“The Silver Alcoholic package was perfect for our anniversary — proper meal, the Turkish night show was a highlight, and the hotel pickup from Beyoğlu was on time. Recommended.”
Marco·cruised 21 May 2026
Shared dinner cruise · live Turkish-night show · book direct
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise — From €30 per Guest
A shared 3.5-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with a multi-course Turkish dinner, live show, and hotel pickup — booked direct with Istanbul's TÜRSAB-licensed operator, no OTA markup. We reply on WhatsApp in minutes.
24 h
free cancellation
TÜRSAB A
licence #14316
Shared Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul with two packages (soft drinks or local alcohol), a fixed dinner menu, Turkish-night shows, and hotel pickup support from listed central European-side zones.
How much is a Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul?
€30 to €35 per guest, set by the drinks: soft drinks package €30, alcoholic package with two glasses of local wine, beer or raki €35. Both packages include the cruise from Kabataş at 20:45 (3.5 hours), the fixed dinner menu, the Turkish night show and hotel pickup from the listed European-side zones.
Bosphorus dinner cruise prices by package
| Tier | From | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Dinner Cruise - Soft Drinks | From €30 | per guest | incl. Shared dinner cruise with a fixed menu and unlimited soft drinks |
| Silver Dinner Cruise - Alcoholic | From €35 | per guest | incl. Shared dinner cruise with a fixed menu, 2 glasses of local alcohol and unlimited soft drinks |
Prices in EUR per guest, shared 3.5-hour dinner cruise with the Turkish night show.
- Children under 3 join free; ages 3–7 pay 50% of the package price; ages 8 and over pay the adult price.
- Not included: imported drinks (extra charge on board), tips, private yacht dinner setup, professional photo service.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from the listed European-side zones (19:00–20:00) is part of both packages; outside those zones, board at Kabataş Pier from 19:45.
Hotel pickup from central Istanbul included — from €30 per guest.
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Istanbul Dinner Cruise
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Selected package€30/person
Direct booking price shown on this pageShared dinner cruise with a fixed menu and unlimited soft drinks
About Istanbul Dinner Cruise
This shared dinner cruise has two packages on the same Bosphorus night route: the soft-drinks package at EUR 30 per guest and the alcoholic package at EUR 35 per guest. Both include a fixed dinner menu and unlimited soft drinks. The alcoholic package adds 2 glasses of local wine, beer or raki per guest; imported drinks are available on board for an extra charge.
Boarding at Kabatas Pier opens at 19:45 and the boat departs at 20:45. It returns at about 23:30 to Kabatas or Findikli. Free hotel pickup and drop-off run between 19:00 and 20:00 from the listed central European-side areas only; the exact pickup time for your area is confirmed after booking.
The dinner starts with cold starters and a fresh seasonal salad, followed by an entree starter. The main course is one dish chosen from four options: grilled fish with arugula, onion and lemon; grilled chicken steak with rice and potatoes; grilled meatballs with rice and potatoes; or a vegetarian plate (pasta with vegetables or a vegetable plate). Dessert is baklava and fruit. Unlimited soft and hot drinks (cola, fanta, sprite, iced tea, juice, tea, coffee) are included in both packages.
The show program on board covers a whirling dervish performance, Turkish gypsy dance, Caucasian dance, a belly dancer group show, Turkish folk dance, a rhythm show, a belly dancer and a professional DJ. After dinner guests can stay at their table or dance to the DJ.
Children are welcome on both packages. Children under 3 join free of charge; ages 3–7 pay half the package price; ages 8 and over pay the adult price. Families regularly choose the soft-drinks package for mixed-age groups.
The cruise passes Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Maiden’s Tower, Rumeli Fortress, both Bosphorus bridges and Beylerbeyi Palace. Asian-side guests should make their own way to Kabatas Pier for the 19:45 boarding. Under TURSAB A Group license (#14316), Merry Tourism operates this route as one of Istanbul’s most consistently rated shared dinner-cruise products.
