Istanbul Bosphorus Boat Cruise

Make the most of your trip to Istanbul by booking a relaxing boat cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Drift along Istanbul's main waterway and discover the differences between the European and Asian sides.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet up at the Kabatas Ferry Terminal and board a cruise ship that'll take us along the Bosphorus Strait.

We'll hop aboard and gaze at the scenic European and Asian banks. Both embankments are lined with wooden houses, palaces, fortresses, and bridges of various periods. Relax as the boat rocks on the waves and you feel the sea breeze.

During the first hour of the cruise, you'll sail past the European side of Istanbul. Admire the area’s most important landmarks including the Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and Rumelihisar?, commissioned by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in the 15th century. You won't be able to stop taking photos!

During the tour, you'll also enjoy coffee, tea, fruit, and Turkish sweets. What more could you ask for? Floating underneath one of the city's major bridges, we'll reach the Asian Side of Istanbul. Once there, we'll disembark in Kanl?ca and leave you 20 minutes of free time to explore the neighborhood. In addition to seeing the noble buildings, we recommend trying the delicious yogurt served in the cafes of this area.

After two and a half hours aboard a comfortable boat, we'll end the cruise back at the pier in the port of Kabatas.

Route map

You can check out the full route of the cruise. However, the route could be subject to slight seasonal variations and weather conditions.