Private Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise on Luxury Yacht – 2 hours

Price: from 449 Euro
Cruise Duration: 2 hours
Type: Private – you will be the only guests
Departure Time: Your chosen time

What Sights Will Be Seen?

In this exclusive private 2 hour cruise, you’ll cruise a section of the Bosphorus from Kabatas to Emirgan on the European Side and from Kanlıca to Uskudar on the Asian Side. Cruise along both Asian and European shores passing the waterfront palaces of Sultans and their Pashas’ villas. Relax and enjoy close-up views, including Dolmabahce Palace, Çiragan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Ortakoy, the Beylerbeyi Mosques, the Kuleli Military High School, the First and Second Bosphorus Bridges, Anadolu Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace and lots of beautiful Ottoman seafront villas.

Route Map

Click the Bosphorus map below to enlarge and view the route usually taken for this scenic sightseeing cruise.

Itinerary – Private Istanbul Sightseeing Cruise

With Zoe Yacht’s private Bosphorus sightseeing cruises, you’ll enjoy one of Istanbul’s best possible sightseeing boat tours along the two continents of Europe and Asia.

Enjoy this 2 hour nostalgic sightseeing cruise on Istanbul’s Bosphorus in the comfort and relaxing environment of your private motor-boat.

Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus Strait is an impressive and unforgettable cruising experience. In this private Bosphorus and two continents cruise, you’ll have a yacht to yourself to soak up the atmosphere of this famous riviera, gliding by some of the most famous sights and monuments.

Cruise along both Asian and European shores passing the waterfront palaces of Sultans and their Pasha’s villas. Relax and enjoy close-up views, including the European Side, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çirağan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, the Bosphorus Bridge, the Asian Side, Anadolu Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace and more.

All you have to do is sit back and relax in your own private lounge, sundeck or flybridge. Enjoy the wonderful sightseeing views as our friendly crew look after the rest. This Bosphorus boat tour is ideal for couples, families, or a group of friends looking for the best possible Bosphorus experience. Highly recommended!

You’ll experience:

• Unique views of the most famous Bosphorus sights along both Europe & Asian continents
• A scenic and luxury cruise in comfort and a relaxing environment – avoid the ferry crowds
• A yacht for you and your chosen companions only, nobody else
• A friendly captain and crew at your service
• A bar with great service for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (available for purchase on-board)
• Great photo opportunities to capture beautiful views, waterfront palaces, mosques and mansions and boats of all sizes
• Complimentary tea or coffee served on board

Cruise Schedule:

Zoe Yacht’s Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise of Istanbul operates daily these times:
08:30-10:30*
10:45-12:45
15:15-17:15
(duration: 2 hours)

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13:00-15:00 is available as a Lunch Sightseeing Cruise here
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20:00 onwards is available as a Dinner Cruise here
Or go back to the Bosphorus Cruise homepage here.

Boarding Made Easy: Convenient Locations Across Istanbul

Enjoy a smooth and hassle-free start to your cruise with our easy-to-reach boarding points:

✅ Free Piers: Kuruçeşme or Kabataş Piers
✅ Free Bosphorus Hotels & Restaurants: Guests staying at select Bosphorus hotels or dining at restaurants with private piers can board directly (hotel stay or restaurant reservation required)
✅ Paid Piers: Karaköy, Uskudar or Beylerbeyi Piers (optional for convenience with extra fee)

Not sure which pier is best? Find full details in our departure points guide or contact us for help choosing the best option!

Capacity Options for Every Occasion:

• Small Groups (Up to 12 Guests Including Children): Zoe Yacht is ideal for a private, luxurious and intimate experience, perfect for couples, families or friends be it a small gathering or celebration.
• Larger Groups (Over 12 Guests): Planning for a bigger group? We partner with a curated selection of medium to large yachts to suit various needs. Simply email us now with your group size and preferences and we’ll do our best to suggest a suitable option based on your requirements and availability.

Additional Options:

A light lunch or birthday cake can be arranged for an additional charge. Please contact us to ask for more details or see our lunch and dinner cruises.

This essential day tour is an Istanbul classic, sometimes known as the scenic, nostalgic, short-circle or short Bosphorus cruise, Bosphorus boat tour, yacht cruise, river cruise, strait cruise or Bosphorus and Two Continents Tour.

Pricing:

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