Dinner Cruises in Istanbul: Our Top 15

1.Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62,058 reviews · 3 hours · from $28Our pick

Spend three hours aboard a Mega Lüfer yacht, crossing between Europe and Asia while dining at a private table. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, the bridges, and Maiden’s Tower, with Turkish folk dance, dervishes, flamenco, belly dance, Sirtaki, music, and a DJ. Choose standard or VIP dining, window or stage seating, drinks, and hotel pickup.

“Great way to spend the evening. Nice food, good atmosphere, and great views of Istanbul from the Bosphorus. I can recommend this activity!”

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2.Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,954 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Spend three hours sailing between Europe and Asia aboard Turyol Bosfor. Enjoy Turkish starters, grilled meatballs, chicken, fish, dessert, and selected unlimited drinks, then watch 1.5 hours of folk dances, belly dancing, live music, and DJ sets. Hotel pickup is optional, and staff such as Blake, Elvis, and Sadi are noted for attentive service.

“The entertainment when we had it. The DJ did a great job with the music. That got everyone up and dancing after the belly dancer.”

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3.Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,181 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Spend three hours on a dinner boat sailing between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores. You’ll pass Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy, the Bosphorus Bridge, and Maiden’s Tower while watching whirling dervishes, belly dancing, folk performances, and a live DJ. Hotel pickup is optional, and staff such as Dogus, Fatih, and Ozgur are known for attentive table service.

“Is very good experience I recommend to do this! We like everything”

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4.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,021 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

Board the Mega Lüfer near Kabataş or add hotel pickup, then enjoy a Turkish dinner while sailing between Europe and Asia. Expect appetizers, a choice of grill, fish, or vegetarian main course, and a full evening of folk dance, whirling dervishes, belly dance, flamenco, rhythm, and DJ performances. Staff members such as Talip and Ulas have earned praise for attentive service.

“Pick up option was great and the cruising itself was pleasant through it took almost 40 minutes to depart. However, the food was very lacklustre, particularly the mains which were tough and dry, and overall basic.”

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5.Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,950 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Board the Pereme at Kabatas for a three-hour evening cruise between Europe and Asia. You’ll dine on Turkish appetizers, salad, a choice of four main courses, dessert, and fruit while passing Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and the Bosphorus bridges. Folk dancing, belly dance, a whirling dervish, music, and a DJ keep the night moving.

“Rehab guidance was of great experience, overall highly recommend .”

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6.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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7.Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Live Folk Dance & DJ Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,437 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

You’ll cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus from 8:30 pm, passing Maiden’s Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and more. A Turkish buffet, unlimited soft drinks, folk dances, belly dancing, and a DJ fill the evening. Hotel pickup and return are available in Fatih, Beyoğlu, Şişli, and Beşiktaş.

“Very fun, beautiful view of the bosphorous, highly recommended. Great show that turned into a dance party”

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8.Istanbul: Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 882 reviews · from $34

Spend three hours sailing between Europe and Asia aboard a dinner boat with a private table, Turkish meze, local drinks, folk dancing, belly dancing, and live music. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, the Bosphorus bridges, and Maiden’s Tower. Check your booking carefully, since dinner, drinks, and pickup depend on the option selected.

“The experience was really great, would definitely recommend this cruise if you have a free night. The service was amazing, and the entertainment is also very interesting. There is constantly something going on. The food was okay compared to the price and the waiter is constantly available for ordering extra drinks. There is also a professional photographer taking your pictures, and you can buy one or two pictures or the whole album if you want. It is a night cruise so you can enjoy Istanbul sights lit up at night.Read more”

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9.ISTANBUL: Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Turkish night show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 772 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Spend about three hours cruising between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores with a three-course Turkish dinner, unlimited soft drinks and tea, live violin, belly dance, folk music, whirling dervish performances, and a DJ. Hotel pickup is available from many central European-side hotels, though meeting at Kabataş may be simpler in heavy traffic.

“Great style of night shipping Just loved Let's go this Dinner be great Everything be great So recommend”

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10.Istanbul: Bosphorus Night Dinner Cruise with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 609 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $47

Sail between Europe and Asia on a 3.5-hour evening cruise with a private table, Turkish dinner, music, folk dancing, belly dancing, and views of palaces, bridges, and the Maiden’s Tower. Pickup is available from central European-side hotels. Choose your meal and check the drink package carefully before booking.

“What a great , wonderful and enjoyable experience! I have been to couple of dinner cruises before in the past few years, but this one far exceeded in better quality, service and the entertainment. Our pick up was right on time, though a bit longer drive from Sirkeci area, but it was all worth it. Nice , clean ship with very attentive staff and any request made was fulfilled promptly without any excuses. We enjoyed the experience and loved the food.”

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11.Istanbul: Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 353 reviews · 1 day · from $354

Board an evening boat from central European-side hotels and sail between Europe and Asia. You’ll see Dolmabahçe and Çırağan palaces, pass beneath the Boğaziçi Bridge, eat a three-course Turkish-style dinner, and watch belly dancing, Romany and Anatolian folk shows, a henna ceremony, and live music. Soft drinks are included, with alcohol available on select options.

“Dance shows were amazing, Service was good with friendly and hospitable staff. Watching Istanbul from sea was amazing. It was a memorable experience for us.”

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12.Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 199 reviews · 3 hours · from $27

Sail between Europe and Asia aboard the Mega Lüfer for a three-hour evening of Turkish mezes, grilled meat or fish, unlimited soft drinks, and live dances. You’ll see Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, the Bosphorus Bridge, and Maiden’s Tower. Optional hotel pickup and audio commentary are available.

“Food and performance was great. But be warned. The boat in the picture is NOT the same boat we were on. We chose this tour because the boat in the picture had a big outdoor area. Our boat did not, and we were very disappointed. But the food and performances were good.”

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13.Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 107 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $47

Spend about 3.5 hours aboard an air-conditioned yacht between Europe and Asia. You’ll eat a three-course Turkish dinner, pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, bridges, and Maiden Tower, then watch folk dancing, flamenco, belly dancing, and a DJ show. Choose hotel pickup or meet at the harbor.

“It was fine! The pick up was probably the best amenity - the stop over on the Asian side was very short and it seems like there was nothing in the area to see. Breakfast felt a bit cafeteria-like. Find tour but felt overpriced for what it was.”

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14.Istanbul: Turkish Night on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $35

Spend about three hours aboard Turnatour’s Bosphorus dinner boat, eating Turkish dishes while Istanbul’s two continents pass by. Expect Turkish Delight, baklava, Anatolian folk dances, belly dancing, a henna ceremony, and optional hotel pickup. Choose carefully between drink, table-view, and transfer options.

“Çalışan ekip çok kibardı. İyi hazırlanılmıştı. Yemekler de gayet iyiydi.”

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15.Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Drinks & Turkish Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 78 reviews · from $45

Spend three hours aboard the Elite Dinner Cruise, sailing between Europe and Asia with a Turkish dinner, baklava, tea, and cultural shows. Expect whirling dervishes, belly dancing, folk and Caucasian dances, then a DJ set. Hotel pickup is optional from many European-side districts. English and Turkish support is available, along with Tsonga.

“The traditional folk dancing was very good. The food was tasteless.”

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