Charter Guides
Honest, practical advice on chartering a private yacht on the Bosphorus — how pricing works, how to plan a proposal, and how a private charter compares to a shared cruise.
These guides come from running real private charters on the Bosphorus, not from a press kit. We write them to answer the questions guests actually ask before they book — what a whole-boat charter really costs and what moves the price, how to plan a sunset proposal down to the timing, and when a private yacht charter is worth it over a shared cruise.
Each guide is practical and honest, with pricing kept transparent and quote-led. When you are ready to see the boats, browse our seven charter choices, including two newly listed private yachts or the occasions we stage on the celebrations page — then message us for a tailored quote.
Charter basicsBosphorus Yacht Charter Guide: Prices, Boats & How to Book
What a private charter really costs, how to pick the right boat for your party, where you board, and what to confirm before booking.
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ProposalsHow to Plan a Marriage Proposal on a Yacht in Istanbul
Timing it to the sunset, the staging the crew can arrange, the route, and how to keep the whole thing a complete surprise.
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ComparisonPrivate Yacht Charter vs Shared Cruise: Which Is Right for You?
An honest comparison of cost, privacy, flexibility and fit — so you book the right boat on the Bosphorus.
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Tell us your date, party size and occasion, and we'll come back with a tailored charter from €220 — usually the same day.