Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Live Folk Dance & DJ Experience
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Istanbul, Turkey
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
The Bosphorus Strait divides Europe and Asia. Watch the dreamy minarets and palaces of Istanbul glide by as you cruise this majestic waterway by night. A delicious Turkish buffet keeps you sated, with free-flow drinks as well (choose between soft or alcoholic packages). Traditional dances provide a cultural spin, while a live DJ gets the party spirit flowing, and round-trip hotel transfers keep life simple.
- See sights like the Maiden’s Tower on a Bosphorus dinner cruise
- Feast on a Turkish buffet washed down with soft or alcoholic drinks
- Blend of folkloric entertainment and live DJs keeps you in the mood
- No need to navigate Istanbul: Includes round-trip hotel transfers
What's Included
- Dinner
- Hotel pick up and drop off with comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles(depending on option)
- Turkish dances and shows & DJ performance
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Private Table
- Tips
- Services that are not mentioned on Included part
- Photo Shoot
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.8:30 pm
Itinerary
1
Bosphorus Strait
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)
Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)
Anadolu Hisari Fort (Pass By)
KIz Kulesi (Pass By)
Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass By)
Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Show performances and dinner service are held in the indoor area on the first floor.
- 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
Avinash_J
Everything was excellent, from the food, portions to the entertainment and staff friendliness. Our waiter could have been more attentive and the menu should have a hot appetizer option for sure . Otherwise on would highly recommend this cruise !
Reviews
4.5
based on 1,442 reviews
Jennifer_W, Jan 2026
It was a nice cruise. The food was good and filling. The sites along the cruise were lovely. The dancing was ok. I wish it had been more targeted and longer performances than the brief shows put on. It would also have been nice if there had been some commentary on the sites we were passing. The bathrooms were located where everyone went to smoke which meant bathroom breaks were smokey and our clothes smelled afterwards.
Jose_P, Nov 2025
Is a great experience. The staff was very friendly. The show was great too. The dinner and appetizers were great.
Mick_S, Nov 2025
Nicest, moist chicken thigh, with potatoes. Appetiser, then salad. Show was spectacular. One of the nicest things we have done in Istanbul.
Wayne_R, Oct 2025
Be on time other people were late cruise didn’t leave on time after nine and at the end of the cruise there was people fighting
Helena_A, Sep 2025
Service: 2/5
Food: 4/5 mostly because the fish main was delicious, starter was ok, dessert really not great
Entertainment: this is where it gets interesting. While most of the dancers did a great job and we enjoyed that, the bellydancer ruined the whole night for us. She downright harassed and abused the people on board. Repeatedly bumping her behind into a man’s face who clearly didn’t want to be involved, poking an overweighted gentleman in his tummy, touching women’s faces, etc. all of these people clearly didn’t not want to be involved (not posting pics of that cause privacy). Audience participation is and should be voluntary, let those who want to be involved enjoy it. This person has no respect, no boundaries and needs to be fired. It’s also not like there wasn’t enough interest from enough people so just leave those who want to be left alone actually alone. Honestly after she felt the need to touch my mother who obviously didn’t want to be involved I wanted to drown her. I physically had to pull that woman back from lovely Mum. Do not do this, there’s nice fish dishes elsewhere.
Beth_A, Sep 2025
It was great fun. Food was delicious. Entertainment was great...we enjoyed every minute of it!! We were glad to have the transfer option.
armando_f, Sep 2025
We had a wonderful time. Service was outstanding. The food and the views were breathtaking. Overall we enjoyed everything we did.
Kashif_K, Aug 2025
It was a great night spent on cruise. They arranged very good musical evening and some good local dances. Food was limited but good
Md_K, Aug 2025
Very enjoyable with cheaper price. Food and soft drinks were outstanding. 10 out of 10. I recommend Viator should be considered first whenever any tourist thinks about Dinner Cruise 🎈🎉 We are from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Silvia_B, Aug 2025
The food is nice, the show is good and this is a perfect opportunity to see the city. What makes it special is that you can see all the important tourist attraction with the lights .
Avinash_J, Aug 2025
Everything was excellent, from the food, portions to the entertainment and staff friendliness. Our waiter could have been more attentive and the menu should have a hot appetizer option for sure . Otherwise on would highly recommend this cruise !
ChryssiMaria_D, Jul 2025
It was a great experience!
It had snacks, food , and also a show with belly dancers. The views of the cruise were very nice and romantic
Malcolm_M, Jul 2025
Everything was well organised, from hotel pick up time to drop-off. Boat nicely set up, food and performers were great. The scenery of the Bosphorus surrounding was surreal. Highly recomended
Joceline_B, Jul 2025
Extremely great service our waiter was awesome he was very attentive and helpful provided service to us when we needed and always checked on us
Sheetal_R, Jul 2025
The cruise was beautiful and the entertainment was good. The food was not good. Need to improve the food.
Sagar_T, Jul 2025
Pick up was timely, communication was good, food and service was fine. Cultural performance was ok. Drop off was very timely.
Fatemeh_K, Jul 2025
Good boat but service is not good. They forget to serve while watching shows , offering soft drinks and tea is included but rarely see they come for refill
Eliza_W, Jun 2025
Very fun, beautiful view of the bosphorous, highly recommended. Great show that turned into a dance party
Brenda_C, Jun 2025
The staff were nice and the dinner was OK, not gourmet but definitely right for the price. The photo shoot was great fun and the dancers were entertaining and very good at involving the crowd. The night ended with people dancing on the dance floor like high school so that was great.
