15 Sailing Trips in Turkey Worth the Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,465 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30.23Our pick

Watch the Bosphorus sunset on a luxury yacht with photo stops, tea, coffee, homemade lemonade, snacks, and classic Istanbul views.

“We had a great time on this cruise. Definitely worth the money. The crew was very attentive to our needs, and provided all the things as advertised.”

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Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

2.Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,774 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Small-group Bosphorus sunset or daytime yacht cruise with audio guide, mini pizza snacks, fruit, and standout Istanbul views.

“Outstanding! This trip was beyond our expectations and will be remembered for many years to come. Just do it!!”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

3.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,845 reviews · 2h 15m · from $19

Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş on a decorated yacht with live English guide, snacks, fruit, lemonade, and standout landmark views.

“An unforgettable sunset boat experience on the Bosphorus. Seeing Istanbul from the water at golden hour is truly magical, with incredible views of the skyline, bridges, and historic landmarks. The boat was clean and comfortable, and the crew was friendly and professional. A calm, beautiful way to experience the city — highly recommended and definitely a highlight of the trip. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

4.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,251 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60.46

Guided Bosphorus yacht cruise to the Asian side, with hotel pickup, Turkish snacks, and a Kanlıca yogurt stop in about 2.5 hours.

“This was a lovely boat and friendly crew. The tour guide was funny and easy to listen to. The sites were interesting. There were lots of things to eat and drink including nuts, cheese sandwiches with fresh fruit, water, Turkish tea and Turkish coffee. Our only complaint was that the yogurt they recommended we try on the Asia side was incredibly overpriced and they didn’t tell you until it was too late. There are other yogurt shops near the boat and in the city you could go to. Each yogurt was approximately $5 USD.”

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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

5.Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,181 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48.37

A 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht with onboard guide stories, complimentary lemonade and canapés, and easy access from Kabataş.

“Fantastic, even better than expected. An experience nobody should miss. You discover an Istanbul that you wouldn’t be able to see otherwise.”

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Sunset or Daytime Istanbul Guided Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks

6.Sunset or Daytime Istanbul Guided Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,977 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24.19

A guided Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul with sunset views, live narration, and Turkish snacks including baklava, fruit, and tea.

“This is a really enjoyable trip along the river with a fantastic guide. I would recommend this to anyone visiting.”

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Istanbul Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht – Guided Group Cruise

7.Istanbul Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht – Guided Group Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,891 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22.86

Guided Istanbul Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with live commentary, mint lemonade, fruit and baklava, small-group views up to 40.

“We had a great time. Saw a lot from the yacht. Views were great. Staff was awesome. Food was delicious.”

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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side – (Morning or Afternoon)

8.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side – (Morning or Afternoon)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,657 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48.37

Cruise the Bosphorus by yacht with an Asian-side stop in Kanlıca for Turkish coffee, snacks, and famous yogurt, plus Wi-Fi.

“Highly recommend this yacht cruise! The boat was modern, spacious and clean. They provide snacks and refreshments which were really nice. The guide/announcer who gave us the info about the sights we were seeing was very informative and entertaining. The Kanlica yogurt is delicious! The cruise was the first thing we did in Istanbul and was a great way to orient ourselves. Highly recommend this tour My husband loved it as much as I did.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise at Sunset with Snacks

9.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise at Sunset with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,549 reviews · 2 hours - 125 minutes · from $15Best value

Sunset cruise on the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, with a guide, 360 views, Dolmabahce and Maiden’s Tower, plus snacks and tea.

“Amazing Bosphorus boat tour! Hassan was an incredibly kind and attentive guide, making everyone feel very welcome and cared for, always on top of every detail. The cruise itself was exceptional, with beautiful views and a very relaxed atmosphere. Honestly, the price was too low for such a great experience – outstanding value and highly recommended!”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht

10.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,435 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $59

Luxury Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabatas with a live guide, skyline views, and Turkish snacks. 2.5 hours, from $59.

“The cruise was very well organised and very much worth the money . The yacht was beautiful and we felt so comfortable and relaxed with plenty of comfortable seating for everyone . Murat was our guide and he was very informative and funny .”

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Bosphorus Sunset: An Enchanting Yacht Cruise in Istanbul

11.Bosphorus Sunset: An Enchanting Yacht Cruise in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,145 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72.56

A 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with hotel pickup, English narration, and baklava snacks while Istanbul’s skyline glows.

“A highlight of our trip to Istanbul. Informative, friendly guide and staff, on a beautiful boat with exquisite scenery. Well worth it for our family.”

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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers

12.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,086 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60.46

A 2-hour luxury Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise in Istanbul with transfers, English guide, snacks, and palaces plus bridges.

“We had a lovely evening cruising the Bosphorus with our family. Alana was great at communicating the pick up time from our hotel and was on hand to meet us as the meeting point and taking us to the boat. There was plenty of space for everyone in the large group, and we got some lovely snacks and drinks too (nuts, baklava, Turkish delight, cookies and fresh fruit, as well as homemade lemonade and Turkish tea) which made it even nicer. I’d highly recommend if you’re visiting Istanbul as it’s a great way to see some of the sights and a different side of Istanbul (the Amalfi of Turkey). The…”

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Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus – Refresh & Relax

13.Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus – Refresh & Relax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50.79

A 2.5-hour sunset cruise on Istanbul’s Bosphorus with live narration, snacks, Turkish tea, and big views from a small yacht.

“Wonderful experience, we had such a lovely time. Highly recommended! Team went above and beyond to accommodate us.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on Asian Side

14.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on Asian Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 925 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise from Dolmabahçe, with Asian-side Kanlıca stop, guided sights, Turkish tea and snacks, great photo time.

“All great except meeting location was off by 260 meters and description of meet location was wrong. Good thing I had my phone and they called me otherwise I never would have found the meeting location or the boat dock.”

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Alanya: Catamaran Boat Tour with Snorkeling with Lunch

15.Catamaran Boat Tour with Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 716 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $23

Alanya catamaran with snorkeling and lunch. Cruise caves and bays, swim at Cleopatra Beach, enjoy foam party fun on board.

“We have done a few excursions while in Turkey, this one far exceeds expectations. Although we did bring our snorkeling gear , there is no fish to be seen and we were also the only ones to even bring equipment. If you only do one excursion while in Turkey this is the one to do.”

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