# Private Bosphorus Cruise — Full Content Corpus Private whole-yacht cruises and celebrations on the Bosphorus, Istanbul. Booked directly with the operator. WhatsApp +90 501 613 96 13. Rated 4.9/5 from 180+ charters. Prices are whole-yacht starting prices, not per person. ## Private Bosphorus Cruise (from €390) URL: https://privatebosphoruscruise.com/private-bosphorus-cruise Duration: 2 hours · Capacity: 2–80 guests · Price: €390 (per charter (up to 10 guests)) A private Bosphorus cruise is the whole yacht — booked for your group alone. No shared decks, no fixed script: your captain follows the route and timing you choose, past palaces, fortresses and two continents. ### The classic way to see the Bosphorus The Bosphorus is best seen from the water, and best of all from a boat that is only yours. You board at the Karaköy pier, cast off, and the strait opens up — Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi palaces, the Ortaköy mosque under the bridge, the Rumeli fortress, the wooden yalı mansions at the waterline. Because the yacht is private, you set the pace: slow past the sights you love, and linger wherever you want to. ### Yours to shape Want a bottle of wine on deck, a birthday cake, a photographer, or music? Tell us in advance and it is ready when you board. The base cruise includes the yacht, its crew and fuel, plus soft drinks and light snacks — everything else is optional and priced clearly up front. Included: Whole yacht chartered for your group; Professional captain & crew; Fuel & harbour fees; Soft drinks & light snacks; Flexible route along the Bosphorus; Karaköy pier meeting point. Optional add-ons: Catering & canapés; Wine, champagne & bar; Photographer / videographer; Live music or DJ; Flowers & décor. Good for: Couples, families and small groups who want the Bosphorus without the crowds. FAQ: - Q: How many people fit on a private cruise? A: From two guests up to around eighty, depending on the yacht. We match the boat to your group size — tell us how many and we suggest the right one. - Q: Where does the cruise depart? A: From the Karaköy pier in Beyoğlu, between the Galata Bridge and the Golden Horn — exact meeting point confirmed after booking. - Q: What is included in the price? A: The whole yacht, captain and crew, fuel, and soft drinks with light snacks. Catering, alcohol, photography and décor are optional extras. - Q: Can we choose the route? A: Yes — the yacht is private, so the captain follows your timing and the stretch of the Bosphorus you want to see. --- ## Private Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise (from €390) URL: https://privatebosphoruscruise.com/private-bosphorus-sunset-yacht-cruise Duration: 2 hours · Capacity: 2–80 guests · Price: €390 (per charter (up to 10 guests)) The Bosphorus at sunset, and the yacht is yours alone. You cast off as the light turns gold, watch the skyline of two continents catch fire, and drift into the blue hour with the city lighting up around you. ### The best hour on the water Timing is everything. We cast off so you are mid-strait as the sun drops behind the old city — minarets and domes in silhouette, the water molten gold, the bridges beginning to glow. As the light fades, Istanbul switches on: Ortaköy mosque lit under the bridge, the palaces floodlit, ferries strung with lights crossing the current. ### Private, and unhurried Because you have the whole boat, there is no rush and no crowd between you and the view. Bring a bottle for the toast, ask for a playlist, or keep it quiet — the deck is yours. It is the same cruise couples choose for a proposal, and groups choose to end a day in Istanbul. Included: Whole yacht for your group; Captain & crew; Fuel & harbour fees; Soft drinks & light snacks; Sunset-timed departure; Karaköy pier meeting point. Optional add-ons: Wine & champagne; Canapés & catering; Photographer; Flowers & décor; Music. Good for: Couples, friends and anyone who wants Istanbul's most famous view, privately. FAQ: - Q: What time does the sunset cruise start? A: Departure is set to the sunset time for your date, so you are on the water for golden hour — usually 45–60 minutes before sundown. We confirm the exact time with your booking. - Q: Is it good for a proposal? A: It is one of the most popular choices — the private deck and golden light make it ideal. See our marriage proposal page for the full set-up. - Q: How long is the cruise? A: Two hours as standard, which covers sunset and the start of the blue hour. Longer charters are available on request. --- ## Private Bosphorus Dinner Cruise (from €490) URL: https://privatebosphoruscruise.com/private-bosphorus-dinner-cruise Duration: 2–3 hours · Capacity: 