How much does a private yacht cost in Istanbul?
Private yacht rental on the Bosphorus starts from €130 per hour with our small motor yachts and goes up to €1,800 for our largest event yacht. Every price is per hour for the whole yacht, only for your group, and always includes a licensed captain and crew, free tea, coffee, soft drinks, chips, nuts and a fruit plate, and fuel and marina fees. There are no hidden charges: what you add, such as a menu or decoration, is listed line by line in your written quote.
Planning for a group of 20 to 65? See our group yacht packages and price calculator with seasonal prices for company dinners, cocktail parties and celebrations.
On this page you find the starting price of each of our ten yachts, the things that change the final price, our menus on board and the extras you can add. To see the photos and details of every yacht, visit Our Yachts: The Acetes Fleet.
Starting prices of our yachts
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Seated dinner | Per hour, from | 2 hours, from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Horizon | 18 m | Up to 12 | – | €180 | €360 |
| Azure | 16.5 m | Up to 12 | – | €180 | €360 |
| Sapphire | 14 m | Up to 15 | 10 | €130 | €260 |
| Riviera | 22 m | Up to 20 | – | €220 | €440 |
| Ocean Breeze | 21 m | Up to 40 | 40 | €280 | €560 |
| Sea Fairy | 22 m | Up to 55 | 55 | €350 | €700 |
| Blue Wave | 23 m | Up to 60 | 55 | €480 | €960 |
| White Istanbul | 24 m | Up to 77 | 60 | €480 | €960 |
| Crescent Star | 24 m | Up to 130 | 100 | €680 | €1,360 |
| Majesty | 44 m | Up to 200 | – | €1,800 | €3,600 |
White Istanbul, our luxury flagship: a brand-new yacht built in 2025, with a bright saloon and bar, large TV screens, surround sound and LED lighting, a dance area, a master cabin with shower and three open decks: bow, aft deck and flybridge. It is the most stylish yacht in our mid-size fleet, for guests who want a truly special night on the Bosphorus.
Book direct: 10% off any private yacht when you book through our website or WhatsApp.
Starting prices are the lowest hourly price for each yacht. Your final price depends on your date, hours, pier and menu.
Prices by group size
| Your group | Guests | Yachts | Per hour, from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Couples and small families | Up to 12 to 20 guests | Sapphire, Azure, Blue Horizon, Riviera | €130 to €220 |
| Groups of friends and celebrations | 40 to 77 guests | Ocean Breeze, Sea Fairy, Blue Wave, White Istanbul | €280 to €480 |
| Weddings, galas and company events | 130 to 200 guests | Crescent Star, Majesty | €680 to €1,800 |
Couples and families often choose a small motor yacht; for a birthday or a dinner with friends, a mid-size yacht with a saloon and a flybridge; for 100 guests or more, one of our event yachts with a banquet hall.
Istanbul yacht rental per hour
Every yacht rental price in Istanbul on this page is an hourly price for the whole yacht, not per person. The hourly rate already includes a licensed captain and crew, fuel, marina fees and free tea, coffee, soft drinks, chips, nuts and a fruit plate, so the yacht cost in your quote is simply the hourly price of your yacht multiplied by the hours you book.
A private yacht charter starts at 2 hours. Most guests book 2 to 4 hours for a Bosphorus cruise, a sunset or a dinner on board, and 6 hours or more for a swimming day or a trip to the Black Sea. You can add hours to your plan at the same hourly rate of your yacht. Our smallest motor yachts start from €130 per hour and our largest event yacht from €1,800 per hour.
How much is a 2-hour yacht cruise in Istanbul?
Two hours is the most popular length for a private Bosphorus cruise and the shortest charter we offer. The price of a 2-hour yacht cruise is two hours of yacht time at the hourly rate in the table above, with captain, crew, fuel and marina fees included. Boarding at Kuruçeşme is included; boarding at another pier adds one hour of yacht time, so for the shortest cruise it is worth choosing Kuruçeşme.
2-hour prices in total: from €260 for the whole yacht on Sapphire (up to 15 guests), €360 on Azure or Blue Horizon (up to 12 guests), €440 on Riviera, €560 on Ocean Breeze, €700 on Sea Fairy, €960 on Blue Wave or White Istanbul, €1,360 on Crescent Star and €3,600 on Majesty. These are total prices for your group, not per person, with captain, crew, fuel and marina fees included when you board at Kuruçeşme.
Book direct: 10% off your private yacht. When you book a private yacht cruise through our website or on WhatsApp, we take 10% off the yacht price. Not valid on shared cruises, New Year's Eve packages or with other offers.
In two hours the yacht sails past the main sights of the Bosphorus: Dolmabahçe and Çırağan palaces, Ortaköy Mosque under the Bosphorus Bridge, the wooden mansions of Arnavutköy and Bebek, Rumeli Fortress and the Maiden’s Tower, with time for photos on deck. It is enough for a sunset, a marriage proposal or a relaxed tour with snacks. See the private Bosphorus yacht charter for the route and times of day.
