Top Istanbul Day Cruises

Perfect way to cover so much ground and learn so much in Istanbul from the comfort (and sea breeze) of a beautiful boat. The hospitality was top notch, the provided snacks were a lovely touch (the wine was not the best but beggars can’t be choosers!). They have a separate menu for other beverages though!

Definetely worth the price - you get a very intimate, romantic trip around the river, sailing the European side and the Asian side. If you take the last one (ours was during summer so it was at 17:30) at the end of the trip they will stop the boat to stare at the sunset so you can take photos. Our guide also was incredibly nice and helpful, giving us also recommendations for our trip. Thank you!

We had so much fun on this excursion. We didn't see much off the boat but there was so much to see inside we were very happy. We did have a table near the dance floor, that was a big help for our 8 year old, I'm not sure he'd be able to see from a table further back. The food was delicious and the entertainment lively. There was a bit of a hiccup with transportation but I had changed the original order so I'll take responsibility for it. The discrepancy was refunded quickly. I'm actually booking this tour again to bring my middle kid and my mother in a few months!

This is THE top-notch experience in all options of Bosphorus Cruises. This was our second time taking the same tour, on the same boat; this time with a fabulously entertaining Serdar as our tour guide. The boat is spacious and NEVER overcrowded. They limit the number of passengers but both times we took this tour, there was about half the maximum number of guests. The boat is in excellent shape, new, and well-maintained. The entire staff could not do enough for us. They were also punctual.

A beautiful way to spend a morning in Istanbul. Great tour. Breakfast was tasty fresh & plentiful served with Turkish tea. The views around the bay spectacular and the guide’s commentary was very informative. Spent some time in Asian Istanbul great to see. All in all a fab trip lasting 3hours and great value for money. Loved it!

What a fantastic way to see Istanbul. We certainly saw lots of places of interest we wouldn’t see from walking or a land tour. The staff were very attentive with plenty of complimentary refreshments on offer and good beer to buy etc. I had gorgeous fish and salads on the boat. We definitely recommend this boat tour to other visitors.

So lucky to have chosen this opportunity to go on the Sunset Cruise. The yacht was spotlessly clean and it was a lovely small group experience. We were made to feel so welcome from the moment we arrived to departing the yacht. They offer such a relaxed and interesting experience where you learn about different areas while sailing and have plenty of opportunity to enjoy snacks and the wine they provide. We got to see lots of different beautiful landmarks on the European side and then moved over to the Asian side before seeing the stunning maiden tower up close from the yacht. Would definitely do this experience again and highly recommend it. A wonderful way to enjoy Istanbul from the water with a small group of other likeminded travellers. A very special and memorable experience.

We had a great time in the Seal land ferry service. It was a sudden trip. But we are glad that we took the time. The boat is lovely and the staff is outstanding. The tea and the Simit was heavenly. I will highly recommend this trip. It’s a bucket list experience.