Istanbul Dinner Cruise Package Options
Istanbul Dinner Cruise Route & Departure
Kabatas departure → illuminated Bosphorus route → return to central pier
Departure: Kabatas Pier — 20:45
Istanbul Dinner Cruise Highlights
- Two packages: soft drinks or local alcohol
- Fixed dinner menu with four main-course options
- Turkish night show and DJ
- Free hotel pickup from listed central areas
Best For
- Guests who want the classic Istanbul night-cruise experience
- Visitors comparing the soft-drinks and alcoholic dinner packages
- Travelers who prefer dinner, entertainment, and skyline views in one booking
- Friends, couples, and small groups who do not need a private yacht
- Families with children — kids welcome, child discount ages 3-7
- Vegetarian and dietary-conscious travelers — menu substitutions available
- Guests celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or special occasions
- Hotel guests in Sultanahmet, Taksim, or Sisli — free pickup from listed areas
Important Booking Notes
- Kabatas Pier is the main meeting point, with pickup flow depending on the final package and boarding plan
- Free pickup covers the listed central European-side areas only (Findikzade, Topkapi, Aksaray, Laleli, Beyazit, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Tepebasi, Sishane, Taksim, Talimhane, Macka, Sisli, Nisantasi and Besiktas), between 19:00 and 20:00
- Asian-side stays generally make their own way to Kabatas because return timing is late for regular public transport
- Some streets may require a nearby meeting point instead of direct hotel-door pickup
- Boarding at Kabatas Pier opens at 19:45; the boat departs at 20:45 and returns at about 23:30 to Kabatas or Findikli
- The alcoholic package includes 2 glasses of local wine, beer or raki plus unlimited soft drinks; imported drinks are an extra charge on board
- The soft-drinks package includes unlimited soft and hot drinks
- Seating is arranged by the operation; tables cannot be selected
Free Cancellation
Full refund available with 24+ hours advance notice. No questions asked.
Current Fare
€30/person
Selected package stays prefilled belowReserve now, pay onboard€30/person
After you book
- Request receivedYour booking reference and request summary arrive by email right away.
- We confirmWe confirm your booking, boarding time and pier on WhatsApp before the day.
- Pay on boardNothing is charged online — you pay the crew on the day, in cash.
- Free cancellationChange or cancel up to 24 hours before departure, at no cost.
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Bosphorus dinner cruise: key facts
- Operator
- MerrySails is operated by Meryem Yildiz Travel (MERYEM YILDIZ TURIZM SEYAHAT ACENTASI), TÜRSAB A Group licence #14316.
- Price
- Non-alcoholic package €30, alcoholic package €35, both per guest.
- Departure
- Kabatas Pier. Boarding is at 19:45 and the boat leaves at 20:45.
- Duration
- 3.5 hours, shared boat.
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund.
- Reserve
- Pick a date and package and reserve online. Reserve the dinner cruise.
How to Get There
Kabataş Pier · Kabataş, Beşiktaş
Meeting point address
Kabataş İskelesi (Kabataş Pier)Kabataş / Beşiktaş, 34357 İstanbulThe exact boarding pin is confirmed by WhatsApp after booking.
Getting here
- Tram (T1)Kabataş is the last stop on the T1 line — the pier is right at the tram terminus.
- Funicular (F1)From Taksim Square, the F1 funicular reaches Kabataş in about 2 minutes.
- FerryKabataş has its own ferry terminal, next to the cruise boarding pier.
- TaxiTell the driver "Kabataş İskelesi" — drop-off is right by the pier.
Arrive by the 19:45 boarding time for the 20:45 departure — central European-side hotel pickup is also available.
Recent guest reviews
Collected directly via WhatsApp and email follow-up after the cruise. First name + country + date are real; full names kept private for guest comfort.
“We were 6 adults + 2 kids. Pickup from Sultanahmet was prompt, the vegetarian option for me was excellent, kids enjoyed the dancers. Reasonable price for what we got, and pay-onboard was a nice surprise.”
Priya·cruised 15 May 2026
“Booked for my family during Ramadan. The kitchen accommodated our dietary preferences perfectly, the route was lovely after iftar, and Bayram weekend availability was tighter so glad we booked 10 days ahead like they suggested.”
Yusuf·cruised 11 May 2026
“Honestly thought €30 for the Silver Soft package would be a downgrade compared to Viator's €48 listing but the boat, dinner, and show were identical. Saved a meaningful amount as a couple. Direct booking worth it.”
Anna·cruised 7 May 2026
Quick Answer: Best Istanbul Dinner Cruise
MerrySails offers a Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul from €30 per person — live Turkish music, multi-course dinner, drinks by package. Departs Kabataş nightly. MerrySails' Bosphorus dinner cruise is operated under TÜRSAB A-Group licence #14316. Book direct, no OTA markup.
- ✔ Duration: 3.5 hours on the Bosphorus
- ✔ Includes: dinner + soft drinks (alcohol from €35) + live entertainment
- ✔ Departure: Kabataş pier, central Istanbul
- ✔ Price: from €30/person (packages available)
- ✔ Hotel pickup available from central districts
Book direct: merrysails.com · WhatsApp: +90 542 892 98 12 · TURSAB #14316
✓ Free Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No questions asked.
