Bosphorus Yacht Cruise: A Panoramic Tour between Europe and Asia

Experience the beauty of Istanbul from the water on a 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise. See iconic landmarks, visit a charming village, and indulge in delicious yogurt. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bosphorus Strait - The Bosphorus, Ox-ford in English, runs for about twenty miles, at times like a river, at times as if a land-enclosed lake; then, before joining the Black Sea, it becomes a rocky, wild channel. The Bosphorus breathes calmly and regularly, and the flow of caiques echoes the rhythm with their slow splashes. Not only does the…
What's Included
  • Fruits
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Small sandwiches
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Pick - up & Drop Off Services
Additional Information

Luxury Yacht Cruise at Dawn Through Bosphorus
Experience both the European and Asian parts of Istanbul on a 2.5-hour sailing journey through the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy the unique opportunity to visit an enchanting village on the Asian side and taste the most scrumptious yogurt one can find.
The optimal way to explore Istanbul is from the waterfront! Hop…

Location
İdo Kabataş Deniz Otobüsü İskelesi
İskele Yolu
Meeting Point: KABATAŞ TRANSFER CENTER (across from the Kabataş Tram Station) Please follow the signs for KABATAŞ - PRINCES' ISLANDS LINE. Look for our company sign, VELENA TRAVEL. We kindly ask our guests to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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R7763idilonaj
Oct 9, 2024
Lovely cruise - Bosphorus Yacht Cruise was brilliant. Small group of tourists and everyone had enough space on the yacht. Care was given to the quality of the tour and not the quantity of tourists attending the trip. The tour guide was very knowledgeable - brilliant. Recommended some of the best restaurants in Istanbul. We took him up on his recommendations and were nicely surprise with the quality of food and restaurants themselves. Highly recommend the tour.
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X8546gsstevenc
Oct 9, 2024
Great trip - A great trip, just long enough (2.5 hours), a smooth ride and small enough to not feel crowded (maybe 40 people spread over 3 levels of the boat).
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Lindseycanadian
Oct 7, 2024
Leisurely Bosphorus tour - Fantastic tour ! Guide was funny and knowledgeable. Lots of snacks given and alcohol available for purchase. Beautiful and spacious boat with every couple/small group having their own table/area to sit. Really enjoyed this tour from start to finish with entire crew! Beware that the place they advised us to get dropped off was a bit difficult to find via taxi (we were with someone with walking issues so we were unable to take the tram). The closet landmark was the Kabastas tram Station (not Kabastas or Kabastas Square). Crew was so helpful to help us find the location via WhatsApp and dropped pins so we didn’t miss the boat! Great experience otherwise all around.
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Johnaf4764mk
Oct 6, 2024
Fantastic views, service & commentary - Very educational way to experience Istanbul and learn about its colourful history. Hospitality of the crew was first rate.
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Jrcampbell11
Oct 4, 2024
Worth It! - The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and down-to-earth and the smaller group size really made this a comfortable and relaxing experience; especially compared to many of the larger ships we saw on the bosphorus that were absolutely loaded up with passengers. I thought the timing of the tour was perfect - not too long and not too short - and there was a great opportunity to try some excellent buffalo milk yoghurt during the stopover on the asian side. The complementary snacks provided on the boat were great and the seats were very comfortable. It was easy to hear the guide from any part of the boat and he did a great job, with just the right amount of humour. This was a definite highlight of the trip for me - i was actually surprised by how much i enjoyed it. Solid recommend! :)
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Themama15
Sep 29, 2024
Perfect history cruise up the strait. - Perfect cruise up the Bosphous strait. The tour guide told us tales of history and intrigue as we made our way from the Europe Istanbul to the Asia . On yacht service was amazing with plenty of drinks and snacks. We went under both bridges and stopped at a very small cute dock. Tour guide lead us to a local yogurt shop where we paid for a local yogurt with honey and an ice cream. Both very delicious. Back on the yacht for more sites and lots of pictures. The length was just right. Clear instructions on how to find Velena Travel rep at beginning. Was about little over half mile walk from cruise terminal. Would do it again if ever back in Istanbul.
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Janicebv3642vo
Sep 28, 2024
Great value for the cost. Highly recommend. Worth our time. - Informative Guide - easily understood and welcomed clarifying questions. Ideal number of guests. Tasty snacks served, including our first taste of the infamous Turkish Coffee.
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Mscarolinecc
Sep 28, 2024
Relaxing cruise - Relaxing cruise with interesting cometary Nice stop on Asia side Lots of seating Modern yatch Attentive staff Nice snack provided
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Rebecca
Sep 26, 2024
A MUST-DO for relaxing morning or afternoon - Excellent cruise with plenty to eat & drink. Guide have perfect amount of information but also allowed us to enjoy the scenery. Boat was a beautiful yacht and wasn’t crowded.
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Alison
Sep 12, 2024
Great cruise, highly recommend. - Easy to find the start point, 2min walk from Kabatas tram station. All staff were great. The guide was knowledgeable and fun, would answer any questions asked. Recommend this company and cruise.
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From $52
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).