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“Great experience overall, even with not so great weather. Drinks on board are pricey, but they do provide a lot of complimentary drinks and snacks.”
Small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul with sunset timing, audio guide, mini pizza, fruits, tea and coffee.
“I really enjoyed seeing Istanbul from the Bosphorus and the boat and food were very good. The audio guide buffered and was quite frustrating so I decided just to enjoy the view and check my Google maps if I needed to know what I was looking at. It was a bit chilly so we were…”
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.
“Easy to book with a hotel pickup and return, all done with no fuss. On board there were a variety of complimentary refreshments, including nuts, peaches, bread, tea, and coffee. There are other items available for purchase. It’s a guided tour by speaker, which was great if you were near the speaker, but could be…”
2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht with an English guide, Dolmabahçe and Rumelihisarı sights, plus tea, juice and canapés.
“The yacht was clean and comfortable and the crew were super friendly. They served us with tea and fresh fruits. Only issue was we didn't have dedicated seats so we had to ask people to change seats.”
Two-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with a live English guide, landmark views, and included snacks, tea, fruit, and baklava.
“Great experience on this boat river cruise and with this company. The boat was clean and comfortable, the views were gorgeous. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Istanbul, it’s a fantastic way to see the city!”
Istanbul sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with live Bosphorus commentary, small-group views, homemade lemonade, fruit and baklava. 2 hours.
“Even though it was freezing, we had an amazing time! Nur, The tour guide was kind and very patient. We enjoyed the beauty of the sea whilst getting premium knowledge of the city. It was a great experience. Definitely to try again in summer!”
2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with a Kanlıca stop on the Asian side, tea and snacks, onboard Wi‑Fi, and hotel pickup.
“It starts near bridge one and proceeds under bridge two before returning. It goes up the European side and returns on the Asian side (that may alternate on different days but the point is you get to see both sides close up)..”
Sunset Bosphorus yacht cruise with snacks, tea and fruit, plus Dolmabahçe Palace and Maiden’s Tower views. Small-group value.
“So fantastic, they are so receptive and organized 🇹🇷💙”
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 amazing and so was the staff. The tour guide explained the landmarks really well and overall it was a very enjoyable experience”
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.
“Great tour! The price was very good for what you get. Lots of food and drinks included. Boat was nice and good opportunity for pictures. Crew was very friendly!”
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.
“Great experience. Guide was amazing. If you have half a day in Istanbul I’d recommend this tour. Smooth ride with historical information and snacks”
The sailing ports worth the trip, grouped by the sea they sit on.
