Bosphorus cruise with kids
Two hours on the water is the rare Istanbul activity that works for every age at once — the skyline does the entertaining, and nobody has to walk anywhere.
Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus
2 hours · Kabataş
PrivatePrivate Yacht Charter on the Bosphorus
2 hours minimum · Kabataş
What it costs for a family
On the shared sunset cruise, adults are €40, children aged 4–11 are €24, and under-fours travel free. A family of two adults and two school-age kids is €128 — less on Monday-to-Thursday departures, where a 10% discount applies automatically.
Larger families and groups sometimes take the private charter instead: €400 for two hours covers the whole boat for up to 40 guests, which beats per-person tickets once you are eight or more — and groups of eight or more get an automatic discount on shared tickets too.
Practical things parents ask first
Life jackets for adults and children are checked before every departure, there is a toilet on board, and the indoor saloon means a cold evening or a cranky toddler has somewhere to go. Soft drinks and Turkish tea are included on the shared cruise.
Boarding is from a proper pier at Kabataş — no ladders, no jumping between boats. Strollers can come aboard; tell us on WhatsApp if you bring one so the crew keeps a spot clear.
Frequently asked
- How much is the cruise for children?
- Children aged 4–11 pay €24 on the shared cruise; children under four travel free. Adults are €40.
- Is the boat safe for small children?
- Life jackets for adults and children are checked before every departure, the boat is licensed for passenger service, and every guest is insured. Children stay with their parents on deck.
- What if the kids get cold or tired?
- There is an indoor saloon on the lower deck — warm, seated, with the same views through the windows.