Private Bosphorus Yacht
A private yacht for couples, families or VIP groups, with a flexible route along the Bosphorus.
Itinerary
- 01
Transfer to the marina or pier.
- 02
Board the private yacht with crew.
- 03
Cruise past Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy and the Bosphorus Bridge.
- 04
Continue to Rumeli Fortress and the northern waterfront villages.
- 05
Return via the Maiden’s Tower and disembark.
Stops
- Dolmabahçe Palace1
The nineteenth-century waterfront palace of the late Ottoman sultans, with a 4.5-tonne crystal chandelier.
- Ortaköy Mosque & Square2
The baroque Ortaköy Mosque at the foot of the Bosphorus Bridge — Istanbul’s most photographed waterfront.
- Rumeli Fortress (Rumelihisarı)3
The fortress Mehmed II built in 1452 at the narrowest point of the Bosphorus, before the conquest of Constantinople.
- Maiden’s Tower (Kız Kulesi)4
The tower on a small islet off Üsküdar — a symbol of the Bosphorus, reopened in 2023 as a museum.
Map
Includes
- ✓Private yacht with captain and crew
- ✓Soft drinks and snacks
- ✓Transfers
Good to know
- !Yacht size from small motor yachts to large boats for events.
- !Sunset slots should be booked well in advance.
- !Catering, decoration and photographers available on request.
Hotels nearby
A former Ottoman imperial palace on the Bosphorus, now one of the most prestigious hotels in the city.
A nineteenth-century Ottoman mansion on the water, restored as a luxury resort hotel with an outdoor pool.
A luxury waterfront hotel near Dolmabahçe Palace, with elegant Asian-influenced service and dining.
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Private Bosphorus Yacht
A private yacht for couples, families or VIP groups, with a flexible route along the Bosphorus.