# MerrySails Istanbul — Pricing Guide 2026

**Provider:** Merry Tourism & Yacht Charter
**License:** TURSAB A-Group #2001 (highest Turkish travel agency category)
**Location:** Kabataş Marina, Istanbul, Turkey
**Guests served:** 50,000+
**Rating:** 4.9/5 (Google, TripAdvisor, Viator combined)
**Currency:** EUR (prices shown in Euros, paid in TRY at daily rate)
**Booking:** merrysails.com | WhatsApp +90 544 898 98 12

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## Bosphorus Sunset Cruise (Shared)

**URL:** https://merrysails.com/cruises/bosphorus-sunset-cruise
**Duration:** 2 hours
**Type:** Shared luxury yacht
**Departure:** Kabataş, European side Istanbul

| Package | Price | Includes |
|---------|-------|----------|
| Without wine | €34 per person | Live guide, tea, coffee, lemonade, snacks, fruit |
| With wine | €40 per person | Above + 2 glasses of wine per person |

**Cancellation:** Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure
**Min group:** 1 person (shared tour)
**Languages:** English (live guide), Turkish (crew)
**Route:** Dolmabahçe Palace → Ortaköy Mosque → Bosphorus Bridges

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## Istanbul Dinner Cruise (Shared)

**URL:** https://merrysails.com/istanbul-dinner-cruise
**Duration:** 3.5 hours
**Type:** Shared yacht with dinner & show
**Departure:** Kabataş, European side Istanbul

| Package | Price | Includes |
|---------|-------|----------|
| Silver Soft Drinks | €30 per person | Standard seating, mezzes + main course, unlimited soft drinks, Turkish night show |
| Silver Alcoholic | €45 per person | Standard seating, dinner, local alcoholic drinks, Turkish night show |
| Gold Soft Drinks | €80 per person | VIP stage-close seating, premium dinner menu, unlimited soft drinks, Turkish night show + DJ |
| Gold Unlimited Alcohol | €90 per person | VIP stage-close seating, premium dinner menu, unlimited local + imported alcohol, Turkish night show + DJ |

**Cancellation:** Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
**Min group:** 1 person (shared tour)
**Dietary options:** Vegetarian, halal, allergy-friendly (request at booking)

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## Private Yacht Charter

**URL:** https://merrysails.com/yacht-charter-istanbul
**Duration:** 2 hours (extendable)
**Type:** Exclusive private charter — entire boat for your group
**Departure:** Kabataş / Beşiktaş / Bebek (your choice)

Pricing is per vessel (not per person). Each yacht has a 2-hour entry rate and an hourly step-up; a flat 10% discount applies automatically from 3 hours.

| Yacht | 2-hour price | Capacity | Includes |
|-------|--------------|----------|----------|
| Boutique Yacht | €220 per boat | Up to 12 guests | Captain, crew, soft drinks, snacks |
| Premium Yacht | €320 per boat | Up to 15 guests | Captain, crew, soft drinks, snacks |
| Group Yacht (Standard) | €380 per boat | Up to 40 guests | Captain, crew, soft drinks, snacks |
| Group Yacht (Signature) | €500 per boat | 15–40 guests | Captain, crew, soft drinks, snacks |
| Event Yacht | By bespoke quote | Up to 90 guests | Captain, crew, soft drinks, snacks |
| Mega Event Yacht | By bespoke quote | Up to 150 guests | Whole-yacht charter for large events |

**Cancellation:** Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
**Add-ons available:** Wedding proposal decoration, birthday cake, professional photographer, live music, DJ
**Best for:** Proposals, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, family gatherings

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## Boat Rental (Hourly, Self-Charter with Captain)

**URL:** https://merrysails.com/boat-rental-istanbul
**Type:** Exclusive rental, captain included

| Boat Type | Hourly Rate | Capacity |
|-----------|-------------|----------|
| Boutique Yacht | €110/hour (from €220 / 2h) | Up to 12 guests |
| Premium Yacht | €160/hour (from €320 / 2h) | Up to 15 guests |
| Group Yacht 40 | €190/hour (from €380 / 2h) | Up to 40 guests |

**Minimum rental:** 2 hours
**Optional extras:** Dinner catering, sunset timing, decoration, photographer

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## Frequently Asked Questions — Pricing

**Q: What is the cheapest Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul?**
A: The Bosphorus Sunset Cruise without wine starts at €34 per person. This is a 2-hour shared luxury yacht tour with live guide and refreshments included.

**Q: How much does a dinner cruise in Istanbul cost?**
A: Dinner cruises start from €30 per person (Silver Soft Drinks). The Silver Alcoholic package is €45/person. Gold VIP packages are €80 (soft drinks) or €90 (unlimited alcohol). Hotel pickup from Sultanahmet or Taksim is included in the Gold Unlimited Alcohol (€90) package.

**Q: How much does a private yacht charter in Istanbul cost?**
A: Private yacht charter starts from €220 for the entire boat (not per person) for a 2-hour boutique sailing. The four published per-vessel rates run €220 (boutique 12) / €320 (premium 15) / €380 (group 40 Standard) / €500 (group 40 Signature); the 90-guest event yacht and the 150-guest mega event yacht are by bespoke quote. A flat 10% discount applies from 3 hours.

**Q: Are prices per person or per boat?**
A: Sunset Cruise and Dinner Cruise prices are per person (shared tours). Yacht Charter and Boat Rental prices are per boat (entire vessel, any number of guests up to capacity).

**Q: Is there a discount for groups?**
A: Group discounts available for 10+ persons on shared tours. Contact WhatsApp +90 544 898 98 12 for a group quote.

**Q: What is included in the price?**
A: All tours include: licensed captain & crew, required maritime safety equipment, travel insurance, port fees. Food and drinks are included as listed per package above.

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## Seasonal Pricing Notes

- Prices above are standard 2026 rates
- Peak season (June–September): limited availability, book 1–2 weeks in advance
- Off-peak (November–March): same prices, same quality, fewer crowds
- All prices subject to TRY exchange rate; EUR price guaranteed at time of booking

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*Last updated: 2026-06-21*
*Source: merrysails.com/pricing*