Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Music and Live Performances
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Istanbul, Turkey
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Make the most of a night in Istanbul without juggling restaurant reservations, taxis, and show tickets. This all-inclusive cruise along the Bosphorus Strait bundles dinner, drinks, live folk and belly dancing, and hotel transfers into one seamless experience. Sail past illuminated Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks while you dine—an easy, cost-effective way to combine sightseeing and nightlife in one memorable evening.
- Cruise the Bosphorus Strait for a memorable night on the water
- See the Bosphorus Bridge, Dolmabahce Palace, and other sights
- Enjoy onboard entertainment such as folk dancing and belly dancing
- A Turkish meze dinner and soft drinks with two glasses of local alcohol are included
Sample Menu
Starter
Turkish mezes
Main
Fish & Chicken & Beef & Vegetable
you can choose
Dessert
Turkish delight baklava
What's Included
- DinnerSoft drinks and two glass of local alcohol only
- Alcoholic BeveragesSoft drinks and two glass of local alcohol only
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Istanbul hotels
- Imported drinks
- more than two glass alcohol
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.8:00 pm
Itinerary
Bosphorus Strait (Pass By)
Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)
Ortakoy (Pass By)
Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)
Uskudar (Pass By)
Blue Mosque (Pass By)
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 250 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Rodger_D
Beautiful cruise and excellent entertainment.
The meal was delicious with professional staff.
The view at night is spectacular
Reviews
4.2
based on 160 reviews
Don_R, May 2024
Couldn't see anything out the windows. Food was mediocre and we think my wife got food poisoning from the fish.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
sorry to hear that, we will do our best to get batter, thank you for your opinion
Dietmar_V, May 2024
There was nothing but disappointment. There were too many people and we couldn’t see the show. The service was flung at you. Waited nearly an hour to be seated.
Response from Host, May 2024
sorry to hear that, we will do our best to get batter, thank you for your opinion
Colin_F, Mar 2024
Terrible food; chaotically organised; homophobic staff; started half an hour late. But the views of the city were great.
Response from Host, May 2024
sorry to hear that, we will do our best to get batter, thank you for your opinion
Sina_A, Mar 2024
Nice experience to eat and watch dancers, excellent opportunities to take pictures and enjoy the views from the Bosphorus. The transfer to and from was also excellent
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you so much for booking with us and happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us, wish to meet you again with us .
Manash_B, Dec 2023
The stroll outdoors for the night view of Bosphorous was memorable. The comfort indoors with food and drink was appropriate. The entertainment with the Turkish dances was enthralling followed by good dance music for everyone's taste.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you so much for booking with us and happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with
us, wish to meet you again with us .
Constantin_P, Aug 2023
The boat left the port at 21.00, loud music, very croudy, then we moved to the upper deck and the scenary was very nice, plesant.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you so much for booking with us and happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with
us, wish to meet you again with us .
carla_g, Jul 2023
Did not show up to collect us for the cruise and did not communicate that the cruise was cancelled.
Very poor customer service 😞
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Well we have let you know taht it's canceled from the government so it's have nothing to do do with out service and we refund you all your amount. And we did give you an option if you want to make that your next day.
Harout_B, Jul 2023
Everyone who is complaining about this cruise is wrong. The staff were great, our waiter was attentive, food was fine. I did wish there was more Turkish music to keep up the party after the dancers. Overall a fun night out, I would do it again.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you so much for booking with us and happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with
us, wish to meet you again with us .
Elena_I, Jun 2023
In reality, I didn’t enjoyed much of anything! To me and my friend, it was a total deception. The food was terrible, the show mediocre, it took to long. It was simply tiring. That was my first disapointment with Viator.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you so much for booking with us we will do our best to make it better . thank you for your opinion
Rajiv_P, Apr 2023
too crowded. food served well below expected level with little space in table to eat comfortably. music sound level too high for seats closer to stage.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you so much for booking with us we will do our best to make it better .
Sajan_S, Dec 2022
Food wasn’t good at. It was below average. Customer service wasn’t pleasing.
Dancers were ok
servers all harassed for tips. Quality was very low overall
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Hello. I am sorry to hear that of course its hard to make everyone happy but we will do our best to get batter and batter wish a great holiday and hope to see you again with us with batter services
Neha_J, Nov 2022
Quite an experience, good Turkish food, beautiful dance performances, lively environment and overall a great evening in an exotic cruise ship. Great for night view of Instabul skyline.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you so much for booking with us and happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us, wish to
meet you again with us .
