Up to 12 guests2 hours from€220Couples · proposals · intimate groups
Sunset Yacht Charter Istanbul
A private sunset yacht charter hands you the best light of the day with the whole boat to your group — no shared seats, no fixed tour. From €220, your crewed yacht sails the Bosphorus timed to the real sunset, the palaces and bridges lit gold as the strait empties of daylight. Crew and route included; you simply choose the date and watch the light change.
- TÜRSAB A Group #14316
- Captain & crew aboard
- Whole boat, never shared
Whole yacht · captain & crew
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Seven boats, lowest price first. Tap a duration for the whole-yacht total.
Up to 12 guests2 hours from€220
NewUp to 12 guests2 hours from€240Couples · families · boutique groups
NewUp to 15 guests2 hours from€260Families · friends · groups up to 15
Up to 15 guests2 hours from€320Families · birthdays · premium small groups
Up to 40 guests2 hours from€380 · €500Groups · milestones · celebrations
Up to 90 guestsPricingExact event quoteCorporate · weddings · events
Priced to your event brief — no public total.
Up to 150 guestsPricingExact event quoteGalas · large weddings · brand events
Priced to your event brief — no public total.
How much is a private sunset yacht charter in Istanbul?
A private sunset yacht charter in Istanbul starts at €220 with Luma Yacht — the whole boat for your group, not a shared seat. That covers a crewed golden-hour sail on the Bosphorus with your captain and crew, timed so you are on the water as the light turns. Because the boat is exclusively yours, the price moves with yacht size, how long you stay out and the season. We shift the departure with the calendar — earlier in winter (sunset from about 17:36 in December), later in midsummer (up to about 20:40 in late June) — so you always sail into the real sunset. Choose a fixed-price yacht and 2–8 hour duration online to see and reserve the exact whole-yacht total. Luma is TÜRSAB-licensed (#14316).
Sunset charter at a glance: yachts, capacity, boarding and price
Facts for a private sunset sail on the Bosphorus, kept in one place. Each yacht is hired whole, with captain and crew, and the totals below come straight from the Luma charter catalogue.
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.
- Sunset timing
- Sunset in Istanbul falls between about 17:36 (December) and about 20:40 (June). We put you on the water roughly 30–45 minutes before the sun drops.
- Duration
- 2 to 8 hours, with a 2-hour minimum.
- 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. Fixed-price yachts start at €220 for 2 hours; the table below lists each 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.
- 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 | 2 h €220 · 3 h €297 |
| Luma Prism Boutique Yacht · 12 Guests | Up to 12 guests | A verified boutique yacht for couples, families and groups of up to 12 | 2 h €240 · 3 h €320 |
| Luma Private Yacht · 15 Guests | Up to 15 guests | A spacious private yacht for families, friends and groups of up to 15 | 2 h €260 · 3 h €350 |
| Luma Premium Yacht · 15 Guests | Up to 15 guests | Larger deck and lounge for mid-size groups | 2 h €320 · 3 h €432 |
| Luma Group Yacht · Up to 40 Guests | Up to 40 guests | One group yacht with pricing matched to guest count | 1–15 guests: 2 h €380 · 3 h €513; 16–40 guests: 2 h €500 · 3 h €675 |
| 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 2 and 3 hours; the online planner shows the exact 2–8 hour total for your date. Wine, catering, music and décor are quoted separately on request. The event yachts are priced to your event brief.
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 · 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
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.
Aboard a Luma charter
What time does a sunset charter sail?
We time the charter to the real sunset, which shifts through the year — boarding earlier in winter and later in high summer. As a rule we have you on the water roughly 30–45 minutes before the sun drops, so you catch the build-up, golden hour and the blue-hour afterglow. Tell us your date when you enquire and we confirm the exact boarding time so the timing is never left to chance.
What the charter covers, and the extras on request
Your private sunset charter includes the yacht, a licensed captain and crew, fuel and a golden-hour Bosphorus route past the waterfront palaces and under the bridges. Want to make more of the evening? Add catering, a chilled wine or champagne package, a cake, a DJ, live music, décor or a photographer on request — tell us what you have in mind on WhatsApp and we quote it with your charter, transparently, before you confirm.
Why a private sunset charter beats a shared cruise
A shared sunset cruise is a lower-cost seat on a fixed schedule with other guests. A private charter gives you the entire deck, your own pace and timing tailored to your evening — which is why it is the go-to for proposals, honeymoons, anniversaries and birthday celebrations. If you simply want a beautiful two hours at golden hour with the boat to yourselves, this is it. Prefer the evening with dinner served? See the Bosphorus dinner cruise. For the full private-charter picture, see our yacht charter guide.
Sunset charters for groups and company evenings
Golden hour is not only for two. When the group is larger than our smaller yachts take, these boats sail the same sunset window — the size bands and prices come from our fleet list, and the group yachts suit a team dinner or a corporate evening on the Bosphorus:
- 16–40 guests: Luma Group Yacht (€500 for 2 hours)
- 41–90 guests: Luma Event Yacht (quoted, 4-hour minimum)
- 91–150 guests: Luma Grand Event Yacht (quoted, 2-hour minimum)
Where does the sunset charter board?
