ISTANBUL · BOSPHORUS
A dinner cruise is one of the most popular ways to spend an evening in Istanbul: you sail past the illuminated palaces and bridges of the Bosphorus while enjoying Turkish food and a lively show. Here is what our dinner cruise includes and a few tips to make the most of it.
The cruise lasts about three hours. Guests are welcomed with Turkish classical music, dinner is served at your table, and the show programme follows while the boat sails along the lit-up shores. Our team confirms the exact departure time and pier with your booking.
Dinner starts with cold starters, traditional Turkish mezes, and a fresh seasonal salad. For the main course there are five options: chicken steak with rice and fries, meatballs with cheese and mashed potatoes, grilled fish with fresh greens, a vegetarian plate of sautéed vegetables or creamy pasta. You choose the main course for each guest when you book. The menu is completely alcohol-free, and cola, Fanta, Sprite, fruit juice, tea and coffee are unlimited.
The show programme includes the whirling dervish, a shaman dance, Turkish Roma and Caucasian dances, a belly dance group, a folk dance show with traditional Turkish dances and a belly dancer, and the evening ends with a professional DJ performance.
You can choose to come to the pier yourself or pick the package with a free hotel pick-up. For a more special evening there is also a VIP table with hotel pick-up, seven main course options (including a meat casserole and grilled salmon), mixed nuts, dessert and a fruit plate. Alcoholic drinks, tips, special desserts and personal expenses are not included. Current packages and prices are always listed on the tour page.
Children aged 0–3 join free of charge and children aged 4–7 get a 50% discount. Let us know the ages of the children when you book so we can prepare your table.
Tipping is entirely optional. A professional photographer is on board and you can buy your photos if you wish, with no obligation. Traditional Turkish desserts can be ordered on board at extra cost. Evenings on the water can be breezy, so a light jacket is a good idea.
Choose your date and package on the tour page, enter the number of adults and children and pick a main course for each guest. If your package includes a transfer, add your hotel and room number so the driver can find you easily. Use the note field for any special request. Our team then confirms your booking on WhatsApp with the departure time and pier.