Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

3.5 Hours
  • Group
  • Bus/Coach
  • 08:30AM

Tour Overview

Across Istanbul, this 3-hour evening cruise pairs a relaxed dinner with city views along the Bosphorus shoreline. This Bosphorus Cruise suits travelers who want an easy night out without arranging transport: European-side hotel and Istanbul cruise port pickup and drop-off are included. As the boat moves between two continents, watch illuminated bridges, waterfront mansions, and the night skyline of Istanbul from the water. Dinner, local beer, spirits, soft drinks, and live entertainment are included, with Turkish folk dance, belly dancing, Romany dance, and DJ music shaping a lively onboard program.

Highlights:

  • Cruise the Bosphorus by night between two continents
  • See illuminated bridges and waterfront mansions from the water
  • Sip a welcome cocktail on deck
  • Savor dinner with local drinks onboard
  • Watch a belly dancing performance during the cruise
  • See Turkish folk and Romany dance shows
  • Enjoy DJ music after the live entertainment program
  • Take in Istanbul’s skyline from the evening Bosphorus

Tour Itinerary

  • 7:30
    PM

    Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: An Unforgettable Night on the Water

    You will be picked up from your hotel or cruise port between 7:20 – 7:45 pm and transferred to the dinner cruise. You’ll then embark on an enchanting sail up the Bosphorus, the scenic waterway that divides Europe and Asia, extending as far as the Black Sea. As you sail, you’ll pass under suspension bridges and enjoy views of Ottoman summer palaces, waterside mansions, and modern villas that line the coasts of both continents. The panoramic night view of Istanbul by the Bosphorus, combined with a delightful dinner, will make for an unforgettable experience. At the end of the dinner cruise, around 11:30 pm, you’ll be dropped back at your hotel or cruise port.

    Dinner Cruise Entertainment Program

    • Welcome cocktail on the deck
    • DJ music
    • Traditional Turkish melody: Üsküdar’a Gider Iken
    • Asuk Masuk: A comedic imitation play featuring dwarf characters, enacted by two dancers
    • Belly Dancing
    • Turkish Folk Dance: Selected dances from various regions of Turkey
    • Turkish Romany Dance

    Dinner Menu

    • Hors d’oeuvres
    • Traditional Turkish mezze
    • Fresh seasonal salad
    • Choice of grilled fish or chicken steak
    • Dessert
    • Includes two local alcoholic drinks; imported beverages are available at an additional cost.
    • Turkish coffee

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

  • Hotel pickup and drop off (on the European side of Istanbul only) & Istanbul cruise port.
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Dinner
  • Beverages (local beers, spirits, and soft drinks)
  • Live entertainment

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Imported drinks

IMPORTANT INFO:

  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • This tour does not operate on New Year’s Eve.
  • We offer pick-up services for the Bosphorus dinner cruise only from hotels or addresses located on the European side of Istanbul, specifically in the Taksim, Beyoglu, Şişli, Sultanahmet, Eminönü, and Fatih areas. The pick-up time is approximately 7:30 p.m. Unfortunately, if you are staying on the Anatolian side of Istanbul or outside the mentioned areas, you will be responsible for arranging your own transportation to the Bosphorus dinner cruise.