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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Scenic Istanbul Views
4.2
179 Ratings
Beyoğlu
Experience Istanbul’s Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Savor Turkish cuisine, enjoy stunning views, and be entertained by folklore and belly dancing shows.
Experience Istanbul’s Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Savor Turkish cuisine, enjoy stunning views, and be entertained by folklore and belly dancing shows.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Dolmabahce Palace - Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosporus strait, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922.
- Çırağan Palace - Çırağan Palace (Turkish: Çırağan Sarayı), a former Ottoman palace, is now a five-star…
- Dolmabahce Palace - Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosporus strait, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922.
- Çırağan Palace - Çırağan Palace (Turkish: Çırağan Sarayı), a former Ottoman palace, is now a five-star hotel in the Kempinski Hotels chain.
- Ortakoy - Ortaköy is a lively area centered on its waterfront square, where crowds gather to listen to impromptu concerts or sip tea on cafe terraces. Stands serving waffles or kumpir (stuffed baked potatoes) share busy alleys with souvenir stalls. The ornate, light-filled Ortaköy Camii mosque sits at the water’s edge in the shadow of the Bosphorus Bridge
- Rumeli Fortress - Rumelihisarı (also known as Rumelian Fortress and Roumeli Hissar Fortress[1]) or Boğazkesen Fortress (literally ‘strait-cutter fortress’) is a medieval Ottoman fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey, on a series of hills on the European banks of the Bosphorus. The fortress also lends its name to the immediate neighborhood around it in the city’s Sarıyer district.
- Bosphorus Bridge - The Bosphorus Bridge (Turkish: Boğaziçi Köprüsü), known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge (Turkish: 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü) and colloquially as the First Bridge (Turkish: Birinci Köprü), is the southernmost of the three suspension bridges spanning the Bosphorus strait (Turkish: Boğaziçi) in Istanbul, Turkey, thus connecting Europe and Asia (alongside Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge). The bridge extends between Ortaköy (in Europe) and Beylerbeyi (in Asia).
- Bosphorus Strait - The Bosporus or Bosphorus Strait is a natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in Istanbul, Turkey. The Bosporus connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and forms one of the continental boundaries between Asia and Europe.
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge - The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (“Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror Bridge”; Turkish: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Köprüsü, abbreviated as F.S.M. Köprüsü), also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge (İkinci Köprü), is a bridge in Istanbul, Turkey spanning the Bosphorus strait (Turkish: Boğaziçi). When completed in 1988, it was the 5th-longest suspension bridge span in the world.
- Beylerbeyi Palace - The Beylerbeyi Palace is located in the Beylerbeyi neighbourhood of Üsküdar district in Istanbul, Turkey, at the Asian side of the Bosphorus. An imperial Ottoman summer residence built between 1861 and 1865, it is now situated immediately north of the first Bosphorus Bridge
- KIz Kulesi - The Maiden’s Tower (Turkish: Kız Kulesi), also known as Leander’s Tower (Tower of Leandros) since the Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey.
What's Included
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off (choose the option)
- Mixed Plate of Turkish Appetizers
- Dinner
- Dessert and Fruit
- Unlimited Soft Drinks and Turkish Coffee and Tea
- Unlimited Local Alcoholic Drinks (choose the option)
- Dance Shows and Rhythm Show (Belly Dancer, Whirling Dervish, Folklore, and more)
- DJ Performance
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off (choose the option)
- Mixed Plate of Turkish Appetizers
- Dinner
- Dessert and Fruit
- Unlimited Soft Drinks and Turkish Coffee and Tea
- Unlimited Local Alcoholic Drinks (choose the option)
- Dance Shows and Rhythm Show (Belly Dancer, Whirling Dervish, Folklore, and more)
- DJ Performance
Additional Information
Enjoy a unique and authentic dining experience while cruising along the Bosphorus Strait. Marvel at the stunning views of Istanbul’s coastal shores, enhanced by the delectable flavors of a diverse array of Turkish cuisine.
The boat tour features numerous landmarks of significant cultural value, including the Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Ciragan…
Enjoy a unique and authentic dining experience while cruising along the Bosphorus Strait. Marvel at the stunning views of Istanbul’s coastal shores, enhanced by the delectable flavors of a diverse array of Turkish cuisine.
The boat tour features numerous landmarks of significant cultural value, including the Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Ciragan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Bosphorus Bridge, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, seaside mansions, and the Maiden’s Tower.
Following dinner, be captivated by an impressive dance show featuring folklore and belly dancing, along with international tunes played by the evening’s DJ.
Our Dinner Menu includes: Cold Starters (Traditional Turkish Appetizers), Fresh Seasonal Salad, Entree Starter (Potato Croquettes), and a choice of Entree: Grilled Fish with arugula, onion, and lemon; Grilled Chicken Steak with rice and potatoes; Grilled Meatballs with rice and potatoes; or Mushroom Sauced Pasta.
- Vegetarian option available on request
- Minimum age to consume Alcoholic Drinks is 18 years old .
