The question we hear most is simply: how much is a yacht in Istanbul? The honest answer depends on the yacht, the hours and the day, but the prices themselves are not a secret. These are the hourly prices of our own nine yachts for 2026.
The short answer
A private yacht in Istanbul costs from €180 per hour for the whole yacht with our small motor yachts for up to 12 guests, €280 to €480 per hour for mid-size yachts for 40 to 77 guests, and €680 to €1,800 per hour for event yachts for 130 to 200 guests. The minimum rental is 2 hours. The price is for the yacht, not per person, and always includes a licensed captain and crew, fuel, marina fees and a welcome drink.
Hourly prices by yacht
| Yacht | Guests | Per hour, from |
|---|---|---|
| Azure (16.5 m) | up to 12 | €180 |
| Blue Horizon (18 m) | up to 12 | €180 |
| Riviera (22 m) | up to 20 | €220 |
| Ocean Breeze (21 m) | up to 40 | €280 |
| Sea Fairy (22 m) | up to 55 | €350 |
| Blue Wave (23 m) | up to 60 | €480 |
| White Istanbul (24 m) | up to 77 | €480 |
| Crescent Star (24 m) | up to 130 | €680 |
| Majesty (44 m) | up to 200 | €1,800 |
To work out the yacht cost of your cruise, multiply the hourly price by the hours: a 2-hour cruise is two hours of yacht time. Starting prices are the lowest hourly price of each yacht; your final price depends on the date, the hours, the pier and the menu.
What is included
- The whole yacht, only for your group
- Licensed captain and professional crew
- Fuel and marina fees
- Welcome drink and light snacks
- Life jackets for adults and children
- Boarding at Kuruçeşme
What costs extra
- Food: breakfast, brunch, finger food or dinner menus, prepared on board by our chef for groups of 10 or more, priced per person. You can also bring your own food and drinks for a €10 per person service fee.
- Drinks packages: wine, champagne or an open bar.
- Another pier: boarding at Karaköy, Kabataş, Beşiktaş, Arnavutköy, Bebek, Kuleli or Beylerbeyi adds one hour of yacht time.
- Extras: decoration, a cake, live music or a DJ, a photographer, a guide or hotel transfers.
How group size changes the price
Because you pay for the yacht and not per seat, the price per person falls as the group grows. A group of 10 fits comfortably on Azure or Blue Horizon from €180 per hour, so splitting the yacht often costs about the same per person as a shared dinner cruise. For 40 to 77 guests, a mid-size yacht with a saloon and a flybridge suits birthdays and company dinners; for 100 guests or more, an event yacht with a banquet hall. Our yacht finder suggests the right yacht for your group.
How to keep the price down
- Board at Kuruçeşme: boarding there is included, other piers add an hour.
- Choose a weekday or the winter months: summer evenings, weekends and special dates are the busiest.
- Pick the right size: a yacht with a few spare seats is more comfortable, but you do not need an event yacht for 15 people.
- Two hours at sunset covers the main sights; add hours only for a dinner or a trip north.
Travelling alone or as a couple on a budget? A seat on our shared sunset cruise costs from €26 per person. See also shared vs private Bosphorus cruise.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Istanbul per hour?
From €180 per hour for the whole yacht with small motor yachts for up to 12 guests, up to €1,800 per hour for a 44 m event yacht for 200 guests. Captain, crew, fuel and marina fees are included.
Is the price per person or for the whole yacht?
For the whole yacht. Food menus and drinks packages are added per person.
What is the minimum rental time?
Two hours. Most cruises are 2 to 4 hours.
Are there hidden costs?
No. Fuel and marina fees are always included; anything you add, such as a menu or decoration, is listed line by line in the written quote.
Which yacht is best for 10 people?
Azure or Blue Horizon, for up to 12 guests, from €180 per hour; Riviera for up to 20 guests from €220 per hour if you want more space.
Get an exact price for your date
Send us the date, the number of guests and the hours. We reply with a written price, usually within the hour, with fuel and marina fees included.
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