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“The tour guides were very courteous and brought us several snacks and drinks. Also did a great job describing the places we were passing by.”
Small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul with sunset timing, audio guide, mini pizza, fruits, tea and coffee.
“I had a wonderful experience on the Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul. Despite a flight delay, the team kindly rescheduled me for another day, which I deeply appreciated. The yacht was beautiful, the views were stunning, and the two hours passed effortlessly. The highlight was our guide, Tugba — full of warmth, energy, and kindness.…”
Bosphorus sunset from Kabataş on a guided yacht with snacks, lemonade, fruit, and photo stops by Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower.
“Excellent option to get a clear view of this geographic beauty, the Bosforus! Excellent service!”
A guided Bosphorus yacht cruise to the Asian side, with hotel pickup, snacks, and a short Kanlıca yogurt stop in about 2.5 hours.
“Great 3hr trip along the River Bosporus. Informative commentary, plus light refreshments provided. Definitely the highlight of our stay in Istanbul.”
2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht with an English guide, Dolmabahçe and Rumelihisarı sights, plus tea, juice and canapés.
“Nice trip sito very friendly staff and a good guide. Best views of the city. Makes an unforgotable trip”
Two-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with a live English guide, landmark views, and included snacks, tea, fruit, and baklava.
“It’s a long day but well worth it. It’s good to know the history before going Even if you just watch the Mel Gibson movie!”
Istanbul sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with live Bosphorus commentary, small-group views, homemade lemonade, fruit and baklava. 2 hours.
“Amazing fun informative and fabulous! Perfect for anyone ! I loved every moment - highly recommended”
2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with a Kanlıca stop on the Asian side, tea and snacks, onboard Wi‑Fi, and hotel pickup.
“Great tour. The guide was knowledgeable, the staff were friendly, the boat ride was great, they even gave out drinks, blankets, and snacks. Highly recommend.”
Sunset Bosphorus yacht cruise with snacks, tea and fruit, plus Dolmabahçe Palace and Maiden’s Tower views. Small-group value.
“The cruise along the river was beautiful, and the snacks were plenty to hold us over until dinner. They even provided information along the cruise, which was a nice touch”
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 was fantastic. Hospitality and service were second to none and stunning to be on and better understand the Bosphorus River and life while also learning about the layout and some important history of Instanbul. What wonderful city!”
Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with hotel pickup, expert narration, baklava snacks, and views of Istanbul’s palaces, bridges, and skyline.
“Cruise was excellent, as was our tour guide and narrator. Plenty of snacks. Check-in was a little bit chaotic but eventually everyone got on the boat.”
Bosphorus sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with transfers, snacks, fruit and lemonade. See palaces, bridges, and Ottoman sights in 2 hours.
“it was a fun experience; I would suggest updating the bathroom facility. The crew members were very nice”
Luxury Bosphorus sunset cruise from Istanbul with live English narration, snacks and tea, and views of palaces and bridges at night.
“Our guy is was amazing very sexy also it was very educating about turkey history. Also speak very well English and give us amazing time”
2.5-hour Bosphorus luxury yacht cruise with stops in Ortaköy and Kanlıca. See Europe and Asia bridges, palaces, plus yogurt.
“the boat was excellent. it was clean and comfy and everything was on time. the guide was extremely knowledgeable and informative with some witty humour. I would recommend this trip to everyone”
Luxury-style Bosphorus yacht cruise with an Asian-side stop in Kanlıca for yogurt, plus expert commentary on palaces, mosques, and forts.
“This turned out to be the highlight of our trip. Great crew with excellent service. The guide was very detailed as well. The cruise was not too crowded as well. Highly recommended.”
The sailing ports worth the trip, grouped by the sea they sit on.
