A Luma yacht moored on the Bosphorus after dark, underwater lights glowing blue, Istanbul

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Istanbul

Dinner on the water, with the palaces and both bridges lit above you. The shared dinner cruise sails from Kabataş Pier (boarding 19:45, departure 20:45, back around 23:30; about 2 hours 45 minutes), and costs €30 per guest. Want the table to yourselves? Luma also puts dinner on a whole private yacht, and we help you choose between the two.

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TÜRSAB A Group #14316
Captain & crew aboard
Whole boat, never shared

How much is a Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul?

A shared Bosphorus dinner cruise with Luma Yacht costs €30 per guest with unlimited soft drinks, or €35 per guest with two glasses of local wine, beer or raki added. Both packages include the same set dinner, the Turkish-night show and a DJ afterwards. From Kabataş Pier: boarding 19:45, departure 20:45, back around 23:30, about 2 hours 45 minutes on the water. Children under 3 are free, ages 3–7 pay half, and from age 8 the adult price applies. You pay in cash on the boat. If you would rather have a private table, a whole yacht for your group starts from €220 for 2 hours, with a meal menu from €55 per person on top.

Last updated: 5 November 2026

Dinner cruise at a glance: packages, times, pier and price

Everything you need to compare in one place. The two shared packages share one boat, one menu and one route; the private option is a different product, priced per yacht.

Key facts

Operator and licence: Luma Yacht is operated by Meryem Yıldız Turizm Seyahat Acentası, a TÜRSAB-licensed travel agency (A Group licence no. 14316).
Boarding point: Kabataş Pier.
Departure and return: Times: boarding 19:45, departure 20:45, back around 23:30, about 2 hours 45 minutes. The boat returns to Kabataş or Fındıklı.
Price per guest: €30 with unlimited soft drinks; €35 with two glasses of local wine, beer or raki. Imported drinks are an extra charge on board.
Children: Under 3: free. Ages 3–7: half the package price. From age 8: adult price.
Payment: In cash on the boat. If you prefer a bank transfer, message us first.
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
How to book: Message us on WhatsApp +90 544 898 98 12, write to info@lumayacht.com or use the contact form.

Option	Seating	Duration	Pier and time	Price
Shared dinner cruise, soft drinks	Shared boat, arranged by the operator	About 2 hours 45 minutes	Kabataş Pier, boarding 19:45, departure 20:45, back around 23:30	€30 per guest
Shared dinner cruise, local alcohol	Shared boat, arranged by the operator	About 2 hours 45 minutes	Kabataş Pier, boarding 19:45, departure 20:45, back around 23:30	€35 per guest
Dinner on a private yacht	The whole yacht, up to 12 guests on the smallest	From 2 hours	Karaköy by default; another pier on request	From €220 per yacht, plus meal from €55 per person

Shared packages are priced per guest; the private yacht is priced per boat, not per person. Seating on the shared boat is arranged by the operator, so tables cannot be chosen.

Published whole-boat totals run from €220 for 2 hours up to €1800 for 8 hours on the largest fixed-price yacht.

The water you cover

Karaköy out along the European shore and back — Dolmabahçe, Çırağan, Ortaköy and, if time allows, 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. Pay in cash on board. If you would prefer another method, such as bank transfer or SWIFT, message us.
Children: Children are welcome. The price is for the whole yacht, so children do not add to it — but every child and baby counts towards the yacht's guest number.
Changing your mind: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

What you sail past · Who it suits

What you sail past

Dolmabahçe Palace
Çırağan Palace
Ortaköy Mosque
Arnavutköy (time permitting)
Bebek Bay (time permitting)
Rumeli Fortress (time permitting)

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

Fleet

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.

Open the pier on the map

Yours is the only party boarding, so there is no queue and no head count at the gate. Message us when you are close.

The private-yacht dinner setting

A table laid for a meal on the aft deck of a Luma charter yacht, the Bosphorus beyond

Round tables dressed for dinner in the saloon of a Luma event yacht

A Luma charter yacht moored at night beside the Bosphorus, lit blue from below

Blue lounge sofas around a wooden table on the open upper deck of a Luma charter yacht, the Bosphorus shore beyond

What the Istanbul dinner cruise includes

A table laid for two on the aft deck of a Luma charter yacht, seen from the saloon

Dinner is a set menu: cold starters, a seasonal salad and a hot starter, then one main course you choose from four. The mains are grilled fish with rocket, onion and lemon; a grilled chicken steak with rice and potatoes; grilled meatballs with rice and potatoes; or a vegetarian plate. Baklava and fruit close the meal.

Unlimited soft and hot drinks come with both packages. After dinner the stage takes over with a Turkish-night programme of whirling dervish, folk and belly dance and a rhythm show, then a DJ while the boat keeps sailing.

Visiting in winter? Nobody sits out in the cold: the dinner and the show take place in an enclosed, heated saloon, so the evening works all year round.

Soft drinks or local alcohol: which package?