Yacht charter in Istanbul for 10 people
A group of 10 fits comfortably on our small and mid-size motor yachts, so you do not need to pay for a large event yacht. These are the yachts our guests choose most for 10 people:
- Azure16.5 m, up to 12 guests, from €180 per hour (2 hours from €360 in total): intimate and cosy, ideal for a family or a small celebration.
- Sapphire14 m, up to 15 guests (10 seated), from €130 per hour (2 hours from €260 in total): our 2023 flybridge yacht and the best value for couples and small groups, boarding at Karaköy.
- Blue Horizon18 m, up to 12 guests, from €180 per hour (2 hours from €360 in total): two decks and a heated saloon, good all year round.
- Riviera22 m, up to 20 guests, from €220 per hour (2 hours from €440 in total): sleek and sporty, with more room on deck for a group of 10.
From 10 guests our private chef can also cook a menu on board, from Turkish breakfast to a fish dinner. Not sure which yacht fits? Try our yacht finder or compare all yachts on the private yacht rental Istanbul page.
How to get an exact price
- Send your plan
Your date, the number of guests, the time of day, how many hours and the yacht or occasion. - Get your quote
We check availability and send a written price, usually within the hour. - Confirm with 30%
An advance payment of 30% confirms your yacht; the rest is due 48 hours before. - Board and enjoy
Meet your captain at the pier; everything is ready when you arrive.
Prices for every kind of cruise
- Yacht dinner party packages4 hours with dinner and cake, from €1,290 in total
- Yacht wedding dinner packages4 hours with dinner, flowers and wedding cake, from €1,290
- Private Bosphorus Yacht Cruise2 to 4 hours, any time of day
- Private Sunset Yacht CruiseGolden hour and the city lights
- Private Dinner CruiseA chef on board, 3 to 4 hours
- Marriage Proposal on a YachtPackages with decoration and music
- Yacht Wedding in IstanbulWedding packages for every size
- Corporate Yacht EventsProposals for companies
- New Year's Eve YachtPackages for 31 December
- Shared Bosphorus CruisesFrom €26 per person
Choose your yacht
Tap a yacht to see its photos. Each yacht's starting price is in the table above.
Luxury flagship · built 2025
White Istanbul
24 m · up to 77 guests
Made for celebrations
Crescent Star
24 m · up to 130 guests
Our largest yacht
Majesty
44 m · up to 200 guests
Heated on both decks
Blue Wave
23 m · up to 60 guests
Brand new for 2026
Sea Fairy
22 m · up to 55 guests
Classic and elegant
Ocean Breeze
21 m · up to 40 guests
Sleek and sporty
Riviera
22 m · up to 20 guests
Two decks, heated saloon
Blue Horizon
18 m · up to 12 guests
Intimate and cosy
Azure
16.5 m · up to 12 guests
New in our fleet · built 2023
Sapphire
14 m · up to 15 guests
Not sure which yacht fits your budget? Tell us your group size and occasion and we suggest the best value. See all our yachts
Menus on board: food and drinks
Every cruise includes free tea, coffee, soft drinks, chips, nuts and a fruit plate. For a meal on board, choose from our breakfast, brunch, snack, cocktail, finger food and dinner menus below; our private chef prepares them on board for groups of 10 or more. Menu prices are added to your quote per person. You can also bring your own food and drinks, with a service fee of €10 per person.
On board
Our yacht menus
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Turkish breakfast on the morning water
Breakfast Menu
A long, Turkish-style brunch at sea
Brunch Menu
Freshly baked bites for an afternoon cruise
Snack Menu
Party food for a standing reception
Cocktail Menu
Turkish favourites, bite-sized
Finger Food Menu
A relaxed dinner under the lights
Chicken Dinner Menu
Steak dinner on the Bosphorus
Meat Dinner Menu
Seasonal fish from the Turkish seas
Fish Dinner Menu
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 yacht rental
Included
- Private yacht for your group only
- Licensed captain and professional crew
- Free tea, coffee, soft drinks, chips, nuts and a fruit plate
- Fuel and marina fees
- Child life jackets on board
- A written quote with every item listed
Not included
- Food menus and drinks packages
- Boarding at a pier other than Kuruçeşme (+1 hour of yacht time)
- Decoration, music and entertainment
- Photographer, guide or transfers
- Tips for the crew
Extras you can add
Every extra is optional and shown separately in your quote, so you decide what to add.
- Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner menus
- Wine, champagne and drinks packages
- Cake, flowers, balloons and decoration
- DJ, violinist, saxophone or live music
- Belly dancer, folk dancers or a whirling dervish
- Photographer, videographer or drone
- A licensed guide in your language
- Private transfer from your hotel
What changes the price of a yacht rental?