2–80 guests · Price: €490 (per charter, catering from €35/guest) Dinner on the water, with the whole yacht to yourselves. A table set on deck, the city lights on both shores, and a menu built around what you like — from meze and seafood to a full dinner with wine. ### The Bosphorus as your dining room There is no restaurant view in Istanbul like this one, because it moves. Your table is set on the private deck as the yacht cruises the illuminated strait — Ortaköy, the palaces, the bridges overhead. It is dinner and a Bosphorus night cruise at once, with nobody else on board. ### A menu that fits you Catering is arranged to your taste and budget: Turkish meze and grills, fresh fish, a Western menu, or a celebration dinner with cake and champagne. Tell us any preferences — vegetarian, halal, allergies — and we handle it. The base charter includes the yacht and crew; catering and drinks are added per guest, priced clearly. Included: Whole yacht for your group; Captain & crew; Fuel & harbour fees; Table & deck set-up; Soft drinks; Karaköy pier meeting point. Optional add-ons: Multi-course catering (from €35/guest); Wine, champagne & bar; Birthday / celebration cake; Photographer; Live music; Flowers & décor. Good for: Anniversaries, birthdays, special dinners and groups who want to eat over the water. FAQ: - Q: Is food included in the price? A: The base price is the private yacht charter; catering is added per guest (from about €35) so you only pay for the menu you choose. Drinks packages are separate. - Q: Can you cater special diets? A: Yes — vegetarian, vegan, halal and allergy-safe menus are all possible. Let us know when you book. - Q: How long is the dinner cruise? A: Two to three hours, enough for a relaxed dinner and a full loop of the lit-up Bosphorus. --- ## Private Bosphorus Lunch Cruise (from €390) URL: https://privatebosphoruscruise.com/private-bosphorus-lunch-cruise Duration: 2 hours · Capacity: 2–80 guests · Price: €390 (per charter, catering optional) The Bosphorus in full daylight, from a yacht that is only yours. A relaxed midday cruise — lunch on deck if you like — with the palaces, fortresses and villages of the strait lit by the sun. ### The daytime Bosphorus Mornings and midday show the Bosphorus in a different light: turquoise water, the yalı mansions in colour, families and fishermen along the shore. A private lunch cruise is unhurried and family-friendly — space for children, shade on deck, and a captain who slows down for the sights and the photos. ### Add lunch, or keep it simple Cruise as-is with soft drinks and snacks, or add a lunch spread on deck — meze, grills, seafood or a light Western menu. The whole yacht is yours either way, so it suits a family outing, a group of friends, or a quiet afternoon on the water. Included: Whole yacht for your group; Captain & crew; Fuel & harbour fees; Soft drinks & light snacks; Daytime departure; Karaköy pier meeting point. Optional add-ons: Lunch catering; Wine & drinks; Photographer; Music; Décor. Good for: Families, daytime groups and anyone who prefers the Bosphorus in daylight. FAQ: - Q: Is a private lunch cruise good for families? A: Yes — daytime, private, and flexible on timing and route, so it works well with children and larger family groups. - Q: Do you serve lunch on board? A: Lunch is an optional add-on catered to your taste; the base charter includes soft drinks and light snacks. --- ## Private Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise (from €340) URL: https://privatebosphoruscruise.com/private-bosphorus-sightseeing-cruise Duration: 2–3 hours · Capacity: 2–80 guests · Price: €340 (per charter (up to 10 guests)) The Bosphorus sights, narrated and unhurried, from a private yacht. Dolmabahçe, Beylerbeyi and Küçüksu palaces, the Rumeli and Anadolu fortresses, three bridges and the yalı mansions — at the pace you set. ### The full sweep of the strait A sightseeing cruise takes in the landmarks that line both shores of the Bosphorus, European and Asian: the grand Ottoman palaces at the water's edge, the medieval fortresses that once guarded the strait, the Ortaköy and Bebek waterfronts, and the long wooden yalı houses built for the old Istanbul families. Because you are private, the captain slows for the ones you want to photograph. ### See it your way Push all the way to the second bridge and the Black Sea mouth, or keep to the palaces of the lower strait — the route is yours. It is the most complete way to understand the city that grew up on both sides of this water. Included: Whole yacht for your group; Captain & crew; Fuel & harbour fees; Soft drinks & light snacks; Flexible sightseeing route; Karaköy pier meeting