Is the Bosphorus dinner cruise worth it? Who it's perfect for

Couples and romantic evenings

The lights of the Bosphorus Bridge, palaces glowing along the shore and live music make the cruise one of Istanbul's classic date nights. Add the romantic table (+€15) with flowers and candles for a special touch.

Honeymoons, anniversaries and birthdays

Celebrating something? Tell us when you book. The romantic table is a lovely way to mark a honeymoon, an anniversary or a birthday on the water.

Families with children

Children under 4 are free and children aged 4–9 pay €19.30. Boarding is step-free, the salons are climate-controlled, soft drinks are unlimited, and the music, costumes and dances keep children entertained all evening.

First-time visitors to Istanbul

In three hours you pass Dolmabahçe and Çırağan palaces, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and Beylerbeyi Palace, sailing between Europe and Asia — an easy way to see the city's highlights in a single evening.

Culture lovers

The show is a journey through the region's traditions: the Mevlana whirling dervish, Anatolian folk dance, Azerbaijani and Caucasian dances with the Georgian knife dance, and Central Asian shaman rhythms.

Food lovers

Ten cold mezes, a hot börek, a choice of salmon, sea bass, chicken skewer or beef skewer, and semolina halva — a full Turkish dinner served at your table. Vegetarians get their own plate.

Friends and groups

After the show, live saxophone and a DJ turn the salon into a dance floor. Groups of friends, colleagues and family reunions are welcome; for 30 guests or more we plan the evening with you personally.

Solo travellers

A relaxed, sociable way to spend an evening in Istanbul without planning anything: dinner, show and cruise in one booking, with hotel pickup if you want it.

Muslim travellers

Alcohol is always optional and soft drinks are unlimited. Answers to common questions are on our halal cruise page.

Older guests and guests with reduced mobility

Boarding from the pier is level and step-free, and the lower salon and its restrooms are step-free too — comfortable for elderly guests and wheelchair users.

Visitors in every season

The salons are heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer, and the boat sails every evening, so the cruise works in any season.

Last-minute planners

Decided this afternoon? Same-day bookings are accepted until the 21:00 departure, and you pay on board — no prepayment.

Photographers

The open upper terrace gives clear views of the illuminated Bosphorus Bridge, the palaces and the city skyline at night.

Travellers watching their budget

Dinner, the show and the cruise together cost €24.30 per person — a full night out in Istanbul in one booking, without adding up separate bills.