things with you.
Small group
Small group – small group with possibility to maintain a comfortable distance between the participants.
Reviews
Julius B.
We had a great time on the cruise. The organization was perfect. We chose the hotel transfer option, we were informed on the pick-up time via Whatsapp message and the driver picked us up from the hotel on time. Our waiter was very attentive, our glasses were never empty. He also showed us the best photo spot and took a picture of us. The food was delicious and varied. The performance was really good (both singers and dancers) and we can only recommend this dinner cruise.
Hana D.
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!
Jenny
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.
Ebru T.
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
Amelia-Rose J.
It was so good so I booked again the night before I left Istanbul, I had a very bad problem with my leg and I couldn't walk so good and they really helped me, I am very grateful with the driver who picked us up and everybody working there, nice people, the show is super complete and funny, the music, the view. I would love to go back again.
Thiago
Beautiful experience. Super attentive and attentive waiter, he pampered us a lot, he also helped us put the jacket on. Discreet food and really fun and very very nice entertainment. Having heard Bella Ciao gave an extra touch to this experience. Between one course and another we were on the upper bridge to see the landscape .. what about the very punctual transfer. Advise!
Betsy E.
Really good value for money. Enjoyed the Bosphorus tour and spent decent amount of time on 2 islands. Food was decent and hosts
Radovan M.
More precision for withdrawal times… if you say within 24 hours before you are given information, don't wait for one to contact you worried on the day of the event .. More care needs to be taken in this
Annabella P.
everything perfect, although the purchase said Spanish language, and nobody spoke it. still a good experience
Katherine W.
Excellent and pleasant experience absolutely recommended for those traveling to Istanbul even just a few days. It allows you to combine the moment of dinner with something more special: the excellent service from start to finish: they took care to contact us already days in advance to agree on the time and place of the pick-up, with direct and immediate communication, even with the driver. Impeccable and on time transfer service. The frugal but typical Turkish dinner served at the right times and the show was pleasant and fun!
Ozturk Y.
Extremely well organised. With plenty of food, beautiful views and varied dance and musicals, the cruise was beautiful and a must do in Istanbul. There are photographers too onboard and they will print a personalized photo album for you if you would like to buy. However that seemed to be on the pricier side and we didn't buy it. Pickup and Drop at the hotel was hassle free and very timely
State
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.
Bonnie
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!
Samantha R.
A wonderful tour of Istanbul at night. Very tasty seabass for the hot dish. Lovely waiters who constantly take care of the guests and refill drinks. Remarkable shows of Turkish and Eastern dances. Everything is top-notch. The only thing I would add is tea or coffee with sweets at the end of the program for those who want it.
Neil
great ship. Great atmosphere. professional dancers. Enjoy your meal. gladly again
Melichar H.
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!
Johannes W.
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.
Sara
Thank you for the fantastic organization. Delicious food, a great show, and a beautiful night in Istanbul!
TAKUYA
The food is delicious and the volume is satisfactory. I was happy that Turkish wine and liquor were all-you-can-drink. There are so many kinds of shows that you don't have time to look outside. If you have something you want to see, such as buildings on both sides, you will have to be careful. There is Shisha as an option, but sales are not so persistent.
John
The evening was just perfect. Beautiful views, music. Istanbul at night is incomparable. The food is delicious, and the alcohol is good. The service and staff are wonderful. This tour is suitable for everyone. We went with a group for fun, and now we want to go as a couple for a romantic experience. You must go!
Ray
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
Casper S.
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.
Nino
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.
Yasmina B.
Great night! Dinner and shows are great. They are really helpful and kind. Bosphorus view is an amazing at night. The pickup and transfer to boat went smoothly. The whole tour was very well organized.
Julius B.
We had a great time on the cruise. The organization was perfect. We chose the hotel transfer option, we were informed on the pick-up time via Whatsapp message and the driver picked us up from the hotel on time. Our waiter was very attentive, our glasses were never empty. He also showed us the best photo spot and took a picture of us. The food was delicious and varied. The performance was really good (both singers and dancers) and we can only recommend this dinner cruise.
