Bosphorus Night Cruise: Dinner, Drinks & Hotel Pickup
Istanbul, Turkey
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Make the most of an evening in Istanbul with a scenic dinner cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. See Istanbul’s palaces, mosques and bridges from the water. Choose from a package that includes soft drinks or alcoholic drinks. Stay entertained on board with shows featuring belly dancers, folk dancers, and more.
- Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off in Istanbul
- Immerse yourself in local culture during live shows
- Take in unobstructed views of Istanbul's skyline
- Try Turkish cuisine during your dinner
What's Included
- Pick up and drop-off(if option is selected)
- Boat cruise on the Bosphorus
- Dinner
- Unlimited local soft drinks
- Turkish Night Show
- Local alcoholic Beverages (If the option selected, limited to 2 glasses)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.7:30 pm
Itinerary
After pickup from your Istanbul hotel, travel to the departure jetty on the Bosphorus Strait where your comfortable boat awaits.
Step aboard and soak up the atmosphere as you settle on deck or in the cabin. Have your camera ready as your boat sails along the strait, the waterway that divides the city’s European and Asian sides.
Admire the beautiful Sultanahmet skyline, with the floodlit domes of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia taking center stage. Drink in the twinkling lights of the waterside Ottoman palaces and monuments, and capture illuminated bridges on camera.
Then, sit down to a mouthwatering dinner, beautifully prepared by skilled chefs.
Depending on the option you’ve selected, enjoy your meal with sodas, or with an unlimited alcoholic drinks package.
As you relax, enjoy dazzling live entertainment from a variety of folkloric artists. Enjoy Romany performers, belly dancing, a henna ceremony, a set from a live DJ, and more.
Your cruise ends with a hotel drop-off at about midnight.
Step aboard and soak up the atmosphere as you settle on deck or in the cabin. Have your camera ready as your boat sails along the strait, the waterway that divides the city’s European and Asian sides.
Admire the beautiful Sultanahmet skyline, with the floodlit domes of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia taking center stage. Drink in the twinkling lights of the waterside Ottoman palaces and monuments, and capture illuminated bridges on camera.
Then, sit down to a mouthwatering dinner, beautifully prepared by skilled chefs.
Depending on the option you’ve selected, enjoy your meal with sodas, or with an unlimited alcoholic drinks package.
As you relax, enjoy dazzling live entertainment from a variety of folkloric artists. Enjoy Romany performers, belly dancing, a henna ceremony, a set from a live DJ, and more.
Your cruise ends with a hotel drop-off at about midnight.
Istanbul (Pass By)
Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)
Besiktas (Pass By)
1
Bosphorus Strait
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)
Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass By)
Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)
Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (Pass By)
Buyuk Mecidiye Camii (Pass By)
KIz Kulesi (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 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
Christina_F
Our driver showed up on time and the transportation to the boat was smooth. We were greeted with friendly faces and led to a really great seat with others that we became fast friends with. The boat was beautiful, and we could easily access the deck to see breathtaking views. The service was incredible, and they kept our wine glasses filled :) The shows were amazing and all entertainment and the music and dancing at the end was so much fun! Such a perfect evening and we even got the photo album of the experience to have forever memories of this beautiful evening.
Reviews
4.2
based on 596 reviews
Steven_J, Mar 2026
Lovely night time cruise through the city all lit up. Decent food and good entertainment, lots of fun.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Bosphorus Night Cruise and loved seeing Istanbul beautifully lit up at night. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the food, entertainment, and the fun atmosphere throughout the evening.
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for another memorable Tourmania experience in the future!
Kind regards,
🧿Tourmania Team
Gary_B, Oct 2025
There were many more people than expected but the crew did a great job of getting everyone seated and fed. Food was fine with pollo, beef or fish choices. Entertainment was fun with both men and women dancing. Music was very loud but getting to the upper decks was easy enough. The boat basically does a big circle for three hours (along with many others). You can see the sights all lit up but don’t expect a “tour guide” pointing them out. We had already seen many previously so kinda knew.
Be aware, booking was done in US dollars, tipping is done in Turkish lira but drinks and photos are charged in Euros. Highly suggest booking pickup and drop off at select hotels. The van drivers park on the opposite side of the six lane road and pedestrians must cross with no bridge or signal! A 12” curb in the middle of the road must be navigated into oncoming traffic. Fortunately most drivers were tolerant of groups crossing.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing such a detailed review of your Bosphorus Night Cruise experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the dinner, entertainment, and views of Istanbul at night. Your kind words about our crew’s efforts are truly appreciated.
