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Want to enjoy a boat trip while traveling in Istanbul? Book a boat tour in Istanbul with GetMyBoat and cruise on the Bosphorus. Yacht rentals and sunset cruises in Istanbul can include a fantastic, private tour of the city from the water. Eat dinner on a yacht rental in Istanbul and admire views of this city's impressive skyline while exploring with a local captain. Rent a boat in Istanbul for an unforgettable experience during your travels in Turkey.
Planning to explore other parts of Turkey beyond Istanbul? Boating and yachting are popular in Bodrum, Göcek Belediyesi, and Antalya.
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How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Istanbul?
Yacht rentals and charters can be a luxurious yet affordable way to see the city. In Istanbul, the pricing for a yacht rental or charter will start around $80/hour and go up to about $350/hour or more, depending on the level of luxury you’re hoping to experience. Find yacht charters that come with a local captain to show you the highlights of Istanbul from the Bosphorus River. You can book a yacht charter to include drinks and dinner, stops at small villages outside the heart of Istanbul, and so much more. Enjoy views of the skyline of Istanbul, which is impressive for its mosque architecture and other gorgeous building along the riverfront.
How much is a boat tour in Istanbul?
Boat tours in Istanbul start at about $50/person for a short, half-day tour and can go up to about $150 depending on the type of tour and duration of the trip. You can opt for extra inclusions like drinks and food, a guide to take you around on land once the boat stops, and more.
What do you see on the Bosphorus cruise?
It will depend on your selected tours itinerary, but most Bosphorus River cruises leaving from Istanbul will show you some of the top highlights of the city, including the Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Maiden Tower, and Beylerbeyi Palace. Cruise under the Bosphorus Bridge, see the Hagia Sofia, and discover the best sights of the city.
How long is a Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul?
About 2-hours. A typical Bosphorus River sightseeing cruise will range from 2 hours to a half-day, 4-hour tour if you want to include things like lunch or stops along the way. You can choose from various cruise offerings of different time durations to spend more or less time on the Bosphorus River while in Istanbul. GetMyBoat has over 180 Bosphorus River cruise and water excursion options, so you can customize your tour to your preferences.
Istanbul Reviews
Amirhossein
Istanbul is much more beautiful with us
Amazing and beautiful yacht!! We had a lovely time with my family. Ibrahim was soo accommodating and he was so great with everything. The boat was clean and the crew very helpful. We had such a good time. There was so much space as well. We had 17 people and it was very easy.
- MM
Max
10 Person Motor Yacht Rental in İstanbul, Turkey
This was a great boat. We would 100% book again. The crew were helpful and friendly and our trip was excellent. We rode up the Bosphorus and docked about 2/3 of the way to the Black Sea to swim, eat, and nap.
Thara
Istanbul is much more beautiful with us
This was such a great experience and an amazing way to see Istanbul! Emre was very helpful the whole time, communication was very quick! I really appreciate the lengths Emre and his crew went to make my experience so memorable! Would highly recommend!
- JF
James
Luxury Passenger Boat for 120 People in İstanbul
Recep did a fantastic job organising our experience. Communication was great, the boat was as described and everything went exactly to schedule. I had to make some last minute changes with additional arrangements for our guests and Recep and his team had everything arranged for us. Excellent service.
- IM
Ilya
Power in İstanbul
Recep is quick to respond to whatsapp messages and the online message board for any queries you may have which is good. There were three people who came on board, one was the captain, one was a staff member and another was an extra person who did not do anything apart from hitch a ride to the other side of the bospheros which we found odd as it wasted time which we paid for as the yatch had to dock briefly somewhere else for no reason. The food is not made on board the boat, it is from a restaurant where the boat will stop to collect the food and serve to you (food was great). The captain also had issues docking the boat back where it was so needed to keep reversing to close the gap between land and water to let us off. Overall the trip was nice but we do not feel it was worth the price.
- RN
Rick
Savor the beauty of Istanbul from the comfort of your own private yacht.
Would give 6 stars if I could. Stunning boat and stunning views of the city. One of the best days we have had in a while. John was absolutely awesome. Thank you so much!
Boating Guide - Istanbul
Browse and Book Istanbul Boat Tours
Want to enjoy a boat trip while traveling in Istanbul? Book a boat tour in Istanbul with GetMyBoat and cruise on the Bosphorus. Yacht rentals and sunset cruises in Istanbul can include a fantastic, private tour of the city from the water. Eat dinner on a yacht rental in Istanbul and admire views of this city's impressive skyline while exploring with a local captain. Rent a boat in Istanbul for an unforgettable experience during your travels in Turkey.
Planning to explore other parts of Turkey beyond Istanbul? Boating and yachting are popular in Bodrum, Göcek Belediyesi, and Antalya.
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