Rodger_D, Nov 2022
Beautiful cruise and excellent entertainment.
The meal was delicious with professional staff.
The view at night is spectacular
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you so much for booking with us and happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us, wish to meet you again with us .
Linda_T, Nov 2022
Food was horrible. Ordered meat balls. Served flat squares that tasted like cardboard. Jammed in long tables like sardines. All inclusive drinks were limited in selection and not recognizable brands. It was not what we expected. The fishy trash odor from the seawaters didn't add positively to the experience. We waited for our transportation for an hour for pickup, and when we disembarked our van was not in sight. We took a taxi to avoid another delay. It was our first event scheduled upon arrival in Istanbul, and was the worst. It was truly a mistake to have booked this and a stroll down streets with bars and restaurants would have been better. The cruise went away from the more noticeable sites such as Galata Tower etc. We will not recommend this to anyone and we let our hotel concierge know as well.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you Sir for your opinion and we will do our best to be batter
Jessica_D, Oct 2022
Never got picked up, waited out front of hotel for 1.5 hours, getting told someone was coming. Last night in istabul so very disappointed
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Hello Sir , you are sure you booked with us ??? because there nothing happen like this , i checked your name you didn't have reservation with us .
Suresh_K, Jun 2022
Initially I was sceptical, but by the end it was quite worth it.
1. Will seat you on long tables with total strangers. Good for big group but not for small family.
2. My tickets had complim alcohol drink, but was never offered. The waiter straight away asked me if I wanted to purchase a drink. I had to tell him I had purchased a complimentary drink. Local beer was the complementary drink which was not bad. I did purchase long island, was extremely good and reasonably priced.
3. The local starters was good with dishes like hummus.
4. The boat cruise did not leave for alleast 90 mins. Once it did the cruise was about 2 hrs.
5. The chicken dinner was very dry and bland. The beef dinner my neighbor was having looked good and juicy.
6. The highlight was the show put up by the crew. By the end they energized the tourists and saw them having fun.
7. The sultan dress up picture tourists can indulge is a plus but might be expensive.
8. This is just a cruise, there is no history story telling along the cruise.
9. Finally, my party was picked up and dropped off. But, my driver was very rash. Also, when dropping off, he did not start for about 30 mins even though I was ready to leave.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
thank you sir for your opinion we will try to be batter promise . noted
OMAR_G, May 2022
It was entertaining, but far away from 5 stars dinner cruise. First of all, not privacy, we were sat in giant tables with people we did not know, which did not speak out language. Second this is more for large families with children, very noisy and kids running around everywhere. We were near the exit doors where every one was smoking. Finally the food was average. The waiters were very engaging and nice and they treated us very well.
Response from Host, May 2022
Hello Sir the cruise not mention as private so it's big cruise with around 150 person so i don't know what your mean with privacy... we except family's and all other type of people we can't chose our clients... i am sorry to hear that you were not happy. thank you
Danica_B, Mar 2022
Fun time on a nice boat. Entertainment was entertaining although a little underwhelming at times. Fun way to spend an evening in Istanbul. Four stars because the food was not good, started with a salad and mezze plate that had little flavor, and was served a single freezer chicken nugget. Main course was good enough and alcohol was unlimited, which they did not skimp on.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thank you so much for booking with us and hope you enjoyed your trip with, wish to meet you again
with us .
WilliamEdmund_T, Dec 2021
I enjoyed interactive performances and the waiters were very attentive and efficient.
Photographers also did very well.
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Thank you so much for booking with us and hope you enjoyed your trip with, wish to meet you again with us .
Shane_F, Nov 2021
The view was pretty awesome. The dancers were decent but the same 4-5 all night. The food was the worst we had all week in Istanbul. Legit cheap chicken nuggets. Music was way to loud!
Response from Host, Feb 2022
i am sorry to hear that.. about the food there is fish and meat lamp and meat beef and vegetarian dishes, about the music it is normal because there is dance show so should to be a bit loud music the cruise is 3 floors the 3 floor have no music you can go up and enjoy the view with out music ......