The €30 package is the right one for families, mixed groups and anyone who skips alcohol; nothing else about the evening changes. The €35 package adds two glasses of local wine, beer or raki per guest. Anything beyond that, and any imported drink, is bought on board.

Where does the Bosphorus dinner cruise board, and what does it see?

Boarding is at Kabataş Pier, which the T1 tram line ends beside. Times: boarding 19:45, departure 20:45, back around 23:30, about 2 hours 45 minutes. The boat ends back at Kabataş or Fındıklı. On the way you pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Maiden's Tower, Rumeli Fortress, both Bosphorus bridges and Beylerbeyi Palace. Staying on the Asian side? Plan your own way to the pier, as the return is late.

Is the dinner cruise suitable for children?

Yes. Children under 3 travel free, ages 3–7 pay half the package price, and from age 8 the adult price applies. The soft-drinks package suits a mixed-age group. The show and the DJ run late, so tell us the children's ages when you book.

Dinner on a private yacht: your own table on the Bosphorus

The shared cruise is an evening out; a private yacht is an occasion. Charter a whole yacht, from €220 for 2 hours, add a meal menu from €55 per person that we choose with you, and the deck, the pace and the guest list are yours. It suits a proposal or an anniversary dinner.

For the boats, capacities and what a charter includes, read our private yacht charter guide. If you would rather catch the light than the dinner service, the sunset yacht charter is timed to the real sunset, and larger parties can start from our celebrations page.

Istanbul dinner cruise or private yacht: which is for you?

Choose the shared dinner cruise if you want a set evening at a fixed price per head and a stage show you do not have to organise. Choose a private yacht if the group is celebrating something, wants its own timing, or simply wants to talk without a programme around it. Not sure? Send us the date and the number of guests and we answer with what is free and what each option would cost.

How do you book the Bosphorus dinner cruise?

Message us on WhatsApp, by e-mail or through the contact form with your date, the number of guests, the children's ages and the package you would like. We confirm the seats in writing, and you settle up in cash on the boat. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before departure.

Who you book with

Clear request-to-book terms, a licensed agency and an all-in quote before you confirm.

Licence: TÜRSAB A Group #14316
On board: Captain & crew aboard
Charter: Whole boat, never shared

Bosphorus dinner cruise FAQ

How much does a Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul cost?

With Luma Yacht the shared dinner cruise is €30 per guest with unlimited soft drinks, or €35 per guest with two glasses of local wine, beer or raki. Children under 3 are free and ages 3–7 pay half.

What time does the dinner cruise leave and return?

Times from Kabataş Pier: boarding 19:45, departure 20:45, back around 23:30, about 2 hours 45 minutes. The boat ends back at Kabataş or Fındıklı.

What is served at dinner?

A set menu: cold starters, a seasonal salad and a hot starter, a main course of your choice (grilled fish, grilled chicken steak, grilled meatballs or a vegetarian plate), then baklava and fruit. Unlimited soft and hot drinks are included in both packages.

What is the difference between the two packages?

Only the drinks. The €30 package has unlimited soft and hot drinks. The €35 package adds two glasses of local wine, beer or raki per guest. Imported drinks cost extra on board in either case.

Is there entertainment on the dinner cruise?

Yes. A Turkish-night programme with whirling dervish, folk and belly dance and a rhythm show, followed by a DJ. You can stay at your table or dance.

Can children come on the Bosphorus dinner cruise?

Yes. Under 3 is free, ages 3–7 pay half the package price, and from age 8 the adult price applies.

What does a family of four pay for the dinner cruise?

Take two adults and two children aged 3–7. On the €30 soft-drinks package that is €90 in total, and on the €35 package it is €105. A child under 3 is free, and from age 8 the adult price applies. You pay in cash on the boat, and the €30 package suits families best.

Is the dinner cruise a good evening for couples?

Yes, as a shared night out: a set dinner, the Turkish-night programme and a DJ afterwards. If you want a deck of your own, or a proposal, charter a private yacht and ask us about the quote-only extras on WhatsApp.

Is the dinner cruise cold in winter?

No. The boat has an enclosed, heated saloon where dinner and the show are held, so guests stay warm in winter. Bring a light jacket only if you want to step out on deck for the view.

Can I choose my table?

No. Seating on the shared boat is arranged by the operator, so tables cannot be selected. If you want a table of your own, charter a private yacht instead.

Can I have dinner on a private yacht instead?

Yes. A whole private yacht starts from €220 for 2 hours, and a meal menu from €55 per person is added on top. It boards at Karaköy by default; another pier can be arranged and may carry an extra charge.

How do I pay, and can I cancel?

You pay in cash on the boat; if you prefer a bank transfer, message us first. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Planning notes

The shared dinner cruise starts at €30 per guest and sails from Kabataş Pier (boarding 19:45, departure 20:45, back around 23:30). For a private dinner, compare the yacht fleet or read private yacht vs shared cruise.

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Private Bosphorus yacht charter with Luma Yacht, Istanbul

Your evening on the Bosphorus

Send us the date, the number of guests and the package: shared dinner cruise from €30 per guest, or a private yacht dinner quoted to your group. We reply with what is free.