Full-Day Private Yacht Charter in Istanbul
Give the Bosphorus a whole day. A full-day private charter is the unhurried version — the boat to yourselves from morning, time for a swim stop, a long lunch on deck and the run up the strait toward the Black Sea. Charters start from €594 and scale with the yacht and your hours; fixed-price yachts show their exact 6–8 hour totals in the online planner.
- TÜRSAB A Group #14316
- Captain & crew aboard
- Whole boat, never shared
How much is a full-day yacht charter in Istanbul?
A full-day private yacht charter in Istanbul starts from €594 with Luma Yacht and is priced individually, because a full day covers far more water and fuel than a short sunset cruise. You hire the whole boat — captain and crew included — typically for six to eight hours, with the route built around you: up the Bosphorus past the palaces and fortresses toward the Black Sea mouth, or a longer crossing toward the Princes' Islands. There is room in a full day for a swim stop in a quiet bay, a leisurely lunch on deck and an easy return at golden hour. The final price depends on the yacht size for your group, the exact hours and the season. Catering, drinks and music are arranged on request and quoted separately. Reserve a fixed-price yacht online, or request a quote for an event yacht. Luma is TÜRSAB-licensed (A Group #14316).
Full-day charter key facts: yachts, hours and whole-yacht totals
A full day is six to eight hours on a yacht that is yours alone. The facts and totals below come from the Luma charter catalogue, so they match what the online planner shows.
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).
- Registered office and contact
- Alemdar Mah. Divanyolu Cad. Oğul Han No:62 İç Kapı No: 402, Fatih, İstanbul 34093. Phone and WhatsApp +90 544 898 98 12; e-mail info@lumayacht.com.
- Boarding point
- Karaköy Pier. Need a different pier? Tell us and we will arrange it — it may carry an extra charge.
- Start time
- You choose the start. Start times are whole hours, from 09:00 to 24:00.
- Full-day length
- 6 to 8 hours. Swim stops, lunch and longer routes are confirmed with you as requests.
- Capacity
- 12 to 40 guests on the fixed-price yachts; 90 and 150 guests on the event yachts, priced by quote.
- Price basis
- The price is for the whole yacht, not per person. A 6-hour full day starts at €594 on the lowest-priced fixed-price yacht; the table below lists every yacht.
- Included
- Licensed captain and crew; Fuel and standard route fees; Soft drinks, tea and bottled water; Cookies and mixed nuts; Bluetooth audio system; Life jackets and safety kit.
- Lunch on board
- A meal menu is available from €55 per person, with the menu selected with you. Drinks and music are quoted on request.
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
- How to book
- Choose a yacht and reserve online, or message us on WhatsApp +90 544 898 98 12.
| Vessel class | Capacity | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luma Boutique Yacht · 12 Guests | Up to 12 guests | Intimate private deck for couples and small groups | 6 h €594 · 7 h €693 · 8 h €792 |
| Luma Prism Boutique Yacht · 12 Guests | Up to 12 guests | A verified boutique yacht for couples, families and groups of up to 12 | 6 h €650 · 7 h €760 · 8 h €860 |
| Luma Private Yacht · 15 Guests | Up to 15 guests | A spacious private yacht for families, friends and groups of up to 15 | 6 h €700 · 7 h €820 · 8 h €940 |
| Luma Premium Yacht · 15 Guests | Up to 15 guests | Larger deck and lounge for mid-size groups | 6 h €864 · 7 h €1008 · 8 h €1152 |
| Luma Group Yacht · Up to 40 Guests | Up to 40 guests | One group yacht with pricing matched to guest count | 1–15 guests: 6 h €1026 · 7 h €1197 · 8 h €1368; 16–40 guests: 6 h €1350 · 7 h €1575 · 8 h €1800 |
| Luma Event Yacht · 90 Guests | Up to 90 guests | Corporate, wedding and event yacht | By written quote (4–8 hours) |
| Luma Grand Event Yacht · 150 Guests | Up to 150 guests | Large weddings, galas and brand events | By written quote (2–8 hours) |
Totals are whole-yacht prices in euros for 6, 7 and 8 hours. The 90- and 150-guest event yachts are priced to your event brief. Catering, drinks and music are quoted separately.
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 · 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
Luma Boutique Yacht · 12 Guests
Up to 12 guests
Whole boat, crewed€220 / 2 hours
NewLuma Prism Boutique Yacht · 12 Guests
Up to 12 guests
Whole boat, crewed€240 / 2 hours
NewLuma Private Yacht · 15 Guests
Up to 15 guests
Whole boat, crewed€260 / 2 hours
Luma Premium Yacht · 15 Guests
Up to 15 guests
Whole boat, crewed€320 / 2 hours
Luma Group Yacht · Up to 40 Guests
Up to 40 guests
Whole boat, crewed1–15: €380 · 16–40: €500 / 2 hours
Luma Event Yacht · 90 Guests
Up to 90 guests
Whole boat, crewedBy exact quote
Luma Grand Event Yacht · 150 Guests
Up to 150 guests
Whole boat, crewedBy exact quote
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
Half day vs full day — which should you book?
A half-day charter (around three to four hours) is perfect for a focused outing — a sunset sail, a proposal, a birthday afternoon. A full day (roughly six to eight hours) gives you the unhurried version: swim stops, a proper lunch, a longer route and no clock-watching. If your group wants to make a real occasion of it, or you are travelling with family who'll want to swim and relax, the full day earns its place. For the shorter option, see our private yacht charter.
