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What to know about a private yacht cruise on the Bosphorus: prices and what’s included, celebrations on board and what to see in Istanbul from the water.
Special occasionsBachelorette party in Istanbul: ideas, a day plan and a private yacht
Planning a bachelorette or hen party in Istanbul? A private yacht on the Bosphorus, Turkish breakfast, a hammam, Balat photos, plus a day plan and tips.Read
Bosphorus and IstanbulThe best time for a Bosphorus cruise: season, time of day and weather
When to take a private yacht on the Bosphorus: summer or winter, morning, daytime, sunset or night. What changes by season and what happens in bad weather.Read
Rental and pricesHow to book a yacht in Istanbul, step by step
Booking a private yacht in Istanbul on WhatsApp: what to send, the 20% deposit, how far ahead to book and what happens if there’s a storm.Read
Rental and pricesA yacht for a large group in Istanbul: 18 to 70 guests on one boat
A private Bosphorus yacht for up to 70 guests: 13 yachts for 18 people or more, from €233 an hour for the whole yacht. How to choose and what to tell us.Read
Boarding pointsYacht rental from Arnavutköy and Kuleli: four yachts in the middle of the Bosphorus
Private yacht from Arnavutköy or Kuleli: 4 Business-class yachts for 12 to 36 guests, from €190 an hour for the whole yacht. Routes and getting there.Read
Boarding pointsYacht rental from Bebek: which yachts board there and where to go
Rent a private yacht from Bebek on the Bosphorus: 10 yachts for 10 to 70 guests, from €260 an hour for the whole yacht, routes north and south.Read
Bosphorus and IstanbulBosphorus ferry, group tour or private yacht: which to choose
Public ferry, shared boat tour or private yacht on the Bosphorus? How the three compare on price, privacy, timing and comfort, and who each one suits.Read
Bosphorus and IstanbulWhat to see on a Bosphorus cruise: landmarks shore by shore
The Bosphorus landmarks you pass on a yacht cruise — palaces, mosques, waterside mansions, a fortress and the Golden Horn — and which shore each one is on.Read
Special occasionsHow to propose in Istanbul: timing, places and a plan on the water
Planning a proposal in Istanbul? When to go, where on the Bosphorus to ask, how to keep the surprise, a weather backup and a simple checklist.Read
Rental and pricesIstanbul yacht rental prices: what you pay and why
Private yachts in Istanbul cost from €90 to €800 an hour for the whole yacht; ready-made tours start at €180. What drives the price and how to budget.Read
Special occasionsNew Year’s Eve on a yacht in Istanbul: how to plan December 31
Spend New Year’s Eve on a private yacht in Istanbul. We sail on December 31 on request at a special rate. When to book, how to stay warm, what to add.Read