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.

New Year's Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Unlimited Soft Drinks and Hotel Transfer

A stress-free New Year's Eve 2027: round-trip hotel transfer, gala dinner at your private table and unlimited soft drinks throughout the night. Live show, DJ, and caviar canapés with a Champagne toast at midnight as t...

From: TRY 9,550
Duration: 5 h
Meeting point: Mega Lüfer Yachts | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise İstanbul | Sunset & Daytime Tours

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What's included

• Round-trip hotel transfer from select locations in Istanbul (air-conditioned van)
• New Year's Eve gala dinner menu served at a private table
• Unlimited soft drinks
• Caviar canapés and Champagne toast at midnight
• