What types of Bosphorus tours do you offer?

We offer four main categories: Dinner Cruises with live entertainment, Sunset Cruises during golden hour, Daytime Sightseeing Cruises, and Private Yacht Charters.

How do I book a Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul?

Browse our categories, select the experience that suits you, choose your date and number of guests, then complete the booking with our secure 3D Secure payment system.

What is included in the cruise price?

Each cruise includes the boat trip, specified food and drinks, and onboard entertainment where applicable. Hotel transfer is available as an optional add-on.

Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour start time. Rescheduling is subject to availability.

Is hotel transfer included in Istanbul boat tours?

Hotel transfer is available as an optional add-on. We provide pickup and drop-off from hotels in central Istanbul including Sultanahmet, Taksim, and Besiktas districts.

How long is a Bosphorus dinner cruise?

A typical Bosphorus dinner cruise lasts approximately 3 hours, including boarding, a multi-course dinner, live entertainment with Turkish music and folk shows, and scenic views of the European and Asian shores of Istanbul.

How much does a Bosphorus cruise cost in Istanbul?

LUFER Tour Bosphorus cruises start from approximately 500 TRY (~€14) per person for sunset and sightseeing tours. Dinner cruises start from 1,300 TRY (~€37) including dinner and entertainment. Private yacht charters start from 1,500 TRY (~€42) per group.

What language do tour guides speak on LUFER Tour cruises?

Our onboard team communicates in English and Turkish. Pre-booking customer support is available in 9 languages including English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian, and Greek.

Istanbul Bosphorus Breakfast Cruise

Enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast on a cruise along the Bosphorus. Admire panoramic views of Istanbul's iconic landmarks and learn about the city's history from a professional guide. Bosphorus Breakfast Cruise — T...

From: TRY 900
Duration: 3 h
Meeting point: Mega Lüfer Yachts | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise İstanbul | Sunset & Daytime Tours

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What's included

Approximately 3-hour panoramic cruise on the Bosphorus
Selected breakfast service (plate or spread)
Selected beverage service (unlimited tea / tea + Nescafe / unlimited hot-cold non-alcoholic)
Professional guide with historical and cultural narration
VIP panoramic Bosphorus view seating (If Option Selected)
Boarding from Kabataş or Üsküdar, return to the same points

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About this experience

Enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast on a cruise along the Bosphorus. Admire panoramic views of Istanbul's iconic landmarks and learn about the city's history from a professional guide.

Bosphorus Breakfast Cruise — The Best Way to Start Your Weekend in Istanbul

The real way to see Istanbul is from the water. The Bosphorus Breakfast Cruise by Mega Lüfer Yachts brings together a generous traditional Turkish breakfast and the panoramic beauty of the strait. Over roughly three hours you'll watch Ottoman palaces, historic waterfront mansions, pavilions, fortresses and the Bosphorus bridges pass by — all without leaving your table.

Guided Bosphorus Route

Departing from Kabataş, the cruise follows Dolmabahçe Palace, Beşiktaş, Ortaköy, Kuruçeşme, Arnavutköy, Bebek, Rumeli Fortress, Emirgan, İstinye, Kanlıca, Anadolu Fortress, Küçüksu Pavilion, Kandilli, Vaniköy, Çengelköy, Beylerbeyi Palace, Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar and the Maiden's Tower. Throughout the cruise our professional guide shares detailed commentary on Istanbul's history, Bosphorus culture, Ottoman heritage and waterfront life.

Departure Information

Kabataş — Mega Lüfer Yachts Pier, 10:00
Üsküdar — Şehir Hatları Ferry Pier, 10:15
Return: guests are dropped back at their boarding points between 12:30 and 13:00.

Breakfast Options

Choose the package that suits your appetite and budget: an essential breakfast plate with unlimited tea, a full Turkish spread breakfast with unlimited tea and Nescafé, or the premium spread breakfast with unlimited hot and cold soft drinks. A private window-side table can be added as a tour extra at checkout.

Bosphorus Breakfast Plate (12 items)

Cheeses

Turkish white cheese, feta-style
Mild semi-hard yellow cheese

Breakfast Selection

Tomato
Cucumber
Green olives
Green olives with thyme
Honey
Butter
Assorted jams

Hot Items

Boiled egg
Baked filo pastry filled with cheese
Pan-fried potatoes

Beverage
☕ Unlimited Turkish black tea

Full Turkish Breakfast with Bosphorus Views (19 items)

Cheeses

Turkish white cheese, feta-style
Mild semi-hard yellow cheese
Mild string cheese
Braided cheese

Breakfast Selection

Tomato
Cucumber
Marinated green olives
Green olives with thyme
Honey
Butter
Assorted jams
Beef salami with pistachio

Hot Items

Boiled egg
Baked filo pastry filled with cheese
Mini beef sausages
Pan-fried potatoes

From the Bakery

Soft Turkish savoury buns
Sesame-crusted bread ring
Sponge cake with raisins and almonds

Beverages
☕ Unlimited Turkish black tea
☕ Unlimited instant coffee

All meat products are 100% beef — no pork is served on board. Vegetarian guests may request the salami and sausages to be omitted; please advise at the time of booking. Menu content may vary slightly by season and availability.

Meeting Point

Mega Lüfer Yachts | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise İstanbul | Sunset & Daytime Tours

How to find us

Kabataş Meeting Point Please make your way to the pier located inside Kabataş Kadoil Petrol Station. The boat will arrive at the pier at 9:30 AM and depart at 10:00 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Look for the boat named Mega Lüfer inside the petrol station. You can easily reach the meeting point by public transportation: Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Dolmabahçe Palace and Galataport Take the F1 Funicular from Taksim to Kabataş Take the T1 tram from Sultanahmet, Eminönü, or Karaköy Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Beşiktaş Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FYXW4Nt7JwLePEmD6 Üsküdar Meeting Point Please make your way to Üsküdar Sehir Hatları Pier. The boat will arrive at the pier at approximately 10:15 AM. Please be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time, as the boat can only stop at the pier for a limited time. Look for the boat Named Mega Lüfer

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Istanbul Bosphorus Breakfast Cruise

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Free cancellation available

₺900

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What's Included

Approximately 3-hour panoramic cruise on the Bosphorus

Selected breakfast service (plate or spread)

Selected beverage service (unlimited tea / tea + Nescafe / unlimited hot-cold non-alcoholic)

Professional guide with historical and cultural narration

VIP panoramic Bosphorus view seating (If Option Selected)

Boarding from Kabataş or Üsküdar, return to the same points

Insured travel on a Tourism Operation Licensed ship

Free emergency service boat in case of emergencies

What's Not Included

Hotel transfer / city transportation

Alcoholic beverages

Extra food and drink orders outside the menu

Window-side special table (+400 TL, added as extra)

Photography service and printing

Personal expenses

Tips

Birthday / special celebration cake and arrangements

Policies & Important Information

Instant confirmation·Free cancellation (24h)·Secure payment

₺900per person

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