ISTANBUL
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Entertainment & Turkish Night
From $49 per person
- Duration: 3.5 hours · Every evening
- Pick-up: Round-trip hotel transfer included
- Meals: Dinner and unlimited drinks on board
- Group: Own table for each booking party
- Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours
Tour Overview
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show & Hotel Transfers
This Bosphorus dinner cruise is an evening on the water from 20:30 to around midnight, with round-trip hotel transfers from central Istanbul hotels. Pick-up is between 19:00 and 20:00.
While you dine on appetizers, warm starters and a main course of your choice, the boat sails the illuminated Bosphorus, with views of palaces and bridges such as Dolmabahçe Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace (the route depends on the pier confirmed with your booking). The live Turkish Night follows: Whirling Dervishes, folk and Caucasian dances, belly dance and a closing DJ set on deck.
It suits couples, friends and first-timers who want one memorable night. Pick the non-alcoholic option with unlimited soft drinks, or the option with an open bar of local beers, wines and spirits; the dinner and show are the same. Add a daytime Bosphorus day tour, browse Istanbul tour packages or plan with our 7-day Istanbul itinerary.
Highlights
- Transfers from central hotels
- Illuminated palaces from the water
- Whirling Dervishes and folk dances
- Belly dance and live DJ
- Dinner with unlimited drinks
- Every evening departure
Quick facts
- Dress smart-casual and bring a light jacket; the decks get breezy in the evening.
- Imported drinks and cocktails cost extra.
- Best time to visit: May–October for comfortable evenings on deck.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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19:00Hotel Pick-up
Pick-up is between 19:00 and 20:00 from centrally located Istanbul hotels in air-conditioned vehicles, with the exact time confirmed with your booking. The transfer takes you to the pier, where you are welcomed aboard for the evening and the boat prepares to leave at 20:30. Pier and boarding time confirmed with your booking.
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20:30Boarding & Dinner on Board
After boarding you are escorted to your table, and as the boat sails into the Bosphorus a rich dinner is served: traditional Turkish cold appetizers, warm starters and your choice of main course, with unlimited drinks. The Standard option serves soft drinks; the open-bar option adds local beers, wines and spirits.
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21:00Illuminated Bosphorus
As the evening lights come on, the boat glides along the strait. Depending on the pier and route confirmed with your booking, you see sights such as Dolmabahçe Palace, the 19th-century Ottoman palace on the European shore, the Maiden’s Tower on its islet and Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian side. The Bosphorus Bridge and the other illuminated bridges reflect on the dark water, and historic waterfront mansions line the banks.
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21:45Turkish Night Show
The stage comes alive with the live Turkish Night program. The Whirling Dervish presentation is followed by Caucasian and Anatolian folk dances and by belly dance performances, all while the Bosphorus skyline passes by outside. The show and the dinner menu are the same on both beverage options.
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23:00Live DJ Set on Deck
After the traditional performances the evening turns into a party on the open deck, with a live set by the onboard DJ. It is a relaxed way to enjoy the last of the Bosphorus night air, so bring a light jacket as the deck becomes breezy in the evening.
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24:00Return to the Pier & Hotel Drop-off
The boat docks at around midnight, which completes the 3.5-hour cruise that began at 20:30. Your transfer vehicle is waiting at the pier and drops you safely back at your hotel in the central districts of the city, so you do not have to look for a taxi late at night.
Places Along the Route
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Maiden’s Tower
A small tower on an islet just off Üsküdar, rebuilt in the 18th century on much older foundations. Lit at night, it is one of the most recognisable silhouettes on the strait.
Beylerbeyi Palace
Sultan Abdülaziz had this summer palace built in the 1860s on the Asian shore. Standing almost at the water’s edge, its pale marble façade reflects in the strait as the boat passes.
Bosphorus Bridge
Opened in 1973 as the first fixed road link between Europe and Asia over the strait, the bridge is lit up each night. The cruise boat sails beneath its span while the evening show goes on.
