How to book a Bosphorus cruise
Booking a Bosphorus cruise on our site takes a few minutes. You choose a cruise, pick a date and time, pay through secure checkout, and your e-ticket arrives by email. We recommend booking at least a day ahead, especially for weekends, summer evenings, and sunset cruises, though same-day spots are often available too. Here is the full process step by step.
Step by step
- Choose your cruise. Browse the dinner cruise, sunset cruise, day cruise, or private yacht pages and open the one you want.
- Pick a date and time. Use the date selector on the cruise page to see the available departures.
- Choose a package and guests. Select the package that fits you, for example soft drinks or drinks included, and set the number of guests.
- Add any extras. If the cruise offers add-ons such as a hotel transfer, add them here.
- Go to checkout. Review your cruise, date, guests, and the total before you pay.
- Enter your details. Add the name and email address where your confirmation should be sent.
- Pay securely. Pay by card through our secure checkout. See payment methods for the options we accept.
- Get your e-ticket. Your confirmation and e-ticket arrive by email right after payment.
After you book
As soon as you book, open the confirmation email and check that the date and time of your cruise are correct. If anything looks wrong, contact us right away so we can fix it well before the day.
On the day, bring your e-ticket on your phone or printed, ready to show when you board.
Bring your ID as well, to be safe. There can be a passport or ID check at the pier, so foreign visitors are best bringing their original passport rather than a copy or photo, and Turkish citizens a valid photo ID. Allow a little extra time at the pier in case of a check. For the meeting point and boarding time, see where to meet and board.
Need to change or cancel?
Most cruises can be changed or cancelled free of charge up to a set time before departure. The exact window is shown on each listing. See our free cancellation policy for details.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get instant confirmation?
Yes. Your confirmation and e-ticket are emailed right after payment. If they do not arrive within a few minutes, check your spam folder or contact us.
Is it safe to pay online?
Yes. Payment is taken through a secure, encrypted checkout. See payment methods for the cards we accept.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking at least a day ahead, especially for weekends, summer evenings, and sunset cruises, which sell out fastest. Same-day spots are often available too, so it is still worth checking if you decide last minute.
Not sure which cruise to choose? Contact us and our team will help you pick the right one before you book.