Private Luxury Yacht in Istanbul, Turkey

Reservation Policy of Bosphorus Cruises ​Reservation is required for all Bosphorus Tours. Reservation is finalized after the online payment of total price. The yacht you choose will be reserved for the requested date and time.  Confirmation will be sent after the booking. Vegetarian/vegan dishes will be available upon your request. Guests should comply with the safety rules explained by our Staff.  Meeting and Timing Please arrive on time at the pick-up location. In the event of late arrival, your time will not be compensated, some services may not be available due to scheduling purposes, in which case no refund will be made for these services.​ Cancellation Policy of Bosphorus Cruise Refund if canceled at least 7 days before the event Upon request tour departure and arrival times can be changed based on availability at latest 1 day before the departure. The Bosphorus tour can be extended based on availability with hourly charges. Yacht Alternatives for Bosphorus Cruise All the yachts are rented privately with the captain and crew. There won't be any other guests but only you. Hourly prices may change based on the yacht you choose to rent. Please contact us for more information. ​​Pick-up and Drop-off Locations Pick-up and drop-off locations depend on the yacht you choose.  Bebek, Kandilli, Kuleli, Kuruçeşme, or Arnavutköy are the locations for pick-up and drop-off for Bosphorus tours. Please check the yacht location while reserving or you may contact us for more information. Depending on the experience you choose, pick-up from the hotel may be included in your reservation.​ Safety Rules of Bosphorus Tours Not wheelchair accessible. Infant seats are unavailable. Stroller/pram accessible. Infants must sit on your lap. All the guests should obey the rules explained by the crew.​ Yacht Crew All the yachts are provided with licensed captains and skippers during Bosphorus tours, who are responsible for your safety and smooth operation of all the services you paid for. They have limited English, so if you wish you can add an English-speaking crew or a tour guide to your reservation.​ Swimming at the Bosphorus The Bosphorus has strong currents that can be challenging, even for experienced swimmers. Please check the swimming tours if you wish to swim at the Bosphorus. Swimming tours are held between 10:00 and 18:00 for 8 hours, which take place at Beykoz, 3rd Bridge or Princes’ Islands.​ Weather Conditions Generally, weather conditions do not impact the Bosphorus yacht tours. Our yachts are equipped with protective covers for rain and wind, ensuring that the tours proceed as scheduled, even in the event of rain or snow. However, in the rare instance of a strong storm affecting the tours, our captains may suggest rescheduling the date or time. Tour postponement is only considered if the captain deems it unsafe to proceed; otherwise, the tours continue as planned.