VANDA_B, May 2025
An unforgettable experience, Awesome traditional show. Food was tasty and it was a relaxing cruise.
Viator offered pick up and drop off from hotels, which was pretty convenient!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the traditional show, tasty food, and relaxing cruise. It's great to hear that the convenient pick-up and drop-off service added to your positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you again!
Benjamin_S, Apr 2025
It was exactly as described in the listing. We had fun the whole time and found the dancing very entertaining.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad everything met your expectations and that you enjoyed the entertainment. It’s great to hear you had fun throughout the experience. We hope to see you again soon!
Patrina_C, Apr 2025
They ensured everyone was on the boat, no man is left behind. Very beautiful tour, food was delicious, and it ended with a nice party
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour, the food, and the atmosphere on board. Our team takes great pride in ensuring that every guest is accounted for and well taken care of—no one gets left behind! It's wonderful to know the evening ended on a high note with a lively party. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience.
Farhin_H, Apr 2025
This is the worst dinner cruise I’ve been to. They don’t put any disclaimer anywhere that they pre-reserve your seats by themselves and you don’t have any say in this. I would have appreciated if we could choose our own table online even if we had to pay extra. We went there early and there were so many tables available but they sat us at the end according “to their reservations”. This was close to the door that was open throughout the trip. We were so uncomfortable and cold because of the cold air hitting us non stop. We had our jackets on but still it was so cold. The table beside us had the same issue and we complained several times and they didn’t seem to care. Basically they acted like “it is what it is”. I booked this cruise because my parents wanted to do this but now we are all down with flu and fever from the following day ruining our next half of the trip. Anyone considering this tour in April (cold month), please think about these issues. I don’t want others to face the same issues that we did. Plus, the food wasn’t good either.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly sorry to hear that your evening did not meet your expectations and that you and your family were uncomfortable during the cruise.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the seating arrangements and for the discomfort caused by the open door and cold air. While we do our best to accommodate all guests as fairly and efficiently as possible, it’s clear that this situation should have been handled with more care and attention. Your comments regarding the food quality and staff response are also noted, and we take them seriously.
We genuinely regret that your parents' special evening turned into a disappointing memory and that it affected the rest of your trip. Your feedback will be shared with our team to ensure improvements in our seating process, communication, and overall guest care — especially during colder months.
We appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention and hope we have the opportunity to restore your faith in our service in the future.
Sara_M, Apr 2025
Good entertainment and tasty food. I saw people with fries but couldn’t find a way to ask for any. My daughter would have been happy with just some fries but instead ate nothing. I knew this would happen so fed her before we went, so it was fine, but an option for kids would be great.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your feedback and for joining us on the cruise. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the entertainment and the food!
We truly appreciate your suggestion regarding kid-friendly meal options. We understand how important it is for little ones to have something familiar and enjoyable to eat, and we’re sorry to hear your daughter couldn’t find anything suitable during the evening. Your comment is very helpful, and we’ll definitely take it into consideration as we look to improve our menu and guest experience.
We hope to welcome you and your family again for an even better experience next time!
Elisha_S, Apr 2025
From start to finish it was excellent. The food was good, the entertainment even better and the atmosphere was lovely.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time from start to finish.
It’s great to know that you enjoyed the food, the entertainment, and the overall atmosphere — we always aim to create a memorable experience for our guests, and it’s rewarding to hear we succeeded.
We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon for another fantastic evening on the Bosphorus!
Evelyn_P, Mar 2025
The driver went to the wrong hotel to pick me up. I waited alone in the hotel lobby for 1 hour. I was never picked up, and I never got to enjoy this cruise. I'm still waiting for a refund.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and please accept our sincerest apologies for the inconvenience and disappointment you experienced.
We are truly sorry to hear that our driver went to the wrong hotel and that you were left waiting for an hour without being picked up. This is far from the level of service we strive to provide, and we completely understand your frustration.
Please rest assured that we are currently investigating the situation with our transportation team to understand where the miscommunication occurred. Your refund request is being prioritized, and our team will follow up with you shortly regarding the status.
We deeply regret that you were unable to join the cruise and enjoy the experience you had planned. We hope to have the opportunity to make it up to you in the future with a better and smoother experience.
If there is anything else we can assist you with in the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out directly.
Bryce_M, Jan 2025
Good food and fun show. I got the alcohol package and the beer and quiet wine were lovely. Dj dancing at the end.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and the fun show. It's great that you liked the alcohol package, and the DJ dancing at the end sounds like the perfect way to wrap up the night. We appreciate your review and hope to welcome you again soon! 🍽️🍷🎶
Dominique_R, Jan 2025
The food was terrible quality. The environment was so cheesy with ugly decorations. We were sardined in with no space between tables. Dessert was literally inedible. Such a disappointment.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
I'm really sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We strive to provide high-quality food, a comfortable atmosphere, and a pleasant dining experience, so it’s disappointing to hear that we fell short during your visit. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us to improve. I would love to discuss your experience further and ensure that your concerns are addressed. Please feel free to contact us directly so we can make things right. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Matthew_P, Dec 2024
The food was great, the show was amazing and the staff were so helpful and professional. We will definitely go again.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
We’re thrilled to know that you had a memorable evening. Thank you for sharing your experience; it means a lot to us!
Musa_G, Dec 2024
Folk Dance And Live Performance Was Great Rest Was Just Okay.Cruise Was Small And Dinner Was Not Really Good.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your nice comments and likes. But giving us a low star rating is ignoring the efforts of the whole team, it is really sad.
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