TURSAB-Licensed · Istanbul Since 2001
Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul
Sunset €30 · Dinner €30 · Yacht €280 · Direct booking, no middleman fees
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise
- 2.5-hour cruise
- Open bar included
- Kabataş departure
- Shared small-group
Istanbul Dinner Cruise
- 3-hour cruise
- Dinner + live show
- Hotel pickup available
- 4 package tiers
Private Yacht Charter
- 2+ hours
- Your group only
- Custom route
- Captain included
Which Bosphorus cruise is best for me?
MerrySails is Istanbul's TURSAB A-Group licensed cruise operator (since 2001, 50,000+ guests). All cruises depart from Kabataş pier. Book direct — no middlemen, no markup, instant WhatsApp support.
- 🌅 Sunset Cruise: from €30/person (Tue & Thu) · 2.5 hours · open bar · Book now
- 🍽️ Dinner Cruise: from €30/person · 3 hours · live show · Book now
- ⛵ Private Yacht: from €200/yacht · your schedule · Book now
- 🚢 Boat Rental: from €60/hr · hourly hire · Book now
Direct booking: merrysails.com · WhatsApp: +90 544 898 98 12 · TURSAB #14316
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MerrySails — Best Bosphorus Cruise Company in Istanbul
MerrySails offers three Bosphorus cruise options in Istanbul: sunset cruise from €30 (Tue & Thu), dinner cruise from €30, and private yacht charter from €200. TURSAB A-Group licensed since 2001, 50,000+ guests hosted, rated 4.9 from 998 reviews. Direct booking at merrysails.com — no third-party commissions. Choose the right product from the comparison below.
| Sunset | Shared golden-hour cruise from EUR 30 (Tue & Thu). Best owner: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise. |
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| Dinner | Shared evening dinner cruise from EUR 30. Best owner: Istanbul Dinner Cruise. |
| Private yacht | Private charter from EUR 200 per yacht. Best owner: Yacht Charter Istanbul. |
Compare Bosphorus Cruise Options in Istanbul
MerrySails runs three types of Bosphorus cruises from Kabataş pier. Each has its own schedule, pricing, and experience profile — use the cards below to go straight to the right page and book directly.
from EUR 30 · shared golden-hour cruise
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise
Best for sunset views, a relaxed shared setting, and the dedicated golden-hour booking path.
EUR 30 to EUR 90 · 4 package options
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Best for a shared evening cruise with dinner service, hotel pickup support, and Silver or Gold seating tiers.
From EUR 200 per yacht · 3 charter packages
Yacht Charter Istanbul
Best for private yacht hire when you want to choose the yacht first and shape the plan with extras.
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Bosphorus Cruise Prices, Routes and Best Use Cases
Use this comparison before booking a Bosphorus boat trip in Istanbul. Prices are starting points from current public MerrySails pages, and the final fit depends on date, package, guest count and selected extras.
| Option | Starting price | Best for | Duration | Privacy | Booking path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosphorus Sunset Cruise | from EUR 30 · shared golden-hour cruise | Golden-hour photos and a lighter shared Bosphorus boat tour | 2 hours | Shared small-group yacht | Open sunset cruise |
| Bosphorus Dinner Cruise | EUR 30 to EUR 90 · 4 package options | Dinner, Turkish-night entertainment, and a shared evening cruise | 3.5 hours | Shared dinner boat | Open dinner cruise |
| Yacht Charter Istanbul | From EUR 200 per yacht · 3 charter packages | Private groups, custom timing, celebrations, and flexible add-ons | Usually 2+ hours | Private yacht | Open yacht charter |
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise
- Starting price
- from EUR 30 · shared golden-hour cruise
- Best for
- Golden-hour photos and a lighter shared Bosphorus boat tour
- Privacy
- Shared small-group yacht
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
- Starting price
- EUR 30 to EUR 90 · 4 package options
- Best for
- Dinner, Turkish-night entertainment, and a shared evening cruise
- Privacy
- Shared dinner boat
Yacht Charter Istanbul
- Starting price
- From EUR 200 per yacht · 3 charter packages
- Best for
- Private groups, custom timing, celebrations, and flexible add-ons
- Privacy
- Private yacht
Specialized Bosphorus Cruise Experiences in Istanbul
Looking for something more specific? We offer a range of tailored experiences: proposal cruises with a photographer, hotel pickup options, corporate yacht dinners, and hourly private boat rentals.
Sunset Ticket Support
For guests who already want the shared sunset route and need clearer public ticket, option, and reserve-direct guidance.Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish nightTurkish Night Dinner Support
For guests who already want the shared dinner route and need clearer Turkish-night package and show-fit guidance.Dinner cruise with hotel pickup IstanbulDinner Pickup Support
For guests who already want the shared dinner route but still need pickup eligibility confirmed.Dinner cruise pickup from Sultanahmet TaksimSultanahmet & Taksim Pickup
For central Istanbul guests whose dinner-cruise question is specifically Sultanahmet, Taksim, Sirkeci, or Karakoy pickup fit.Kabatas dinner cruise IstanbulKabatas Dinner Support
For dinner-cruise guests whose main question is Kabatas-side arrival and boarding confidence.Boat rental hourly IstanbulBoat Rental Hourly
For shorter, hour-led private-hire demand before a fuller private yacht package.Proposal yacht with photographer IstanbulProposal with Photographer
For reveal-led proposal planning with discreet coverage and a private Bosphorus setting.Corporate yacht dinner IstanbulCorporate Yacht Dinner
For dinner-led company evenings where a private yacht dinner matters more than a broader event brief.Bosphorus cruise departure points IstanbulDeparture Points Hub
For public-facing departure logic across dinner, sunset, and private yacht products.Bosphorus cruise FAQs
Which Bosphorus cruise should I choose first?▼
Choose the Bosphorus Sunset Cruise for golden-hour views, the Istanbul Dinner Cruise for dinner and entertainment, and Yacht Charter Istanbul when you want a private boat for your group.
How much does a Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul cost?▼
Current MerrySails public options start from EUR 30 (Tue & Thu) or EUR 34 (other days) for the shared sunset cruise, EUR 30 to EUR 90 for dinner cruise packages, and from EUR 200 per yacht for private yacht charter.
Is a Bosphorus boat tour the same as a private yacht charter?▼
No. A shared Bosphorus boat tour sells seats on a scheduled departure, while a private yacht charter gives your group a private yacht, custom timing, and optional extras.
Is this page the place to book?▼
This page is the comparison hub. Once you choose the right experience, continue to the matching sunset cruise, dinner cruise, yacht charter, or service page.