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Our customized boats for your celebration - Day, Evening, Meal-inclusive, Non-meal options, suitable for all capacities - Yacht Tour Organization in Bosphorus
MEAL-INCLUSIVE BOSPHORUS TOURS
The prices for meal-inclusive Bosphorus tours vary depending on the beverage choice, transfer services, and hall preference.
Menu + Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks (cola, Fanta, Sprite, fruit juice, tea, coffee) Per Person: 1,500 TRY
Menu + Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (new raki, Efes beer, Doluca wine) Per Person: 2,500 TRY
VIP Lounge VIP Menu + Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks (cola, Fanta, Sprite, fruit juice, tea, coffee) Per Person: 3,500 TRY
VIP Lounge VIP Menu + Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (new raki, Efes beer, Doluca wine) Per Person: 4,500 TRY
Meal-Inclusive Bosphorus Tours are among the first activities that come to mind when Istanbul is mentioned. As Lüfer Boats Group, with 45 years of experience, we organize exclusive group and individual, fixed departure, meal-inclusive Bosphorus tours. You can opt for private cruises with our specialized boats or luxury yachts, or join our lively, music-filled Turkish night entertainment programs every evening with your family.
EVERY EVENING FIXED DEPARTURE MEAL-INCLUSIVE BOSPHORUS TOURS
Our fixed departure dinner cruises every evening are conducted onboard a luxurious 3-deck ship with a capacity of 500 guests. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Bosphorus, exquisite cuisine, and spectacular stage performances for a memorable evening.
Departure/Time: 20:30 Kabataş Fishery Pier
Return/Time: 23:45 Kabataş Fishery Pier
FIXED DEPARTURE MEAL-INCLUSIVE BOSPHORUS ROUTE
Guests are welcomed aboard from Kabataş pier, then the route includes visiting Dolmabahçe, Beşiktaş, Ortaköy, Kuruçeşme, Arnavutköy, Bebek, Aşiyan, Rumelihisarı, Emirgan, crossing from the European side to the Asian side via Kanlıca, Anadoluhisarı, Göksu, Küçüksu, Kandilli, Vaniköy, Kuleli, Çengelköy, Beylerbeyi, Kuzguncuk, passing by Maiden’s Tower, and returning to Kabataş pier to conclude the tour.
SERVICE OFFERINGS DURING MEAL-INCLUSIVE BOSPHORUS TOUR
- 10 Cold Meze Varieties
- Seasonal Salad Per Person
- Intermediate Hot Snack: Paçanga Böreği
- Main Course (Choose One): Grilled Fish, Grilled Chicken, or Grilled Meatballs with sides
- Vegetarian Menu (Vegetable pasta or vegetable platter)
- Dessert and Fruits
- Unlimited Alcoholic or Non-alcoholic Drinks
MEAL-INCLUSIVE BOSPHORUS TOUR PRICES
Children aged 0-2 are free; children aged 2-7 pay 50% of the adult price.
BOAT RENTAL TIMES
Hourly boat rentals are arranged according to guests’ preferences. During daytime (09:00 / 18:00), options include 1-8 hours of day and night boat rentals with or without meals. Evening rentals between 18:00 / 24:00 offer 3-6 hours of dinner or non-dinner cruises. Night rentals from 24:00 / 04:00 starting at a minimum of 3 hours. Prices differ for day, evening, and night rentals.
DAILY BOAT RENTAL AND SWIMMING TOURS IN ISTANBUL
Our daily rental services are provided on sightseeing boats with a maximum capacity of 60 people. For groups over 60, charter yachts are used. Swimming tours can be scheduled between 09:00 / 18:00, upon guest request, with options for meals or without. These tours are conducted in bays and islands from Karadeniz exit points, including Büyük Liman, Keçilik, and Adalar. Activities include swimming, sunbathing, water sports, and optional land excursions. All our boats strictly follow safety regulations for underwater safety.
CHARTER BOAT ROUTES
Our hourly boat rental programs include route planning during reservation based on guests’ preferences. Popular options include Short Bosphorus Tour, Long Bosphorus Tour, or Princes’ Islands Tour. For example, a 2-hour tour departs from Karaköy and covers Kabataş, Dolmabahçe, Beşiktaş, Ortaköy, Kuruçeşme, Arnavutköy, Bebek, Aşiyan, Rumelihisarı, Emirgan, crosses from European to Asian side via Kanlıca, Anadoluhisarı, Göksu, Küçüksu, Kandilli, Vaniköy, Kuleli, Çengelköy, Beylerbeyi, Kuzguncuk, passes by Maiden’s Tower, and returns to Karaköy. Longer tours include additional stops at İstinye, Yeniköy, Tarabya, Kireçburnu, Büyükdere, Sarıyer, Rumeli Kavağı, Anadolu Kavağı, Beykoz, Paşabahçe, and Çubuklu, lasting approximately 5 hours.
FREE PICK-UP POINTS FOR CHARTER BOATS
Our boats can depart free of charge from within the Bosphorus boundaries at Eminönü, Karaköy, Kabataş, Kuruçeşme, Bebek, Rumelihisarı, Emirgan, İstinye, Tarabya, Sarıyer, Beykoz, Çubuklu, Anadoluhisarı, Göksu, Vaniköy, Kuleli, Beylerbeyi, and Kadıköy. Departures from other districts and marinas (Kalamış, Ataköy, Pendik) or city ferries are subject to pickup, drop-off, and boarding fees paid by the customer.
BOAT RENTAL PRICES
Our yacht rental prices vary depending on capacity, features, comfort levels, reservation date, rental duration, and route. Standard sightseeing boat rentals range from TRY 7,000 to TRY 10,000 per hour. Weekday daytime rentals start from a minimum of 2 hours, and weekend evening rentals from at least 3 hours. Daily rental prices range from TRY 20,000 to TRY 100,000. Charter vessels for events cost between TRY 30,000 and TRY 50,000 per hour. All our rental yachts include complimentary tea, coffee, and water. For meal-inclusive services, the price of the boat rental plus the menu per person are added.
BOAT RENTAL RESERVATION
Reservations are made through detailed consultation with our customer relations manager. You can choose to discuss details via phone, at our office, or onboard the vessel. Once the reservation date, guest count, route, time, and departure point are determined, a rental agreement is signed. The reservation becomes confirmed once a 50% advance payment is received via bank transfer, EFT, or credit card.
YACHT RESERVATION CANCELLATION
Reservations can be canceled unconditionally in cases of extraordinary circumstances such as natural disasters, earthquakes, pandemics, verified health issues, inability to provide sea transport due to weather conditions, or government service bans. If an advance payment has been made, it will be fully refunded. For cancellations made for reasons other than extraordinary circumstances, refunds are not provided. Cancellations made at least 30 days prior without valid reasons may be postponed to another date or incur a 20% penalty.
YACHT COMPANIES IN ISTANBUL
Yacht rental companies in Istanbul must operate under the Law No. 2634 for promoting tourism, possessing a Daily Sea Tourism Vehicles Tourism Enterprise Certificate from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, being members of TÜRSAB (Association of Turkish Travel Agencies), and members of IMEAK Marine Trade Association. Non-compliant individuals or entities, including online platforms operating without these licenses, violate legal regulations. It is forbidden for non-member individuals or institutions to provide yacht brokerage services. Verify that your yacht or agency holds the necessary Tourism Enterprise Certificate and membership credentials in TÜRSAB or DTO.