The 7 Private Sailing Charters in Turkey That Earn Their Price

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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5.Bosphorus Private Yacht Cruise with Tea and Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for two hours aboard a private yacht with your group of up to six. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Anatolian Fortress while enjoying Turkish tea and coffee. Bring your own food and drinks.

“Very good customer service. Reached out early and remained in contact to ensure we had our questions answered. After a minor change in departure location they offered complimentary transportation for the trouble. Boat is great with attentive service. Great event!”

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6.Private Yacht Tour in Bodrum at Sunset with Dinner – 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $408Best value

Spend three hours on a private yacht from Bodrum’s Halikarnas Pier. You’ll cruise to Akvaryum Bay, or a nearby cove if wind shifts, swim, snorkel, fish, eat a fresh onboard dinner, and return at sunset. Choose fish, chicken, meatballs, or vegetarian food.

“Brilliant time out in amazing boat. Great meal. Staff attentive but gave you space to have fun with family. We swam and played in Rabbit Bay, then they made lovely food and eventually sailed back at Sunset for fantastic end to the trip. Can't fault it.”

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7.Alanya Private Yacht Tour with Lunch, Soft Beverage & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours on a private yacht off Alanya, with pickup, swimming near the castle and Kleopatra Beach, Turkish lunch, bottled water, and soft drinks. The boat is reserved for your group of up to eight, making this a relaxed choice for families or friends.

“I had an amazing time on my private yacht tour! The service was top-notch from start to finish. The crew was super friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The yacht was spotless and really comfortable, plus the food and drinks were fantastic. They even pointed out cool spots and shared interesting stories about the area. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special day out on the water.”

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