Saad_K, Sep 2021
Great activity in Istanbul at night. A must do thing if you are here. Great communication by the operator with me to make sure I was able to make it. We got dropped off at location and they offer pick up as well. Great night ride in Istanbul
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Thank you so much for booking with us and hope you enjoyed your trip with, wish to meet you again with us .
Todd_S, Jul 2021
This is not a cruise for Anyone who doesn’t like to eat dinner after 22:00 to extremely loud music with bad folk dancing. Dudes, do not take your romantic partner. The food is mediocre, comes late, and while beer and wine (and a couple of other drinks) are included with the price, they aren’t any good. The fish was served with salad and ice cold fries with no sauces or dressing, Some groups looked like they were having fun. Turns into a loud dance party boat near the end. Not what I was looking for. Couples looking for a bit of quiet cruise on the Bosporus should give this cruise a hard pass.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
thank you sir for your opinion we will do our best to be batter
ShahNawaz_A, Jul 2021
I went with my husband and 13 years old daughter and we all loved the experience .
The cruise was quite big spacious and very stable while moving. it had a beautiful interior with the horizontal row table arrangements in the upper deck.
There were quite a few ,very entertaining traditional shows such as Gypsy dance, folk dance, Sufi whirling dance , belly dance etc. along with Arabic and English music . Food quality was good enough but desert was missing.
Also waiters were good enough in serving the guests.
There was paid professional photographer available on board , who took some of the awesome pictures of us.
Later after the dinner and all performances there was a DJ music and public dance which was added fun for all.
The cruise started at 9 pm. It was around 3 hours of wonderful sailing with the beautiful views around the Bosporus sea and entertainment and fun on the board.
The dancing waiter was the best ,coz he brought everyone in to thrilling mood.
What I recommend to the organiser to improve on are :
1. The blue light effect in the room is really bothersome in taking photos and videos .
2.. make a stage or something for performance and focus the light on performers. It will avoid travellers standing for photography. Also travellers sitting at distance will be able to watch the shows.
3. The belly dance should not be performed for individuals , it was disgusted her performing for individuals and people putting money inside her Bra.
4. Separate the groups , for example Alcohol , loud music doesn't suits to the families with kids , honeymoon couples or retired couples.
They prefer sailing in romantic , peaceful environment with entertaining shows and fine dining.
Recommendations to Travellers :
This cruise is mostly to have entertainment , enjoy the traditional shows , enjoy the views around the Bosporus with fine dinning and to have lots of fun.
If you are looking for traditional delicious Turkish food and traditional experience with traditional ambience then this cruise is certainly not for you
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Thank you so much for booking with us and hope you enjoyed your trip with, wish to meet you again with us .
Carlo_D, Dec 2022
Chiamarla " cena " è un'offesa alla parola.
Bolgia indescrivibile e spettacolo praticamente riservato solo ai pochi fortunati che hanno avuto il posto a tavola ai bordi dello spazietto, 8mq circa , dove si sono esibiti i ballerini. Carino solo lo spettacolo di luci che si può apprezzare fuori del ponte ristorante.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Hello. I am sorry to hear that of course its hard to make everyone happy but we will do our best to get batter and batter wish a great holiday and hope to see you again with us with batter services
ClaudiaElisa_S, Jul 2022
Foi ótimo estar com as amigas no deck superior vendo a linda vista do Bósforo . Nossa mesa era um pouco longe do local da apresentação artística, o que não foi tão bom. Mas valeu a experiência!
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you so much for booking with us and happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us, wish to
meet you again
with us .
Franck_W, Jan 2022
Bonne ambiance la nourriture est bonne le personnel sympa sur un beau bateau ou malheureusement il faisait froid
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Thank you so much for booking with us and hope you enjoyed your trip with, wish to meet you again with us .
Ricardo_K, Sep 2021
Lindas vistas. Comida mediocre. No se podía ver el show porque los mozos sirviendo la comida lo tapaban todo. Además un desorden increible, descontrol de los turistas.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you sir for your opinion we will do our best to be batter
SILVIO_F, Sep 2020
Eine angenehme abendliche Unterhaltung mit der Möglichkeit nebenher etwas zu essen auf Kantinennivau.
Der Service war sehr arrangiert, was sicher an der Aussicht auf Trinkgeld lag.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
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meet you again
with us .
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