Dolmabahçe Palace
Lit up after dark, the long white façade of this palace glows along the European shore. Built in the 1850s for Sultan Abdülmecid, it replaced Topkapı as the home of the court and is best admired from the water.
Why Choose This Bosphorus Dinner Cruise?
Dinner, a live Turkish Night show and the illuminated Bosphorus make up one 3.5-hour evening sailing from 20:30, with round-trip transfers from central hotels included in the price.
- Transfers both ways — Pick-up is between 19:00 and 20:00 from central hotels, and the vehicle waits at the pier when the boat docks around midnight, so no late-night taxi hunt.
- Choose your drinks — Pick the non-alcoholic option with unlimited soft drinks, or the open-bar option with local beers, wines and spirits. Dinner and show are the same on both; imported drinks and cocktails cost extra.
- Dinner with a choice of main — Cold appetizers and warm starters are followed by a main course of your choice, served at your table while the boat sails past the illuminated Bosphorus bridges.
- One evening, full show — Whirling Dervishes, Caucasian and Anatolian folk dances and belly dance are followed by a live DJ set on the open deck, on a departure that runs every evening.
- Licensed local agency — TÜRSAB A-group licence #18154, Istanbul-based, rated 5.0 on Google (15 reviews), free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start date.
Tour Price & Booking
What’s Included
What’s Not Included
Optional Upgrades
Add these to your request — we confirm availability and the final total before you pay.
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Good to Know
Pick-up, Pier and Boarding Time
Pick-up is between 19:00 and 20:00 from central hotels and the boat leaves at 20:30. Pier and boarding time confirmed with your booking.
Pick-up Times
Pick-up from 19:00; the exact time is confirmed the day before.
Dietary Requirements
Halal and vegetarian options are available. Please tell us about any dietary needs when you book.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel up to 24 hours before the start date.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before, the amount paid is non-refundable.
- Changes made less than 24 hours before the start date cannot be accepted.
- If the tour is cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Payment
Reserve now, pay later (no credit card required). Pay after we confirm, via secure link or bank transfer.
What guests say about TourQuaz
"Super und zuverlässige Organisation unseres Fimenausflugs. Zuverlässige Abholungen zu vereinbarten Zeiten und hilfreiche Tips beim Programm vor Ort.
Vielen Dank an das ganze Team. Jeder Zeit wieder!"
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Special thanks to Mr. Emre for amazing efforts and support during all visit in istany"
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Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip hotel transfer from central hotels, the 3.5-hour Bosphorus cruise, dinner with appetizers, warm starters and a main course of your choice, unlimited drinks of your package and the full Turkish Night show. Imported drinks, cocktails, tips and personal expenses are extra.
Both packages include the same dinner menu, the live Turkish Night entertainment and the round-trip hotel transfer. The only difference is the drinks: the Standard package offers unlimited soft drinks, while the Alcoholic package adds an open bar with unlimited local beers, wines and traditional spirits.
Hotel pick-up is between 19:00 and 20:00 and the boat leaves at 20:30. It docks at around midnight, and the vehicle waiting at the pier takes you back to your hotel.
Complimentary round-trip hotel transfer is included for centrally located hotels, including Sultanahmet, Taksim, Sirkeci, Beyoğlu, Fatih and Beşiktaş. For pickups from other districts or the Asian side, please contact us to check availability or to arrange a small supplement fee.
Yes. Each booking party is given its own table, and different groups are not mixed at the same table. The boat’s layout gives a good view of the main stage from the dining tables.
Smart-casual or evening attire suits the atmosphere. Bring a light jacket or cardigan, as the open decks can get breezy and cool in the evening, even in summer.
Yes. Children 0–2 free, ages 3–7 receive 30% off.
Free cancellation: cancel up to 24 hours before the start date for a full refund. Reserve now, pay later (no credit card required). Pay after we confirm, via secure link or bank transfer.
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