Boarding at Kabataş
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Dinner Cruise
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show
3 hours
Turkish dinner
Belly dance & live show
Free cancellation
A 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise from Kabataş with a Turkish set-menu dinner and a live night show of folk and belly dancing, a whirling dervish and a DJ.
Cruise Program
See how the cruise unfolds on board.
Dinner menu
A Turkish set menu served during the cruise
Starters
- Cold starters (traditional Turkish appetizers)
- Fresh seasonal salad
- Hot starter (potato croquettes)
Main course (choose one)
- Grilled fish with arugula, onion and lemon
- Grilled chicken steak with rice and potatoes
- Grilled meatballs with rice and potatoes
- Mushroom sauced pasta (vegetarian)
To finish
- Dessert
- Seasonal fruit
- Turkish coffee and tea
The main course is chosen on board from four options, including a vegetarian dish. The menu may vary by season.
What's included
Choose a package to see exactly what it includes.
Included
- Bosphorus dinner cruise (3 hours)
- Turkish set-menu dinner
- Turkish night show (folk, belly dance, whirling dervish, DJ)
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Turkish coffee & tea
- Air-conditioned boat
Not included
- Imported alcoholic drinks
- Tips
Know Before You Go
The cruise usually departs around 8:45 PM; the exact time is confirmed when you book.
This is a shared, lively dinner cruise with assigned tables and a live show.
Soft drinks are unlimited; the alcoholic-drinks option adds 2 drinks, and imported spirits are not included.
With the hotel-transfer option, pickup and drop-off cover central districts including Taksim, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci and Beyoğlu.
A vegetarian main course is available; the main is chosen on board from four options.
Smoking is not allowed indoors and pets are not permitted.
Some guests note the cruise can run a little under the stated 3 hours.
What to Bring
- A light layer for the cooler evening breeze out on deck
- A camera for the floodlit skyline and the show
Moments from this cruise
See real cruise moments from travelers and creators on the Bosphorus.
Accessibility
Accessibility can vary by boat and pier, so check the details before booking.
Wheelchair access
The boat is wheelchair accessible.
Meeting point
Use the map and instructions below to reach the boarding area.
Pereme Dinner Cruise pier, Kabataş
Ömer Avni, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
- Meet at the Pereme Dinner Cruise pier near Kabataş.
- With the hotel-transfer option, pickup and drop-off cover central districts including Taksim, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci and Beyoğlu.
- Arrive about 20 minutes before departure.
Full description
This 3-hour evening cruise sails the Bosphorus from Kabataş on a dinner-cruise boat, combining a Turkish set-menu dinner with a live Turkish night show. A host looks after the evening, with announcements in English, Spanish and Arabic.
As you dine you pass Istanbul's floodlit landmarks: Dolmabahçe and Çırağan palaces, the Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, the Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridges, Beylerbeyi Palace, the waterside mansions and the Maiden's Tower.
After dinner the show begins, with folk and belly dancing, a whirling dervish, a rhythm act and a DJ. Unlimited soft drinks, Turkish coffee and tea are served throughout, on an air-conditioned boat. You can add 2 alcoholic drinks or hotel pickup and drop-off when you book.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Book now and keep your plans flexible.
Your spot is confirmed as soon as you book.
Secure checkout with your payment protected.
Friendly support is here if you need to make a change.
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show
A 3-hour evening cruise along the Bosphorus from Kabataş, pairing a Turkish set-menu dinner with a live night show. You pass Istanbul's floodlit palaces, mosques and bridges while folk and belly dancers, a whirling dervish and a DJ perform, with unlimited soft drinks, coffee and tea served throughout.
Cruise program
Follow the cruise step by step, from boarding at the pier to the return.
- Boarding01
Boarding at Kabataş
Meet at the pier near Kabataş and board the dinner-cruise boat as it prepares to set off along the Bosphorus.
- Dinner02
Turkish set-menu dinner
Dinner is served as the boat cruises: cold and hot starters, a seasonal salad and your choice of main course, with dessert and fruit to finish.
- Show03
Folk & Ottoman dances
After dinner the show begins with Turkish folk dancing and Ottoman-themed performances on the dance floor.
- Show04
Belly dance & whirling dervish
A belly dancer and a whirling dervish take the floor, with the night's rhythm act, while the skyline passes outside.
- Late evening05
Music, DJ & dancing
A DJ keeps the evening going with international songs, and guests are welcome to join the dance floor before the boat heads back to shore.
Program order and timing may vary depending on weather, Bosphorus traffic, and operator schedule.
Dinner menu
A Turkish set menu served during the cruise
Starters
- Cold starters (traditional Turkish appetizers)
- Fresh seasonal salad
- Hot starter (potato croquettes)
Main course (choose one)
- Grilled fish with arugula, onion and lemon
- Grilled chicken steak with rice and potatoes
- Grilled meatballs with rice and potatoes
- Mushroom sauced pasta (vegetarian)
To finish
- Dessert
- Seasonal fruit
- Turkish coffee and tea
The main course is chosen on board from four options, including a vegetarian dish. The menu may vary by season.
What's included
Choose a package to see exactly what it includes.
Included
- Bosphorus dinner cruise (3 hours)
- Turkish set-menu dinner
- Turkish night show (folk, belly dance, whirling dervish, DJ)
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Turkish coffee & tea
- Air-conditioned boat
Not included
- Imported alcoholic drinks
- Tips
Meeting point
Use the map and instructions below to reach the boarding area.
Pereme Dinner Cruise pier, Kabataş
Ömer Avni, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
- Meet at the Pereme Dinner Cruise pier near Kabataş.
- With the hotel-transfer option, pickup and drop-off cover central districts including Taksim, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci and Beyoğlu.
- Arrive about 20 minutes before departure.
Know Before You Go
Practical details to check before departure so boarding goes smoothly.
- The cruise usually departs around 8:45 PM; the exact time is confirmed when you book.
- This is a shared, lively dinner cruise with assigned tables and a live show.
- Soft drinks are unlimited; the alcoholic-drinks option adds 2 drinks, and imported spirits are not included.
- With the hotel-transfer option, pickup and drop-off cover central districts including Taksim, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci and Beyoğlu.
- A vegetarian main course is available; the main is chosen on board from four options.
- Smoking is not allowed indoors and pets are not permitted.
- Some guests note the cruise can run a little under the stated 3 hours.
What to Bring
- A light layer for the cooler evening breeze out on deck
- A camera for the floodlit skyline and the show
Accessibility
Accessibility can vary by boat and pier, so check the details before booking.
Wheelchair access
AvailableThe boat is wheelchair accessible.
Full description
This 3-hour evening cruise sails the Bosphorus from Kabataş on a dinner-cruise boat, combining a Turkish set-menu dinner with a live Turkish night show. A host looks after the evening, with announcements in English, Spanish and Arabic.
As you dine you pass Istanbul's floodlit landmarks: Dolmabahçe and Çırağan palaces, the Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, the Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridges, Beylerbeyi Palace, the waterside mansions and the Maiden's Tower.
After dinner the show begins, with folk and belly dancing, a whirling dervish, a rhythm act and a DJ. Unlimited soft drinks, Turkish coffee and tea are served throughout, on an air-conditioned boat. You can add 2 alcoholic drinks or hotel pickup and drop-off when you book.
Moments from this cruise
See real cruise moments from travelers and creators on the Bosphorus.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
- Book now and keep your plans flexible.
- Your spot is confirmed as soon as you book.
- Secure checkout with your payment protected.
- Friendly support is here if you need to make a change.
From
€30.00
per person