Bosphorus Sunset Cruise

The live public sunset price list starts from EUR 30 per person (every Monday to Thursday). On other days the Without Wine option is EUR 34 and the wine-served option is EUR 40 per guest.

Yes. Every Monday to Thursday sailing of the Bosphorus sunset cruise runs at a lower price: the Without Wine option is EUR 30 instead of EUR 34, and the With Wine option is EUR 35 instead of EUR 40. The discount applies automatically when you choose a Mon–Thu date — no promo code is needed and the schedule is fixed, so the midweek price is reliable all year.

It is shared. You buy a per-person seat on a scheduled departure from Karaköy Pier — Balıkçı Kemal, on a small-group luxury yacht with a live English-speaking guide. If you want the whole boat for your own group, a private yacht is booked per boat instead, from EUR 220 for 2 hours.

In November 2026 the shared cruise departs at 16:00 from Karaköy Pier — Balıkçı Kemal. The loop lasts 2 hours, so you are back at Karaköy about two hours after departure. The exact berth pin and boarding instructions are shared after booking because the vessel position can change. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure.

If sailing conditions become unsafe, the cruise can be moved to another departure or refunded according to the booking terms.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available as an extra service on the shared sunset cruise. You can add it while booking; otherwise meet at Karaköy Pier at least 15 minutes before departure.

For November 2026, boarding is at 15:45 and the cruise departs at 16:00; same-day online booking closes at 15:00. If operations announce a new seasonal time, the date planner and your written confirmation show the new time from the announced change date.

Yes, for most first-time visitors. The sunset Bosphorus tour is one of the most efficient ways to see the Bosphorus landmarks and the city skyline in the best light of the day, without committing to a long dinner programme. From EUR 30 (Mon–Thu) for a 2-hour golden-hour sailing with a live guide, it is a strong value. It is a shared cruise, so you sail with other guests rather than privately; if you want the whole boat, book a private yacht instead.

Yes. The shared yacht has open deck space; the outward and return legs look at Ortaköy, the bridges and the shoreline from different angles, and Maiden's Tower comes into view on the way back. Light, distance to the landmarks and the turning point depend on the weather and traffic that day. For a dedicated shoot, a private yacht gives your group more control and a professional photographer can be added.

Be at the Karaköy meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Boarding starts early and late arrivals can miss the boat. The exact meeting spot is sent after you book.