Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side - (Morning or Afternoon)
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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side - (Morning or Afternoon)
By Bosphorus Tour Istanbul
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Ages 0-99, max of 40 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Snacks
- Small sandwiches
- Fruits
- Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait
What's not included- Pick - up & Drop Off Services
- Start:
- İdo Kabataş Deniz Otobüsü İskelesi, Ömer Avni, İskele Yolu, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, TürkiyeMeeting Point: KABATAS TRANSFER CENTER (opposite of Kabatas Tram Station) Please follow the sign KABATAS - PRINCES' ISLANDS LINE We will be holding our company board, VELENA TRAVEL We kindly request our guests to show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69435P26- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69435P26
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Itinerary
- Ömer Avni, İskele Yolu, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, TürkiyeMeeting Point: KABATAS TRANSFER CENTER (opposite of Kabatas Tram Station) Please follow the sign KABATAS - PRINCES' ISLANDS LINE We will be holding our company board, VELENA TRAVEL We kindly request our guests to show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.
- 1The Bosphorus, Ox-ford in English, runs for about twenty miles, at times like a river, at times as if a land-enclosed lake; then, before joining the Black Sea, it becomes a rocky, wild channel. The Bosphorus breathes calmly and regularly, and the flow of caiques echoes the rhythm with their slow splashes. Not only does the Bosphorus electrify the traveler by its light, but it also intoxicates him by the white incandescence of the sun on its bosom with blue sky pouring into it. It runs through the city of Istanbul, splitting it into two halves the city built on seven hills and described by one of her early foreign lovers, Julia Pardoe: Its clear calm sky, its glittering sea, its amphitheater of thickly-peopled hills, its geographical position, its political importance and above all, its surprising novelty, tend to make every day in that gorgeous scene, and under that sunny sky, a season of intense enjoyment.Pass byDolmabahce PalaceOrtakoyBosphorus BridgeDolmabahce MosqueFatih Sultan Mehmet BridgeBeylerbeyi PalaceRumeli FortressKIz KulesiGalata KoprusuGalata TowerKucuksu Pavilion
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- youngkonk20240 contributionsGood experience to see the city from the Bosphorus riverGreat experience, we had a great time! Staff was friendly and tour guide was informative. There was some rain but it wasn’t too bad so we could see the sunsetWritten September 7, 2024
- Chris65w0 contributionsGreat Cruise. Fantastic experienceExcellent cruise. Fantastic service and the guide was excellent. Cons: 10 minute walk to the transfer due to Istanbul traffic, a warning would have been good. Also the complimentary food and drinks were great, but maybe space them out a bitWritten September 7, 2024
- ajaym5180 contributionsMagical eveningExcellent! Magical …. Very courteous staff and amazing experience . The snacks were delicious . Unforgettable experienceWritten September 7, 2024
- KPCNewYork0 contributionsLovely eveningMy family of four all really enjoyed this evening trip. The views are of course beautiful but having our tour guide add interesting facts, tips and insights is was what made it fun. The glass of wine at sunset didn’t hurt either. The boat is small and the group feels intimate so it’s easy to get good photos and there is no rushing for prime seating positions. It was a little difficult to find the launching spot but it wasn’t because of the lack of instructions from the company, more because there is construction going on in the area. Highly recommend.Written September 7, 2024
- karendH3524LJ0 contributionsGood and averageThe tour started off well with a well thought out commentary but as the day wore on he spoke less and seemed disinterested. He took us to a shop in the Grand bazaar and left us to the wolves in the sweet shop and we were ripped off with the quality and price of purchasesWritten September 6, 2024
- R3291WSnataliec0 contributionsAmazing Value for Money!Amazing amazing. Perfect afternoon. Pickup was right on time in a comfortable luxury van. We were escorted to the yacht and offered water and a bowl of nuts. Was also brought some fruits and a little bite a few moments later. Alcoholic drinks were extra but affordable. Our tour guide SERDAR was very knowledgeable and gave us the history of various buildings as we cruised. We stopped over on the Asian side for about 25 minutes and enjoyed some Turkish yogurt. Would highly recommend. Tour lasted about 2.5 hours. Amazing value for money!!Written September 6, 2024
- vmduenas970 contributionsLoved this sunset cruise!!This sunset cruise was incredible. The entire crew was very friendly. Our guide shared so much relevant information. And the 2 hour route around the bay of Istanbul was just perfect.Written September 6, 2024
- Trip372412159310 contributionsGreat experience!Everything was amazing! Best plan in Istambul! The service was great! Good snacks and they even gave us a blanket afternoon the sunset. Totally recomendedWritten September 6, 2024
- josJ6530KR0 contributionsSunset cruiseWent on this cruise last night, was very impressed with staff, boat and pick up and return. Everything went smoothly. The tour guide was knowledgeable, helpful and engaged with all very well.Written August 30, 2024
- maxhW5801YG0 contributions1st timers in IstanbulGreat views. Stunning sunset. I highly recommend for anyone exploring the city. The staff was friendly and very accommodatingWritten August 29, 2024
