Private Cruises in Istanbul

Choose your private Bosphorus cruise

On a private cruise the yacht is yours: no other passengers, a captain and crew who work only for your group, and a plan built around you. Every cruise below can be booked on any of our nine yachts, for 10 to 250 guests, from eight piers on the European and Asian shores. Tap a cruise to see the details, photos and menus.

• Private Bosphorus Yacht CruiseThe classic: your own yacht, route and time.2 to 4 hours · Any time of day
• Private Sunset Yacht CruiseGolden hour and the city lights.2 to 3 hours · Evening
• Private Dinner Cruise on the BosphorusA chef on board, music and the lit-up skyline.3 to 4 hours · Evening
• Private Lunch Cruise on a YachtA long lunch with daytime views.3 to 4 hours · Midday
• Bosphorus Breakfast CruiseTurkish breakfast or brunch on the morning water.3 hours or more · Morning
• Private Yacht Swimming TourA full summer day with a swim from the yacht.6 hours or more · Full day
• Anadolu Kavağı Yacht Trip and Fish LunchSail to the Black Sea for fresh fish.6 hours or more · Full day
• Bosphorus Mansions (Yalı) CruiseThe historic yalıs of both shores, up close.2 to 3 hours · Day or sunset

Which cruise is right for you?

Not sure? Tell us your date, group size and occasion and we suggest the cruise and yacht that fit.

Why book a private cruise with us

• Only your group on boardA private yacht with captain and crew; no shared tables, no timetable.
• Your time, your routeMorning, midday, sunset or night, and a route planned with you.
• Food your wayOur chef cooks on board for groups of 10 or more, or bring your own food and drinks.
• Nine yachts, 10 to 250 guestsFrom a small motor yacht to our flagship White Istanbul.
• A written quote within the hourClear prices with fuel and marina fees included.
• An Istanbul family business since 1967Booked directly with a TURSAB-licensed agency.

How it works

1. Tell us your plan
   Date, time, group size and the cruise you like.
2. Get your quote
   We suggest the yachts that fit and send a written price.
3. Confirm
   Choose your yacht, menu and extras; a 30% advance payment confirms the booking.
4. Come on board
   Meet the crew at your pier and enjoy the Bosphorus.

Yachts for your private cruise

Nine private yachts, each with its own character. We match the yacht to your group and your cruise: a smaller motor yacht for a couple or a family, a larger one for a party, or our flagship White Istanbul for a seated dinner or a company event. Tap a yacht to see more photos.

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  Our flagship

  White Istanbul

  24 m · up to 77 guests

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  Made for celebrations

  Crescent Star

  24 m · up to 130 guests

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  Our largest yacht

  Majesty

  44 m · up to 200 guests

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  Heated on both decks

  Blue Wave

  23 m · up to 60 guests

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  Brand new for 2026

  Sea Fairy

  22 m · up to 55 guests

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  Classic and elegant

  Ocean Breeze

  21 m · up to 40 guests

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  Sleek and sporty

  Riviera

  22 m · up to 20 guests

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  Two decks, heated saloon

  Blue Horizon

  18 m · up to 12 guests

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  Intimate and cosy

  Azure

  16.5 m · up to 12 guests

Not sure which one fits? Tell us your group size and occasion and we suggest the right yacht with your quote. See all our yachts

Food and drinks on our cruises

Every cruise starts with a welcome drink and light snacks. For a full meal, choose one of our eight menus, from a Turkish breakfast to a three-course dinner. For groups of 10 or more our private chef cooks on board, or you can bring your own food and drinks with a service fee of €10 per person.

On board

Our yacht menus

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Morning2Light bites3Dinner3

Turkish breakfast on the morning water

Breakfast Menu

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A long, Turkish-style brunch at sea

Brunch Menu

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See every menu in full detail

Prefer something else? Our private chef can prepare any menu you like: halal, vegetarian, vegan, children's meals or a dinner designed around your occasion. Menus can be combined for larger groups, and alcoholic drinks are available as an extra.

What is included in your private cruise

Make your cruise your own

Add any of these to any cruise. We arrange everything in advance, so it is ready when you come on board.

• Private chef and live cooking
• Belly dancer, folk dancers or a fasıl band
• DJ, violin or saxophone
• Flowers, balloons and decoration
• Birthday or celebration cake
• Photographer, videographer or drone
• Guide in your language
• Private transfer from your hotel

Private cruise prices: what affects your quote

We do not publish fixed prices for private cruises, because every plan is different. Your quote is based on five things:

• The yacht: size and capacity
• Duration: from 2 hours for a short cruise to 6 hours or more for a full day
• Date and time: weekends, summer evenings and holidays are busiest
• Group size: number of adults and children
• Food, drinks and extras: what you add to the cruise

Send us these details and you get a clear, written price with nothing hidden: fuel and marina fees are always included.

Meeting points for your private cruise

Choose the pier closest to your hotel or venue. We board from eight piers along the Bosphorus:

• European shoreKaraköy · Kabataş · Beşiktaş · Kuruçeşme · Arnavutköy · Bebek
• Asian shoreKuleli · Beylerbeyi

We send the exact pier with a map pin when you book.

What our guests say about our cruises

Booking and cancellation terms

1. At booking30% advance payment confirms your yacht
2. 48 hours beforeThe remaining 70% is due
3. 7+ days beforeCancel for a full refund of the advance
4. Under 7 daysThe advance payment is not refundable
5. Under 3 days100% of the tour price is due

Payment, cancellation and weather terms for all private tours are on one page: Read the full cancellation terms

Private cruise FAQ