What a full day on the Bosphorus looks like
Board mid-morning at Karaköy Pier and cruise up the strait between two continents, past the Ottoman palaces, the waterfront mansions and the fortresses, under both suspension bridges. We can drop anchor in a calm bay for a swim and serve lunch on deck, then continue toward the Black Sea mouth before turning back so you finish as the light softens. The day is yours to shape — there is no fixed tour script, only the route and pace you want.
What is included, and what can be added
Every full-day charter is whole-boat and crewed: a licensed captain, onboard crew, fuel and your private route are all part of the quote. Extras are arranged on request and priced transparently before you confirm — catering and a long lunch, drinks and champagne, a DJ or playlist, a cake for a birthday, swim gear, or a photographer to capture the day. Tell us how you want to spend the hours and we build the day around it.
Who a full-day charter suits
Full days work beautifully for families, groups of friends, milestone celebrations and corporate days where the journey is the event. With more time on the water you can include a swim, a relaxed meal and a wider route than a short cruise allows. We match the yacht to your headcount and the kind of day you have in mind.
A private Bosphorus cruise by yacht, and what “yacht rental in Turkey” means here
To rent a private Bosphorus cruise yacht or boat, you hire the whole vessel rather than a seat: captain, crew and fuel are part of the charter, and the route is yours. A 6-hour full day starts at €594 for the whole yacht. If you are searching for a yacht rental in Turkey, Luma's yachts are on the Bosphorus and board at Karaköy Pier in Istanbul. For a shorter outing, the Istanbul yacht charter starts at two hours.
Private yacht tour of the Bosphorus, from morning to evening
A private yacht tour of the Bosphorus on a full-day charter is the whole boat for six to eight hours, boarding at Karaköy Pier. You can cruise past the palaces and under both bridges, stop in a calm bay to swim, and turn back toward the city as the light softens. Captain, crew and fuel are included, and the route is yours rather than a fixed tour script.
Bosporus yacht tour: a whole day between two continents
However you spell it, Bosporus or Bosphorus, a yacht tour here with Luma is a private, crewed charter of the whole yacht. A 6-hour full day starts at €594 for the whole yacht, not per person. The yacht sails between Europe and Asia, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure.
How to book a full-day charter
Choose a fixed-price yacht, 6–8 hour duration, date and group size in the online planner; it shows one whole-yacht total and creates secure voucher and invoice links. Swim stops, lunch, unusual routes and the 90- or 150-guest event yachts remain separately confirmed requests rather than hidden additions.
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
Full-day charter FAQ
How much is a full-day yacht charter in Istanbul?
Whole-yacht totals for 6, 7 and 8 hours: Luma Boutique Yacht (up to 12 guests): 6 h €594 · 7 h €693 · 8 h €792; Luma Prism Boutique Yacht (up to 12 guests): 6 h €650 · 7 h €760 · 8 h €860; Luma Private Yacht (up to 15 guests): 6 h €700 · 7 h €820 · 8 h €940; Luma Premium Yacht (up to 15 guests): 6 h €864 · 7 h €1008 · 8 h €1152; Luma Group Yacht (up to 40 guests): 1–15 guests: 6 h €1026 · 7 h €1197 · 8 h €1368; 16–40 guests: 6 h €1350 · 7 h €1575 · 8 h €1800. The 90- and 150-guest event yachts remain quote-only.
Who operates the full-day charter, and where does it start?
Luma Yacht is operated by Meryem Yıldız Turizm Seyahat Acentası, a TÜRSAB-licensed travel agency (A Group licence no. 14316). Karaköy Pier. Need a different pier? Tell us and we will arrange it — it may carry an extra charge. You choose the start. Start times are whole hours, from 09:00 to 24:00. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
How long is a full-day charter?
A full day is usually six to eight hours, though we can tailor the window to your plans. That is enough time for a swim stop in a quiet bay, lunch on deck, a longer route up the Bosphorus and an unhurried return — far more relaxed than a two- or three-hour cruise.
Can we swim and have lunch on board?
Yes. On a full day we can anchor in a calm bay for a swim and serve lunch on deck. Catering, drinks and swim time are arranged on request and quoted with your charter, so the day is built exactly around how you want to spend it.
Where does a full-day charter go?
Most full days run up the Bosphorus past the palaces, mansions and fortresses toward the Black Sea mouth, with a swim stop along the way. A longer crossing toward the Princes' Islands is also possible. We confirm the route with you when you book and adjust it on the day to the weather and your wishes.
How do I book a full day?
Choose a fixed-price yacht, 6–8 hour duration, date and guest count in the online planner. The reservation returns secure voucher and invoice links. Use the quote path for event yachts or bespoke routes and catering.
Is a full-day yacht charter on the Bosphorus safe?
Yes. Luma operates through a TÜRSAB A Group licensed travel agency (#14316). Every private full-day 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 I 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. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. If you need to change or cancel yourself, tell us as early as possible and we'll do our best to help. Message us on WhatsApp at +90 544 898 98 12 to sort out any change.
Give the Bosphorus a whole day
Tell us your date, party size and how you'd like to spend the hours — we'll reply with a tailored full-day charter from €594, crew and route included, usually the same day.
Reserve online
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. 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.
See the fleet & book