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15 Best Bosphorus Cruises

The Bosphorus cruises travelers book most: sightseeing loops between two continents, sunset yachts and Asian-side stopovers, with palaces and fortresses lining both banks.

1.Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Experience Istanbul on a luxurious Bosphorus dinner cruise with live shows, traditional Turkish cuisine, and stunning nighttime views from a private yacht.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Brilliant night looked after impeccably by Omer, fantastic waiter and fab entertainment from start to finish and good food too. Drinks a plenty really fab evening would 100% recommend”

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3.Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

Experience the magic of Istanbul on a Bosphorus dinner cruise with live entertainment, delicious Turkish cuisine, and stunning city views—perfect for a memorable night out.

★ 4.8

“There will be photographers who take photos and print as album without asking us and compel to buy. It is expensive than the overall trip. You can politely reject it as they print the album without asking us.”

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5.Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Discover Istanbul from the water on a small-group yacht cruise along the Bosphorus, with snacks, stunning views, and insightful audio guides.

★ 4.9

“I really enjoyed seeing Istanbul from the Bosphorus and the boat and food were very good. The audio guide buffered and was quite frustrating so I decided just to enjoy the view and check my Google maps if I needed to know what I was…”

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8.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

Discover Istanbul from the water on a small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise. Enjoy iconic sights, delicious snacks, and a stop in Asian Istanbul for authentic yogurt.

★ 5.0

“Worth doing. Giving another look at Istanbul. Good commentary with yummy snacks along the way. Pick up and drop off very handy.”

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9.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

Discover Istanbul's stunning skyline and historic landmarks on a luxurious Bosphorus sunset cruise with drinks, canapés, and expert commentary for a memorable experience.

★ 5.0

“Finding the group was difficult, so leave enough time. Aside from that, the cruise was everything as advertised- the guide was easily understood as they pointed out the various sights on the shore.”

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10.Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

Experience Istanbul’s stunning Bosphorus at night with a scenic cruise, Turkish dinner, live performances, and DJ music—an unforgettable cultural evening.

★ 4.4

“I really enjoyed the cruise. The entertainment of the dancers was even better than I expected. The food is good (not excellent) but it is also not the real point of the experience. The view was amazing and there is all the time to enjoy…”

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11.Bosphorus Night Cruise with Dinner, Show and Private Table

Experience Istanbul from the Bosphorus with a dinner cruise featuring live entertainment, stunning city views, and a multi-course Turkish meal for $35.

★ 4.5

“The service was poor. My dinner plate was missing a side of rice and when I asked for it the server just said okay wait, then never came back. They didn't come by to offer drinks. Worst of all the seating was so tight that…”

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14.Istanbul: Basilica, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque Tour & Cruise

Discover Istanbul’s top landmarks—Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern—plus a scenic Bosphorus cruise with expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“We had the absolute pleasure of touring Hagia Sophia with our guide, Ali Arslan, and it was truly unforgettable. Ali’s deep knowledge, passion, and storytelling brought the rich history of this iconic site to life. He explained everything—from its time as a Byzantine church to…”

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More Bosphorus Cruises

4.4Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment3 hours$35 3.9Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise w/Audio Guide and Sunset Option2 hours$14 5.0Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side – (Morning or Afternoon)2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$48.37 4.2Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option$9 4.9Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise at Sunset with Snacks2 hours - 125 minutes$15 4.5Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Live Performance, Folk Dance and DJ3 hours (approx.)$36.28 4.8Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht2.5 hours$59 4.53 Hours Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Stop in Asia Side2 to 4 hours (approx.)$12.09 5.0Bosphorus Sunset: An Enchanting Yacht Cruise in Istanbul2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$72.56 4.6Istanbul Bosphorus: 3-Hour Day Cruise’s with Asian Side Stop2 - 3 hours$11 5.0Sunset Cruise with Stop along Asia: Discover Istanbul’s Bosphorus2 to 4 hours (approx.)$12.09 5.0Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers2 hours (approx.)$60.46 4.8Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side2.5 hours$28 5.0Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus Refresh & Relax2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$50.79 5.0Istanbul Private Transfer – Airports, Cruise Ports and Hotels30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$53.21 4.9Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on Asian Side2.5 hours$47 4.6Istanbul: Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table$34 5.0Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Boat with Live Guide3 hours (approx.)$32.65 4.5ISTANBUL: Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Turkish night show3 hours (approx.)$33.90 4.52 Hours Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul2 hours (approx.)$9.67 3.6Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Cruise w/Music, Lunch & Transfer7 hours$34 5.0Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Tour Asian Side Stop & Exploration2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$33.86 5.0Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht w/Transfers, Bosphorus2 hours (approx.)$42.33 4.9Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide2.5 hours$35