point. Optional add-ons: Catering; Drinks; Photographer; Extended route. Good for: First-time visitors and anyone who wants to see the Bosphorus landmarks properly. FAQ: - Q: Which landmarks does the cruise pass? A: Dolmabahçe, Beylerbeyi and Küçüksu palaces, the Rumeli and Anadolu fortresses, Ortaköy mosque, the three Bosphorus bridges and the historic yalı mansions — depending on how far up you choose to go. - Q: How far up the Bosphorus can we go? A: As far as you like within the time — up to the second bridge and the villages near the Black Sea, or a shorter loop of the palaces. --- ## Yacht Charter in Istanbul (from €340) URL: https://privatebosphoruscruise.com/yacht-charter-in-istanbul Duration: Hourly or full-day · Capacity: 2–80 guests · Price: €340 (per charter, or €390/hour) Rent the whole yacht on the Bosphorus — by the hour or the day, with captain and crew. One boat, your group, any occasion: a cruise, a dinner, a party or a photo shoot. ### One yacht, endless occasions A charter is the flexible option: you hire the boat and its crew, and use the time however you want. Some clients want a two-hour sunset loop; others take the yacht for a full day of swimming stops, a corporate event, a family celebration, or a photo and film shoot. We match the yacht to your group size and plan. ### Crewed and ready Every charter comes fully crewed — captain, deckhands, fuel and harbour fees included. Add catering, a bar, music, décor or a photographer, and we turn the boat into whatever the day needs. Pricing is per charter for shorter cruises, or by the hour and day for longer hires. Included: Whole yacht chartered; Captain & crew; Fuel & harbour fees; Soft drinks & light snacks; Flexible schedule & route; Karaköy pier meeting point. Optional add-ons: Full-day hire; Catering & bar; DJ / live music; Photographer / film crew; Swimming stops; Décor & flowers. Good for: Groups, companies and anyone who wants a private yacht for a few hours or a whole day. FAQ: - Q: Can I rent a yacht by the hour? A: Yes — charters run per fixed cruise or by the hour and day. Longer hires (full-day, swimming tours) are quoted on request. - Q: Is a crew included? A: Always. Captain, crew, fuel and harbour fees are part of every charter; you never operate the boat yourself. - Q: Can the yacht be used for a photo shoot or corporate event? A: Yes — charters are popular for photo/film shoots, corporate hospitality and private parties. Tell us the plan and we set it up. --- ## Romantic Marriage Proposal on a Yacht (from €650) URL: https://privatebosphoruscruise.com/romantic-marriage-proposal Duration: 2 hours · Capacity: Just the two of you, or a group · Price: €650 (decorated yacht, sunset timing) Propose on a private yacht on the Bosphorus, at sunset, with nobody else on board. We decorate the deck, time the cruise to golden hour, hide a photographer to catch the moment — and she never sees it coming. ### A moment set to the light The proposal cruise is a private sunset charter, arranged in secret. As the yacht reaches the middle of the strait and the sun drops behind the old city, the deck is ready: flowers, candles, a 'Marry Me' sign if you want one, champagne on ice. All she knows is that you are on a boat together — the rest is a surprise you approved in advance. ### Caught, discreetly A photographer is positioned in advance, so the moment is captured naturally and she never spots a camera. You leave with the ring on her finger and the photos on your phone. We plan everything — décor, music, timing, the photographer, even the flowers she likes — over WhatsApp, and correspond only with you. Included: Private yacht at sunset; Captain & crew; Deck décor & flowers; Discreet photographer; Champagne; Karaköy pier meeting point. Optional add-ons: Videographer; Musician for the moment; 'Marry Me' light show; Full catering & dinner; Larger yacht for a group celebration. Good for: Anyone planning a surprise proposal in Istanbul — 2–3 weeks' notice ideal, 48-hour rush possible. FAQ: - Q: Can the proposal be a surprise? A: Yes — we correspond only with you, so your partner arrives to a finished set-up they knew nothing about. All they need to know is that you are taking a boat trip. - Q: Will the moment be photographed? A: A photographer is placed discreetly in advance, so the proposal is captured naturally without your partner seeing a camera. Photos are shared with you afterwards. - Q: How far ahead should I book? A: Two to three weeks is ideal to arrange everything, but rush proposals can be organised in as little as 48 hours. - Q: How much does a proposal cost? A: From €650 for the decorated private sunset yacht with photographer and champagne; laser