Validity period
02 January 2026 30 December 2026
Istanbul
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult 12+ | € 45.0 |
| Child 8–11 | € 35.0 |
| Child 3–7 | € 20.0 |
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise in Istanbul with Turkish Night Show
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Overview
Sail between Europe and Asia on a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul. Enjoy a Turkish dinner, live dance shows, unlimited soft drinks and illuminated skyline views, with transfers from selected hotels.
- Duration 5 Hours For activities that include transfer, transfer time is included.
- Departure Location Istanbul
- Language English, Turkish
- Tour typeDaily Tours Activities
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Pick Up Place
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are provided from selected centrally located hotels on Istanbul's European side. The exact pick-up… Read more Read less
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are provided from selected centrally located hotels on Istanbul's European side. The exact pick-up time depends on your hotel and local traffic. Guests staying outside the standard service area may be directed to a central meeting point, such as the Sirkeci area, or asked to join directly at the departure pier. Please follow the location details in your booking confirmation.
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Price depends on selected options
Highlights
- Cruise the Bosphorus for approximately 3 hours after dark
- See Istanbul's European and Asian shores lit up at night
- Enjoy a Turkish dinner with a choice of main course
- Watch Turkish folk dances and a belly dance performance
- Relax with unlimited soft drinks included in the package
- Enjoy music and a lively DJ programme on board
- Use hotel pick-up and drop-off from selected central areas
- Booking Confirmation: Immediate Approval.
- Voucher Type: Both Printed and Mobile Accepted.
- Online Booking: Quick, Easy, and Secure.
- Vegetarian & Vegan Options: Available.
- Cancellation policy: Flexible
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Not Available.
- Best Things to do in Istanbul: Enjoy a magical Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul with Turkish cuisine, live shows, belly dance, and stunning night views of two continents.
Full Description
What's included
What's included
- Approximately 3-hour evening cruise on the Bosphorus
- Turkish dinner with starters, main course and dessert
- Unlimited soft drinks during the cruise
- Traditional Turkish folk dance performances
- Belly dance show and other Turkish night entertainment
- Music and DJ entertainment on board
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from selected central European-side areas
What's not included
- Alcoholic drinks unless purchased as a separate option
- Private table unless confirmed by prior arrangement
- Guaranteed window-side or front-row seating
- Personal purchases and other expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Transfers from hotels outside the standard service area
When & Where
- Event days
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Departure Location
- Istanbul
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
- Duration: Cruise only: about 3 hours (approximately 20:30–23:30). Without transfers, allow about 3 hours 30 minutes including boarding from 20:00. With hotel transfers, plan around 4 to 5 hours 15 minutes, depending on pick-up, drop-off and traffic.
- Transfers: Pick-up and return are available from selected centrally located hotels on Istanbul's European side, not from every hotel in the city.
- Departure pier: The exact pier depends on the operating boat and is confirmed with your booking instructions.
- Food: A Turkish dinner is included. Menu choices and availability of vegetarian alternatives may vary; mention dietary needs in advance.
- Drinks: Unlimited soft drinks are included. Check the booking options if you would like alcoholic beverages.
- Tables: Shared seating is possible. A private table requires advance arrangement and does not guarantee a window-side position.
- Atmosphere: Expect lively music, traditional dance performances and a DJ programme, rather than a quiet restaurant setting.
- Clothing: Smart casual is suitable. Bring a light jacket for the open deck, particularly on cooler evenings.
- Accessibility: This activity is not wheelchair accessible. Children can join, but families should expect loud music and live shows.
- Weather: Sailing and access to the open deck are subject to operating and weather conditions.
- Booking time: The reservation calendar displays 19:15 as the tour time. This is not a confirmed boat departure time or a uniform pick-up time for every hotel. Follow the exact collection or meeting instructions sent after booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul?
The package includes an approximately 3-hour evening cruise, Turkish dinner, unlimited soft drinks, traditional dance performances, music and pick-up and drop-off from selected central European-side hotels.
How long is the dinner cruise, including hotel transfers?
The boat cruise takes approximately 3 hours, and guests travelling independently should allow around 3 hours 30 minutes including boarding. With hotel pick-up and drop-off, allow approximately 4 to 5 hours 15 minutes depending on your hotel location and traffic.
Does the dinner cruise include alcohol?
No. The standard package includes unlimited soft drinks. Alcoholic drinks may be added as a paid option when offered during booking.
What food is served on board?
The usual dinner includes Turkish starters, salad, a main course and dessert. Available main courses may include chicken, fish, meatballs or a vegetarian option. Menus can change.
Is hotel pick-up included from anywhere in Istanbul?
No. Transfers are included only from selected centrally located areas on the European side. If your hotel is outside the service zone, you may need to use a central meeting point or arrive at the pier yourself.
Pickup & Meeting Point
Pick Up Place
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are provided from selected centrally located hotels on Istanbul's European side. The exact pick-up time depends on your hotel and local traffic. Guests staying outside the standard service area may be directed to a central meeting point, such as the Sirkeci area, or asked to join directly at the departure pier. Please follow the location details in your booking confirmation.Meeting Point
If your booking includes hotel pick-up, please wait in the hotel lobby at the confirmed time. If your hotel entrance cannot be reached by the vehicle, you may need to walk approximately 3–5 minutes to a nearby designated point. If you are joining independently, follow the exact departure pier and boarding instructions sent with your booking.Departure zone
Additional information
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Istanbul – Evening Schedule
Duration without transfers: approximately 3 hours 30 minutes from pier arrival at 20:00 to the return at around 23:30; approximately 3 hours actually cruising. Duration with transfers: approximately 4 to 5 hours 15 minutes, depending on hotel location and traffic.
- 19:15–20:00 – Hotel pick-up. Collection from selected central hotels on Istanbul's European side. Your exact collection time is confirmed separately.
- 20:00–20:30 – Pier arrival and boarding. Guests without hotel transfers should plan to arrive at around 20:00. The exact boarding pier is provided in the booking instructions.
- Around 20:30 – Cruise departure. Sail between Europe and Asia and enjoy Istanbul's illuminated waterfront.
- 20:45–21:30 – Turkish dinner. Dinner service with Turkish starters, a main course and dessert. Unlimited soft drinks are included.
- 21:30–22:30 – Turkish night show. Enjoy traditional folk dances, a belly dance performance and other cultural entertainment.
- 22:30–23:15 – Music, DJ and skyline views. Enjoy the music and DJ programme; step onto the open deck for views when weather permits.
- Around 23:30 – Return to the pier. The approximately three-hour sailing programme ends. Guests travelling independently disembark here.
- 23:45–00:30 – Hotel drop-off. Transfer guests return to their designated hotel areas. The arrival time varies according to traffic and drop-off order.
Booking-time clarification: The reservation system shows 19:15 as the tour time. Individual hotel pick-up, pier arrival and boat departure times are confirmed separately. The hourly programme above is illustrative and is not a guaranteed boat schedule.
Important: All times are approximate and are based on a typical evening cruise schedule, not a guaranteed minute-by-minute operating plan. Final departure, boarding, meal, show and transfer times may change with the boat operator, route, traffic and weather.
Period & Price
Validity period
02 January 2027 30 December 2027
Istanbul
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult 12+ | € 45.0 |
| Child 8–11 | € 35.0 |
| Child 3–7 | € 20.0 |
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Additional Options
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+Alcoholic beverages Limited local alcoholic drinks included: 2 glasses per person (rakı, beer, or wine).
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