Six things decide your final price. Send us these details and we reply with a written quote, usually within the hour, with fuel and marina fees always included.
| Factor | How it affects your quote |
|---|---|
| The yacht | Larger yachts with banquet saloons cost more than small motor yachts. Starting prices are listed above. |
| Hours on the water | Most cruises are 2 to 4 hours; swimming days and Black Sea trips are 6 hours or more. |
| Date and time | Summer evenings, weekends, holidays and special dates such as Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve are the busiest. |
| Boarding pier | Boarding at Kuruçeşme is included; any other pier adds one hour of yacht time. |
| Food and drinks | Free tea, coffee, soft drinks, chips, nuts and a fruit plate are included; menus, drinks packages or your own food (€10 per person) are added. |
| Extras | Decoration, music, a photographer, a guide or transfers are listed separately in your quote. |
Meeting points for your yacht rental
Boarding at Kuruçeşme is included in every price. We also board from seven other piers along the Bosphorus:
- European shoreKaraköy · Kabataş · Beşiktaş · Kuruçeşme · Arnavutköy · Bebek
- Asian shoreKuleli · Beylerbeyi
Boarding at Kuruçeşme is included; boarding at any other pier adds one hour of yacht time to your quote. We send the exact pier with a map pin when you book.
What our guests say about our cruises
“Very nice and friendly staff. Thank you!”
M A · September 2026
Sunset Cruise with Wine on a Luxury Yacht
“Fantastic tour. Guides were incredible. Service was great. Highly recommend.”
Patrick M · September 2026
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise
“it was a great tour. We were very satisfied. reliable tourism business.”
558beyza_ · April 2023
Acetes Travel
Reviews from Tripadvisor, shown as written by guests.
Booking and cancellation terms
- At booking30% advance payment confirms your yacht
- 48 hours beforeThe remaining 70% is due
- 7+ days beforeCancel for a full refund of the advance
- Under 7 daysThe advance payment is not refundable
- 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
Yacht rental FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Istanbul per hour?
Private yacht rental in Istanbul starts from €130 per hour for the whole yacht on our small motor yachts for up to 15 guests, and goes up to €1,800 per hour for our largest event yacht. Captain, crew, fuel and marina fees are always included.
How much is a 2-hour yacht cruise in Istanbul?
A 2-hour cruise costs two hours of yacht time at the hourly price of the yacht you choose, starting from €130 per hour. Captain, crew, fuel, marina fees and free tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks are included, and boarding at Kuruçeşme is free.
What is the minimum time for a private yacht charter?
Two hours. Most guests book 2 to 4 hours; swimming days and Black Sea trips are usually 6 hours or more.
Which yacht is best for 10 people in Istanbul?
For 10 people we recommend Sapphire (up to 15 guests, 10 seated, from €130 per hour), Azure or Blue Horizon (up to 12 guests, from €180 per hour), or Riviera (up to 20 guests, from €220 per hour) if you want more space on deck.
Is a yacht charter the same as a yacht rental?
Yes. In Istanbul both mean renting a whole yacht for your group with a captain and crew; you do not need a licence and nobody else comes on board.
How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Istanbul?
Our private yachts start from €130 per hour for small motor yachts for up to 15 guests. Mid-size yachts for 40 to 77 guests start from €280 to €480 per hour, and event yachts for 130 to 200 guests from €680 to €1,800 per hour. Captain, crew, fuel and marina fees are always included.
Is the price per person or for the whole yacht?
Yacht prices are for the whole yacht, only for your group. Food menus and drinks packages are added per person. For a per-person price on a shared boat, see our shared Bosphorus cruises from €26.
What is included in the price?
The private yacht, a licensed captain and crew, free tea, coffee, soft drinks, chips, nuts and a fruit plate, life jackets, and fuel and marina fees.
Are there extra costs?
Only what you choose: menus, drinks, decoration, music or a photographer. Boarding at a pier other than Kuruçeşme adds one hour of yacht time. Every item is listed in your written quote.
Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Yes, with a service fee of €10 per person. Or choose one of our menus, cooked on board by our chef for groups of 10 or more.
Is it cheaper to rent a yacht in winter?
Weekday and winter dates are usually the easiest to book, while summer evenings, weekends and special dates are the busiest. Send us your date and we quote the best available yacht.
How do we pay?
A 30% advance payment confirms your yacht and the remaining 70% is due 48 hours before the cruise. No card details are needed to ask for a quote.
How quickly do we get a quote?
Usually within the hour, by WhatsApp or email, 24 hours a day.
Where does the yacht pick us up?
From a central pier on the European or Asian shore: Karaköy, Kabataş, Beşiktaş, Kuruçeşme, Arnavutköy, Bebek, Kuleli or Beylerbeyi. Boarding at Kuruçeşme is included; boarding at any other pier adds one hour of yacht time to your quote. We send the exact pier with a map pin when you book.
Can we cancel or change the date?
Cancel at least 7 days before your cruise and your advance payment is refunded in full. Within 7 days the advance payment is not refundable, and within 3 days the full tour price is due. See our private tour cancellation terms.
