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 €220 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
- Since 2001
- 50,000+ guests
How much is a full-day yacht charter in Istanbul?
A full-day private yacht charter in Istanbul starts from €220+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), sailing since 2001.
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
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 from a central Istanbul 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.
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.
Days on the water
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.
Full-day charter FAQ
- How much is a full-day yacht charter in Istanbul?
- The smallest Luma yacht is €693 for 7 hours and €792 for 8 hours. Other fixed-price yachts show their exact 6–8 hour whole-yacht totals in the planner; the 90- and 150-guest event yachts remain quote-only.
- 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), sailing the Bosphorus since 2001 with 50,000+ guests hosted. 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. If you need to change or cancel yourself, 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.
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- Sunset yacht charterPrefer a shorter sail at golden hour? See the sunset charter instead.
Give the Bosphorus a whole day
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