WORLDWIDE · PRIVATE YACHT CHARTERS IN ISTANBUL
The good private yacht charters in Istanbul fill up weeks ahead and the sunset departures go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend about an hour on a private sightseeing yacht for your group of up to 10, sailing 30 minutes along Istanbul’s European shore and 30 minutes beside the Asian side. Tea or coffee, WiFi, restrooms, and an audio guide are included. You’ll also get a clear photo opportunity with the Maiden Tower.
Cruise the Bosphorus aboard a private yacht for about two hours, passing Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy, Rumeli Fortress, Maiden’s Tower, and the Golden Horn. Your group has the boat to itself, with fruit, baklava, cookies, tea, coffee, lemonade, and water included. An English-speaking guide may be arranged, with Erdal and Cilil among the guides praised for their friendly service.
“Nuestra experiencia fue inmejorable. Trato espectacular y amable. Nos retrasamos un poco y nos esperaron sin ningún problema ñ. 100% recomendable”
You’ll cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus on a private yacht for up to 12 people, passing Ottoman palaces, fortresses, mosques, bridges, and waterfront mansions. A local guide such as Nur, Betül, Erik, or Edmun may explain the sights, while lemonade, tea, coffee, fruit, cookies, and baklava are served on board. Wi-Fi and a restroom are included.
Cruise the Bosphorus privately for two hours with up to 12 people, passing Ottoman palaces, historic fortresses, bridges, waterfront neighborhoods, and Maiden’s Tower. Your fare includes seasonal fruit, cookies, baklava, lemonade, tea, coffee, water, and use of the boat’s restroom. Elena and Nour are among the staff named in past bookings, though the assigned team may vary.
“This was not a super cheap trip but I thought it was worth it - they were well organised and communicated well before the trip and were very attentive, friendly and professional throughout. Elena was very good at checking on our needs. The boat was lovely and clean and comfortable and a great way to see the sites. Snacks and initial drinks were good but drinks costs beyond what we were given would have been high - overall excellent we all enjoyed it”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for two hours on a private yacht with a live guide, panoramic views, complimentary snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and free Wi-Fi. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, the Bosphorus bridges, Beylerbeyi Palace, and other waterfront landmarks. Hotel pickup and several guide languages are available.
“I love the experience of cruising the water way of Istanbul. The captain and crew were great and very accommodating and knowledgeable on the local historic monuments and buildings. They took several pictures of our family and shared the pictures. I wished that the boat decor i.e. table, table lines, and chairs were all updated, but otherwise great.”
Hire a private yacht for up to 12 people and cruise the Bosphorus from Karaköy. Choose a one-hour panorama past Dolmabahçe and Ortaköy, or extend the trip toward fortresses, northern shores, or the Princes’ Islands. Coffee, tea, and bottled water are included. On-board English may be limited.
Sail Istanbul’s Bosphorus aboard a private yacht for about two hours with your own group of up to 12. Faruk and his team provide Turkish snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks, water, music, and views of Ortakoy Mosque, Ciragan Palace, Bebek, Uskudar, Emirgan, and both major bridges. Sunset departures are especially appealing.
“Great experience with stunning views of Istanbul from Bosphorus river. Faruk is excellent and coordinated things very well. We were a group of eight and had wonderful time on the boat. Faruk helped with our airport transfers and also pick up and drop off from the hotel which is very convenient”
Take a private yacht for up to six people along Istanbul’s Bosphorus and Golden Horn. You’ll see Galata Tower, Maiden’s Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, both medieval fortresses, and the two major bridges. Coffee, tea, water, an onboard restroom, and an air-conditioned setting are included, but English guiding and yacht quality may vary.
“Renting a boat is a good option, if you want to avoid the crowd and for having and intimate programme. You can order extra service (food, drink...etc.) but better to check your order on the spot too after embarking. The staff is nice and friendly. A host is wating for you to help to find the ship at the bay. Absolutely recommended.”
Board a private yacht at Akın Balık Karaköy for a one-hour Bosphorus cruise. You’ll pass Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy, Maiden’s Tower, and the Bosphorus Bridge. Tea, coffee, bottled water, WiFi, and fees are included. The boat returns to the same meeting point.
“This cruise was phenomenal. The staff were excellent. The boat could easily fit 10 people or more. They bring fresh fruit, lemonade, and tea. Make sure you know the sights and history of everything along the strait as the staff will leave you in peace for the journey. Highly recommended!”
You’ll cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus on a private yacht for up to 12 people, choosing a daytime or evening sailing of about two to three hours. The route passes Ortakoy Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace, the Ottoman waterfront residences, Maiden’s Tower, and the historic peninsula. Snacks, water, coffee, tea, and a cold drink are included. Cakes, dinner, flowers, music, and photography cost extra.
“Impeccable in every way. The cake I ordered was exceptional. The service was very nice and they even for a price moved the meeting point to Galataport to keep us from having to get a long ride. This is first class all the way.”
Spend two hours on a private yacht between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores. You’ll see Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Anatolian Fortress from the water. Tea, coffee, a captain, and crew are included. Bring your own food and drinks, but arrange your own way to the meeting point.
“a wonderful and wonderful experience, we had a private cruise on the Bosphorus with our family, which we thoroughly enjoyed! I recommend it to everyone and I can't fault anything because it was perfectly organized and we will definitely use your services again.”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus aboard a private 14-meter yacht for about two hours. With room for up to 10 people, two cabins plus a master cabin, Turkish coffee, tea, snacks, and bottled water, it suits families, couples, and small celebrations. Guides including Taner and Mehmet can help arrange a personal route or event.
Spend about two hours aboard a private 25-meter yacht with room for up to 34 people. Taner and Mehmet can help arrange birthdays, proposals, dinners, and meetings, while an English or Turkish guide points out Istanbul landmarks. Soda, water, tea, coffee, nuts, and clean onboard facilities are included.
Take a private yacht for up to 15 people along the Bosphorus for about two hours. You’ll see Ottoman palaces, old fortresses, bridges, Ortakoy, and Maiden’s Tower while enjoying tea, coffee, soft drinks, bottled water, snacks, and nuts. Choose a morning, afternoon, or evening departure, but confirm whether a guide is included.
Take a private two-hour cruise from Ayvansaray on a 14-meter yacht for up to 10 people. You’ll pass Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, Üsküdar, and Maiden’s Tower. Tea, coffee, and nuts are included, with optional catering, transfers, decoration, and a licensed guide.
“Pontos, kedves szolgáltatás. Bátran ajánlom mindenkinek! Perfect! Five Stars!”
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