Istanbul · Bosphorus cruises
See Istanbul in a different light
Night dinner cruises, sunset and daytime cruises, and private yacht rentals on the Bosphorus.
- TÜRSAB licensedDocument no. 12556
- Hotel transfer includedOn the night cruise and the 2-hour daytime tour
- No online paymentRequest on WhatsApp, we confirm there
- Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before departure
Cruises
One strait, four ways to see it
Choose by time of day, or take the whole yacht for yourselves.
Night
Night Bosphorus Cruise
Turkish dinner, unlimited soft drinks and three hours of dance shows on the Bosphorus, with hotel transfer.
- Time
- 20:30–23:30
- Price
- From €40 per person
Around sunset
Sunset Bosphorus Cruise
Golden hour on the Bosphorus, as the city lights come on.
- Time
- 17:00–19:00
- Price
- From €40 per person
Daytime
Daytime Bosphorus Cruise
Europe on one side, Asia on the other, in full daylight.
- Time
- 11:00 · 14:00 · 17:00
- Price
- From €10 per person
By arrangement
Private Yacht Rental
A yacht for your group only, for celebrations or quiet time on the water.
- Time
- Contact us for details
- Price
- From €220 per group
Why Bosphorus Glow
Why book your Istanbul boat tour with us?
Glow is your guide to the sea in Istanbul. The Bosphorus is our whole focus, so we know which hour, which light and which boat suits which kind of trip. Tell us what you want from your day and we point you to the cruise that fits.
Your sea guide in Istanbul
We know the Bosphorus from the water: where the palaces line the shore, when the bridges light up, how the strait changes from noon to midnight. That knowledge goes into every recommendation we make.
We choose the best for you
Istanbul has countless boats. We put our name only on the cruises we have chosen ourselves, and we tell you plainly which one suits you.
One team, from first message to the pier
Write to us on WhatsApp or by email and the same team answers, confirms your date and, on the cruises that include it, arranges your hotel transfer.
Licensed and straightforward
We operate under TÜRSAB document no. 12556. No payment is taken on this website, and what each cruise includes is written out before you book.
Tell us your date and we will suggest the right cruise.
By arrangement
Private Yacht Rental
The Bosphorus with your own guests, planned around your occasion.
Choose your date and the time range you want; the minimum rental is 2 hours. We then send you the yachts available for that slot one by one, each with its departure point and price, and you pick the one you prefer. The request is completed on WhatsApp.
- Time
- Contact us for details
- Duration
- Minimum 2 hours
- Departure
- Contact us for details
- Price
- From €220 per group
Compare
Which cruise suits you?
| Night Cruise | Sunset Cruise | Daytime Cruise | Private Yacht | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shared | Shared | Shared | Private |
| Time | 20:30–23:30 | 17:00–19:00 | 11:00 · 14:00 · 17:00 | Contact us for details |
| Duration | 3 hours | 2 hours | 1–2 hours | Minimum 2 hours |
| Price | From €40 per person | From €40 per person | From €10 per person | From €220 per group |
| Departure | Kabataş, Istanbul | Karaköy, Istanbul | Eminönü, Istanbul | Contact us for details |
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| Book now | Book now | Book now | Book now |
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How booking works
Three steps, no online payment
- 1
Choose a cruise
Pick the cruise or yacht rental that fits your trip, or ask us if you are not sure.
- 2
Send a request
Choose your date and group size in the reservation steps. Your request reaches us on WhatsApp.
- 3
Receive your confirmation
We confirm availability, the price and the details for your date on WhatsApp.
Request a reservation
No payment is taken on this website. Your request is sent on WhatsApp and our team replies there.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
- No online payment. You pay on board or as arranged with our team.
Step 1 of 4 · Cruise
- CruiseCruise
- Date & guestsDate & guests
- DetailsDetails
- ContactContact
Your request
- Guests
- Adults: 2
Questions
Good to know
When and where does the Night Bosphorus Cruise depart?
It departs from Kabataş, Istanbul at 20:30 and returns at 23:30. The cruise lasts 3 hours.
What is included in the Night Bosphorus Cruise?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, dinner with eight Turkish mezes and a main course of your choice, unlimited soft drinks, a fruit plate, and three hours of dance shows including whirling dervish, oriental and folk dances.
Which cruises include hotel transfer?
The Night Bosphorus Cruise includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and the 2-hour daytime Bosphorus tour (11:00 and 14:00) includes hotel transfer. Transfers are for centrally located hotels on the European side. The 17:00 one-hour boat tour and the sunset cruise have no hotel transfer.
How much do the cruises cost?
The night cruise starts from €40 per person and the sunset cruise from €40 per person. Daytime tours cost €20 per person (2 hours) and €10 per person (1 hour). Private yacht rental starts from €220 for the whole yacht. We confirm the final price for your date on WhatsApp.
TÜRSAB Document No: 12556
Tell us your date. We will do the rest.
Send a request with your preferred cruise, date and group size. We reply with availability and details.