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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“Fantastic small yacht tour. The captain kept the boat close to the shore and you could see all of the sights up close. Great service from the crew and very good snacks”
Small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul with sunset timing, audio guide, mini pizza, fruits, tea and coffee.
“TUGBA BOZMESE was our guide. She did a wonderful job.”
Bosphorus sunset from Kabataş on a guided yacht with snacks, lemonade, fruit, and photo stops by Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower.
“Alaina made the experience wonderful with her kindness and care.”
A guided Bosphorus yacht cruise to the Asian side, with hotel pickup, snacks, and a short Kanlıca yogurt stop in about 2.5 hours.
“Customer service (coordinator) was over and above for us. No matter what problem we threw at then, they handled it. Very responsive and avcommodating. Our tour guide, Asha was very knowledgeable and able and willing to answer any and all questions. Other staff were also very responsive with snacks and drinks. A wonderful ride!”
2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht with an English guide, Dolmabahçe and Rumelihisarı sights, plus tea, juice and canapés.
“Very nice and efficient crew. Service very prompt. Boat is a high quality yacht that is well kept. Overall, an enjoyable way to see parts of Istanbul, recommend easily”
Two-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with a live English guide, landmark views, and included snacks, tea, fruit, and baklava.
“Nice sunset trip and a good way to see Istanbul during the day and night. We got to see both sides of the city with a good tour guide. The fruit was delicious too!”
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.
“Started out poorly, but tour group recovered beautifully to give us a great experience! We chose to have a pick up from our hotel and had to change the hotel a few days prior to the tour. The tour group prompted confirmed our new hotel and provided a time for us to meet them in…”
Sunset Bosphorus yacht cruise with snacks, tea and fruit, plus Dolmabahçe Palace and Maiden’s Tower views. Small-group value.
“Excellent cruise, everything was well organized. Our guide kadir was friendly and provided information about the rich history of the bosphorous throughout the cruise.”
Bosphorus sunset luxury cruise in Istanbul for $59: 2.5 hours on a 25 m yacht with guide, snacks, and skyline lights.
“The sunset cruise on the Bosphorus was absolutely magical. The guide explained every landmark with warmth and detail, making the whole experience feel meaningful and personal. Watching the city lights sparkle as the sun went down was simply unforgettable. Highly recommend!”
Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with hotel pickup, expert narration, baklava snacks, and views of Istanbul’s palaces, bridges, and skyline.
“The guide on the tour was excellent - we learned so much about the city and the scenery was absolutely beautiful!”
Bosphorus sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with transfers, snacks, fruit and lemonade. See palaces, bridges, and Ottoman sights in 2 hours.
“El crucero merece la pena, las vistas son espectaculares y las explicaciones de Jan fueron súper interesantes, los aperitivos, la limonada y el té estaban muy ricos, la verdad que tiene su encanto ver esta bonita ciudad al atardecer desde el mar”
Luxury Bosphorus sunset cruise from Istanbul with live English narration, snacks and tea, and views of palaces and bridges at night.
“What better way to appreciate the beauty of this city at the cross roads of two continents, than traversing the straits that separate the two. Nice and slow paced. Clean boat. Prompt service from the staff. Guide was informative but can be a little hard to hear on the top deck. Get to see most…”
2.5-hour Bosphorus luxury yacht cruise with stops in Ortaköy and Kanlıca. See Europe and Asia bridges, palaces, plus yogurt.
“good commentary from the guide told us plenty of information as we passed places on the shore. snacks and drinks were good. plenty of time on the small stop in the Asian side to buy and eat an ice cream. 😀”
Luxury-style Bosphorus yacht cruise with an Asian-side stop in Kanlıca for yogurt, plus expert commentary on palaces, mosques, and forts.
“A lovely 2 and a half hour trip round the Bosphorus guide really good explaining things and pointing out things to look at. Nice half hour stop on Asian side well worth the time and cost”
The sailing ports worth the trip, grouped by the sea they sit on.
