Private yacht rental in Istanbul

What renting a private yacht actually costs

Our rate is €200 per hour with a two-hour minimum, so a standard private charter starts at €400 for the boat — not per person. For a group of eight that works out to €50 each; for a group of twenty, €20 each. This is why private charter often costs less per head than a shared ticket once you are more than a few people.

Sunset hours are priced higher. Between 17:00 and 22:00 the rate is €250 per hour, because that slot is the one most people want and the boat can only be in one place at a time. If your plan is flexible, a morning or early afternoon charter is the same boat for less money.

The price you see is the price you pay — there are no seasonal or weekend multipliers. The only different rate is the sunset window: between 17:00 and 22:00 the boat is €250 per hour, and that is shown plainly before you book.

What you get

A 24-metre motor yacht licensed for up to 40 guests, with two decks and an open upper deck. Indoor saloon for cooler months, sound system you can connect your own music to, toilet on board, and life jackets for adults and children checked before every departure.

There is no fixed route. We sail where you want, stop where you want, and stay as long as you booked. Most groups head up the European shore past Dolmabahçe and Ortaköy, under the Bosphorus Bridge, and hold near Rumeli Hisarı — but that is a suggestion, not a schedule.

Soft drinks and Turkish tea are included. You are welcome to bring your own food, cake or drinks; tell us in advance and we will set the table for it.

Why you do not pay upfront

Booking costs you nothing. No deposit, no card details — you pay on board when you arrive, in cash or by card. Nothing is charged when you reserve, so holding a date costs you nothing at all.

This is unusual for yacht charter and it is deliberate. You should not have to trust a website you found ten minutes ago with several hundred euros before you have met anyone. Cancel free up to 72 hours before a private charter, and if the captain decides it is not safe to sail you get another date or a full refund — your choice.

Booking direct

Tours are sold and operated by a travel agency licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, licence number 16585 — you can look that number up in the TÜRSAB member register rather than taking our word for it. Passengers are insured on every trip.

We do not sell through the large booking platforms, so there is no commission layer between you and the crew. Message us on WhatsApp and someone who actually knows the boats will answer.