Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show in Istanbul

3.8 (251 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesHindi, German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Greek, English, Italian, French, MNP, Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Japanese, Chinese, Persian, Hebrew, Turkish
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Istanbul by night on a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise combining spectacular waterfront views, Turkish cuisine and live entertainment.

Choose from five experiences to suit your budget and preferences: Shared Table with Soft Drinks, Shared Table with Alcoholic Drinks, Private Table, Stage-Front Private Table or VIP Stage-Front All Inclusive with premium dining.

Sail between Europe and Asia, admiring illuminated landmarks including Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress and Maiden's Tower.

Enjoy a Turkish Night Show featuring Whirling Dervish, traditional folk dances, belly dancers and DJ entertainment.

Dinner, drinks and seating depend on your selected package. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available with eligible options.

For more details, search for GLAMOROUSBOSPHORUS, the supplier shown on this listing.

Options

Shared Table Alcoholic Drinks

Shared Table Seating: Enjoy your Bosphorus dinner cruise at a shared table, including dinner, alcoholic drinks and live Turkish entertainment.
Duration: 3 hours: Enjoy a 3-hour evening cruise along the Bosphorus with dinner, Turkish Night Show and illuminated views of Istanbul.
Dinner + 2 Alcoholic Drinks: Dinner includes Turkish meze, salad, choice of main course and dessert, plus soft drinks and 2 glasses of alcoholic drinks.
Bosphorus Cruise Route: Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress and Maiden's Tower.
Shared Hotel Transfer: Shared pickup and drop-off by minivan from eligible central European-side Istanbul districts.
Turkish Night Show: Enjoy Whirling Dervish, henna ceremony, Turkish folk and Caucasian dances and belly dancers during your cruise.
Pickup included

Private Table Alcoholic Drinks

Private Table: Enjoy your Bosphorus dinner cruise at a shared table with other guests, including dinner, drinks and live Turkish night show.
Duration: 3 hours: Enjoy a 3-hour evening cruise along the Bosphorus with dinner, Turkish Night Show and illuminated views of Istanbul.
Dinner + 2 Alcoholic Drinks: menu includes a mezze platter, salad, fish, chicken, meatballs or a vegetarian option, dessert, soft and alcoholic drinks.
Bosphorus Cruise Route: Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress and Maiden's Tower.
Hotel Transfer by Minivan: Shared hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan from eligible central European-side Istanbul districts.
Turkish Night Show: Live entertainment includes Whirling Dervish, Turkish folk and Caucasian dances, henna show, belly dancers and DJ performance
Pickup included

VIP Stage-Front All Inclusive

VIP Stage-Front Private Table: Enjoy VIP service at a private table in the stage-front seating area, offering a closer view of the Turkish Night Show.
Duration: 3 hours: Enjoy VIP service at a private table in the stage-front seating area, offering a closer view of the Turkish Night Show.
VIP Dinner & Alcoholic Bar: VIP menu with meze or seafood platter, hot starters, premium main course and dessert, plus soft drinks and alcoholic bar.
Bosphorus Cruise Route: Cruise past Dolmabahce, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi, Rumeli Fortress and Maiden's Tower.
Hotel Transfer by Minivan: Shared hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan from eligible central European-side Istanbul districts.
Turkish Night Show: Enjoy Whirling Dervish, Turkish folk and Caucasian dances, henna show, belly dancers and DJ the stage-front area.
Pickup included

New Year's Eve - Private Table

Private Table: Celebrate New Year's Eve at a private table reserved exclusively for your booking. Your table will not be shared with others.
Duration: 4 hours: Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Bosphorus with dinner, live shows, DJ entertainment and midnight celebrations.
New Year Dinner & Drinks: Enjoy our special New Year's Eve dinner menu with soft and alcoholic drinks served throughout the evening.
Bosphorus New Year Cruise: Cruise between Europe and Asia and enjoy illuminated Bosphorus landmarks while celebrating New Year's Eve in Istanbul.
Hotel Transfer by Minivan: Shared pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan from eligible central European-side Istanbul districts.
New Year's Eve Celebration: Welcome 2027 on the Bosphorus with Turkish night shows, belly dancers, live entertainment and a festive midnight celebration.
Pickup included

Shared Table – Soft Drinks

Shared Table Seating: Enjoy your Bosphorus dinner cruise at a shared table, including dinner, soft drinks and live Turkish entertainment.
Duration: 3 hours: Enjoy a 3-hour evening cruise along the Bosphorus with dinner, Turkish Night Show and illuminated views of Istanbul.
Dinner & Soft Drinks: Dinner includes Turkish meze, salad, a choice of fish, chicken, meatballs or vegetarian main course, dessert, tea, coffee.
Bosphorus Cruise Route: Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress and Maiden's Tower.
Shared Hotel Transfer: Shared pickup and drop-off by minivan from eligible central European-side Istanbul districts.
Turkish Night Show: Enjoy Whirling Dervish, henna ceremony, Turkish folk and Caucasian dances and belly dancers during your cruise.
Pickup included

