ISTANBUL · SAILING
The best days on the water.
The 15 most popular istanbul tours. 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“Had a great seat at the front, then plenty of opportunity to move around for pics as cruise went on. Nice snacks, friendly crew, just enough narrative about the sights. Best bit was sunset return into Istanbul.”
Small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul with sunset timing, audio guide, mini pizza, fruits, tea and coffee.
“Our guide Tugba was really nice and professional. The tour was great”
Bosphorus sunset from Kabataş on a guided yacht with snacks, lemonade, fruit, and photo stops by Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower.
“It was quite fun learning about some of the history of Turkey with also more snacks than I expected. Really an experience for me!”
A guided Bosphorus yacht cruise to the Asian side, with hotel pickup, snacks, and a short Kanlıca yogurt stop in about 2.5 hours.
“We had a wonderful time on the Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience. Everything from the booking process to the actual cruise was smooth and well organized. The yacht was very comfortable and gave us plenty of space to relax as a family. The views along the Bosphorus were breathtaking, and it was a great way to…”
2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht with an English guide, Dolmabahçe and Rumelihisarı sights, plus tea, juice and canapés.
“What a wonderful cruise! Boat was perfect - only about 30 onboard. We were on upper level / half inside, half outside making for excellent photo ops. Staff wonderful - special shout out to Emre and Nahad. Emre served the perfect amount of light snacks and drinks. Emre shared history & details on the sights…”
Two-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with a live English guide, landmark views, and included snacks, tea, fruit, and baklava.
“Tour was very nice and well organized. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Snacks and accommodations were very good.”
Istanbul sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with live Bosphorus commentary, small-group views, homemade lemonade, fruit and baklava. 2 hours.
“Excellent cruise. Not too long and packed with fun. The food was excellent too! You will not regret this tour!”
2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with a Kanlıca stop on the Asian side, tea and snacks, onboard Wi‑Fi, and hotel pickup.
“It was a plus they picked us up and returned us to our hotel. The boat was very clean and comfortable. The narration throughout the trip was educational. They served tea and snacks as well as coffee near the end of the trip. Staff on board are courteous and helpful. We had a great time…”
Sunset Bosphorus yacht cruise with snacks, tea and fruit, plus Dolmabahçe Palace and Maiden’s Tower views. Small-group value.
“Best option with food and ground floor front deck seats is best place to enjoy couldn't recommend more”
Bosphorus sunset luxury cruise in Istanbul for $59: 2.5 hours on a 25 m yacht with guide, snacks, and skyline lights.
“Excellent guide, good historical information and descriptions of the various sites. Highly recommend the sunset cruise.”
Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with hotel pickup, expert narration, baklava snacks, and views of Istanbul’s palaces, bridges, and skyline.
“The host was very knowledgeable as he described the buildings along the shores and historical background. The crew was efficient and prompt. The yacht had a variety of sitting locations. They served tea, water, and snacks as described as well as serving alcoholic beverages for a charge.”
Bosphorus sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with transfers, snacks, fruit and lemonade. See palaces, bridges, and Ottoman sights in 2 hours.
“Wonderful experience! I would highly recommend this tour. The guide was amazing. They provided lots of appetizers, juice, water and Turkish tea. Was not overly crowded. Big bang for your buck! Drop off/pick up included.”
Luxury Bosphorus sunset cruise from Istanbul with live English narration, snacks and tea, and views of palaces and bridges at night.
“The only way to see Istanbul East & West. Highly recommended to all, a great way to add to your memorable moments when visiting Istanbul. Brief & amusing facts about this amazing fascinating crazy city.”
2.5-hour Bosphorus luxury yacht cruise with stops in Ortaköy and Kanlıca. See Europe and Asia bridges, palaces, plus yogurt.
“We really enjoyed this yacht cruise down the Bosphorus Strait. I would recommend this to anybody who has never done it before. I would recommend this particular cruise because it was not overcrowded on the yacht at all.”
Luxury-style Bosphorus yacht cruise with an Asian-side stop in Kanlıca for yogurt, plus expert commentary on palaces, mosques, and forts.
“They were very accommodating & friendly staff. Would definitely do it again! Also the snacks & drinks were good. Yacht was very clean & in amazing condition with both upstairs/downstairs to explore on boat. So thank you!”
The sailing ports worth the trip, grouped by the sea they sit on.
