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A wine glass and table lamp on a set dinner table in the boat's dining lounge
A dinner cruise boat lit up at night on the Bosphorus by the Çırağan Palace
A set dinner table on the boat with an illuminated Ottoman palace through the window at night
A dinner table by the window on the boat with a view of the Galata Tower
The chef plating a table of Turkish appetizers and wine on the boat
A plate of Turkish meze starters set on a table in the boat's dining lounge
Grilled chicken skewers with rice served with wine on the dinner cruise
A Turkish köfte main course with mashed potato and vegetables on the dinner cruise
A grilled fish main course with potatoes and salad on the dinner cruise
A belly dancer performing among the guest tables during the Turkish night show
Whirling dervishes performing a Sufi dance for guests on the boat
A Turkish folk dance troupe performing in traditional costume on the boat
Dancers performing a fire and knife show in folk costume on the boat
A saxophonist performing under stage lights during the evening cruise
A live music trio with guitar, violin and cajon performing in the boat's lounge
A waiter serving guests at their tables in the boat's dining lounge
A dinner cruise boat passing under the Bosphorus Bridge at dusk

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Dinner Cruise

Istanbul Bosphorus Luxury Dinner Cruise

3.5 hours
Turkish set-menu dinner
Live night show & music
Free cancellation

A 3.5-hour luxury Bosphorus dinner cruise from Kabataş, with a Turkish set-menu dinner, unlimited soft drinks and a live Turkish night show. It sails past Istanbul's illuminated palaces, mosques and bridges.

Cruise Program

See how the cruise unfolds on board.

  1. Board at Kabataş

    Boarding

    Meet at the dinner-cruise pier at Kabataş İskele and board the boat. Boarding starts before the 20:00 departure.

Dinner menu

A Turkish set menu served at your table during the cruise

Starters

  • Cold starters: humus, muhammara, lentil köfte, haydari, stuffed vine leaves, fava, Ezine cheese, tomato, cucumber, carrot tarator, tahini eggplant
  • Hot starter: cheese börek
  • Salad: Mediterranean salad with pesto

Main course (choose one)

  • Vegetarian and vegan menu
  • Children's menu
Grilled chicken skewers with rice served on the dinner cruise

Grilled chicken

A grilled fish main course with potatoes and salad on the dinner cruise

Grilled fish

A Turkish kofte main course with mashed potato and vegetables on the dinner cruise

Rosto köfte

Dessert

  • Chef's special
  • Baklava

The main course is chosen on board and includes vegetarian, vegan and children's options. An alcoholic drinks menu is available. The menu may vary by season.

Meeting point

Use the map and instructions below to reach the boarding area.

Kabataş İskele

Kabataş, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

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  • Board at the dinner-cruise pier at Kabataş İskele.
  • Kabataş is easy to reach by the T1 tram from Sultanahmet, Eminönü and Karaköy, or by the F1 funicular from Taksim.
  • With the hotel-pickup option, transfer covers central Istanbul districts.
  • Boarding starts before the 20:00 departure, so arrive about 20 minutes early.
  • After booking, we send you detailed step-by-step directions to the meeting point by email and WhatsApp.

What's included

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Included

  • 3.5-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise
  • Turkish set-menu dinner (starters, main course, dessert)
  • Live Turkish night show (folk dances, belly dance, dervishes, DJ)
  • Unlimited soft drinks
  • Your own table
  • Live music

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks (unless the alcoholic menu is chosen)
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off (unless chosen)
  • Tips

Know Before You Go

The cruise departs at 20:00 and returns around 23:30; boarding starts before departure.
A smart-casual dress code is recommended.
The set menu includes vegetarian, vegan and children's options; the main course is chosen on board.
Unlimited soft drinks are included; the alcoholic menu is an optional upgrade.
With the hotel-pickup option, transfer covers central Istanbul districts; share your WhatsApp number after booking for pickup confirmation.
The cruise is not suitable for guests prone to seasickness, and smoking and pets are not allowed.

What to Bring

  • A camera for the show and the illuminated skyline
  • Smart-casual clothes for the evening

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 main dining lounge is wheelchair accessible.

Available

Onboard restrooms

Restrooms are available on board.

Available

Full description

This 3.5-hour cruise sails the Bosphorus from Kabataş on a multi-deck dinner-cruise boat. It departs at 20:00 and returns around 23:30, cruising between the European and Asian shores past the illuminated palaces, mosques and bridges.

You are seated at your own table and served a Turkish set-menu dinner: cold and hot starters, a salad, a main course chosen on board, and dessert. Vegetarian, vegan and children's menus are available, and unlimited soft drinks are included. An alcoholic drinks menu can be added.

A live Turkish night show runs through the evening. The program includes live music, a saxophone set, folk dances, whirling dervishes, a Caucasian fire and knife show, a belly dance and a DJ.

Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Istanbul districts can be added. Alcoholic drinks and gratuities are not included, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before departure.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

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From

€50.00

per person

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