The luxury Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise from Istanbul turns the golden hour into a refined evening on the water. On this two-hour daily excursion you board an elegant, well-equipped yacht for up to six guests at Kurucesme and sail the strait between Europe and Asia while a welcome drink and canapes are served. It is a graceful day tour for couples, small celebrations or anyone who wants to see the city skyline at its most beautiful.
This Luxury Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise also works as a shore excursion from the Istanbul cruise port — a popular choice for passengers who have one day ashore. As a private excursion it is fully flexible — pickup is right at the pier, the pace follows your group, and we make sure you are back on board well before departure. Tell us how many hours your ship stays in port and we will confirm that the full programme fits comfortably. Simply share your cruise itinerary and the date you are in Istanbul, and we will reserve your places.
The Bosphorus has been Istanbul's main stage for centuries. Ortakoy, with its graceful mosque right at the water's edge, sits beneath the first suspension bridge to join the continents, while leafy Bebek is known for its cafes and old mansions. Rumeli Fortress, built by Sultan Mehmed II in 1452, still guards the narrowest point of the strait. Across the water, the historic district of Uskudar faces the Maiden's Tower, a small tower on a rock that has served as a lighthouse and watch post and inspired many legends.
The yacht offers a comfortable setting with hot and cold air conditioning, a home theatre system, a kitchen and three washrooms, so the evening feels relaxed from start to finish. Lunch or dinner on board can be arranged as an option at extra cost. After the cruise you can return to your hotel or be dropped at one of the stylish venues along the shore. If you want a memorable Bosphorus day trip that ends in style, this daily Istanbul tour is a lovely choice.
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Luxury Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise Towards sunset you meet your yacht at the Kurucesme waterfront in Besiktas and step on board, where the crew welcomes you with a drink of your choice and a selection of canapes. The yacht heads out onto the Bosphorus and cruises past Ortakoy and its waterfront mosque beneath the Bosphorus Bridge, then along the elegant shoreline of Bebek towards the stone towers of Rumeli Fortress. Turning back, you follow the Asian shore past ornate Ottoman palaces and grand wooden mansions towards Uskudar and the Maiden's Tower, watching the domes and minarets of the old city take on shades of red and orange as the sun goes down. The yacht is equipped for comfort, with air conditioning, a sound and screen system, a kitchen and washrooms, so you can simply relax and enjoy the views. A lunch or dinner on board can be added as an option at extra cost. After about two hours the yacht returns to Kurucesme, and you are either transferred back to your hotel or dropped off at one of the well-known nightspots on the Bosphorus shore, as you prefer.
Istanbul → Istanbul Canapes → Views
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My husband and I chose Inca Tour for our honeymoon and we are so glad we did. The boutique hotel selection was beautiful and the Bosphorus dinner cruise was so romantic. Thank you for making our trip special!
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10+ years later we still talk about our Cappadocia balloon ride and the Bosphorus sunset cruise. Some memories are timeless. Thank you Inca Tour!