We also value your constructive feedback regarding the volume of the music, payment currencies, and the pickup location. These comments are very helpful, and we’ll share them with our operations team to ensure smoother arrangements in the future.
We’re happy you could still enjoy the beautiful Bosphorus atmosphere and hope to welcome you again on another Tourmania experience!
Warm regards,
Tourmania Team
Sandra_N, Oct 2025
Great pick up and drop off service. Clean attractive boat. Food was quite reasonable considering the number of people. Service started off well but got poor over the evening. Although the waiters tried to stop people standing up to video the dancing they did it anyway spoiling the view and experience for everyone else. The worst thing was the music which again was ok to start with but got louder and louder so by the end of the night you had to go outside. Views of the city were nice.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Bosphorus Night Cruise: Dinner, Drinks & Hotel Pickup. We appreciate your positive comments about the pick-up service, boat cleanliness, and overall views of the city.
We are, however, sorry to hear that certain aspects of the service and music affected your experience. Your observations are very important to us, and we will review them carefully to improve future cruises for all our guests.
We sincerely appreciate your honest feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide a fully enjoyable experience on another visit.
Warm regards,
The Tourmania Team
Joni_P, Sep 2025
Crowded Istanbul has its charm, but at night on this cruise without someone pointing out the sights is worthless. Food is mediocre at best, they will take photos and pressure you to buy, the Turkish show had cute dancers but hard to really appreciate in the tiny space if your table isn’t close. The LOUD pounding music for the last hour of pointless cruising is not very fun.
If you are not a nightlife party drinking person don’t book this.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We are sorry to hear that the Bosphorus night cruise did not meet your expectations.
This experience is designed as a lively dinner cruise with entertainment, including music and a traditional show, and we regret that this atmosphere was not what you were hoping for. We also understand your comments regarding the crowd levels, onboard photography, and the volume of the music, and we appreciate you highlighting how this may not suit every traveler.
Your remarks about the food and overall enjoyment have been noted and shared with the operation team, as guest comfort and satisfaction are very important to us. We agree that clearer expectations are essential, especially for guests seeking a quieter, sightseeing-focused experience.
Thank you again for your feedback, which helps us improve how we present and deliver our tours.
Kind regards,
Tourmania
Fulgusin_M, Jul 2025
All good, nice cruise. Friendly staff, good food and nice show. Good value for the money spent. Some of the best fotos we took in Instabul
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise — from the food and show to the friendly service and beautiful views.
It’s wonderful to know that some of your favorite photos from Istanbul came from the cruise — we hope they bring back great memories for years to come.
We’d love to welcome you back on board anytime you return to Istanbul!
Warm regards,
TERRESIA_W, Jul 2025
The food is average. The music is too loud, have to yell to talk to each other or go outside.
The staff hassle you for tips.
Don’t book via the site, much cheaper booking when you get there. Only 20euro per person
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that aspects of the Bosphorus Night Cruise did not meet your expectations.
We appreciate your comments regarding the food and music volume. While the live performances are intended to create a lively atmosphere, we understand that the sound level can feel overwhelming for some guests, and we regret any discomfort this caused during your evening.
We are also very sorry to hear that you felt pressured regarding tips. This is certainly not the experience we want our guests to have, and your feedback will be shared with our cruise management to ensure staff interactions remain respectful and professional at all times.
Regarding pricing, rates may vary depending on inclusions such as hotel pickup, dinner, drinks, and platform fees. That said, we understand your concern and appreciate you bringing it to our attention.
Thank you again for your review. We regret that this experience fell short for you and truly value the opportunity to improve.
Kind regards,
Tourmania
Khaled_D, May 2025
The show was amazing and entertaining, the organizing and seating, chaos and unorganized The food disappointing. You see all Istanbul from the water.
Cindy_S, Apr 2025
It was terrible.
Pickup was chaotic.
Food was inedible.
Paid for the option of unlimited cocktails, there was a 2 drink limit.
Entertainment was so loud you couldn’t have a conversation with the person next to you.
Truly horrible experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your Bosphorus Night Cruise experience fell so far below expectations. This is certainly not the standard of service we aim to provide.
We sincerely apologize for the chaotic pickup process and understand how frustrating this must have been at the start of your evening. We are also very concerned by your comments regarding the food quality and the unlimited cocktails option. If an unlimited drinks package was purchased, any limitation on service is unacceptable and will be reviewed carefully with our team and onboard staff.
