Private Yacht Charter Istanbul
The whole boat is yours — never a shared seat. Luma runs private, crew-led yacht charters on the Bosphorus from €220, with your captain handling the route while you enjoy the strait between two continents. Fixed-price yachts can be reserved in the planner; the two newly listed yachts, event yachts and bespoke extras remain request-to-book.
How much does a private yacht charter in Istanbul cost?
A private yacht charter in Istanbul starts at €220 with Luma Yacht. That entry rate covers a whole-boat, crewed Bosphorus charter — captain and crew included — for a short private cruise, with no shared seating. The final price depends on three things: the size of yacht you need for your group, how long you sail (a couple of hours versus a half or full day), and the season, as golden-hour and summer-weekend slots are in highest demand. The planner shows exact 2–8 hour totals for directly reservable yacht classes. The two newly listed 12- and 15-guest yachts display their reference ladders but remain request-to-book; 90- and 150-guest event yachts and bespoke extras are confirmed by written quote. WhatsApp remains available for planning help. Luma has been TÜRSAB-licensed (#14316) since 2001 and has hosted 50,000+ guests on the Bosphorus.
Yacht charter prices by vessel class
Most Istanbul listings hide the price until you enquire. We don't. Every Luma charter is whole-boat and crewed; the table below shows the published entry price or honest quote status for each class in our fleet. Larger vessels — like the event-deck yacht for big celebrations — are quoted to the exact brief. A proposal charter or custom full-day itinerary can add separately quoted extras to a fixed yacht booking.
| Vessel class | Capacity | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luma Boutique Yacht · 12 Guests | Up to 12 guests | Intimate private deck for couples and small groups | €220 / 2h |
| Luma Boutique Yacht · 12 Guests · New | Up to 12 guests | A verified boutique yacht for couples, families and groups of up to 12 | By quote |
| Luma Private Yacht · 15 Guests · New | Up to 15 guests | A spacious private yacht for families, friends and groups of up to 15 | By quote |
| Luma Premium Yacht · 15 Guests | Up to 15 guests | Larger deck and lounge for mid-size groups | €320 / 2h |
| Luma Group Yacht · Up to 40 Guests | Up to 40 guests | One group yacht with pricing matched to guest count | €380 / 2h |
| Luma Event Yacht · 90 Guests | Up to 90 guests | Corporate, wedding and event yacht | By quote |
| Luma Grand Event Yacht · 150 Guests | Up to 150 guests | Large weddings, galas and brand events | By quote |
Fixed tiers use the published 2–8 hour charter ladders and show the exact total before submission. Captain, crew, fuel, soft drinks, water and light snacks are included. Event yachts and bespoke extras are quoted separately.
Aboard a Luma charter
What does a Luma yacht charter include?
Every Luma charter is whole-boat and crewed: a licensed captain, onboard crew, fuel and your private Bosphorus route are all part of the price. You are not sharing the deck with strangers — the yacht is yours for the booked window. The €220 entry covers a short private cruise; the planner shows exact fixed totals through 8 hours for directly bookable yachts. Event yachts and extras such as catering, a DJ, live music, cake, décor or a photographer are priced transparently by quote before you confirm them.
How much does it cost, and what changes the price?
The €220 starting rate is for a short, private, crewed charter. Price moves with yacht size (more guests means a larger vessel), duration (from a two-hour minimum up to a full day) and season or time slot. Directly reservable yachts publish complete 2–8 hour totals online, including 6–8 hour day-charter options. The two newly listed yachts keep their published reference ladders but require availability review; event yachts, bespoke routes and custom production also require a quote.
Private charter vs a shared cruise — which should you book?
A private charter means the entire yacht is yours: your route, your pace, your guest list, your music. A shared cruise puts you on a fixed schedule alongside other guests at a lower per-person price. Choose a private Luma charter when the occasion matters — a proposal, a birthday, a family day or corporate hosting. Luma stays yacht-only; it does not sell a shared-seat sunset ticket. For a private golden-hour sailing, see our private sunset yacht charter.
Where do Luma charters depart in Istanbul?
Luma charters sail the Bosphorus, boarding from central Istanbul piers with easy access from both the European and Asian sides. Your captain confirms the exact boarding point and time when your charter is booked, along with the planned route — typically up the strait past the waterfront palaces, the old mansions and both suspension bridges — our Bosphorus yacht charter guide maps the full route. Tell us which side suits you and we match the most convenient berth.
Why plan with Luma?
Luma operates through a TÜRSAB-licensed travel agency (A Group #14316) and matches your group with a verified yacht class, a clear written quote and a dedicated booking contact; you can read what past guests say before you book. The team coordinates timing, route and optional extras with the licensed captain and onboard crew. New to chartering here? Our guide to choosing the best Istanbul yacht charter compares booking direct against brokers and OTAs, and lists what to check before you pay.
How do you book a yacht charter with Luma?
Choose a yacht, duration, date and party size in the booking planner. Fixed-price products show the complete yacht total and create a reservation; the two newly listed yachts and event yachts create a request for availability and written confirmation. No online payment is collected. WhatsApp remains available for custom extras and help choosing the right class.
Guests 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+
Yacht charter FAQ
- How much is a private yacht charter in Istanbul?
- The fleet starts at €220 for 2 hours. The new boutique yacht is €240 for up to 12 guests and the new private yacht is €260 for up to 15; both are request-to-book. The single group yacht is €380 for 1–15 guests or €500 for 16–40 guests. Select 2–8 hours in the planner to see the relevant published total or reference price; event yachts are quote-only.
- Is the whole yacht private, or do I share it?
- The whole yacht is private. With Luma you book the entire boat for your group — you are never seated alongside other guests. Your route, timing and pace are yours for the booked window. This is a true private charter, not a per-seat ticket on a shared cruise.
- What is included in the charter price?
- Every charter includes a licensed captain, onboard crew, fuel and your private Bosphorus route for the booked time. The €220 entry rate is for a short private cruise; longer sails and larger yachts are priced to match. Catering, music, a cake, décor and a photographer are arranged on request.
- How many people can a Luma yacht charter take?
- Capacity depends on the yacht. The online planner shows the exact limit for each fixed-price 12-, 15- and 40-guest yacht. For 90- or 150-guest event yachts, send your headcount and brief for a tailored quote.
- Where does the yacht depart from?
- Luma charters depart from central Istanbul piers on the Bosphorus, with access from both the European and Asian sides. The exact boarding point and time are confirmed when you book, along with the planned route past the palaces, mansions and bridges.
- How do I book and pay?
- Use the booking planner to choose a yacht, 2–8 hour duration, date and guests. Fixed-price yachts create a reservation and provide voucher/invoice documents; event yachts create a quote request. No online payment is collected. WhatsApp is available for custom arrangements.
- Is a private 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 whole-boat 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
- Browse the fleetSix handpicked vessel classes, from a 12-guest motor yacht to a 150-guest event deck.
- Intimate Motor YachtThe boutique class for couples and small groups — up to 12 guests.
- Group Charter YachtA roomy entertaining deck for birthdays and parties — up to 40 guests.
- Sunset yacht charterThe most-booked window — the whole boat at golden hour, from €220.
- Celebrations on the waterProposals, birthdays, stag & hen and corporate days aboard a private yacht.
- Full-day charterA whole day on the strait with swim stops and a route built around you.
Tell us the occasion. We'll design the day.
Share your date, party size and idea and we'll come back with a tailored charter from €220 — crew and fuel included, usually the same day.