Hana D.
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!
Jenny
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.
Ebru T.
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
Amelia-Rose J.
It was so good so I booked again the night before I left Istanbul, I had a very bad problem with my leg and I couldn't walk so good and they really helped me, I am very grateful with the driver who picked us up and everybody working there, nice people, the show is super complete and funny, the music, the view. I would love to go back again.
Thiago
Beautiful experience. Super attentive and attentive waiter, he pampered us a lot, he also helped us put the jacket on. Discreet food and really fun and very very nice entertainment. Having heard Bella Ciao gave an extra touch to this experience. Between one course and another we were on the upper bridge to see the landscape .. what about the very punctual transfer. Advise!
Betsy E.
Really good value for money. Enjoyed the Bosphorus tour and spent decent amount of time on 2 islands. Food was decent and hosts
Radovan M.
More precision for withdrawal times… if you say within 24 hours before you are given information, don't wait for one to contact you worried on the day of the event .. More care needs to be taken in this
Annabella P.
everything perfect, although the purchase said Spanish language, and nobody spoke it. still a good experience
Katherine W.
Excellent and pleasant experience absolutely recommended for those traveling to Istanbul even just a few days. It allows you to combine the moment of dinner with something more special: the excellent service from start to finish: they took care to contact us already days in advance to agree on the time and place of the pick-up, with direct and immediate communication, even with the driver. Impeccable and on time transfer service. The frugal but typical Turkish dinner served at the right times and the show was pleasant and fun!
Ozturk Y.
Extremely well organised. With plenty of food, beautiful views and varied dance and musicals, the cruise was beautiful and a must do in Istanbul. There are photographers too onboard and they will print a personalized photo album for you if you would like to buy. However that seemed to be on the pricier side and we didn't buy it. Pickup and Drop at the hotel was hassle free and very timely
State
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.
Bonnie
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!
Samantha R.
A wonderful tour of Istanbul at night. Very tasty seabass for the hot dish. Lovely waiters who constantly take care of the guests and refill drinks. Remarkable shows of Turkish and Eastern dances. Everything is top-notch. The only thing I would add is tea or coffee with sweets at the end of the program for those who want it.
Neil
great ship. Great atmosphere. professional dancers. Enjoy your meal. gladly again
Melichar H.
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!
Johannes W.
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.
Sara
Thank you for the fantastic organization. Delicious food, a great show, and a beautiful night in Istanbul!
TAKUYA
The food is delicious and the volume is satisfactory. I was happy that Turkish wine and liquor were all-you-can-drink. There are so many kinds of shows that you don't have time to look outside. If you have something you want to see, such as buildings on both sides, you will have to be careful. There is Shisha as an option, but sales are not so persistent.
John
The evening was just perfect. Beautiful views, music. Istanbul at night is incomparable. The food is delicious, and the alcohol is good. The service and staff are wonderful. This tour is suitable for everyone. We went with a group for fun, and now we want to go as a couple for a romantic experience. You must go!
Ray
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
Casper S.
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.
Nino
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.
Yasmina B.
Great night! Dinner and shows are great. They are really helpful and kind. Bosphorus view is an amazing at night. The pickup and transfer to boat went smoothly. The whole tour was very well organized.
Julius B.
We had a great time on the cruise. The organization was perfect. We chose the hotel transfer option, we were informed on the pick-up time via Whatsapp message and the driver picked us up from the hotel on time. Our waiter was very attentive, our glasses were never empty. He also showed us the best photo spot and took a picture of us. The food was delicious and varied. The performance was really good (both singers and dancers) and we can only recommend this dinner cruise.
Hana D.
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!
Jenny
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.
Ebru T.
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
Enjoy a scenic dinner cruise on the Bosphorus with Turkish music, dance shows, and panoramic views of Istanbul. Explore the best options for your 2025-2026 Istanbul dinner cruise experience.