- Andrew M0 contributionsWell worth experiencing this Sunset cruise of IstanbulGreat service and informative commentary. Excellent views of Istanbul and good choice of refreshments provided on the cruise.Written August 29, 2024
- N6362SUkevinh0 contributionsBosphorus sunset cruiseOur guide Murat was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, witty and made the experience feel personable (rather than droll and boring). The snacks were a huge hit with our kids and the wine was an added bonus for us adults. It’s an incredible way to learn more about Istanbul, as well as seeing so much of the both halves of the city. I’d highly recommend the trip, and I’d suggest taking the cruise as soon as possible on your visit. It will allow you to better plan where you may want to explore (apart from the typical tourist attractions which are also awesome).Written August 26, 2024
- 753pritij0 contributionsA memorable yacht experience in turkeyBrilliant experience, the staff, the yacht, the service , the snacks- everything beyond exceptional. Highly recommendWritten August 25, 2024
- Komandit-travels0 contributionsAmazing views!Excellent service and route! Highly recommended. Worth doing it for sure. Good views of mosques, waterfront, and buildings.Written August 25, 2024
- N8393ZUjulies0 contributionsThe best experience in IstanbulThis cruise was the best experience we had in Istanbul. The tour guide was brilliant, speaking with clarity and explaining the history and much more. The staff were super helpful. We highly recommend this tour!Written August 24, 2024
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Mikejaffee
5 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Hands down the best staff of any tour I’ve ever been on and the tour guide was incredible at sharing historical facts about Istanbul. The yacht is also extremely extremely luxurious. I would only request that they allow guests to spend more than 15 minutes when in the Asia side. Absolutely recommend!
Written September 5, 2022
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honor sturley
5 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
We’ve had a very pleasant trip up the Bosphorous River in comfort and style. The crew were very attentive and the complimentary food and drinks just kept coming. Our tour guide Sinan was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. All together a lovely morning. I’d highly recommend this trip.
Honor Sturley
Honor Sturley
Written November 14, 2021
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Fjolla B
3 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
The cruise was very nice! The transportation to the cruise was on time, the cruise started at the right time as well. The tea and fruits were also available and fresh. What we also liked was the employee who explained everything during the cruise and presented all the important and key buildings of istanbul by giving us an insight for each of them. She kept it simple and short and we loved that because we also wanted to enjoy the view with some music so not disturbing it with too much information was highly appreciated. The staff was very welcoming and helpful during the whole time. We really loved it!
Written September 7, 2022
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Ryan S
Leeds, UK18 contributions
We really enjoyed this trip. We have a 13 year old so didn’t want to spend all day being overwhelmed with information and this 2.5 hour tour was perfect. An hour or so each way up and down the Bosphorus gave us chance to see some lovely views of the city and waterside buildings with just the right amount of commentary about them. Boat was lovely - there were around 25 people on our tour - and the snacks and drinks were nice plus we could buy a beer or wine if we fancied it. The staff/host were excellent and couldn’t have done more to make us all relax and enjoy the tour.
We would really recommend this trip.
We would really recommend this trip.
Written November 2, 2023
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Barry L
Tallaght, Ireland5 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
We booked this and had it cancelled (due to not enough numbers). The company handled that process well enough though.
However we booked this to go to the Black Sea, the sunset cruise we changed to did not go anywhere near the black sea and we were not told so we were disappointed!
Our cruise was slow and around 2.5hrs, we went to the 2nd bridge and back to Istanbul. I would be extremely doubtful that this cruise actually goes to the Black Sea as seen on the map.
The boat is nice and the snacks and drinks are grand, and the staff were lovely and helpful etc. it was a good trip, just not the one we wanted or booked
However we booked this to go to the Black Sea, the sunset cruise we changed to did not go anywhere near the black sea and we were not told so we were disappointed!
Our cruise was slow and around 2.5hrs, we went to the 2nd bridge and back to Istanbul. I would be extremely doubtful that this cruise actually goes to the Black Sea as seen on the map.
The boat is nice and the snacks and drinks are grand, and the staff were lovely and helpful etc. it was a good trip, just not the one we wanted or booked
Written October 24, 2021
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Tugrul G
Hi Barry,
Thank you for booking our Bosphorus Cruise.
During the Covid days, it is very difficult to run all the cruises every day. Unfortunately, we did not have the minimum number of customers to run the Bosphorus and Black Cruise on the day you booked. When it was certain that the cruise would be canceled, then we contacted you right away and informed you about the situation. We offered you two options;
1. Canceling your existing booking and refunding the full amount.
2. Changing your booking to the sunset cruise crediting the difference in price in cash.
You accepted to go on the sunset cruise, thanks for your understanding. You were informed about what cruise you would be taking, the route, and the itinerary.
