The 4 Best Private Sailing Charters in Istanbul

1.Private Yacht Cruise on Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Book a private yacht for up to 12 people and spend two hours cruising between Europe and Asia. Your guide points out palaces, mosques, fortresses, bridges, villas, and Galata sights while you enjoy lemonade, tea, coffee, fresh fruit, cookies, and baklava.

“Was a great experience and really enjoyed the cruise. They were very nice and it was well organized. The snacks were good and beautifully views and the guide was very informative”

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2.2 Hours Luxury Private Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Cruise the Bosphorus privately for two hours with up to 12 people, passing Ottoman palaces, bridges, fortresses, and waterfront districts. Your crew serves fruit, cookies, baklava, lemonade, tea, coffee, and water. Staff members including Elena and Nour are noted for attentive service, though meeting details should be confirmed.

“We enjoyed our private cruise on the Bosporus with a guide. It was a 2 hour cruise that included drinks and snacks. The guide was knowledgeable about the points of interest and history, along the cruise . I would definitely recommend this cruise.”

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3.Luxury Private Yacht Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · 2 hours

Spend two private hours on the Bosphorus, passing Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and Asian-side landmarks. A live guide can speak English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, or Arabic. Hotel pickup, snacks, drinks, and Wi-Fi are available.

“The captain was completely disinterested watching his iPhone was his only priority. No service. The boat was old and dirt.”

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4.Luxury Private Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Cruise the Bosphorus privately for one hour or longer, with room for up to 12 people. You will pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy, Maiden’s Tower, and the Bosphorus Bridge, with coffee, tea, and bottled water included. Longer charters can reach fortresses, villages, or the Princes’ Islands.

“Easy last minute booking. We booked an 11am charter and showed up at pier 10 mins early. The boat was there on time at 11am. The Man at the pier spoke English and he told us that we could just talk to the guys on the boat if we wanted to extend past our booked 1 hour trip. No thank you! The guys operating the boat spoke NO English. The boat moved at a snail’s pace and never picked up speed. Ferries and fishing vessels were passing us on both sides. Kayaks and canoes would have passed us. It was hot with next to no breeze and I had to…”

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