Marriage Proposal on a Private Yacht in Istanbul
Some questions deserve the whole boat and the whole sunset. A private proposal charter gives you the deck to yourselves on the Bosphorus from €220, with the moment timed to golden hour and the staging — flowers, a cake, a photographer — arranged discreetly by the crew. You plan the words; we plan everything around them.
- TÜRSAB A Group #14316
- Since 2001
- 50,000+ guests
How much is a proposal yacht charter in Istanbul?
A private proposal yacht charter in Istanbul starts at €220 with Luma Yacht. That gives you the whole boat — never a shared seat — for a crewed Bosphorus sail timed to the sunset, the most popular moment to propose on the water. The final price depends on the yacht you choose for your party, how long you sail and the season, since golden-hour and summer-weekend slots are in highest demand. Romantic extras — fresh flowers, a “Marry Me” sign, a cake, champagne, a discreet photographer or live music — are arranged on request and quoted separately. Reserve the base yacht online with its exact 2–8 hour total, then send us the surprise details so we can price and stage the extras. Luma is TÜRSAB-licensed (#14316), sailing since 2001 with 50,000+ guests hosted.
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
Why propose on a private yacht?
Because the boat is exclusively yours, there is no audience and no schedule but your own — just the two of you, the crew in the background, and the strait turning gold. The Bosphorus gives you a backdrop of palaces and bridges that few proposals can match, and a private deck means you can choose the exact spot and second. It is intimate, unhurried and completely yours.
What we can arrange for the moment
Tell us your vision and we stage it: fresh flowers and rose petals, a “Marry Me” sign, champagne on ice, a cake, candles and décor, live music or a saxophonist, and a discreet photographer or videographer to capture the “yes” without you noticing the lens. Every extra is arranged on request and quoted transparently with your charter — nothing is left to guesswork on the night.
Timing the proposal to the sunset
Sunset is the most requested proposal slot, so we time the charter to it precisely — and because the sunset moves through the year, we confirm the exact boarding time for your date. We will quietly cue the moment with you in advance so the ring comes out as the light peaks. Prefer a different time of day? We can sail whenever suits you. For more on golden-hour timing, see our sunset yacht charter.
Where the proposal charter sails
Your proposal charter sails the Bosphorus, boarding from a central Istanbul pier we confirm with you. The route runs up the strait past the waterfront palaces and mansions and under the bridges — and we can pause at the most scenic point for the moment itself. The whole evening is built around your plan rather than a fixed tour script. For the full private-charter detail, see our yacht charter guide.
How to book a proposal charter discreetly
Message us on WhatsApp with your date, your partner's name if you like, and what you are imagining. Reserve a fixed-price yacht online first; we then quote the staging and timing separately and coordinate it quietly so the plan stays a surprise. Once confirmed, your captain handles the boarding and the cue, and you just bring the ring. Planning the engagement party too? See how we stage other celebrations on the water.
Where they said yes
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.
Proposal charter FAQ
- How much is a proposal yacht charter in Istanbul?
- A private proposal charter with Luma Yacht starts at €220 for 2 hours — the whole boat, captain and crew included. Choose a fixed-price yacht and 2–8 hour duration online to see the exact yacht total. Flowers, décor, photography and other bespoke extras are quoted separately.
- Can you arrange flowers, a cake and a photographer?
- Yes. Fresh flowers, rose petals, a “Marry Me” sign, champagne, a cake, candles and décor, live music and a discreet photographer or videographer can all be arranged on request. Tell us your vision on WhatsApp and we stage it and quote it transparently with your charter.
- Is the proposal yacht private?
- Completely. The entire yacht is yours for the booked window — there is no audience and no shared schedule, just you, your partner and the crew in the background. That privacy is exactly why a private charter is the most popular way to propose on the Bosphorus.
- Can you time the proposal to the sunset?
- Yes — sunset is the most requested proposal slot, and we time the charter so you are on the water as the light peaks. Because the sunset shifts through the year, we confirm the exact boarding time for your date and quietly cue the moment with you in advance.
- How do I keep it a surprise when booking?
- Reserve the base yacht online using your own contact details; the secure confirmation goes only to the address you provide. We coordinate staging and timing privately with you, and the captain handles the cue on the night.
- Is a proposal 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 proposal 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.
Keep exploring
- Private yacht charter IstanbulHow whole-boat charter works — pricing, what's included and what to confirm before booking.
- Intimate Motor YachtThe most personal vessel class — a sleek boutique boat for the two of you, up to 12 guests.
- Sunset yacht charterTime the proposal to golden hour — the palaces and bridges lit gold as you ask.
- Browse the fleetSeven charter choices, including two newly listed private yachts — we match the right boat to your moment.
Plan the moment
Message us your date and what you're imagining — a private proposal yacht from €220, timed to the sunset, staged for you. We reply with a plan and price, usually the same day.
Reserve online →
Cancellation and changes are set out in your quote — we are glad to reschedule where dates allow. 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.
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