We regret that the entertainment volume prevented you from enjoying the evening comfortably. While the cruise does include live shows and music, guests should always be able to converse without discomfort. Your feedback on this is very important to us.
Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. Reviews like yours help us identify where immediate improvements are needed in organization, service clarity, and overall guest experience. We are truly sorry that this was not an enjoyable evening for you and appreciate your honesty.
Kind regards,
Tourmania Team
Leonie_P, Mar 2025
Great night, fantastic time. Nice food, awesome crew. Hotel pick up 👍🏻 Would recommend to everyone.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
We are thrilled to have you as part of the Tourmania family! Thank you for sharing your kind
words with us. It means the world to us and to our entire team! We look forward to serving
you again soon!
Nulufer_H, Jan 2025
No show for pick up. No answer to calls re pick up. Been waiting in hotel lobby for past hour. Will never use or recommend. Pathetic
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Guest ,
We are truly sorry to hear about your experience with the Bosphorus Night Cruise pick-up. It is completely understandable how frustrating and disappointing it must have been to wait in your hotel lobby without any communication.
Please know that your feedback has been shared with our team to ensure stricter oversight on pick-ups and communication, so situations like this are avoided in the future. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused and the negative impression it left of your time in Istanbul.
We hope to have the opportunity to restore your confidence in Tourmania on a future visit.
Warm regards,
Tourmania Team
Anita_D, Dec 2024
Amazing cruise & show, the views of the Bosphorus were amazing with an outstanding show & atmosphere. The food and service were fantastic.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so happy your visit went so smoothly.
Kind Regards ;
Tourmania_team
Henry_M, Nov 2024
Well organized. Everything was great. Pick from hotel and drop off was a great addition. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a amazing review.
Facundo_F, Oct 2024
The show was good. The food wasn’t very good and the accommodation neither. We were crowded at the tables. Not very good attention of the waiters.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Guest
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the show during the Bosphorus Night Cruise. At the same time, we are sorry to hear that the food, seating arrangements, and service did not meet your expectations.
We take your comments seriously and will share them with our team to improve both the dining experience and guest service on future cruises. Your feedback helps us enhance our tours for all travelers.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
Kind regards,
Tourmania Team
Muntasir_A, Oct 2024
It was a lot of fun and high energy on a ship going relishing Turkish culture. We really enjoyed the trip
Response from Host, Oct 2024
We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the
community.
AlvinNeilManangan, Sep 2024
Avoid this tour at all costs. Place was crammed up with so much people, you’re gonna be literally rubbing elbows with strangers at the dining table. Service was terrible, our waiter was working on 6 tables with 10 people each. Took him forever to even get us a drink or get our order. Food was also terrible, the vegetables and meatballs seem to come out of the freezer and been microwaved. We availed the unlimited alcohol, which was tough to enjoy because our waiter took forever to come to our table, i had to go up to him when he’s at the bar so i can get more drinks. Later on, he came up to me to tell me that i had to pay extra for all the alcohol we consumed, even if i was already showing him the proof that i purchased the option with unlimited alcohol. It was the longest 3 hr cruise, i wanted it to end so quickly. The performances were okay, hard to enjoy because everyone would stand up with their phones and circle around the area where the performance was happening. We ended up just staying outside and enjoying the scenery of Istanbul at night. If you have the means, go for a much better cruise. If only i could give zero stars, i would.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry you had such an experience and we could
not meet your 5-star mark. Next time we will do our best to make you happy by improving
our services even more.
MarieJo_B, Sep 2024
Great food and entertainment … great service on board .. staff were friendly and efficient. It turned out to be a late night due to the traffic getting to and from the boat harbour
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much for taking your time to give us your pleasant feedback.
Hope to see you again in the near future.
Warm Regards ;
Tourmania Team
Christina_F, Aug 2024
Our driver showed up on time and the transportation to the boat was smooth. We were greeted with friendly faces and led to a really great seat with others that we became fast friends with. The boat was beautiful, and we could easily access the deck to see breathtaking views. The service was incredible, and they kept our wine glasses filled :) The shows were amazing and all entertainment and the music and dancing at the end was so much fun! Such a perfect evening and we even got the photo album of the experience to have forever memories of this beautiful evening.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and
helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
Abdul_W, Aug 2024
So i booked cruise dinner and paid in advance,driver didn’t picked me up from my location and wasn’t responding to my call or text for half an hour.I contacted Coustmer service and then they picked me up after 1 hour late,on arrival we get good food taste but starters and main course was served in 3 hours timeframe and portion was like kids size definitely not enough to fill you if you’re adult.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you faced with the delayed pickup and the lack of communication at the start of your evening. We understand how frustrating this must have been, especially after booking and paying in advance, and we are very sorry that this caused stress instead of a smooth beginning to your cruise.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the taste of the food on board. However, we regret that the service timing and portion sizes did not meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the pacing of the meal and the portion size are important, and we will share this feedback with the cruise operator to help improve the overall dining experience for our guests.
