The 4 Best Boat Trips with Drinks in Istanbul

1.Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,716 reviews · 2 hours · from $8Our pick

Sail from Kabataş between Europe and Asia as Istanbul lights up. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, Maiden’s Tower, and more, with an audio guide in six languages. Choose the snack option for fruit, pastries, Turkish treats, and drinks. Bring a jacket for the breezy upper deck.

“Awesome activity. now some details - they allowed us to come next day, as we reached late on our scheduled date, with the same ticket. i have seen videos saying ferry can replace cruise, but certainly not. snaks are drinks are also good and totally value for money”

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2.Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,852 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Spend three hours cruising between Europe and Asia aboard the AMOR yacht. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi palaces, Rumeli Fortress, two bridges, and Maiden’s Tower while eating Turkish food and watching folk dances, belly dancing, live performances, and a DJ. Pickup, drinks, and guide language options depend on the package you select.

“Lovely and enjoyable tour. The dances were amazing. Helpful staff. Watching the most beautiful city on earth while sipping my wine was great.”

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3.Bosphorus Night Cruise: Dinner, Drinks & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 589 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $30

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus from about 7:30 pm to midnight, passing Ottoman palaces, bridges, mosques, and Kız Kulesi. Dinner, local soft drinks, Turkish entertainment, and selected alcohol packages are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available, but the boat can hold up to 200 people, so expect a busy, party-style evening rather than a quiet sightseeing cruise.

“it was more of a party boat with entertainment-music and dances. Lasted way too late for us, it was past midnight by the time we got back to our hotel.”

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4.Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Dinner, Drinks & Show with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 221 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $32

Spend an evening on the Bosphorus with a Turkish dinner, meze, dessert, drinks, and live folk dancing. You will pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, the bridges, and Maiden’s Tower. Pickup may be available, but traffic and seating can affect the timing and your view of the show.

“J’ai testé beaucoup de bateau croisières à istanbul. Il s’agit du meilleur. Le repas était top, l’ambiance a son maximum et l’accueil parfait. Je recommande ☺️.”

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