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The 15 Best Bosphorus Yacht Cruises in Istanbul

37 tours · from $15 a head

Every operator sails the same strait, so the differences are the stopover, the guide and the hour. These 15 compare morning and dusk departures, which ones tie up on the Asian side, and what each asks per head.

The short answer

Board this one Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 from $30 Check availability →

The cheap seat Bosphorus Yacht Cruise at Sunset with Snacks 2 hours - 125 minutes · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from $15 Check availability →

The whole boat Bosphorus Sunset: An Enchanting Yacht Cruise in Istanbul 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 from $72 Check availability →

Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

1.Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,465 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Review of Istanbul’s 2-hour sunset yacht cruise, with Bosphorus sights, snacks, practical tips, value, comfort, and honest drawbacks.

“Generally good but the guide was mostly incomprehensible as the PA system was rubbish. Nice selection of treats provided and it's a decent boat. Somehow our Viator booking didn't make it onto the trip's roster which provided a temporary panic as we were asked to provide additional proof of booking beyond just the ticket, so I had to dig through old emails to find the original viator confirmation email.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

2.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,845 reviews · 2h 15m · from $19

Review of Istanbul’s $19 sunset yacht cruise, with Bosphorus landmarks, live English guide, snacks, drinks, and practical tips.

“The tour overall was very nice, the sweets and fruit that was served were very tasty, and the yacht was comfortable”

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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

3.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,251 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus to Kanlıca with guide, snacks, Turkish coffee, hotel pickup, and views from both continents.

“This was a lovely boat and friendly crew. The tour guide was funny and easy to listen to. The sites were interesting. There were lots of things to eat and drink including nuts, cheese sandwiches with fresh fruit, water, Turkish tea and Turkish coffee. Our only complaint was that the yogurt they recommended we try on the Asia side was incredibly overpriced and they didn’t tell you until it was too late. There are other yogurt shops near the boat and in the city you could go to. Each yogurt was approximately $5 USD.”

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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

4.Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,181 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour sunset yacht cruise, with Bosphorus landmarks, snacks, guide commentary, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“I enjoyed this tour very much. The service was great—they served us tea and snacks, were punctual, and provided a lot of information. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side – (Morning or Afternoon)

5.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side – (Morning or Afternoon)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,657 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise, with Kanlıca yogurt, Turkish coffee, snacks, commentary, Wi-Fi, and hotel pickup.

“Very interesting and informative guide. Lots of fun facts and history. The quick stop on the Asian side was a nice little break”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise at Sunset with Snacks

6.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise at Sunset with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,549 reviews · 2 hours - 125 minutes · from $15Best value

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus at sunset aboard a small yacht with snacks, tea, fruit, landmark views, and excellent value for $15.

“Well spent money! The guide and crew were very friendly and informative. Great views during sunset. Highly recommended!”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht

7.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,435 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $59

See Istanbul from a 25-meter yacht at sunset, with Turkish snacks, drinks, live commentary, and views of palaces, bridges, and minarets.

“Istanbul is fabulous, but the experience would not have been complete without this tour. It is not a simple tour, like many of those you can do from any port, it is a trip worth doing once in a lifetime.”

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Bosphorus Sunset: An Enchanting Yacht Cruise in Istanbul

8.Bosphorus Sunset: An Enchanting Yacht Cruise in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,145 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise, with palace views, snacks, hotel pickup, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Professionally executed from pickup to onboard to drop off. Gave us the perfect tour of the Bosphorus Strait.”

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Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus – Refresh & Relax

9.Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus – Refresh & Relax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Watch Istanbul glow from a small yacht on a 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise with snacks, tea, history, and views of both continents.

“From the moment we stepped onto the yacht to when, 3 hours later, we stepped back onto the dock – we had a great time! The weather was perfect, the cruising smooth, the narration of places along the way informative, and the intervals of music an excellent accompaniment to the scenery passing by. And the beverages and lite snacks very tasty. The crew – Can (aka John), our host narrator, the captain - were all very hospitable and going the extra mile to ensure all passengers/guests on board were having a pleasant time. And as we docked, all the crew stood by to say goodbye and wish us a continued…”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on Asian Side

10.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on Asian Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 925 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus by comfortable yacht, see both continents, enjoy Turkish treats, and stop in Kanlica for yogurt.

“We did this on our first morning in Istanbul so it was good to be looked after and get a sense of the city. First and foremost the communications with the operator were absolutely excellent, we knew exactly when we were going to be picked up and by whom - even with updates when he was on his way! Super well organised to get us all home too. The boat commentary was good, done with humour and easy to hear. Nice snacks (yummy fresh peach) included with your hot drinks. If I had a negative it was the stop on the Asian side for an overpriced yoghurt which wasn’t really…”

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Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Tour – Asian Side Stop & Exploration

11.Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Tour – Asian Side Stop & Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 697 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise, with Kanlica yogurt, Ottoman palaces, expert commentary, snacks, and practical booking tips.

“This turned out to be the highlight of our trip. Great crew with excellent service. The guide was very detailed as well. The cruise was not too crowded as well. Highly recommended.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide

12.Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 678 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35

Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour sunset Bosphorus yacht cruise, with palace views, live guide, snacks, drinks, tips, and honest value advice.

“It was such an amazing experience. Value for the money we paid. Would highly recommend this.”

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Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Experience – Asian Side Visit in Kanlica

13.Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Experience – Asian Side Visit in Kanlica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus to Kanlıca on a comfortable yacht, with landmark views, Turkish treats, live commentary, and an Asian-side yogurt stop.

“We had a great trip with İkbal. The ferry ride to the island is about an hour, so the ride itself is an hour. One hill but not too hard (I’m a fit 67). Beautiful views and lots of information on the way.”

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Guided Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxurious Yacht – Small Group Cruise

14.Guided Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxurious Yacht – Small Group Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour sunset Bosphorus yacht cruise, with palace views, local snacks, guide commentary, pricing, and practical tips.

“The Sunset Cruise was the perfect way to begin my first visit to Istanbul. The views were unforgettable with very nice nibbles and drinks, knowledgeable guide and friendly crew.”

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