Sunset charters board at Karaköy Pier, reached by the T1 tram or Marmaray. We confirm the boarding time when you book, along with the route — typically up the strait past Dolmabahçe and Ortaköy and under the first Bosphorus Bridge, turning back as the light fades. Need a different pier? Ask us — it may carry an extra charge.
Private Bosphorus sunset cruise: what you are booking
A private Bosphorus sunset cruise on Luma means the whole yacht for your group, from €220 for 2 hours, with licensed captain, crew and fuel included. It is a charter, not a per-seat ticket, so the guest list and the pace of the evening are yours. Sunset ranges from about 17:36 at the earliest to about 20:40 at the latest through the year, and we confirm boarding for your date.
Bosphorus sunset cruise on a luxury yacht
If you want a Bosphorus sunset cruise on a luxury yacht, ask for the premium yacht: up to 15 guests, with a wider deck and a refined lounge. The boutique yacht takes up to 12 guests, from €220 for 2 hours, and suits couples and small groups. Both are whole-boat and crewed, with extras such as a champagne package, cake or photographer on request.
Sunset Bosphorus cruise by private yacht tour
A sunset Bosphorus cruise by private yacht tour is a route you shape with the captain. It typically runs up the strait past Dolmabahçe and Ortaköy and under the first Bosphorus Bridge, turning back as the light fades. You are on the water roughly 30–45 minutes before the sun drops, so the golden hour and the blue-hour afterglow are both part of the tour.
How do you book a sunset charter?
Choose a fixed-price yacht, duration, date and group size online to reserve the base charter. Send any extras you would like (wine, cake, music or photographer) separately; we confirm their transparent quote before adding them. Once you confirm, your captain shares the boarding point and the sunset-timed departure. Sunset slots fill fast in summer, so book ahead.
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
Sunset charter FAQ
How much is a private sunset yacht charter in Istanbul?
A private sunset charter with Luma Yacht starts at €220 for 2 hours — the whole boat, captain and crew included. The online planner shows the exact 2–8 hour total for each fixed-price yacht; event yachts and bespoke extras remain quote requests.
What time does the sunset charter leave?
We time it to the real sunset, which changes through the year — from about 17:36 in December, the earliest, to about 20:40 in late June, the latest. As a rule you are on the water 30–45 minutes before the sun drops. We confirm the exact boarding time for your date when you book.
Is the sunset charter private or shared?
It is fully private — the entire yacht is yours, never a shared seat. Your group has the whole deck, your own pace and timing tailored to the evening. This makes it ideal for proposals, honeymoons, anniversaries and small celebrations at golden hour.
Can you arrange extras for a special occasion?
Yes. Catering, a chilled wine or champagne package, a cake, a DJ, live music, décor and a photographer can all be arranged on request and quoted transparently with your charter. Tell us what you are planning on WhatsApp and we build it into the price.
Is a sunset charter suitable for a family with young children?
Yes. The sunset yacht is booked as a whole boat, so a family of four pays one total: from €220 for 2 hours, which is €55 a head, with no separate child fare and no strangers on deck. Each child counts towards the yacht's guest limit. Life jackets are on board.
Is a sunset yacht good for couples, birthdays and proposals?
Yes, because the deck is yours alone. A birthday cake and decoration are quote-only extras, so message us on WhatsApp with what you would like and we confirm the price first. If you plan to propose, the proposal yacht page covers how the evening works.
Which sights do we pass at sunset, and where are the best photos?
The golden-hour route passes Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace and Ortaköy Mosque, and each one is worth a photo with the light low over the water. A private charter lets you ask the captain to slow down in front of the one you want.
Where does the sunset charter depart from?
Sunset charters board at Karaköy Pier, reached by the T1 tram or Marmaray. We confirm the boarding time when you book, along with the golden-hour route past the palaces and under the bridges.
Who operates the sunset charter, and which yachts can I choose?
Luma Yacht is operated by Meryem Yıldız Turizm Seyahat Acentası, a TÜRSAB-licensed travel agency (A Group licence no. 14316). The sunset charter is a whole-yacht booking: Luma Boutique Yacht (up to 12 guests), Luma Prism Boutique Yacht (up to 12 guests), Luma Private Yacht (up to 15 guests), Luma Premium Yacht (up to 15 guests), Luma Group Yacht (up to 40 guests), Luma Event Yacht (up to 90 guests), Luma Grand Event Yacht (up to 150 guests). Karaköy Pier. Need a different pier? Tell us and we will arrange it — it may carry an extra charge.
How many hours and how many guests can a sunset charter take?
2 to 8 hours, with a 2-hour minimum. 12 to 40 guests on the fixed-price yachts; 90 and 150 guests on the event yachts, priced by quote. You choose the start. Start times are whole hours, from 09:00 to 24:00. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Is a sunset yacht charter on the Bosphorus safe?
Yes. Luma operates through a TÜRSAB A Group licensed travel agency (#14316). Every private sunset 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.
Planning notes
Sunset in Istanbul falls between about 17:36 (December) and about 20:40 (June); the yacht leaves roughly 30–45 minutes before the sun drops. Private sunset yachts start from €220, and the whole boat is yours.
Compare the yacht fleet, a longer private charter or read private yacht vs shared cruise.
Your yacht, your sunset
Message us your date and group size — a private sunset yacht from €220, timed to the real sunset. We reply with the price and boarding details, usually the same day.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Terms
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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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