shows, videographers and dinner add-ons are quoted on request. --- ## Exclusive Yacht Wedding on the Bosphorus (from €2,500) URL: https://privatebosphoruscruise.com/exclusive-yacht-wedding Duration: 3–5 hours · Capacity: Up to 80 guests · Price: €2,500 (ceremony & reception, tailored) An intimate wedding on the Bosphorus, on a yacht that is yours for the day. A ceremony under the bridges, a reception on deck, the skyline of two continents as your backdrop — planned end to end, so you only have to say 'I do'. ### A wedding on the water For couples who want something more intimate than a hall, a yacht wedding turns the Bosphorus into your venue. The ceremony takes place on deck as the yacht cruises — often timed to sunset — followed by a reception with dinner, drinks, music and the city lighting up around you. It suits everything from an elopement for two to a party of eighty. ### Arranged around you We coordinate the whole day: décor and flowers, catering and cake, a celebrant, music or a DJ, photography and film, and the timing on the water. You approve a plan and a clear quote; we handle the logistics. It is your wedding — we just make the boat, the crew and the Bosphorus disappear into the background. Included: Private yacht for the day; Captain & crew; Ceremony deck set-up & flowers; Reception space on deck; Coordination of the day; Karaköy pier meeting point. Optional add-ons: Full catering & wedding cake; Celebrant / officiant; DJ or live band; Photographer & videographer; Premium décor & lighting; Larger yacht for bigger parties. Good for: Couples who want an intimate, memorable wedding away from the usual venues. FAQ: - Q: How many guests can a yacht wedding hold? A: From an elopement for two up to around eighty guests, depending on the yacht. We match the boat to your guest list. - Q: Do you arrange the whole wedding? A: Yes — décor, catering, cake, celebrant, music, photography and timing are all coordinated. You approve the plan; we run the day. - Q: Can we have the ceremony at sunset? A: Yes, and most couples do — the cruise is timed so the ceremony falls at golden hour with the city behind you. --- ## Birthday Party on a Luxury Yacht (from €490) URL: https://privatebosphoruscruise.com/yacht-birthday-party Duration: 2–4 hours · Capacity: Up to 80 guests · Price: €490 (per charter, catering & cake optional) A birthday on the Bosphorus, with the whole yacht for your crowd. Your playlist on the speakers, a cake on deck, drinks flowing, and the Istanbul skyline lighting up as the party gets going. ### The party venue that moves Hire the yacht and it becomes your private venue for the night — no closing time set by a bar, no other tables. Bring your people aboard at Karaköy, and the deck is yours: music, dancing, drinks and dinner while the lit-up strait slides past. It works for a milestone birthday, a surprise party, or a low-key celebration for a few close friends. ### We handle the details Add a DJ or your own playlist, a cake and catering, a bar package, balloons and décor, and a photographer to catch the night. The base charter covers the yacht, crew and soft drinks; everything else is built to your budget and priced up front. Included: Whole yacht for your group; Captain & crew; Fuel & harbour fees; Sound system for your playlist; Soft drinks; Karaköy pier meeting point. Optional add-ons: Birthday cake & catering; Bar & drinks package; DJ or live music; Balloons & décor; Photographer. Good for: Milestone birthdays, surprise parties and groups who want a private venue on the water. FAQ: - Q: Can we play our own music? A: Yes — connect your playlist to the sound system, or add a DJ. The deck is yours, so the party runs to your schedule. - Q: Do you provide a cake and catering? A: Both are optional add-ons — tell us the numbers and any preferences and we arrange the cake, catering and bar. --- ## Wedding Anniversary on a Yacht (from €490) URL: https://privatebosphoruscruise.com/wedding-anniversary-on-yacht Duration: 2–3 hours · Capacity: Just the two of you, or a group · Price: €490 (decorated yacht, dinner optional) Mark the years on the water where the city is at its most romantic. A private anniversary cruise — a decorated deck, dinner if you like, champagne at sunset — just the two of you, or a table of the people who were there. ### Your night, your view An anniversary deserves more than a restaurant table. On a private yacht you get the whole deck, a set-up we tailor to the occasion — flowers, candles, a cake, a bottle on ice — and the Bosphorus at golden hour turning into the blue-lit night. Keep it to the two of you, or bring family and friends to celebrate together. ### Arranged, so you can