Boarding
Meet at Kabataş and board the yacht as it prepares to set off along the Bosphorus. Find a spot on the open sundeck or in the covered cabin.
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Sunset Cruise
Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide
2 hours
Small-group yacht
Snacks & fresh fruit
Free cancellation
A 2-hour small-group sunset cruise on the Bosphorus aboard a yacht from Kabataş. Snacks, fresh fruit, cookies, tea and coffee are served on deck as you sail past Istanbul’s landmarks.
Cruise Program
See how the cruise unfolds on board.
Meeting point
Use the map and instructions below to reach the boarding area.
Kabataş Square
Kabataş, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul (seaside, opposite Kabataş Tram Station)
- Meet at Kabataş Square on the seaside, opposite the Kabataş tram station.
- The team waits near the funicular and metro.
- Arrive about 15 minutes before departure.
- Kabataş is easily reached by the T1 tram and by the funicular from Taksim.
- After booking, we send you detailed step-by-step directions to the meeting point by email and WhatsApp.
What's included
Choose a package to see exactly what it includes.
Included
- Small-group sunset yacht cruise
- Guide on board
- Snacks, cookies and mixed nuts
- Fresh seasonal fruit platter
- Tea and coffee
- Open sundeck and covered seating
Not included
- Hotel transfers
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
Know Before You Go
This is a shared, small-group cruise, not a private charter.
The yacht has an open sundeck and a covered cabin, so the cruise runs in any weather.
Departure is timed for sunset, so it leaves earlier in winter and later in summer; check your confirmation for the exact time.
You are welcome to bring your own drinks on board.
This is a sightseeing cruise; the yacht does not stop for swimming or shore visits.
Kabataş is easy to reach by the T1 tram and by the funicular from Taksim.
What to Bring
- Sunglasses for the low evening sun
- A light layer for the cooler breeze on deck
- A sun hat for the open sundeck
- A camera or phone for the sunset and skyline
- Your own drinks if you would like them on board
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
This cruise is not suitable for wheelchair users. Electric and non-folding wheelchairs cannot be carried.
Boarding
Boarding is by steps at the pier; contact us in advance if you need assistance.
Restroom on board
A restroom is available on board during the cruise.
Full description
This 2-hour sunset cruise sets out from Kabataş on a yacht and sails along the Bosphorus at sunset. It is a small-group shared cruise, not a private charter, on a yacht that holds up to 40 guests, with an open sundeck and a covered indoor cabin so it runs in any weather. A guide is on board.
The route runs between the European and Asian shores, passing Dolmabahçe Palace, the two Bosphorus bridges, Rumeli Fortress and a line of waterside mansions, with the Maiden’s Tower in view. You get open views of the strait from the deck throughout the cruise.
Snacks, cookies, a bowl of mixed nuts and a platter of fresh seasonal fruit are served on deck, along with tea and coffee. You are also welcome to bring your own drinks on board. You are free to move around the deck and take photos throughout the cruise.
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 Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide
A 2-hour small-group sunset cruise on the Bosphorus aboard a yacht, departing from Kabataş with a guide on board. You sail between two continents past Dolmabahçe Palace, the Bosphorus bridges, Rumeli Fortress and the seaside villas, with the Maiden’s Tower in view. The yacht has an open sundeck and a covered indoor cabin, and snacks, fresh fruit, cookies, tea and coffee are served on deck. You are also welcome to bring your own drinks on board.
Cruise program
Follow the cruise step by step, from boarding at the pier to the return.
- 01
Boarding
Meet at Kabataş and board the yacht as it prepares to set off along the Bosphorus. Find a spot on the open sundeck or in the covered cabin.
- 02
Set sail
The yacht leaves Kabataş and heads onto the Bosphorus, timed so you are on the water at sunset.
- 03
European shore
Sail past Dolmabahçe Palace and the European waterfront toward Ortaköy and the first Bosphorus bridge.
- 04
Snacks & fruit
Snacks, cookies, mixed nuts and a platter of fresh seasonal fruit are served on deck, with tea and coffee. You may also bring your own drinks.
- 05
Up the strait
Continue past Rumeli Fortress, the second bridge and the seaside villas, with the Maiden’s Tower in view across the water.
- 06
Sunset & return
The sun sets behind the historic peninsula and Galata before the yacht turns back and returns to Kabataş.
Program order and timing may vary depending on weather, Bosphorus traffic, and operator schedule.
Meeting point
Use the map and instructions below to reach the boarding area.
Kabataş Square
Kabataş, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul (seaside, opposite Kabataş Tram Station)
- Meet at Kabataş Square on the seaside, opposite the Kabataş tram station.
- The team waits near the funicular and metro.
- Arrive about 15 minutes before departure.
- Kabataş is easily reached by the T1 tram and by the funicular from Taksim.
- After booking, we send you detailed step-by-step directions to the meeting point by email and WhatsApp.
What's included
Choose a package to see exactly what it includes.
Included
- Small-group sunset yacht cruise
- Guide on board
- Snacks, cookies and mixed nuts
- Fresh seasonal fruit platter
- Tea and coffee
- Open sundeck and covered seating
Not included
- Hotel transfers
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
Know Before You Go
Practical details to check before departure so boarding goes smoothly.
- This is a shared, small-group cruise, not a private charter.
- The yacht has an open sundeck and a covered cabin, so the cruise runs in any weather.
- Departure is timed for sunset, so it leaves earlier in winter and later in summer; check your confirmation for the exact time.
- You are welcome to bring your own drinks on board.
- This is a sightseeing cruise; the yacht does not stop for swimming or shore visits.
- Kabataş is easy to reach by the T1 tram and by the funicular from Taksim.
What to Bring
- Sunglasses for the low evening sun
- A light layer for the cooler breeze on deck
- A sun hat for the open sundeck
- A camera or phone for the sunset and skyline
- Your own drinks if you would like them on board
Accessibility
Accessibility can vary by boat and pier, so check the details before booking.
Wheelchair access
Not availableThis cruise is not suitable for wheelchair users. Electric and non-folding wheelchairs cannot be carried.
Boarding
LimitedBoarding is by steps at the pier; contact us in advance if you need assistance.
Restroom on board
AvailableA restroom is available on board during the cruise.
Full description
This 2-hour sunset cruise sets out from Kabataş on a yacht and sails along the Bosphorus at sunset. It is a small-group shared cruise, not a private charter, on a yacht that holds up to 40 guests, with an open sundeck and a covered indoor cabin so it runs in any weather. A guide is on board.
The route runs between the European and Asian shores, passing Dolmabahçe Palace, the two Bosphorus bridges, Rumeli Fortress and a line of waterside mansions, with the Maiden’s Tower in view. You get open views of the strait from the deck throughout the cruise.
Snacks, cookies, a bowl of mixed nuts and a platter of fresh seasonal fruit are served on deck, along with tea and coffee. You are also welcome to bring your own drinks on board. You are free to move around the deck and take photos throughout the cruise.
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.
Departs 17:45 (5:45 PM)
From
€40.00
per person