Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide

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Istanbul, Turkey

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Istanbul Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus

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Overview

Istanbul’s most famous landmarks line the Bosphorus, but seeing them all from land can mean crowds and limited views. This sunset cruise offers a relaxed way to admire the city’s skyline from the water aboard a luxury yacht. Glide along the Bosphorus while enjoying a drink and traditional Turkish snacks, with clear views of landmarks such as Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque, and Dolmabahçe Palace as the sun sets over the city.

Enjoy a relaxing sightseeing experience in Istanbul
See a long list of landmarks without breaking a sweat
Take an evening tour in Istanbul that everyone can enjoy
Stay comfortable with both indoor and outdoor seating

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
WiFi on board
Hotel Transfer (if option selected)
Light snacks, cookies, and Turkish baklava
Homemade lemonade (summer) / fresh fruit juice (winter)
Fresh seasonal platter

Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The operator company contacts guests on the day before to confirm the pick up point and time if option selected.

Meeting point

İdo Kabataş Deniz Otobüsü İskelesi
Ömer Avni, İskele Yolu, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting Point: KABATAS TRANSFER CENTER (opposite of Kabatas Tram Station) Please follow the sign KABATAS - PRINCES' ISLANDS LINE We will be holding our company board, VELENA TRAVEL We kindly request our guests to show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Bosphorus Strait

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dolmabahce Mosque (Pass By)

Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)

Ortakoy (Pass By)

Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)

Bebek Park (Pass By)

Galatasaray Island (Pass By)

Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (Pass By)

Anadolu Hisari Fort (Pass By)

Kucuksu Pavilion (Pass By)

Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass By)

Uskudar (Pass By)

KIz Kulesi (Pass By)

Historic Areas of Istanbul (Pass By)

Galata Koprusu (Pass By)

Eminonu Square (Pass By)

Karakoy Rihtim (Pass By)

Galata Tower (Pass By)

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Lee_B

Exceeded expectations, was excellent tour and nice boat, crew was very friendly and my wife and I had a lovely time. Snacks and drinks were nice and bar was available for wine, etc. really made our visit memorable.

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Great service. Perfect...

Apurva_S, Aug 2026

Great service. Perfect pick up and drop off. The guide and the support staff were excellent. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your excellent review and high recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that your experience from pick up to drop off was absolutely perfect. Our guide and support staff always work hard to provide seamless service, and they will be so happy to hear your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back on board for another wonderful Bosphorus cruise in the future!

Amazing Staff & Experience!

Renaldo_G, Jul 2026

Amazing! The entire event was well organized and done timely. The staff went above and beyond. The treats were amazing and the staff took great pictures of my family. What a sunset! Such great views! The host/guide was very, very informative. The staff always wanted to attend to our needs. They even asked where we are from, and when I said Jamaica, he said we need some Bob Marley music. He then went to get a Bob Marley song playing on the boat and that was it for us. We were at peace with everything. Also, after reading so many reviews for other tours, we loved the fact that there was so much space on the boat. We never, ever felt crowded. The amount of people was just perfect. I have absolutely nothing to complain about. We were not shorted at all either. It was a full 2.5 hours.

Great Tour Suitable for All Ages

9f85gzsrfn, Jan 2025

Lovely sunset boat tour on a large private boat. Great option for my first tour after a mid-day arrival from the US. Tour accommodations were suitable for couples, families and solo travelers. Once onboard we were provided with water, snacks, orange juice and tea as part of tour price. Staff was polite and efficient as they ensured our needs were met. Mid-tour the weather temperature took a nose dive and we were offered blankets so that we could comfortably enjoy the evening sunset. The most moving part of the tour was enjoying the sunset as we sat and listened to the prayers from two mosques-definitely a memorable experience

It was ok…

AiLi_T, Aug 2024

The views- fantastic The commentary- inaudible The snacks- meh Bosphorus views can never disappoint. But the commentary was quite non existent. We could only catch bits and parts of it.

Lovely boat ride

Perpetual_A, Apr 2024

It was fun. Most of the names mentioned passed over my head 🙃 but the experience was lovely all together. Unfortunately, the weather didn't help with the sunset experience.

Best cruise in my life

AnastasiiaMukhina, Apr 2024

The best cruise in my life💕 the stuff and the guide are wonderful! Sunset was magnificent and the boat is nice

Really nice tour

Lee_B, Apr 2024

Not to be missed

Emma_P, Mar 2024

Lovely boat, lovely crew, great guide, great food. Beautiful experience Nothing was too much trouble

great cruise

Eric_S, Oct 2023

Professional crew gave us a great relaxed tour and made sure we caught the sunset. The snacks of nuts, fruit, and baklava were delicious and I sprang for a G&T. The size of our party was manageable and we could all hear. Thanks for the adventure!

Awesome crew, amazing experience!

Randy_G, Jul 2023

Amazing boat tour, the crew was very knowledgeable, attentive, kind and helpful. The crew looked after me and my wife from the meeting point until we were safely back on land. I learned a lot while relaxing on the front of the boat, so I would definitely recommend this tour. If I ever come back to Turkey with family or friends I would book this tour again in a heart beat.

Wonderful experience for

Yair_B, Jul 2023

The cruise was relaxing, with great hospitality and a very informative guide. Our teen grandkids enjoyed the whole experience as well!

Small classy sunset cruise

Philip_D, Jul 2023

This was truly one of the highlights of our time in Istanbul. The cruise was everything the advertising offered. A small group of traveller's from all over the world enjoyed a special time aboard a small luxury motor yacht. Crew were friendly, knowledgeable and super helpful. The boat was modern, comfortable, spacious and safe. The snacks and refreshments were plentiful and delicious. The meeting point, check in boarding and departure and return times were super efficient and spot on. The views, being on the water and seeing this beautiful city at sunset was magnificent. Pre cruise communication and updates was excellent. Our thanks and appreciation go to the whole team for our memorable experience.

Super fun and chill!

Adrian_L, Jun 2023

The service was impeccable, our guide was so energetic, and the snacks were delicious! Highly recommend!

Good value cruise

Elaine_A, Mar 2023

Definitely a great value and a comfortable excursion. Boat is not packed with people,.. plenty of seats and opportunities for great photos. Staff and guide were great,.. very friendly and relational. Baklava provided was NOT fresh which was disappointing. Fruit plate was fine. Cruising for the full 2.5 hours. Interesting info about the Bosphorous. .

Uno de los mejores recuerdos de Istanbul

MIGUEL_P, Aug 2023

El tour está muy bien organizado. Destaca la puntualidad. Las vistas del Bósforo y de Istanbul al atardecer son fantásticas. La atención a bordo es muy buena.