Bachelor & Bachelorette Party Yacht in Istanbul
The best send-off in the city happens on the water. A private party charter gives your group the whole yacht on the Bosphorus from €220 — your playlist, your people, no queue and no closing time. Add a DJ, drinks and décor on request, and let the crew handle the sailing while you handle the celebration.
- TÜRSAB A Group #14316
- Since 2001
- 50,000+ guests
How much is a bachelor party yacht charter in Istanbul?
A private bachelor or bachelorette party yacht charter in Istanbul starts at €220 with Luma Yacht — the whole boat for your group, with captain and crew included. The final price depends on the size of yacht you need for your headcount, how long you sail and the season, since summer weekends and evening slots are the busiest. The boat is exclusively yours, so you bring your own playlist and atmosphere, and we arrange extras — a DJ, a sound system, drinks packages, catering, décor and a cake — on request, quoted separately. Reserve a fixed-price yacht online with the exact 2–8 hour total, then send the event brief for any extras. Luma is TÜRSAB-licensed (#14316), sailing the Bosphorus since 2001 with 50,000+ guests hosted, so the day is in safe hands while you celebrate.
The water you cover
Karaköy out along the European shore and back — Dolmabahçe, Çırağan, Ortaköy, Arnavutköy, Bebek, Rumeli Fortress. On a private charter the turn-around is yours: go further, linger somewhere, or stop for a swim in summer.
Before you enquire
- Where you board
- Karaköy Pier, in the centre of Istanbul. We confirm the exact spot with your booking.
- What the price covers
- The whole yacht for your group, not a price per person. Crew and fuel are in the quote.
- Paying
- No online payment and no deposit to enquire. You settle on board.
- Children
- Children pay half and under-threes travel free. Both count towards the yacht's guest number.
- Changing your mind
- Cancellation and changes are set out in your quote — we are glad to reschedule where dates allow.
What you sail past · Who it suits
What you sail past
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Çırağan Palace
- Ortaköy Mosque
- Arnavutköy
- Bebek Bay
- Rumeli Fortress
On a private charter the turn-around is yours: go further, linger somewhere, or turn early.
Who it suits
- A group that wants the yacht to itself — the price is the boat, not the seat
- Proposals, birthdays and anniversaries with nobody else on deck
- Two hours or eight, timed around your evening rather than a schedule
- Anyone who would rather choose where the boat turns than follow a route
- Families and small groups who would not share a deck
Guests on the water
United Kingdom · Private charter
We had the whole yacht to ourselves for an afternoon on the Bosphorus and it was worth every penny. The crew tailored the route, gave us total privacy, and we never felt rushed. Booking direct made it simple.
Türkiye · Marriage proposal
Evlilik teklifimi tekneyi tamamen bize ayırarak yaptım. Çiçekler, müzik, gün batımıyla zamanlama — her detay düşünülmüştü. Hayatımın en güzel anıydı, ekibe minnettarım.
Germany · Bachelor party
Chartered the boat for my brother's stag day. Private deck, our own playlist, drinks sorted on request — exactly the send-off we wanted. The captain and crew were brilliant the whole way.
France · Corporate hosting
We hosted clients aboard for an evening and it was the perfect moving venue. Professional crew, a smooth route past the palaces, and catering arranged to our brief. Our guests still talk about it.
Fleet
Luma Boutique Yacht · 12 Guests
Up to 12 guests
Couples · proposals · intimate groups
Luma Boutique Yacht · 12 Guests · New
Up to 12 guests
Couples · families · boutique groups
Luma Private Yacht · 15 Guests · New
Up to 15 guests
Families · friends · groups up to 15
Luma Premium Yacht · 15 Guests
Up to 15 guests
Families · birthdays · premium small groups
Luma Group Yacht · Up to 40 Guests
Up to 40 guests
Groups · milestones · celebrations
Luma Event Yacht · 90 Guests
Up to 90 guests
Corporate · weddings · events
Luma Grand Event Yacht · 150 Guests
Up to 150 guests
Galas · large weddings · brand events
Finding the pier
Karaköy is a working pier in the middle of the city, not a terminal — so the last two minutes are the part worth reading.
- By car
- Karaköy Meydanı is as close as a car gets. The final stretch to the water is pedestrian, so allow a minute on foot.
- From the Asian side
- The Kadıköy ferry lands at Karaköy, a short walk from where we board — and it is the better arrival of the two.
- Tram or Marmaray
- The T1 stops at Karaköy. From Sirkeci it is roughly twelve minutes on foot over Galata Bridge.
- With luggage
- There is nowhere to leave bags at the pier, so come from your hotel rather than straight from the airport.
Yours is the only party boarding, so there is no queue and no head count at the gate. Message us when you are close.
Aboard a Luma charter
Why a private yacht beats a bar crawl
On a private charter the venue is yours and it moves — no door queue, no minimum spend at the next bar, no losing half the group between stops. You get a private deck on the Bosphorus, your own music and the freedom to celebrate at your own pace, with the city skyline as the backdrop. For a smaller, lower-key group, our standard private charter works just as well.
Music, drinks and what you can add
Bring your own playlist over the onboard sound system, or we arrange a DJ for the party. Drinks packages, catering, a cake, decorations and a photographer can all be added on request and quoted with your charter — tell us the vibe you want on WhatsApp and we build it in. We keep everything transparent so there are no surprise bar tabs at the end of the night.
How big can the group be?
Capacity depends on the yacht, and we match the vessel to your numbers — from an intimate dozen to a larger party boat across our seven charter choices, including two newly listed private yachts. Whether it is a small crew of close friends or a full guest list, tell us the headcount and we recommend the right yacht and quote it. Larger groups and full-day sails are priced individually.
Where the party charter sails
Your charter sails the Bosphorus, boarding from a central Istanbul pier we confirm with you. The route runs up the strait past the waterfront landmarks and under the bridges, with the option to slow down at the best spots for photos. Daytime or evening, we tailor the timing to your plan — see our sunset charter if you want to set off at golden hour.
How to book a party charter
Choose a fixed-price yacht, duration, date and group size online. Then send us what you have in mind — DJ, drinks, décor or catering — and we quote those optional extras separately. Once you confirm, your captain shares the boarding point and time, and the crew takes care of the sailing so your group can focus on the send-off.
Celebrations on the strait
Clear request-to-book terms, a licensed agency and an all-in quote before you confirm.
- Licence
- TÜRSAB A Group #14316
- Established
- Since 2001
- Portfolio guests
- 50,000+
United Kingdom · Private charter
We had the whole yacht to ourselves for an afternoon on the Bosphorus and it was worth every penny. The crew tailored the route, gave us total privacy, and we never felt rushed. Booking direct made it simple.
Türkiye · Marriage proposal
Evlilik teklifimi tekneyi tamamen bize ayırarak yaptım. Çiçekler, müzik, gün batımıyla zamanlama — her detay düşünülmüştü. Hayatımın en güzel anıydı, ekibe minnettarım.
Germany · Bachelor party
Chartered the boat for my brother's stag day. Private deck, our own playlist, drinks sorted on request — exactly the send-off we wanted. The captain and crew were brilliant the whole way.
France · Corporate hosting
We hosted clients aboard for an evening and it was the perfect moving venue. Professional crew, a smooth route past the palaces, and catering arranged to our brief. Our guests still talk about it.
Party charter FAQ
- How much is a bachelor party yacht charter in Istanbul?
- A private bachelor or bachelorette charter with Luma Yacht starts at €220 for 2 hours. The online planner shows the exact 2–8 hour whole-yacht total. DJ, drinks, catering and décor remain optional, separately quoted additions.
- Can we bring our own music, or get a DJ?
- Both. You can play your own playlist over the onboard sound system, or we arrange a DJ for the party. Tell us the vibe you want on WhatsApp and we build it into your charter quote, transparently, with no surprise costs.
- Can you arrange drinks and catering?
- Yes. Drinks packages, catering, a cake and decorations can all be arranged on request and quoted with your charter. We keep everything transparent up front so there are no unexpected bar tabs at the end of the night.
- How many people can come?
- The planner shows the capacity of each fixed-price 12-, 15- and 40-guest yacht. For 90- or 150-guest event yachts, submit the event brief for a tailored quote.
- Where does the party charter depart from?
- Charters board from a central Istanbul pier on the Bosphorus, which we confirm with you when you book. The route runs past the waterfront landmarks and under the bridges, daytime or evening, timed to your plan.
- Is a bachelor party yacht charter on the Bosphorus safe?
- Yes. Luma operates through a TÜRSAB A Group licensed travel agency (#14316), sailing the Bosphorus since 2001 with 50,000+ guests hosted. Every private party charter runs with a professional licensed captain and onboard crew. Charters operate subject to weather and sea conditions, and the captain's judgement on safety, route and timing is always final — if conditions make sailing unsafe we reschedule or arrange a fair resolution. Guests simply follow the crew's safety instructions on board.
- What happens if the weather is bad, or we need to cancel or reschedule?
- Charters run subject to the weather, sea conditions and your captain's judgement, which is final on safety, route and timing. If conditions make it unsafe to sail, we work with you on a fair resolution — first we try to reschedule to a date that suits you, and where rescheduling isn't possible we discuss a refund of sums paid for a charter Luma has to cancel. If you need to change or cancel yourselves, tell us as early as possible and we'll do our best to help; the exact notice periods and any non-refundable deposit are set out in the written quote you accept. Message us on WhatsApp at +90 544 898 98 12 to sort out any change.
Keep exploring
- Private yacht charter IstanbulWhat whole-boat charter includes, how it's priced and how to book direct.
- Group Charter YachtA roomy deck and a sound system — the natural pick for a stag or hen send-off.
- Browse the fleetSeven charter choices, including two newly listed private yachts, sized to your group.
- All celebrationsStag & hen, birthdays, proposals and corporate days — every occasion on the water.
Plan the send-off
Message us your date and group size — a private party yacht from €220, your music, your crew. We reply with the price and details, usually the same day.
Reserve online →
Cancellation and changes are set out in your quote — we are glad to reschedule where dates allow. Terms
Choose your yacht
Pick the boat that fits your group and book on its own page — dates, hours and the whole-boat total are there.
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