Birthday on a Private Yacht in Istanbul
Mark the day on the water with the whole boat to your group. A private birthday charter on the Bosphorus starts at €200 — your friends and family, your music, a cake and décor arranged on request. The crew handles the sailing; you just enjoy the celebration with the city as your backdrop.
How much is a birthday yacht charter in Istanbul?
A private birthday yacht charter in Istanbul starts at €200 with Luma Yacht — the whole boat for your group, with captain and crew included. The final price depends on the size of yacht for your headcount, how long you sail and the season, since summer weekends and evening slots are the busiest. The deck is exclusively yours, so the day runs at your pace — a relaxed family afternoon, an evening with friends, or a milestone worth marking. A cake, decorations, catering and drinks, your own playlist or a DJ, and a photographer are all arranged on request and quoted transparently with your charter. There is no online checkout: message us on WhatsApp with your date and group size and we send a fixed, all-in quote. Luma is TÜRSAB-licensed (#14316), sailing the Bosphorus since 2001 with 50,000+ guests hosted — including plenty of birthdays.
Why celebrate a birthday on a yacht?
A private charter turns a birthday into something the group remembers — no restaurant table that ends at closing time, no splitting up between venues. You get a private deck on the Bosphorus, your own music and the freedom to celebrate exactly how you like, with the skyline drifting past. It works for milestone birthdays, kids' celebrations and everything between. For a livelier, party-led group, see our party charter.
Cake, décor and what you can add
We can arrange a birthday cake, balloons and decorations, catering and drinks, your own playlist over the sound system or a DJ, and a photographer to capture the day. Tell us the theme and the guest of honour on WhatsApp and we set it up — every extra is arranged on request and quoted with your charter, so there are no surprises when you board.
Family birthdays and groups
Capacity depends on the yacht, and we match the vessel to your group — from a small family gathering to a larger party. Bringing children? Tell us and the crew keeps the day relaxed and comfortable for all ages. Whatever the headcount, share it on WhatsApp and we recommend the right boat and quote it. Larger groups and full-day sails are priced individually.
Daytime or sunset — your choice
Celebrate in the afternoon sun or set off at golden hour — we tailor the timing to your plan. A daytime sail suits family birthdays and younger guests, while an evening charter into the sunset makes a milestone feel special. See our sunset charter for golden-hour timing, or our private charter guide for the full picture.
How to book a birthday charter
Message us on WhatsApp with your date, group size and what you would like — cake, décor, catering, music, photographer — and we reply with a fixed, all-in quote for the right yacht. There is no online checkout. Once you confirm, your captain shares the boarding point and time, and the crew takes care of the rest so you can focus on the celebration.
Birthdays on the Bosphorus
Trusted by 50,000+ guests on the Bosphorus since 2001
“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.”
“Evlilik teklifimi tekneyi tamamen bize ayırarak yaptım. Çiçekler, müzik, gün batımıyla zamanlama — her detay düşünülmüştü. Hayatımın en güzel anıydı, ekibe minnettarım.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Babamın 60. doğum günü için kiraladık. Pasta ve dekorasyonu onlar ayarladı, tekne tamamen bizimdi, çocuklar bayıldı. Boğaz'da unutulmaz bir aile günü oldu.”
“Booked a private charter for our anniversary. They picked a quiet time, the whole boat was ours, and the timing with the sunset was spot on. Calm, romantic and beautifully organised from the first message.”
Birthday charter FAQ
- How much is a birthday yacht charter in Istanbul?
- A private birthday charter with Luma Yacht starts at €200 — the whole boat for your group, with captain and crew included. Price rises with yacht size, duration and season. A cake, décor, catering and music are arranged on request. You get a fixed, all-in quote on WhatsApp before booking.
- Can you arrange a cake, decorations and music?
- Yes. A birthday cake, balloons and decorations, catering and drinks, your own playlist or a DJ, and a photographer can all be arranged on request and quoted with your charter. Tell us the theme and the guest of honour on WhatsApp and we set it up.
- Is it suitable for a family birthday with children?
- Absolutely. The whole boat is yours, and the crew keeps the day relaxed and comfortable for all ages. A daytime sail suits family birthdays and younger guests especially well. Tell us the group and any children when you enquire and we recommend the right yacht.
- How many guests can come?
- Capacity depends on the yacht, and we match the vessel to your group — from a small family gathering to a larger party. Share your headcount on WhatsApp and we recommend the right boat and quote it. Larger groups and full-day sails are priced individually.
- Can we sail at sunset for the birthday?
- Yes — you can celebrate in the afternoon or set off at golden hour. We tailor the timing to your plan; an evening charter into the sunset makes a milestone birthday feel special. We confirm the exact boarding time for your date when you book.
Make the day theirs
Message us your date and group size — a private birthday yacht from €200, with cake and décor arranged. We reply with the price and details, usually the same day.