Thank you again for your honest feedback. We truly appreciate it, as it helps us identify areas where we need to do better, and we hope to have the chance to offer you a more enjoyable experience in the future.
Kind regards,
Tourmania Team
RanjitK_R, Aug 2024
This was a great value for the money.
The transportation was most practical and timely. Considering the city driving restrictions,expect the time variation +/- 20 min.
The vessel the food and the entertainment were very enjoyable.
I would strongly recommend this for all Istanbul visitors.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for taking your time to give us your pleasant feedback.
Hope to see you again in the near future.
Warm Regards ;
Tourmania Team
Mauro_V, Jul 2024
We appreciate the effort for this trip, however it was not organized as we thought it could be, lack of English and communication on what’s was happening, I guess is reflected the nature of the city
Asfar_A, Jul 2024
This was really impressive your. We saw Istanbul shoreline from the ferry. The food was ok. The dances were great and other shows were entertaining as well. My two teens also enjoyed the lively show.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much for this amazing review. We really appreciate you being a customer and
helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
Jeannette_J, Jul 2024
The food is ok and the wine was lovely and plenty of it. We paid extra for the wine to be included. The music was good if you like turkish music. The entertainment was very good. Seemed to be a long evening.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much for this amazing review. We really appreciate you being a customer and
helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
mitra_m, Jun 2024
It was a great night and lots of fun, friendly staff, nice show and DJ. Dinner was good as well. We enjoyed a lot.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
We are grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to
improve service for everyone.
Francois_D, Jun 2024
The organising of the event, pick up and dtop off at hotel. The actual venie arrangements, the service food and entertainment
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you so much for this amazing review. We really appreciate you being a customer and
helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
Brian_M, May 2024
The food was cold & chicken was rubbery; we were seated at the back of the ship & could not see the entertainment at all. We tried to move closer during performances, but were told rudely to get back to our seats. We all paid to see the shows, but we were very disappointed that only certain tables got good views! Very disappointing!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that the Bosphorus Night Cruise did not meet your expectations.
We regret that the food and seating arrangements affected your experience. The cruise aims to provide an enjoyable evening with dinner and entertainment for all guests, and we apologize if visibility and service during the performances were not satisfactory. Your comments regarding seating and food quality have been shared with the operator to help improve the experience for future guests.
We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us address areas for improvement and ensure a better experience for all travelers.
Kind regards,
Tourmania Team
ernesha_P, Apr 2024
Such a fun time on the dinner cruise. It was nice meeting new people from different countries. We danced and laughed and had a great time. The pick up and drop off transportation to/from my hotel was very good.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for the great review! We’re so happy you loved your experience and can’t wait to
have you back for your next tour with us. Until then, we’re here if you need anything.
MARIA_P, Mar 2024
Pickup and drop off were great. The boat and the views and the dances were very good.
I would really recomend it.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to
improve service for everyone !
Aruna_M, Mar 2024
it was more of a party boat with entertainment-music and dances. Lasted way too late for us, it was past midnight by the time we got back to our hotel.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to
improve service for everyone !
James_V, Mar 2024
We had a great time! A gentleman walked to our hotel to get us and put us on a bus. Our driver was very skilled with the city traffic also! The cruise ship was laid out well, and we had a table on the second floor. Good Turkish food and a fantastic dinner show. The dancers were all excellent!! A beautiful trip on the Bosphorus, all light up at nigh. Great and memorable trip; highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to
improve service for everyone !
Edward_D, Feb 2024
The pick up was late which set the whole thing off on the wrong foot for me as i thought we would be back by 10 based on the booking information only to find out on the bus that we would not be back until midnight with a big meeting the next morning. The foot was really awful and the whole appearance of the shows on the ship was schlocky and very very touristy.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our Bosphorus Night Cruise. We sincerely apologize for the delayed pickup and for any inconvenience this caused with your schedule. We also regret that the food and entertainment did not meet your expectations.
Your feedback is very important to us, and we will share it with our team to improve both timing and quality for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
Kind regards,
Tourmania Team
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