Group Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul 2026 | Prices for 10–100 People

Group boat tours in Istanbul are priced per vessel, not per person — which means the larger your group, the lower each person pays. MerrySails operates group cruises from 10 to 100 guests on fully private vessels. For groups of 10–20, a traditional gulet is the most cost-effective choice. Groups of 25–60 are best served by our event yachts with full catering and AV capability. Groups of 60–100 require our largest corporate vessel or a multi-vessel arrangement. The table below shows indicative pricing by group size for a standard 2-hour private Bosphorus cruise.

Group Bosphorus cruises fall into three main categories, each with different requirements and features. Corporate group cruises (team building, client entertainment, product launches) benefit from AV equipment, catering, official Turkish e-fatura invoicing, and the ability to accommodate multiple departments or nationalities. MerrySails corporate packages start at €280 for 15 guests and scale to €1,800+ for 100-guest fleet events. Birthday and social group cruises (hen parties, milestone birthdays, reunion groups) emphasize atmosphere and entertainment — DJ, open bar, decoration, and sometimes a photographer. Groups of 20–50 are most common for social events. Wedding-related group cruises (hen dos, post-wedding celebrations, anniversary gatherings) often add floral decoration, champagne service, and custom music playlists. Whatever the occasion, all group cruises are fully private — no other passengers, no shared-tour dynamics.

All MerrySails group cruises include a licensed captain, full crew, life jackets, fuel, and a Bosphorus route covering the key landmarks from Kuruçeşme Marina — Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, and optionally the Asian shore landmarks. Basic refreshments (water and soft drinks) are provided on 2-hour cruises. For group events, MerrySails offers add-on packages: cocktail catering from €18/person, full dinner from €38/person, open bar from €25/person, DJ and sound system from €200, AV presentation setup from €180, professional photographer from €150, and custom decoration packages from €80. Corporate group bookings always include official Turkish e-fatura invoicing.

Booking a group cruise with MerrySails is straightforward. Contact us via WhatsApp (+90 537 040 68 22) or email (info@merrysails.com) with your group size, preferred date, occasion, and any requirements. We respond within hours. For corporate groups, include the event type, any AV needs, and whether an official invoice is required. We send a personalised proposal within 24 hours. To confirm, a 50% deposit is required. The remaining 50% is due 48 hours before departure for leisure groups, or 3 business days before for corporate events. Boarding is from Kuruçeşme Marina — exact instructions and GPS coordinates are included in your confirmation. Groups should arrive 20–30 minutes before departure to board comfortably.

Groups regularly ask how to split costs fairly — the answer is to divide the total hourly rate by the confirmed guest count. For a 20-person group on a €300/hr gulet for 2 hours, each person pays €600 / 20 = €30. Catering and open bar are priced per person on top. Groups that want the best per-person value should aim for 20–50 people on a mid-size vessel — the economics are most favorable at this range. For mixed-nationality corporate groups, MerrySails provides multilingual crew and guides (English, Turkish, Arabic, Russian). Large groups (60+) should enquire at least 3–4 weeks before their event date to ensure availability. See also private yacht hire Istanbul and our corporate events page for more detail on packages and pricing.