New Year's Eve - Shared Table

Shared Table: Celebrate New Year's Eve with shared table seating, dinner, live shows and a festive Bosphorus celebration.
Duration: 4 hours: Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Bosphorus with dinner, live shows, DJ entertainment and midnight celebrations.
New Year Dinner & Drinks: Enjoy our special New Year's Eve dinner menu with soft and alcoholic drinks served throughout the evening.
Bosphorus New Year Cruise: Cruise between Europe and Asia and enjoy illuminated Bosphorus landmarks while celebrating New Year's Eve in Istanbul.
Hotel Transfer by Minivan: Shared pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan from eligible central European-side Istanbul districts.
New Year's Eve Celebration: Welcome 2027 on the Bosphorus with Turkish night shows, belly dancers, live entertainment and a festive midnight celebration.
Pickup included

Stage-Front Private Table

Stage-Front Private Table: Enjoy a private table in the stage-front seating area, offering a closer view of the Turkish Night Show throughout the evenin
Duration: 3 hours: Around 3 hours on the Bosphorus with dinner, Turkish night shows, DJ entertainment and nighttime views of Istanbul.
Dinner + 2 Alcoholic Drinks: Dinner with meze, salad, choice of main course and dessert. Includes soft drinks and 2 glasses of alcoholic drinks per adult.
Bosphorus Cruise Route: Cruise past Dolmabahce, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi, Rumeli Fortress and Maiden's Tower.
Hotel Transfer by Minivan: Shared hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan from eligible central European-side Istanbul districts.
Turkish Night Show: Enjoy Whirling Dervish,Turkish folk and Caucasian dances, henna show, belly dancers and DJ entertainment from the stage-front
Pickup included

New Year's Eve - Stage-Front

Stage-Front Private Table: Celebrate New Year's Eve at a private table in the stage-front seating area, offering a closer view of the live performances.
Duration: 4 hours: Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Bosphorus with dinner, live shows, DJ entertainment and midnight celebrations.
New Year Dinner & Drinks: Enjoy our special New Year's Eve dinner menu with soft and alcoholic drinks served throughout the evening.
New Year Bosphorus Cruise: Cruise between Europe and Asia and admire Istanbul's illuminated Bosphorus landmarks while celebrating New Year's Eve.
Hotel Transfer by Minivan: Shared hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan from eligible central European-side Istanbul districts.
New Year's Eve Celebration: Welcome 2027 on the Bosphorus with Turkish night shows, belly dancers, live entertainment and festive midnight celebration.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Turkish Night Show
  • Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
  • Alcoholic drinks are included according to the option selected at booking.
  • Dinner with appetizers, fresh seasonal salad, choice of main course and dessert.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel Pickup & Drop-off - Shared hotel transfer is included only when specified in the selected option and available from eligible European-side districts.
  • Soft drinks are included
  • Restroom on board
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Dolmabahce Palace
    Pass by
    Admire the illuminated waterfront façade of Dolmabahçe Palace as you cruise along the European shore of the Bosphorus.
  2. Pass by
    Cruise past Çırağan Palace, a former Ottoman imperial palace overlooking the Bosphorus on Istanbul's European side.
  3. Ortakoy
    Pass by
    See the lively Ortaköy waterfront and its iconic mosque beautifully illuminated beside the Bosphorus at night.
  4. Bosphorus Bridge
    Pass by
    Cruise beneath the illuminated Bosphorus Bridge connecting the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
  5. Beylerbeyi Palace
    Pass by
    Admire Beylerbeyi Palace from the water as you cruise along the Asian shore of the Bosphorus.
  6. Rumeli Fortress
    Pass by
    Cruise past the historic Rumeli Fortress, an impressive Ottoman landmark on the European shore of the Bosphorus.
  7. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
    Pass by
    See the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge illuminated at night as the cruise continues along the Bosphorus.
  8. KIz Kulesi
    Pass by
    See Istanbul's iconic Maiden's Tower rising from the Bosphorus as you cruise past this historic waterfront landmark.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests who do not require hotel pickup should meet us at Dentur Avrasya Kabataş Pier.

Meeting Time:
8:30 PM (20:30)

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Our team will be waiting at the pier to assist you with boarding.

End point

Guests who do not require hotel pickup should meet us at Dentur Avrasya Kabataş Pier.

Meeting Time:
8:30 PM (20:30)

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Our team will be waiting at the pier to assist you with boarding.

Pickup details

Free shared hotel pickup and drop-off is available from selected central districts on Istanbul's European side.

Your exact pickup time will be confirmed on the day of the cruise. Pickup times may vary depending on your hotel location, traffic conditions and the route required to collect other guests.

Estimated pickup times:
• Merter – Topkapı: 19:00–19:15
• Fındıkzade – Aksaray – Laleli – Beyazıt: 19:15–19:45
• Sultanahmet: 19:15–19:45
• Sirkeci: 19:30–20:00
• Tepebaşı – Şişhane: 19:15–19:45
• Taksim – Talimhane – Maçka: 19:30–20:00
• Şişli – Nişantaşı: 19:15–19:45
• Beşiktaş – Mecidiyeköy: 19:15–19:30

Please note: These times are estimates, not guaranteed pickup times. Istanbul evening traffic and shared transfers may cause delays. We monitor the transfer operation and will inform you if there is a significant delay, earlier pickup or a necessary change to your pickup point.

Some hotels may not be directly accessible by vehicle due to pedestrian zones, road closures or traffic restrictions. In this case, we will provide the nearest suitable meeting point in advance.

Pickup from locations outside the included service area may be available for an additional charge. Please check availability in advance.

Last-minute bookings: Pickup cannot always be arranged for reservations made shortly before departure. We recommend booking in advance if you require hotel transfer.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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