Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night
Dinner and a live Turkish show on the water — three hours along the illuminated Bosphorus.
Tonight at 20:00
Adults €50 · children 4–11 €30
Groups of 8+: 10% off · Book 30+ days ahead: 8% off
- Free cancellation 24hCancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Pay on boardKeep your plans flexible — reserve your spot now and pay nothing until you are on board
- 3 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
- Shared with other guestsUp to 40 guests
- EnglishYour host speaks English throughout
- Hotel pickupAvailable on the European side, added at checkout
- Meeting pointKabataş
Highlights
- Live music, folk dances and a whirling dervish
- Dinner served during the show, not rushed before it
- Past Dolmabahce, Ortakoy and the Maiden's Tower
- Boarding at Kabatas around 20:15, back by about 23:30
What you'll do
A three-hour evening on the Bosphorus with dinner served on board and a full Turkish Night show performed while you eat. Live musicians, folk dances from several regions and a whirling dervish, with the lit-up shoreline moving past the windows the whole time.
The evening runs to a fixed shape. Hotel pickup from central districts is between about 19:00 and 20:00, boarding at Kabatas pier around 20:15, and the boat casts off about 20:45. Dinner begins once you are on the water, and the show starts around 21:30 and runs in sets through the rest of the cruise. You are back at the pier around 23:30. Exact times shift a little with the season and with traffic; your confirmation gives the times for your date.
The route follows the lit shoreline: Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque under the Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian side, then back past the Maiden's Tower with the old city skyline behind it.
Dinner is a set menu — cold Turkish starters, a seasonal salad, a main course chosen from several options including grilled fish, chicken, meatballs and a vegetarian plate, then dessert. Tell us about any dietary requirement when you book and it is arranged at no extra cost.
Good for
- A night out
- Groups
- First-time visitors
What's included
- 3-hour cruise on the Bosphorus
- Dinner (set menu: starters, salad, main course, dessert)
- Live Turkish Night show
- Soft drinks
- Seat at a shared table
- Hotel transfer (available as a paid add-on)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to buy on board)
- Tips
Select participants and date
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Instant confirmation · no card required
Tour map
- 1Kabataş pierEvery departure starts here, on the European side.
- 2Dolmabahçe PalaceThe sultans' waterfront palace, best seen from the sea.
- 3Ortaköy & the bridgeThe mosque under the Bosphorus Bridge — Istanbul's most photographed corner.
- 4Rumeli HisarıWhere the boat holds position while the sun goes down.
- 5Maiden's TowerThe return leg, with the city lit behind it.
Typical route for Bosphorus cruises. Private charters sail wherever you like, and the captain adjusts for weather.
Open the audio route guideMeeting point
Kabataş pier, or we collect you from your hotel if you add hotel pickup.
Important information
Cancellation
Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. If the captain cancels for weather, you choose another date or a full refund.
Payment
No deposit and no card details to book. You pay on board on the day — in cash or by card.
Frequently asked
- What time does it start and finish?
- Boarding is at Kabatas pier around 20:15 and the boat leaves about 20:45. You are back at the pier around 23:30. Your confirmation gives the exact times for your date.
- Is dinner included, and what is on the menu?
- Yes. Cold Turkish starters, a seasonal salad, a main course chosen from several options including grilled fish, chicken, meatballs and a vegetarian plate, then dessert.
- Are there vegetarian options?
- Yes. Tell us when you book and we will arrange a vegetarian menu at no extra cost.
- Is alcohol available?
- Soft drinks are included. Alcoholic drinks are not part of the package but can be bought on board.
- Is it suitable for children?
- Yes. The show is family-friendly and children under 4 travel free. Children 4-11 pay the child rate.
- How long is the show?
- The performance runs in sets from about 21:30 through the rest of the cruise, with dinner served between the acts.
- How is the seating arranged?
- Seating is at shared tables. Tell us your group size when you book and we will seat your party together.
- Is there a dress code?
- No formal dress code — smart casual is fine. Bring a layer for the deck; the Bosphorus is cooler on the water after dark.
- Do I need to pay now?
- No. Booking is free and takes no card details. You pay on board on the day, in cash or by card.
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How booking works
- 1Book freePick a date and reserve in a few taps. No deposit, no card details.
- 2Confirmed instantlyYour booking is confirmed on the spot, and the meeting point lands in your WhatsApp.
- 3Pay on boardPay when you arrive — cash or card. Nothing is charged when you book.
The water does the sightseeing
- Kabataş pierEvery departure starts here, on the European side.
- Dolmabahçe PalaceThe sultans' waterfront palace, best seen from the sea.
- Ortaköy & the bridgeThe mosque under the Bosphorus Bridge — Istanbul's most photographed corner.
- Rumeli HisarıWhere the boat holds position while the sun goes down.
- Maiden's TowerThe return leg, with the city lit behind it.
Typical route for Bosphorus cruises. Private charters sail wherever you like, and the captain adjusts for weather.
Open the audio route guide