Private Bosphorus Yacht Tours

Private yachts are priced per boat, not per person, so the total depends on the boat size, season, duration, and any extras. As a rough guide, short Bosphorus charters usually start from a few hundred euros and rise for larger or more luxurious yachts and longer cruises.

Because you pay for the whole boat, the cost per person drops as your group grows. Each yacht page shows the current price and what the charter includes before checkout.

A charter usually includes the yacht for your booked time, a captain and crew, and fuel for the planned route. Catering, drinks, music, decoration, and a photographer are commonly offered as paid add-ons arranged in advance.

Inclusions vary by boat, so check each yacht page for the exact list before booking.

Capacity depends on the boat. Smaller yachts suit a couple or a small family, while larger ones host bigger groups and parties. Since pricing is per boat, choose a yacht that matches your group size.

The maximum capacity is listed on each yacht page, so confirm it before booking.

Most private charters on the Bosphorus run for about two to four hours, which is enough to sail the main strait, relax on board, and stop for photos or a swim. Longer charters can be arranged for full-day or special-occasion plans.

You set the start time and duration when you book, and overtime rates apply if you extend on the day.

Yes. A private charter departs when you want and follows a route you shape with the captain, within your booked time. You can prioritise the palaces, the bridges, or a quiet bay for a swim stop.

This flexibility is the main advantage over a shared cruise, where the time and route are fixed.

Catering is usually an optional add-on rather than part of the base charter. Many boats offer packages from light snacks and drinks to a full meal, and can handle vegetarian or other dietary requests with notice.

Add catering when you book so the crew can prepare it in advance.

Yes, most private yachts allow drinks on board, and many offer beverage packages or a bar setup as a paid extra. Alcohol is usually arranged in advance rather than included in the base price.

Confirm the drink options on the yacht page or with the operator when booking.

Private yachts usually depart from central piers such as Kabataş or Beşiktaş, or from a private marina. The exact boarding point is confirmed after booking, since it can depend on the boat and the route.

Plan to arrive a little before your start time so the charter can leave on schedule.

Booking a few days to a couple of weeks ahead is recommended, and earlier for weekends, holidays, sunset slots, and special occasions, when the best boats fill first. Last-minute charters are sometimes possible but give less choice.

Early booking also locks in the price and lets you confirm catering and other extras.

You can book online: choose the yacht, pick a date and start time, set the group size, add any extras, and pay through secure checkout. Your charter is then confirmed by email.

If you need help choosing a boat or planning a special occasion, the support team can guide you before you book.

A private yacht is worth it when privacy, flexible timing, a custom route, or a special occasion matter more than the lowest price. You get the whole boat for your group, with no strangers and your own pace.

If your main goal is simple sightseeing at the lowest cost, a shared dinner cruise or sunset cruise covers the same strait for less.

Yes. A private yacht is a popular choice for proposals, birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events, because the whole boat and the timing are yours. Many boats add a cake, flowers, music, or decoration on request.

For a couples-focused setup see romantic cruises, or for a larger celebration see a party boat.

Yes, and golden hour is one of the most popular slots. A private yacht lets you time departure for the best light and watch the skyline turn from day to night at your own pace.

If you mainly want the sunset rather than the whole boat, compare a shared sunset cruise.

Yes. A private yacht is often more comfortable for families because the pace is calm, the space is your own, and there are no strangers on board. The captain can keep the route and timing relaxed for young children.

Mention your group ages when booking so the crew can prepare suitable seating and any catering.

Late afternoon into sunset is the most popular time, for the light and the cooler air, while daytime suits swimming and sightseeing. Spring through autumn is peak season, and summer evenings book up fastest.

Because you set the schedule, you can pick the slot that fits your plan and the weather.