Turkey · SAILING
Good sailing trips fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Istanbul from a 20-meter yacht on a two-hour Bosphorus cruise with sunset views, snacks, fruit, tea, coffee, and audio guide.
“TUGBA BOZMESE was our guide. She did a wonderful job.”
Review of Istanbul’s $19 Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise, with live English guide, snacks, drinks, palace views, and practical booking tips.
“A great experience, one of the best things we did while in Istanbul. We saw stuff that we wouldn't otherwise see. Our guide was super funny and friendly, and a pleasure to listen to. We weren't bored for a second. We would do it again!”
Review of Istanbul’s Bosphorus yacht cruise, with Asian-side Kanlıca stop, snacks, hotel pickup, landmark views, and practical booking tips.
“This was a very relaxing and informative cruise on a beautiful lot going up the Bosphorus channel. The boat made a short stop on the Asian side where most tried the yogurt for which Turkey is known. The stay could have been longer and in an area with more shopping and things to see. The narrator on board made the trip interesting.”
Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour sunset yacht cruise, with Bosphorus landmarks, Turkish snacks, guide commentary, pickup details, and practical tips.
“What a wonderful cruise! Boat was perfect - only about 30 onboard. We were on upper level / half inside, half outside making for excellent photo ops. Staff wonderful - special shout out to Emre and Nahad. Emre served the perfect amount of light snacks and drinks. Emre shared history & details on the sights as we passed them. Very laid back & relaxed. Excellent views. Truly the perfect Bosphorous cruise.”
Review of Istanbul’s 2-hour sunset yacht cruise, with Bosphorus landmarks, Turkish snacks, live commentary, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“This boat tour offers an exceptional experience with top-notch service from a knowledgeable and welcoming crew. While the boat itself is simple and unpretentious, it’s perfectly suited for the journey, ensuring comfort and great views throughout. The itinerary is packed with stunning sights, allowing you to view multiple landmarks in a short time without feeling rushed. A fantastic option for those looking to maximize their experience with efficiency and warmth.”
Review of Istanbul’s sunset yacht cruise, with Bosphorus landmarks, live commentary, snacks, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.
“Amazing journey through the straits ! With nice snacks and friendly staffs served us ! All are incredible and unbeatable !”
Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise, Kanlıca yogurt stop, onboard snacks, guides, pickup, views, and practical value.
“This is a weather-dependent experience. The warmer and calmer the weathe, the better will be your experience. This is a pleasant trip to get your bearings up and down the Bosphorus. Some snacks are provided (but don't skip your breakfast or lunch). You will have about 20 minutes to buy a gelato treat on the Asian side. The guide gave regular updates on what we were seeing. The problem is that only the 10 people in the very back of the boat had a really unobstructed view. The same clear coverings on the side of the viewing level of the boat made it difficult to get good views and good…”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus at sunset on a small yacht with palace views, snacks, tea, fruit, and an excellent $15 value.
“Had an amazing tour and wished it didn’t end. Thank you Kadir for the detailed information. I booked it last minute because I missed my other tour and am so happy I booked this. Highly recommend!”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus at sunset aboard a comfortable yacht with Turkish snacks, drinks, landmark views, and live commentary.
“Enjoy a lovely tour around the Bosphorus on a private yacht that is not crowded, allowing you to truly appreciate the trip and the stunning views. Highly recommended for solo travelers, couples, friends, or even coworkers as part of a team event, like we did.”
Review the Istanbul Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise, with palace views, Turkish snacks, hotel pickup, guide commentary, value, and practical tips.
“Cruise was amazing and so was the staff. The tour guide explained the landmarks really well and overall it was a very enjoyable experience”
Review of Istanbul’s 2-hour luxury Bosphorus sunset cruise, with hotel transfers, snacks, historic sights, guide commentary, and practical tips.
“Yeshim was fantastic. She helped us with the transportation transfer. She also helped with service on board the ship.”
Watch Istanbul’s sunset from a 35-person yacht with Bosphorus landmarks, live commentary, Turkish tea, snacks, and city lights.
“Wrong night to do this. No sunset weather was very cold. Maybe the trip should of been cancelled. The crew were attentive were able to offer a good service.”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus aboard a comfortable yacht, enjoy snacks and tea, and stop in Kanlica on the Asian side for $47.
“I really enjoyed the Bosphorus yacht tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and shared interesting information throughout the trip. The atmosphere was relaxing, and the snacks served were very delicious. Overall, it was a wonderful experience that I would definitely recommend.”
Review of Istanbul’s Bosphorus yacht cruise, with palace views, Kanlica yogurt, Asian-side stop, snacks, guide, price, and practical tips.
“I had an amazing experience from start to finish. The tour guide was explaining about the local history and attractions which was interesting to know. Very happy I did the trip and see more of Istanbul.”
Review of Istanbul’s 2-hour sunset Bosphorus yacht cruise, with transfers, snacks, English guide, landmark views, Wi-Fi, and practical tips.
“Well organised, transfers from hotel included. Beautiful day/evening cruise and sunset! Informative, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend if you visit Istanbul.”
The coast, the caves, the old stones and the bazaars.
