Licensed Istanbul tour operator · TÜRSAB A-17672

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
with a Live Turkish Show

Three hours on the water with a full dinner, unlimited soft drinks and a four-act live show. Departs every night at 21:00 from Eminönü Pier, a short walk from Sultanahmet — and you pay on the boat.

€40 €24.7 / person
Pay on the boat Free cancellation up to 2h before Nightly 21:00 · Eminönü Pier
Licensed operator
TÜRSAB A-17672
23,000+ guests
Since 2012
Pay on the Boat
Cash or card · no deposit
Free cancellation
Up to 2 hours before
7/24 Instant Support
WhatsApp · 32 languages
The cruise

One all-inclusive package. No hidden fees.

Dinner, the full live show and unlimited soft drinks are included in the price. Extras are optional — add only what you want.

All-In Dinner Cruise

Dinner, live show and unlimited soft drinks included — alcohol and hotel transfer are optional extras.

€40
€24.7
/ person
Pay on the boat Free cancel 2hrs Vegetarian main on request

Optional Add-ons

  • Unlimited alcohol: +€15/person
    Open bar all night — beer, rakı, vodka, gin, red & white wine (imported drinks such as whisky, tequila and champagne are extra)
  • Hotel Transfer: +€5/person
    Pickup & drop-off from your hotel
  • Romantic Table: +€15/table
    Candles, flowers & special setup

Children 0–3: Free · 4–9: €5 off · 10+: Full price · No prepayment required

Your evening

From the pier to the after-party

20:00

Boarding at Eminönü Pier

Show your WhatsApp confirmation at the pier and take your table — the cold mezes are already on it.

21:00

Departure & dinner

We cast off from the old city's waterfront and pass Karaköy and Dolmabahçe Palace. Your main course is served as the illuminated Bosphorus Bridge comes into view.

22:00

The live show

Whirling dervish, Anatolian folk dances, the drum ensemble and belly dance — four acts, plus a DJ.

23:45

Back at Eminönü Pier

We return to the same pier between 23:45 and 00:00. Hotel transfer guests are driven back to their hotel.

Booking in 3 steps

How It Works

Write or call us. We'll handle the rest.

1

Share Booking Details

Tell us the date and number of guests.

2

Write, Call, or We'll Call You

Message or call — whatever works for you. We respond quickly.

3

Show Up & Pay on the Boat

No prepayment needed. Just arrive at the pier, board your cruise, and pay onboard.

The dinner cruise boat moored at dusk, its three decks lit up The dining salon at night: laid tables, string lights along the panoramic windows A row of window tables with their lamps lit, the Bosphorus outside
Our boat

A 46-metre boat built for dinner and dancing

Two enclosed, climate-controlled dining decks with panoramic windows, a stage in the main salon and an open-air terrace on top for the views. Bar on board.

  • 46 mLength
  • 300Guest capacity
  • 2Enclosed dining decks, plus an open-air terrace on top
  • A/CHeated & air-conditioned
  • Visible from every table
  • BarFull bar on board
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Your Experience

What's Included

3-Hour Bosphorus Cruise

3-hour cruise with iconic Istanbul views

Full Dinner Service

8 types of cold meze, a hot starter, your choice of köfte, grilled chicken, grilled salmon or mixed grill, and baklava for dessert. Vegetarian main on request.

Live Entertainment

Turkish night show in four acts, plus a DJ

Unlimited Soft Drinks

Water, cola and juice all night — alcohol available as an optional open-bar package

7/24 Support

Instant support anytime

Special Occasions

Romantic table & birthday celebrations

A whirling dervish turning between the tables in the lamplit salon
Every night on board
The show

Four acts. One unforgettable night.

The programme runs through dinner in the main salon, with no interval. There is a DJ too, and the dance floor belongs to our guests.

  1. 1Whirling dervish — the Mevlevi sema
  2. 2Anatolian folk dances — horon, zeybek, halay
  3. 3Drum ensemble — davul, darbuka, bendir
  4. 4Belly dance
  5. DJDJ — and yes, guests can dance
Customer Experiences

What Our Guests Say

23,000+
Guests hosted
4.8★
Average rating
14
Years on the Bosphorus
SM
Sarah M.
★★★★★Aug 2026

Booked the night before on WhatsApp and paid on the boat — zero stress. Dinner was much better than expected and the whirling dervish under the bridge was magical.

L&
Lukas & Anna
★★★★★Aug 2026

Perfect evening. The hotel pickup was on time, the table was by the window and the show kept everyone dancing until the very end.

