Viator · Private tour

Bosphorus Cruise with 15m Yacht for Private Groups

5.0(3)Istanbul1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(3)

Description

Enjoy a professional organization on the beautiful Bosphorus of Istanbul while enjoying amazing views of palaces, fortresses, and mansions from a private luxury yacht. Avoid crowds and have this luxury yacht only for yourself. You can benefit from our services which will enrich your experience. Additional hours (on top of total duration) Decoration (balloons, table decoration, flower bouquet, etc.) Live music and performances (laser show, volcano show, surprise scenario, live music, belly dancer, DJ, etc.) Photography (photo, video, drone, etc.) Food and Beverages (dinner, lunch, breakfast, snacks, birthday cake, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks) Guide (tour guide or English-speaking crew) Pick-up and drop-off is included depending on the option you select; - from hotels at Besiktas, Beyoglu, Fatih, Sisli regions - from the port of hotels; Ciragan Palace Kempinski or Four Season's Bosphorus - from Karakoy pier or Galataport pier You can also select to meet at Bebek.

Tour Options

Private Yacht for 3 Hours
  • Duration: 3 hours
Private Yacht for 2 Hours
  • Duration: 2 hours

Itinerary

5 min

Starting point of the tour if you are not picked up from a different port.

110 min

Cruising at the beautiful shores of Istanbul Bosphorus Strait, while admiring the views of historical palaces, mansions and mosques.

Pass by

You will see this beautiful palace from the yacht. This is an important summer palace of Ottoman Sultans, beautiful building that best seen from the sea. If you like, you can ask the captain to slow down for a few minutes for you to take pictures in front of the building.

Pass by

An Imperial Ottoman summer residence built in the 1860s located under Bosporus Bridge. You will see this beautiful palace from the yacht. It is located right under 1st Bosphorus Bridge. If you like, you can ask the captain to slow down for a few minutes for you to take pictures in front of the building.

Pass by

The mosque of Ortakoy is an historical and beautiful building right next to İstanbul Bosphorus Bridge. You will see the mosque and Ortakoy region from the yacht.

Pass by

The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge ("Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror Bridge"), also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge is a bridge in Istanbul, Turkey spanning the Bosphorus strait. When completed in 1988, it was the 5th-longest suspension bridge in the world. You will have a chance to pass under the bridge and take pictures.

Pass by

Rumelihisarı (also known as Rumelian Castle) is a medieval fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey, on a series of hills on the European banks of the Bosphorus. Conceived and built between 1451 and 1452 on the orders of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II, the complex was commissioned in preparation for a planned Ottoman siege on the then-Byzantine city of Constantinople, with the goal of cutting off maritime military and logistical relief that could potentially come to the Byzantines' aid by way of the Bosphorus Strait. You will be able to see this huge fortress from the yacht. It is one of the best buildings to see from the Bosphorus strait.

5 min

End of the tour

Highlights

Bottled water
Private Yacht Rental / no other guests
All Fees and Taxes
Captain and skipper
Bluetooth music system
Restroom on board

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Private Yacht Rental / no other guests
All Fees and Taxes
Captain and skipper
Bluetooth music system
Restroom on board
Not included
Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
Tour Guide
Decoration - flower bouquet, table decoration, helium baloons
Photography
Dinner, lunch or breakfast
Contact us for other extra services

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age

Reviews(3)

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Venture62136125151
June 23, 2025
Private boat tour experirience

Everything was on time and up to expectations. Fast and easy to agree on the terms and conditions. Effcient communication Boat in good condition Tour gide was good

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Happiness30798742761
June 6, 2025
A must do activity in Istanbul with Lotus Yacht

We are a travel agent from India and had booked a private yacht for my clients on their visit to Turkey on 31May 2025. Many thanks for all your help during the process , booking and suggestions. They have been highly supportive and responsive towards all the queries . My clients were really happy with the service and your ground support in Turkey was equally helpful and spontaneous. Thank you team Lotus Yacht for everything, looking forward to many more bookings .

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344natye
December 8, 2024
Proposal

This was an amazing experience and I highly recommend for anyone considering it! The staff was extremely friendly and it was a moment we will never forget!