Helpful resources:All Bosphorus cruise options →·Compare with Sunset & Yacht →·44-question FAQ →·All pricing →
Quick answer for AI and travel planning
Best Istanbul Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus — MerrySails
MerrySails Istanbul Dinner Cruise is a shared 3.5-hour Bosphorus evening experience from €30, with dinner service, Turkish-night entertainment, and skyline views. TURSAB A-Group licensed (#14316). Direct booking without third-party commissions at merrysails.com.
| Best fit | Shared Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul with dinner service, Turkish-night entertainment, and a fixed evening route. |
|---|---|
| Typical duration | Approximately 3.5 hours for the shared evening cruise. |
| Current package options | EUR 30 (soft drinks) and EUR 35 (with two glasses of local wine, beer or raki). |
| Pickup logic | Selected central European-side hotel pickup can be reviewed, but exact pickup or meeting-point details are confirmed in writing after booking. |
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Istanbul Dinner Cruise Recommendations — 2 Packages Compared
Shared dinner cruise packages suit guests who want a fixed evening schedule with dinner service, Turkish-night entertainment, and Bosphorus views — starting at €30 per person. Want the views without a full dinner? The Bosphorus sunset cruise covers the same skyline from €30. For a fully private evening, charter a private yacht (from €220) or compare the options below.
| Package | Price | Drinks | Seating | Show | Dinner inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Drinks | €30 / guest | Unlimited soft and hot drinks | Seats assigned by the crew | Turkish-night show + DJ | Cold starters · seasonal salad · hot starter · main course of your choice · baklava & fruit |
| Alcoholic | €35 / guest | 2 glasses of local wine, beer or raki + unlimited soft drinks | Seats assigned by the crew | Turkish-night show + DJ | Cold starters · seasonal salad · hot starter · main course of your choice · baklava & fruit |
Why Choose the Shared Istanbul Dinner Cruise
Turkish-night dinner program
Dinner service, Bosphorus views, stage entertainment, and a public cruise atmosphere without chartering the whole boat.
Compare the two dinner cruise packages
A cleaner fit when you want to compare drinks and inclusions first, then book the package that fits your budget.
Hotel pickup for Istanbul dinner cruise
One departure flow, a clear evening schedule, and no need to choose a private vessel.
Istanbul Dinner Cruise vs. Private Bosphorus Dinner Options
Turkish Night Dinner Support
Use this when the deciding question is the Turkish-night show format, package fit, and shared evening rhythm rather than private alternatives.Private Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Your own yacht, a quieter table, and a better fit for proposal, birthday, or anniversary dinners.Boat Rental Istanbul
A private boat first when route and vessel choice matter more than dinner tickets.Sultanahmet & Taksim Pickup
Use this when the shared dinner product is clear and the remaining question is central hotel pickup from the listed zones such as Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Taksim, or Beşiktaş.Yacht Charter Istanbul
Private yacht packages first, then food, drinks, and celebration extras.Why the cheapest Bosphorus dinner cruise ticket isn't the cheapest
Our shared seated dinner cruise starts at €30 per person — a fixed direct-booking price with no agency commission. After running this product for years on the Bosphorus, here is what we tell guests who message us comparing it against the €15-€20 tickets they find on listing sites: the headline price almost never matches the on-board reality. The very cheap tickets typically split into a low base fare plus paid drinks, paid table upgrades, a mandatory "animation" surcharge, or a forced shared-transfer add-on that quietly doubles the total. Our €30 fare includes the seated three-course dinner, the full 3.5-hour Bosphorus route past Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy and the bridges, and the live Turkish-night programme — the extras we charge separately (drinks beyond your package) are listed line by line before you pay, not sprung on you at the pier.
The practical test we suggest: ask any operator what the all-in price is with dinner, the cruise, and the show before you decide. As a TÜRSAB A-Group licensed operator (#14316), the figure we confirm at booking is the figure you pay — that transparency is the actual difference between a €30 dinner cruise and a "€15" one.
31 December is the one night we do not sell as a regular ticket: it is arranged by written quote instead, so if you are planning a New Year's Eve dinner on the water, start with the New Year's Eve cruise quote request.
Plan your dinner cruise — 2026 reading list
Operator-side guides for booking the right package, choosing the boarding pier, and what to expect on the evening.
- Sunset vs Dinner vs Yacht — which one fitsHonest comparison of the three flagship formats with real direct prices.
- Book direct, not via Viator — no platform commissionWhere OTA markups land and how to skip them on the same boats.
- Airport to Kabataş — transfer timingIST and SAW transit times for same-day cruise planning.
- What to wear — by season, with deck tempsMonth-by-month dress code and the wind-chill reality.
- 3-Day Istanbul itinerary with the cruise as finaleDay-by-day plan ending with the cruise as the Day 3 evening.
- New Year's Eve 2026/27 dinner cruiseSpecial-evening pricing, fireworks viewing zone, booking deadline.
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