Availability & departure times
Departure times depend on the cruise and the season. On our site you choose from the dates and times available for each cruise, and your exact time is confirmed in your booking. Below is how availability works, examples from our cruises, and the public ferry timetable.
How availability works
Each cruise page has a date selector that shows the available departures for that cruise. Pick a date to see the times you can book. Times are set by the operator and confirmed in your confirmation email. Popular slots, such as summer evenings, sunset, and weekends, sell out first, so book a day or two ahead when you can.
Our cruises at a glance
These are the typical times and durations for our cruises. The exact departure time is shown on each cruise page when you pick a date.
| Cruise | When it runs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner cruise | Evening, from around 21:00 | About 3 hours |
| Sunset cruise | Around sunset, today about 20:39 | About 2 hours |
| Day cruise | Daytime | About 2 hours |
| Breakfast cruise | Morning, from around 09:00 | About 2 hours |
Sunset times move through the year, earlier in winter and later in summer, so the sunset cruise departure shifts with the season. To compare the cruise types, see choosing the right cruise.
Public ferry timetable (Şehir Hatları)
If you take the public city ferry instead of a tourist cruise, it runs on a fixed timetable every day. These are the official Şehir Hatları times. The schedule below is the winter timetable, so check the official timetable for the current season.
Long Bosphorus tour, outbound from Eminönü to Anadolu Kavağı near the Black Sea:
| Stop | Departure |
|---|---|
| Eminönü | 10:35 |
| Beşiktaş | 10:50 |
| Üsküdar | 11:05 |
| Kanlıca | 11:35 |
| Sarıyer | 12:05 |
| Rumeli Kavağı | 12:15 |
| Anadolu Kavağı (arrival) | 12:25 |
The boat breaks at Anadolu Kavağı until 15:00, then returns: Rumeli Kavağı 15:10, Sarıyer 15:20, Kanlıca 15:40, Üsküdar 16:10, Beşiktaş 16:25, arriving back at Eminönü at 16:40.
There is also a short Bosphorus tour every day: Eminönü 14:40, Üsküdar 14:55, then Ortaköy 15:10, with no break at Ortaköy.
Times can change by season, so check the official Şehir Hatları timetable before you go. For a full comparison of the ferry and a tourist cruise, see our ferry vs cruise guide.
Need a specific time?
If you want a particular time or the listed slots are full, contact us and we will check what is available. For full control of your schedule, a private yacht departs at a time you choose.