just be there We set the deck, time the cruise to sunset, and add whatever you want — dinner, a photographer, music, a message on a sign. You approve the plan in advance; on the night, you step aboard and everything is ready. Included: Private yacht for your group; Captain & crew; Deck décor & flowers; Sunset timing; Soft drinks; Karaköy pier meeting point. Optional add-ons: Dinner catering; Champagne & wine; Anniversary cake; Photographer; Music. Good for: Couples celebrating an anniversary, alone or with family and friends. FAQ: - Q: Can we have dinner on the anniversary cruise? A: Yes — dinner is an optional add-on catered to your taste; the base cruise includes the decorated deck and soft drinks. - Q: Can we bring family and friends? A: Of course — the yacht is private, so you can celebrate just the two of you or with a larger group. We match the boat to the numbers. --- ## Private Yacht Events on the Bosphorus (from On request) URL: https://privatebosphoruscruise.com/private-yacht-events Duration: Flexible · Capacity: Up to 80 guests · Price: On request (tailored to your event) Whatever the occasion, the Bosphorus can host it. Private yacht events in Istanbul — corporate hospitality, engagements, celebrations, launches and photo shoots — arranged end to end on a yacht that is yours for the day. ### A venue for any event Beyond cruises and celebrations, our yachts host corporate hospitality, product launches, engagements, team days, and photo and film shoots. The whole boat is private, so the guest list, the schedule and the branding are all yours. We match the yacht to your numbers and the kind of day you have in mind. ### Fully coordinated Catering, bar, AV and music, décor, photography, transfers — we bring in the elements your event needs and run the logistics on the water. You get one point of contact, one clear quote, and a Bosphorus backdrop no venue on land can match. Included: Whole yacht chartered; Captain & crew; Fuel & harbour fees; Flexible schedule & route; Event coordination; Karaköy pier meeting point. Optional add-ons: Corporate catering & bar; AV, staging & branding; DJ / live music; Photographer / film crew; Transfers; Premium décor. Good for: Companies, groups and anyone planning a private event on the water. FAQ: - Q: What kinds of events can you host? A: Corporate hospitality, launches, team days, engagements, celebrations and photo/film shoots — anything that suits a private, crewed yacht on the Bosphorus. - Q: How is pricing worked out? A: Event pricing is tailored to the yacht, the length of hire and the elements you add. Tell us the plan and we send a clear quote. --- ## Guest reviews (names shortened for privacy) - "The whole boat to ourselves at sunset — crew were flawless, and the captain gave us exactly the route we wanted. Worth every euro." — Daniel R., United Kingdom (Sunset cruise) - "We booked the dinner cruise for our anniversary. Table set on deck, city lights, nobody but us. Unforgettable evening." — María L., Spain (Dinner cruise) - "Organised my proposal in 48 hours over WhatsApp. Flowers, photographer, champagne — she had no idea. Absolutely perfect." — Ahmed K., UAE (Marriage proposal) - "So much better than the crowded tourist boats. Just our family, a beautiful yacht, and the Bosphorus. The kids loved it." — Sophie B., France (Private cruise) - "Hired the yacht for my wife's 40th. DJ, cake, drinks, the skyline behind us — best party we've thrown. Team handled everything." — Marco V., Italy (Birthday party) - "Golden hour on the Bosphorus with a glass of champagne. The photos are stunning. Booking on WhatsApp was easy and quick." — Elena P., Russia (Sunset cruise) - "Chartered for a full day with swimming stops. Captain and crew were professional and friendly. Seamless from first message to the pier." — James T., United States (Yacht charter) - "Private, discreet and elegant. The halal menu was excellent and the service on deck was attentive. We will be back." — Aisha M., Qatar (Dinner cruise) - "Saw every palace and fortress at our own pace. The captain slowed down for photos and answered all our questions. Highly recommend." — Lukas S., Germany (Sightseeing cruise) - "They decorated the deck exactly as I asked and timed everything to sunset. My husband was speechless. Thank you for a perfect night." — Carla D., Brazil (Anniversary) - "No middleman, honest price, and the boat was exactly as promised. Two hours on a private yacht for less than I expected." — Omar H., Egypt (Private cruise) - "We eloped on the Bosphorus. Ceremony at sunset, small reception, our closest people. They planned it all — we just showed up and married." — Nina K., Netherlands (Yacht wedding)