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The 15 most popular istanbul sailing trips. What each sail costs, how long you are on the water, and which crews run it well.
A 2h15 Bosphorus sunset cruise on a small luxury yacht with English guide, photo stops, snacks, tea/coffee, and Istanbul views.
Most Popular“It was my first time in instanbul. It was a really great experience at the cruise. The food and service was excellent. Very much recommended”
Small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul with sunset timing, audio guide, mini pizza, fruits, tea and coffee.
“Beautiful sunset and Tugba was so sweet. She offered to take our pictures during sunset and came several time if we needed anything else.”
Bosphorus sunset from Kabataş on a guided yacht with snacks, lemonade, fruit, and photo stops by Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower.
“We had an amazing afternoon on the sunset cruise. Everything was as described , our guide gave us detailed information about all the lamdmarks we sailed by. We had sweet and savoury treats ,plus lemonade and hot tea during the cruise. Even though it was windy , we stayed outside on the deck to admire…”
A guided Bosphorus yacht cruise to the Asian side, with hotel pickup, snacks, and a short Kanlıca yogurt stop in about 2.5 hours.
“Lovely experience, beautiful setting and a most enjoyable cruise. Visiting the Asian side a bit short and pointless in reality.”
2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht with an English guide, Dolmabahçe and Rumelihisarı sights, plus tea, juice and canapés.
“Absolutely excellent. Great communication, fantastic service, and the tour guide spoke excellent English and Spanish. A must-see adventure for your time in Istanbul - there is no better way to see the city.”
Two-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with a live English guide, landmark views, and included snacks, tea, fruit, and baklava.
“Simply terrific. I enjoyed seeing the different places and the rich culture heritage in Istanbul during sunset. Highly recommended ❤️”
Istanbul sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with live Bosphorus commentary, small-group views, homemade lemonade, fruit and baklava. 2 hours.
“Great adventure! We were very well taken care of. Kids were not bored at all even though the cruise was 2 hours. The yacht was very clean and operational. Highly recommend!”
2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with a Kanlıca stop on the Asian side, tea and snacks, onboard Wi‑Fi, and hotel pickup.
“A wonderful and relaxing Bosphorus morning cruise! The views were stunning, the pace was calm, and the food was excellent—fresh fruit, bagel sandwiches, Turkish delights, and drinks made the experience feel extra special. The guide and crew were informative, funny, and incredibly engaging with everyone on board, including a toddler traveling with another family. The…”
Sunset Bosphorus yacht cruise with snacks, tea and fruit, plus Dolmabahçe Palace and Maiden’s Tower views. Small-group value.
“Well spent money! The guide and crew were very friendly and informative. Great views during sunset. Highly recommended!”
Bosphorus sunset luxury cruise in Istanbul for $59: 2.5 hours on a 25 m yacht with guide, snacks, and skyline lights.
“It was nice, though it would have been great if the weather had been better. The guide did a fantastic job explaining the historic landmarks. The snacks were good too.”
Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with hotel pickup, expert narration, baklava snacks, and views of Istanbul’s palaces, bridges, and skyline.
“Amazing!!! This was the highlight of our trip and we really appreciated the pick up and drop off option.”
Bosphorus sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with transfers, snacks, fruit and lemonade. See palaces, bridges, and Ottoman sights in 2 hours.
“Excellent experience. Stunning sunset views with excellent services made this experience memorable for me and my partner. We read enjoyed it!😊”
Luxury Bosphorus sunset cruise from Istanbul with live English narration, snacks and tea, and views of palaces and bridges at night.
“Nice boat, very detailed of Bosporus, professional in terms of timings and service was great. Alcohol was available too(extra but reasonable). The snacks, fruits, hot beverages were quality indeed.”
2.5-hour Bosphorus luxury yacht cruise with stops in Ortaköy and Kanlıca. See Europe and Asia bridges, palaces, plus yogurt.
“It was relaxing, and informative. A great way to learn about the surrounding areas of the Bosphorus. Staff was very friendly and attentive.”
Luxury-style Bosphorus yacht cruise with an Asian-side stop in Kanlıca for yogurt, plus expert commentary on palaces, mosques, and forts.
“Wonderful view. Tour guide did a great job of informing us, but also leaving us time to enjoy the sights. The yacht was lovely and not too crowded.”
The sailing ports worth the trip, grouped by the sea they sit on.