We hope to see you back in Istanbul and like to offer free entry tickets to the Black Sea Cruise.
Kind regards,
Written October 24, 2021
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Tom Schiffer
Arlington, VA4 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
This boat cruise was fantastic- the guide was great, the vessel was big but still small enough to be personal with the staff, and it was everything we were looking for. The captain was really kind to our 9 year old daughter, and let her wear the captain’s cap and “steer the ship” through the Bosphorus! She said later it was one of her highlights of our day.
Because they only provide transportation from your hotel to the cruise and not return transfer, we used it as an opportunity to stroll through the Karakoy neighborhood for lunch on our way back to Galata Bridge and the Golden Horn. In all, we are extremely happy with our choice of this tour and highly recommend it.
Because they only provide transportation from your hotel to the cruise and not return transfer, we used it as an opportunity to stroll through the Karakoy neighborhood for lunch on our way back to Galata Bridge and the Golden Horn. In all, we are extremely happy with our choice of this tour and highly recommend it.
Written June 20, 2022
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yvonne06
hong kong225 contributions
Oct 2022
Having looked at a few Bosphorus cruises available, I am convinced we made the right choice with Bosphorus Tour Istanbul (Velena Travel). They have a nice website that is easy to see and they respond to queries promptly. The cruise is on a yacht which means there are not so many people and you get a good unobstructed view. You can also choose to sit inside if you don't like the wind on your face. They offer blankets if you feel chilly though! They give you tea, water, a little cheese sandwich and some apple slices during the trip which was unexpected for me but nice. The view on both sides of the Bosphorus is phenomenal. There is a running commentary during the trip which gives you the background and points out interesting buildings. They do offer a 30 minute stop at Kanlica on the Asian side which is literally just enough to get a yoghurt and not much else. I find the daytime cruise much better as I like to take photographs. There are a number of night cruises around and whilst I'm sure the lights will be beautiful too, it would not be so easy to take good photographs. Also the night cruises tend to offer dances and variety show along with a generic buffet meal which I did not want as I wanted to focus on the scenery.
Written November 5, 2022
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Anika T
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Feb 2022 • Couples
Our booked tour was unavailable due to the weather conditions, so we switched to this one.
The service on and off board was very good and the communication with the provider went flawlessly.
The tour itself is on a very modern and clean boat and the information given to us by the guide regarding the buildings alongside the shore is very extensive.
5/5*
The service on and off board was very good and the communication with the provider went flawlessly.
The tour itself is on a very modern and clean boat and the information given to us by the guide regarding the buildings alongside the shore is very extensive.
5/5*
Written February 27, 2022
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Aya D
2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Luxury yacht and service everything was beyond perfect, the yacht is very luxurious and somehow private since only a very small group in each trip, they serve snacks and there are available blankets that you can use if weather got windy.
I highly recommend it you have to try it and never risk to go with anyone else.
Everything was beyond perfect
I highly recommend it you have to try it and never risk to go with anyone else.
Everything was beyond perfect
Written July 28, 2021
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Sarah J
Philadelphia, PA4 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
I highly recommend this experience! The Yacht was stunning and had plenty of seats to choice from. The group was intimate with about 25 people. We were served tea, water, light snacks, and Turkish coffee. The tour operator was extremely knowledge and gave a lot of great facts about the architecture and history of the Bosphorus. The ride to the East side was about 45 min and we got out for a quick 15 min detour and bordered again to head back to the dock. This tour was completely worth the money, it was such a wonderful experience to be able to see so much of Istanbul by boat. I can’t recommend this experience enough.
Written May 7, 2023
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Hello, it’s possible to go on the boat with a baby of 7 months?
Written May 10, 2023
Yes thats quite possible. The crew are helpful when boarding and there was no overcrowding and plenty of space to open a pushchair or pram if needed. The crew might even help with heating some milk if needed as well.
Written May 12, 2023
hi.. is it better to have the cruise tour on Sunday or Monday? Thank you..
Written September 7, 2022
What is the capacity of the boat? Usually how many people will be on board?
Written September 1, 2022
When we travelled ... was about 12 people and for some reason all stayed on the back of the Yacht and basically we were alone in the front ...
Written September 3, 2022
Will this cruise set sail tomorrow in the afternoon — I want to make sure you are at capacity as there is no cancellation and I leave on Monday so I ca. or reschedule.
Written May 28, 2022
Selamlar, bir yabancı çift arkadaşım Haftasonu için bilet almak istemiş. Müsaitlik vs nasıldır?
Written April 28, 2022
Privatif yacht for 2 personnes c'est combien le prix
Written August 22, 2021
You can contact serdar cengiz directly. It varies a lot between weekdays, weekends and seasons.
Written August 23, 2021
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