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Your group has the yacht to yourselves for about two hours on the Bosphorus, with an onboard guide pointing out palaces, mosques and fortresses on both shores while drinks and canapés are served on deck. Hotel pickup in Istanbul is available if you would rather travel from your stay straight to the pier without coordinating taxis for the whole party.
The crew welcomes your party on board, you settle on the open deck and complimentary drinks and canapés are served as the yacht leaves the quay. With the deck to yourselves you can sit together, talk and move around for photographs while the city opens along both banks, which suits anniversaries, family visits and small celebrations equally well.
The yacht follows the strait between Europe and Asia, passing landmarks such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Hisarı and Maiden's Tower at a pace your group sets. Your guide explains what you are seeing without taking over the evening, and after the last stretch you return toward the starting point with drop-off or pier meeting as arranged.
Palaces, villages and forested hills line both banks of the waterway that splits Istanbul, and seeing them from a private deck is a different experience from walking the waterfront streets. Your group can spread out, take photographs together and hear the guide without competing for space with strangers.
Boarding from a central waterfront point keeps the transfer short, so more of your two hours is spent on the water rather than in traffic across the city. Public transport and taxis serve the pier area if some of your party prefer to meet there instead of using hotel pickup.
Comfort on a moving boat for around two hours is the main requirement. You do not need sailing experience, only the ability to follow simple crew instructions about where to stand or sit when the yacht is under way.
All ages are welcome, including infants travelling with an adult. Tell us your group size when you book so we can confirm the yacht is a comfortable fit, and mention if you plan to bring a pet so the crew can prepare the deck.
We are a TURSAB licensed Turkish travel agency based in Istanbul, with local knowledge of the Bosphorus built from years of hosting guests on the water. Your onboard guide stays with your group for the full cruise, explains the shores as you pass them and leaves room for your own conversation rather than running a scripted tour.
Drinks and canapés are included so you can host your evening on deck without arranging separate catering, and hotel pickup in Istanbul is available if you would rather not coordinate multiple taxis to an unfamiliar pier on the night.
You are collected from your hotel or meet at a waterfront point that is easy to find, then your group steps on board as the crew welcomes you to the open deck. Complimentary drinks and canapés are served as the yacht leaves the quay, which gives your party a relaxed start before the main landmarks appear.
Once you are under way, the city opens along both banks and your guide begins to point out what you are passing, with time to settle into your preferred spots on deck.
The yacht follows the European shore past palaces and waterfront mosques, with Dolmabahçe Palace along the water's edge, Ortaköy Mosque at the pier square and the first Bosphorus Bridge spanning the strait above you. Because the deck is private, you can pause for photographs together without sharing the rail with another group.
Your guide keeps the commentary light so you still have space to talk, eat and enjoy the view as each landmark passes.
Further up the strait you pass Rumeli Hisarı at the narrows, then look across toward the Asian shore and landmarks such as Anadolu Hisarı, Beylerbeyi and Maiden's Tower off Üsküdar. The guide keeps the commentary easy to follow so you can sit, talk and photograph at your own pace.
The cruise finishes back toward the starting point once your group has seen the main viewpoints. Allow a little buffer around the two-hour window for hotel pickup or your journey home from the pier.
Hotel pickup is available for many stays in Istanbul. Share your hotel name so collection can be arranged for your slot.
If you prefer to travel independently, we confirm an easy-to-find waterfront meeting point near public transport. Exact timing is set with your confirmation.
Hotel pickup is available for many guests staying in Istanbul. Share your hotel name when you book so collection can be arranged for your departure time.
You can also meet us at an easy-to-find waterfront point near public transport. We confirm the exact pier and timing on your confirmation so everyone in your group knows where to go.
Yes. This session reserves the yacht for your own group, so you will not share the deck with other travellers and the pace of the evening stays with your party.
If you would rather join a shared sunset sailing with a smaller per-person cost, that is offered as a separate experience on the same stretch of water.
The cruise lasts about two hours on the water, which is enough time to see the main landmarks on both shores at a relaxed pace. Hotel pickup may add a little extra depending on where you are staying in the city.
Your confirmation shows the scheduled slot for your date. If you want a departure closer to the warmest light on the palaces, ask when you book and we can advise on timing.
Complimentary drinks and canapés are served on board for your group. You can sit at the table on deck or move around while the yacht follows the strait, which suits celebrations as well as a quiet family evening.
If you have a preferred drink or would like something non-alcoholic, mention this when you book so the crew can prepare before you step on board.
Yes. Hotel pickup in Istanbul is available for this private session. Add your hotel details when you book so collection can be planned for the whole group.
If you prefer to travel independently, we send a waterfront meeting point that is straightforward to reach by taxi or public transport, with clear pier details on your confirmation.
There is no published maximum on this private charter. The yacht is reserved for your own group, so tell us your headcount when you enquire and we confirm everyone will be comfortable on deck.
If you are planning a larger gathering such as a birthday or a corporate evening, mention this early so we can check the boat layout and timing for your date.
There is no minimum age. Infants can join with an adult, and the yacht is stroller accessible with infant seats available if you ask ahead.
Let us know the ages in your group when you book so we can suggest seating and confirm the cruise works for young children or older guests who prefer a steady pace on deck.
Well behaved pets can join this private cruise because the deck is reserved for your group. Tell us the type and size of animal when you book so the crew can plan a calm spot on deck and keep food and drinks clear of paws.
If your pet is nervous on moving boats, say so in advance and we can advise honestly before you confirm, rather than finding out on the evening.
The route typically takes in the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus, with palaces, mosques and fortresses visible from the deck. Landmarks often include Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Hisarı and Maiden's Tower, with the exact order depending on traffic and conditions that day.
Your onboard guide talks through what you are passing while leaving room for photographs and conversation within your group. Because the yacht is private, you can pause longer at a viewpoint if everyone wants another look.
Wear comfortable shoes with a decent grip, as the deck can be damp or slick, and bring a light layer because the air often feels cooler on the water. Sun protection helps if your slot starts while the sun is still bright.
A camera or phone is useful for the palaces and bridges. Secure loose items so nothing blows overboard while the yacht is moving between stops.
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