Location
Dentur Avrasya Kabataş - Üsküdar İskelesi
Dentur Üsküdar Kabataş Hattı
Please arrive to Kabatas Port and our representative will welcome you to our boat named '' Pereme '' . The port is 5 minutes walking from Dolmabahçe Palace . The port is with easy access by T1 tram line from Beyazıt-Grand Bazaar , Sultanahmet, Karaköy ,Eminönü or by F1 Funicular line from Taksim
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(179 Ratings)
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Brandondw7440df
May 26, 2025
Refreshing - My lady and I were sore and exhausted from a long and wonderful touring of Istanbul. We didn't think we could even enjoy the cruise. A rainy and gloomy day until the cruise.
We sat at a communal table with food designed for a crowd, which was expected and good as this is a short cruise.
The service and entrainment was exemplary! Consistent and wonderful. You have the choice of going above deck if you want a quiet environment and use Google if you want to understand the touring and site seeing. Absolutely beautiful views through the night!
The excellence and fun of the service, the entertainment, they filled us with energy. So personable. If you are low key and do not like this energy, either go above deck or don't come.
We are so extremely pleased and will seek this cruise on our next trip to this awesome land. Second time touring Istanbul, first time on this cruise.
The crew are amazing. Special shout out to our fantastic server, you were so attentive to our needs! Also I must say the DJ completely turned is on to awesome Turkish music.
Turkey by cultural nature has a hustle, don't be put off. Know the deal. I am American and know hustle, so I barter. The photographers hustle but are very good at their craft and worth bartering with. My lady and I look years younger in the photos and we've spent more in just beer elsewhere. You are on vacation? Small price to pay if you barter well for the photos. Also, please tip well, just a tip goes a long way in making your servers and entertainers happy. Which makes me happy and ahead of the game. Again, I'm American where tips are a way of showing appreciation of service, which is not the norm in some places.
I shout out again to my server, so attentive and professional! And I have to again give credit to the DJ that has inspired my lady and I to love Turkish music so much more!
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Mon_j
May 23, 2025
Great night time adventure - The personalized pickup and drop off was what stood out with this acitivity. There are a LOT of boats with a lot of people and it can be overwhelming. Having our driver escort us to the right boat and pick us up after was thoroughly appreciated. The boat experience was fun with the dancing and overall energy of the crowd. The staff was very accommodating to my allergies and I enjoyed the food.
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Miguel_t
May 19, 2025
Pleasant - Pleasant experience with the activities that were performed and food that are considered along the way.
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226poojap
May 18, 2025
Definitely do this cruise! - We made a very good decision to choose this cruise on our first night in Istanbul. The food, the shows, the crowd and the views were awesome. But the most important was the staff. They were all so fun and helpful. We had some confusion in understanding where the ship was docked to board, and that delayed us but the team stayed on call with us and guided us to reach the ship. The staff was very accommodating of our requests and the photographer was a fun guy to talk to. Took some great pics! Overall a great experience that you should not miss!!
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Aml
May 10, 2025
Great experience - Food ambience view and the music were super great we enjoyed our night on the cruise, the staff on the cruise were very welcoming and warm specially Reham she helped us get a transfer to our hotel
Highly Recommended
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Sondrae_j
Jun 14, 2025
Magical cruise, manicial ride share. - Our pickup driver arrived on time to collect us first - then we drove around for 90 minutes in an uncomfortable van without seatbelts (the driver told us “that’s ok” when we pointed out there were not any seatbelts.) . Music blaring we drove around narrow streets collecting people - then went back to our hotel to collect another couple who apparently had been overlooked. On the return we begged the driver to drop us first, but he did not, finally dropping us last well after midnight after another unbelted ride with music blaring.
Thankfully, the cruise, dinner and show were great - just a pity what would have been a delightful experience was spoiled before it begun by a shambolic “pick up service”.
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Candice_b
Jun 3, 2025
Good Entertainment, however food average - Entertainment was tops! Food average and not as advertised. The menu differed as per booking confirmation.
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Laniga579
Jun 30, 2025
You must avoid this experience and then spend your money on something else is not worth to go there - We recommend not to go to this place, but we have experienced food was on the table, plastic packed water and also plastic packed bread rolls were served. We have ordered alcoholic package and we got two glass of wine. What was really awful taste and then we ordered another bottle of red wine what was €35 and basically the quality of the wine was just crappy we could not even drink the wine without putting a lot of ice in it, also the food what they served was really not even word to say anything about the beef and the fish with on a couple of salad leaves just was a joke. There was also some kind of show what we could not see because everybody was standing up, and this the whole thing was just rip off a couple of waiters. They were really aggressive, and turning away from our request, and be specially asked for eyes there was one person actually who made the whole night experience just OK, his name was we think Zoltan or Sultan so thank you for him on the other hand there was a big rip for his photographers. They were going around taking pictures and they coming out with some kind of very low quality of pictures and asking from €75-€50 three pictures I think this is ridiculous and then this just about rip off the people going there so if you can avoid it please do it so.
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Alfonso_l
May 17, 2025
Not what I expected - The food was poor quality. The show nothing else. When we returned we were left a few streets from the hotel in the middle of the night and the lonely streets
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Josephinebiggelaar
May 28, 2025
Very disappointing! - Visited with 4 ladies. Pick up and return service is very good. The boat trip is also nice, but then it stops. The show was amateurish, and the food was a total flop. If I want chicken fingers, I'll go to the KFC or Mc. Donalds. Far too much paid (€60 pp) for what one gets. I don't recommend it.
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