MA
Mohammed A.
★★★★★Aug 2026

Family of six with two kids. Children were free and the staff took care of everything. Great food, beautiful views of Dolmabahçe at night.

ER
Elena R.
★★★★★Jul 2026

We celebrated our anniversary with the romantic table — candles, flowers, a cake surprise. The DJ after-party was the highlight.

P&
Priya & Rahul
★★★★★Jul 2026

Very good value for the price. Vegetarian menu was arranged without any problem. The only thing: come early to get the best window seats.

TK
Tomasz K.
★★★★★Jul 2026

Fast answers on WhatsApp, clear meeting point on the map, boat left exactly at 21:00. Folk dances and the belly dancer were excellent.

YT
Yuki T.
★★★★★Jun 2026

The staff replied in Japanese and explained everything. The night view of the Bosphorus Bridge from the open deck was unforgettable.

Why Choose Us

We Stay With You

Before

We help you choose the perfect package, answer all your questions, and confirm your reservation.

During

We check on you during the cruise to make sure everything is perfect. Any issue? We handle it immediately.

After

We follow up for your feedback and are always here if you want to book another experience in Istanbul.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise (21:00, 3 hours — full dinner, Turkish night show with whirling dervish, Anatolian folk dances, drum ensemble and belly dance, plus a DJ and both Bosphorus shores by night). Departs from Eminönü Pier in the old city.

The dinner includes 8 varieties of cold Turkish meze, a hot starter (kalem böreği), your choice of main course (köfte, grilled chicken, grilled salmon or mixed grill) and baklava for dessert. A vegetarian main is prepared on request.

Unlimited soft drinks are included. If you'd like alcohol, add the unlimited open-bar package for +€15 per person — beer, rakı, vodka, gin, and red and white wine, all night. Imported drinks such as whisky, tequila and champagne, and cocktails, are available at the bar at an extra charge. Without the package, drinks can be bought individually at the bar on board.

Cruises depart from Eminönü Pier (Hobyar, Eminönü – Sirkeci, a minute's walk from the Eminönü tram stop) at 21:00 and return to the same pier between 23:45 and 00:00 (3-hour cruise). The exact meeting-point pin is shared on WhatsApp after booking.

Eminönü Pier → Karaköy → Dolmabahçe Palace → Çırağan Palace → Ortaköy Mosque → Bosphorus Bridge → Bebek → Rumeli Fortress → turn at the FSM Bridge → Beylerbeyi Palace → Üsküdar → Maiden's Tower → Eminönü Pier. Route is for reference only. Itinerary may vary due to weather or sea conditions.

Our boat's dining hall has a panoramic Bosphorus view. No matter where you sit, you can enjoy the full view. The stage is also designed to be visible from every seat, so the shows can be watched easily.

The programme has four acts: a whirling dervish ceremony, Anatolian folk dances, a drum ensemble and belly dance. There is also a DJ, and guests are welcome to dance.

Yes! Same-day bookings stay open until 21:00 — right up to departure. Message us and we'll check availability instantly.

No prepayment is required. You pay directly on the boat. We accept cash (EUR, TRY, USD) and credit cards.

Yes! Hotel transfer is available for +€5 per person, including pickup and drop-off. Service areas: Beşiktaş, Sirkeci, Topkapı, Taksim, Eminönü, Kağıthane, Fatih, Laleli, Sultanahmet, Ortaköy, Yenikapı, Beyoğlu and Şişli (except Gayrettepe, Esentepe, Levent, Maslak and Zincirlikuyu).

Yes. Free cancellation up to 2 hours before the cruise (until 19:00). Since there's no prepayment, the process is hassle-free.

After your reservation is confirmed, we'll send you the exact location with a Google Maps pin on WhatsApp.

At €24.7 per person you get a 3-hour cruise, a full dinner with 8 cold mezes, a hot starter, a main course and baklava, unlimited soft drinks and a four-act live show — whirling dervish, Anatolian folk dances, drum ensemble and belly dance — plus a DJ. Panoramic windows face the illuminated Bosphorus Bridge and the waterfront palaces. You pay on the boat, so there is no risk in reserving.

Five reasons: a licensed Turkish tour operator (TÜRSAB A-17672), more than 23,000 guests hosted since 2012, no prepayment and free cancellation up to 2 hours before departure, a regularly maintained boat with hygienic service, and instant support on WhatsApp in 32 languages.

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