Up to 12 guestsLuma Boutique Yacht · 12 Guests
Best for: Couples · proposals · intimate groups
- Captain + crew
- Fuel
- Soft drinks + tea + water
Whole-boatfrom €220
Licensed charter coordination
Private Yacht Charter
on the Bosphorus
Plan through Istanbul's TÜRSAB-licensed travel agency (#14316) — whole-boat charters from €220, golden-hour sunset sailings, and the deck to yourself for proposals, birthdays, bachelor parties and corporate days across a handpicked fleet.
Half & full day
Private Charter
12 guests · €220 / 2hOpen →
Golden hour
Sunset Charter
Private · €220 / 2hOpen →
Proposals · birthdays
Celebrations
Yacht from €220 · extras separateOpen →
Teams · brands
Corporate
40 guests from €380 · events by quoteOpen →
★★★★★·TÜRSAB #14316·Since 2001·50,000+ guests
The fleet
See the yacht before you book
Seven charter choices include two newly listed private yachts alongside established classes, from intimate private boats to a 150-guest event deck. Every charter is whole-boat and crewed, from €220. We match the right boat to your date, headcount and occasion — a couple of hours at sunset or a full-day charter with swim stops.
Up to 12 guests
Up to 12 guestsLuma Boutique Yacht · 12 Guests · New
Best for: Couples · families · boutique groups
- Captain + crew
- Fuel
- Soft drinks + tea + water
Whole-boatfrom €240
Up to 15 guestsLuma Private Yacht · 15 Guests · New
Best for: Families · friends · groups up to 15
- Captain + crew
- Fuel
- Soft drinks + tea + water
Whole-boatfrom €260
Up to 15 guestsLuma Premium Yacht · 15 Guests
Best for: Families · birthdays · premium small groups
- Captain + crew
- Fuel
- Soft drinks + tea + water
Whole-boatfrom €320
Up to 40 guestsLuma Group Yacht · Up to 40 Guests
Best for: Groups · milestones · celebrations
- Captain + crew
- Fuel
- Soft drinks + tea + water
Whole-boatfrom €380
Up to 90 guestsLuma Event Yacht · 90 Guests
Best for: Corporate · weddings · events
- Captain + crew
- Fuel
- Soft drinks + tea + water
Whole-boatBy exact quote
Up to 150 guestsLuma Grand Event Yacht · 150 Guests
Best for: Galas · large weddings · brand events
- Captain + crew
- Fuel
- Soft drinks + tea + water
Whole-boatBy exact quote
Request a charter
Plan your day on the water
Tell us your date, party size and occasion — we'll reply with an all-in quote from €220, usually the same day.
Preferred date
Select your preferred date
Guests
4 guests
No deposit to enquire · All-in quote (crew & fuel) · We reply on WhatsApp in minutes
What we do
One strait, every occasion
Half & full dayPrivate Yacht Charter
The Bosphorus to yourself — Ottoman palaces, two continents, a crew that tailors the route to you.
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Golden hourSunset on the Strait
Cast off as the light turns amber over the minarets — the most photographed two hours in Istanbul.
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Say it on the waterProposals & Birthdays
Discreet crew, champagne on ice, your moment staged exactly as you imagined it.
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Teams & brandsCorporate & Events
Client hosting, launches and celebrations aboard — a private venue that moves.
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Real days, real yachts
Decks, interiors, sunsets and celebrations from our own Bosphorus charters — no stock photos. Browse the fleet to find the boat that fits your party.
Why Luma
Licensed, verified, coordinated.
Luma matches your group with a verified yacht class, coordinates the licensed captain and crew, and confirms every inclusion and optional extra before you book.
- Licensed support
- Requests are handled through a TÜRSAB A Group #14316 licensed travel agency operating since 2001.
- Handpicked fleet
- A curated set of motor yachts — and access to sisters not listed online, matched to your party size and taste.
- Bespoke, not packaged
- Route, catering, music and timing built around you. Tell us the occasion; we design the day.
Yacht events
Charter the whole boat for the occasion
More than a cruise — Luma turns the Bosphorus into a private venue. Proposals, stag and hen days, milestone birthdays and corporate evenings, staged and crewed for you from €220.
Proposals
Sunset-timed, champagne on ice, a discreet photographer for the moment you ask.
Plan it →Bachelor & hen
Your own deck, your own playlist, drinks sorted — the send-off between two continents.
Plan it →Birthdays
Cake, décor and a route built around the guest of honour, intimate or a full deck.
Plan it →Corporate
Client hosting, launches and team days aboard a private venue that moves.
Plan it →How much does a private yacht charter in Istanbul cost?
The new boutique yacht is €240 for 2 hours for up to 12 guests, while the new private yacht is €260 for up to 15. Longer 2–8 hour totals are rounded to the nearest €10 and shown in the planner. The single group yacht starts at €380 for 1–15 guests or €500 for 16–40 guests. Captain, crew, fuel, cookies, mixed nuts, soft drinks, tea and water are included; no online payment is collected.
Get a tailored quoteGood to know
- How much does it cost to charter a private yacht in Istanbul?
- The new boutique yacht is €240 for 2 hours for up to 12 guests, while the new private yacht is €260 for up to 15. Longer 2–8 hour totals are rounded to the nearest €10 and shown in the planner. The single group yacht starts at €380 for 1–15 guests or €500 for 16–40 guests. Captain, crew, fuel, cookies, mixed nuts, soft drinks, tea and water are included; no online payment is collected.
- What is included in a Luma charter?
- Your private yacht with its professional crew, fuel, and a tailored Bosphorus route. Catering, decoration, music, photography and special-occasion staging (proposals, birthdays, corporate) are arranged on request and quoted transparently before you confirm.
- Where do charters depart from?
- Boarding is from central Istanbul piers on both the European and Asian sides; we confirm the most convenient point for your party when you enquire.
Tell us the occasion.
We’ll design the day.
A quick message is all it takes — share your date, party size and idea, and we’ll come back with a tailored charter.
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