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mbvasten, Jun 2026
A great way to get the big picture orientation of Istanbul.
This is a relaxing activity on a beautiful yacht. It was peaceful to sail along listening to the commentary about what we were passing. The guide was informative, interesting and responsive to questions. The boat was not crowded, had a variety of seating options, and offered lovely little snacks. (Not a big meal, just nuts and tea. Simple but elegant little munchies). The stop on the Asian side was brief, but that was expected. We had the option to visit a mosque (very briefly) on the Asian side, but without the proper headscarf and clothing, my family was unable to enter. No biggie. We strolled through shops, watched some fishermen and returned to the boat. All in all, it was a great way to spend the morning and get a better awareness of the layout of Istanbul.
Matthew_G, May 2026
Late night dance party
I think this was good for what it was, an opportunity to see and hear Turkish music, and to dance some near the end. No complaints so gave the tour a five. As a general comment would recommend maybe someone on the top of the boat narrating the sites a little so we know what we're looking at or at least some help being aware of what's around us.
Sharon_S, May 2026
Perfect Sunset Bosphorus Cruise Experience 🌅
We had an amazing time on this Bosphorus sunset cruise! The views during sunset were absolutely beautiful and made the whole experience unforgettable. The yacht was clean, comfortable, and very well organized. The staff were incredibly kind, professional, and attentive throughout the tour, always making sure everyone was enjoying themselves. The atmosphere was relaxing and enjoyable, and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Istanbul!
Martine_M, May 2026
Bucket list
The Bosphorus yacht cruise was one of our bucket-list experiences, and it truly did not disappoint. The crew was fantastic and took such great care of us from beginning to end. They made us feel like family, and the entire experience was unforgettable.
Christine_R, May 2026
Definitely a great way to see Istanbul.
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.
Helen_M, Apr 2026
Overall a great tour!...
Overall a great tour! There was a small hick up in communication about our pickup time for the tour. Everything was well organized, guide was nice and knowledgeable. Lunch which was included in the tour was surprisenely good! Attentive staff, would recommend the tour!
Marie_H, Apr 2026
Highly Recommended
The group was bigger than I expected but I needn’t have worried, the yacht was big and comfortable with lots of space for everyone.
The service was great with individual plates of fruits , deserts, nuts provided for each passenger.
The tour took us to the 2nd bridge on the Bosphorus with a great tour guide pointing out key points of interest on the East and West shores.
Recommend to get a broader view if life in Istanbul.
Dorine_F, Apr 2026
great cruise and staff, directions could have improved
great cruise/snacks and staff. Cool yacht and stop to get yogurt .The meeting place mosque had changed, so we walked for over an hour to find the right area. The docks has two areas where boats leave from, Even the police directed us away from the mosque. We finally found the staff because he had the name of the company on his jacket PLEASE give guests the correct name of mosque and better directions next time.Other then that , cruise was great .
Sher_A, Mar 2026
Lovely and informative tour of the Bosphorus
All the details were very helpful from making the reservation online at Viator, to the meeting point and the point of contact, to communication with the team through WhatsApp, and finally the informative and lovely tour with Alpy, Captain and crew.
We paid a little extra for the one glass of wine, but Alpy was incredibly generous by always offering more. There was more snacks and more wine, it seemed. Alpy also provided an abundance of information on the rich and meaningful history of the architecture and geography of Istanbul. It’s an interesting perspective of the city when you’re on the3 waterway. He also was very charming, trying to engage those on shore - quite entertaining; it takes a lot to remember and share so much detailed information and perform while being personable. He did it all very well. I’m usually a seasick person, so I stayed in one spot, front middle of the boat behind the captain so that I could have a view of the horizon and the land. I was totally fine. Not an issue at all.
Sudeep_I, Jan 2026
Do not miss this ferry trip!!!
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.
Joel_R, Jan 2026
Amazing views by the Bosphorus
Very nice trip. The sights of the incredible Istanbul by the Bosphorous were amazing and the fact it was snowing it was a magic day for the kids. What I would only change is the time to walk in the city and give at least the hour it was said in the tour. We were only given 30 minutes and with kids we couldn't have the chance to walk farther than the port area. Other than that it was a great day.
Rajay_V, Aug 2025
Sunset Cruising
Super fun with gorgeous views. Informative and interesting. We were provided with water snacks and fruit, it was a very enjoyable experience as we watched the sun set. Boat was clean and comfortable. Our guide Mr Robert was excellent. There was also a cute dog on board. Would definitely recommend as a nice way to spend the evening.
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