Yunyun Q.Oct 2026
★★★★★
I had a amazing trip with my two teen boys. The yaht is clean, crew are friendly, snacks are delicious and variety of drinks. I highly recommend for family or for business tour!
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Istanbul Bosphorus Lunch Cruise
★ 4.9150 Google reviews7 hoursDeparture: Eminönü PierTÜRSAB A licence #14316
Istanbul boat cruise combining a Bosphorus tour with a two-continents visit to both European and Asian sides. Lunch included. The best cruise in Istanbul.
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Experience the best of both worlds — literally — on this unique Istanbul boat cruise that combines a scenic Bosphorus cruise with guided visits to both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
The day begins with a comfortable boat cruise through Istanbul's famous strait past palaces and fortresses, followed by a traditional Turkish lunch at a seaside restaurant. Then cross to the Asian side to explore the colorful Kadıköy neighborhood and the vibrant Moda district — one of the most complete cruise experiences in Istanbul.
Istanbul Bosphorus Lunch Cruise Route & Departure
Meeting Point → Bosphorus Cruise → Asian Side → European Side → Return
Departure: Eminönü Pier — 09:30
Meeting point
Eminönü Pier
Exact boarding spot is sent by our team before departure.
Istanbul Bosphorus Lunch Cruise Highlights
- Two continents
- Bosphorus cruise
- Turkish lunch
- Kadıköy exploration
- Asian side
Free Cancellation
Full refund available with 24+ hours advance notice. No questions asked.
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Istanbul Bosphorus Lunch Cruise
Pricing for this experience is confirmed in writing once you share your date and group size.
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- 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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Guest reviews
Read all reviews on Google4.9★★★★★150 Google reviews
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.
“Replied to WhatsApp in 3 minutes flat. That kind of response time is rare on Istanbul cruise operators — and it matters when you're trying to plan an evening from a hotel lobby with patchy wifi.”
Ben·cruised 19 May 2026
“TÜRSAB licensing was important to us — we'd read about unlicensed operators in Türkiye. MerrySails proved their licence on the booking confirmation. Felt safe the whole time.”
Mei·cruised 30 Apr 2026
“Telegram support since WhatsApp is restricted in Russia — appreciated they thought about that. Russian-language pricing page made the math easy. Great evening on the Bosphorus.”
Igor·cruised 25 Apr 2026
“Perfect first night in Istanbul. The sunset over the bridges was stunning, the guide was warm and knowledgeable, and we loved the snack platter. Worth every cent — and so much less than we'd seen quoted elsewhere.”
Emma·cruised 22 May 2026
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