A guest in a white dress on the bow of a private yacht on the Bosphorus
Istanbul · Whole-yacht charter

The Bosphorus,
just for you.

Private cruises on your own yacht — sunset, dinner, proposals and celebrations. No strangers on board, no fixed script. Your route, your pace, two continents drifting by.

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 · 180+ private charters • Karaköy pier · daily 09:00–23:00
New Year's Eve · 31 Dec 2026

See in 2027 on a private yacht

The whole yacht chartered for your group — private chef, open bar and champagne as midnight strikes over the Bosphorus.

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The whole boat is yours. Not a seat on a crowded deck — the entire yacht, its crew and its route, booked for your group alone. Tell us the occasion; we handle the rest.

Private cruises

Four ways to have the Bosphorus to yourself

Celebrations

For the moments that deserve the water

Proposals, weddings, birthdays and anniversaries — planned end to end, from the flowers on deck to the photographer who catches the moment.

Why private

Chartered, not shared

01

The whole yacht

Booked for your group only — no strangers, no shared decks, no fixed departure herding you on and off.

02

Your route & timing

Sunset, moonlight or midday. Linger by the palaces or push up to the second bridge — the captain follows you.

03

Everything arranged

Crew, fuel and soft drinks included; catering, DJ, décor, flowers, photographer and champagne on request.

04

Book direct

Straight with the operator over WhatsApp — no agency middleman, no marked-up OTA price. Rush bookings in 48h.

Private yacht on the Bosphorus at sunset
The fleet

Yachts for two, or for eighty

From an intimate cruiser for a proposal to a wide-deck yacht for a wedding party — we match the boat to the occasion, the group size and the budget. Ask us what fits.

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Guest reviews

4.9 out of 5, from 180+ private charters

★★★★★
The whole boat to ourselves at sunset — crew were flawless, and the captain gave us exactly the route we wanted. Worth every euro.
Daniel R. · United Kingdom
★★★★★
We booked the dinner cruise for our anniversary. Table set on deck, city lights, nobody but us. Unforgettable.
María L. · Spain
★★★★★
Organised my proposal in 48 hours over WhatsApp. Flowers, photographer, champagne — she had no idea. Perfect.
Ahmed K. · UAE
How it works

Three messages to the water

1

Tell us the occasion

Date, group size and the reason. A quick message on WhatsApp is enough to start.

2

Approve your plan

We send a tailored yacht, route and quote — with any extras you want, priced clearly.

3

Step aboard

Meet at Karaköy pier. The crew casts off, and the Bosphorus is yours for the evening.

Ready to have the Bosphorus to yourself?

Tell us your date — we'll send a plan the same day.

FAQ

Common questions

Where does the private Bosphorus cruise depart from?

Every private charter departs from the Karaköy pier in central Istanbul (Beyoğlu side), easy to reach by tram, metro or taxi. Your captain and crew meet you at the pier at your chosen time.

How much is a private Bosphorus cruise?

A private whole-yacht charter starts from €340 for the boat (not per person), booked operator-direct with no OTA markup. The exact rate depends on the yacht, duration and group size.

Is the whole yacht just for my group?

Yes — every cruise is fully private. The entire yacht is yours, with no shared decks and no fixed schedule; you set the route and the timing.

What is included in a private charter?

The yacht, professional crew, fuel and soft drinks. Catering or dinner, decorations, a DJ, photography and alcoholic drinks are optional add-ons arranged for your charter.

How do I book, and is there an agency markup?

Book operator-direct on WhatsApp (+90 501 613 96 13) or on the website and get a tailored quote the same day — no agency markup.

How experienced is the operator?

A licensed Istanbul operator departing from Karaköy, rated 4.9/5 from 180+ private charters.