Boats on the Bosphorus

Boating on the Bosphorus is perhaps the most often forgotten experience by travelers. This is understandable since the historic city of Istanbul has so many places to visit and so little time to squeeze them all into a short break. But if you have time, spend a few hours on an unforgettable tour of the Bosphorus.

Boating on the Bosphorus is one of the most popular, unique and wonderful forms of entertainment during a visit to Istanbul for every traveler. It is also one of the best ways to explore and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city at sea.

By taking a public ferry, private boat or yacht, guests will enjoy breathtaking views of the historic sites, including Ottoman palaces, fortresses, museums and beautiful bridges, and Soak up the fun atmosphere along the city's European and Asian shores.

Cruises on the Bosphorus usually last about 2 hours, are done by various tour companies or can use the public ferry Sehir Hatlari or can board one of the regular passenger boats coastwise. Many special events such as birthdays, meetings, parties are also regularly held on the Bosphorus yacht.

If you want a suitable itinerary, you can find information about large boat tours departing from the main piers, mainly located at Eminonu, Kabatas and Besiktas piers, or you can visit Join private yacht tours. In addition, visitors can also experience the Bosphorus dinner cruise with an attractive entertainment program. It is also one of the most popular tours by tourists, offering unique experiences that characterize Istanbul. While cruising along the Bosphorus and enjoying your meal, guests will be entertained by traditional belly dancing, henna rituals, Romany dances, folk dances, live DJs, etc.

Here are some popular Bophorus boat tours:

1. Hop On Hop Off cruise with automatic audio guide

This is a good choice for those who want to explore the famous districts of the city by boat on the Bosphorus. Visitors will be able to explore the city at their own pace and at their own pace aboard the Hop-On Hop-Off Boshphorus sightseeing boat and enjoy all the famous landmarks like Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque , Rumeli Fort, Maiden Tower and Bosphorus Bridge.

Departure: Kabatas . marina

Ticket price: 12 EUR/pax

2. 90-minute Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with an automatic audio guide

This is a top-selling cruise where visitors can explore the Bosphorus, enjoy the city's landmarks, historic palaces, fortresses, and take great photos. Cruises departing at Kabatas Pier include: 90-minute Bosphorus cruise ticket, Bosphorus map, a glass of water or juice, free WiFi on the pier, multimedia audio guide in 10 languages for your own smartphone: English, German, French, Russian, Italian, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Turkish (no Vietnamese).

Departure: Kabatas pier, 60 minutes/trip

Ticket price: 12 EUR/pax

3. Round trip ticket for Prince Island Ferry & Audio Guide

Offered by the Istanbul Welcome Card (IWC).

You'll have about 75 minutes by ferry to Prince's Island, Buyukada. While you have a wonderful trip on the Bosphorus, you can admire the beautiful skyline of Istanbul at the outdoor deck, enjoy a refreshing drink from the kiosk or listen to stories about the Bosphorus from the audio guide app on your smartphone.

The service includes: Round trip ticket to Prince Island, Express boat entry from online ticket window, Bosphorus audio guide app for IOS and Android in 10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Ba Lan, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese.

Departure: Kabatas . marina

Ticket price: 8 EUR/pax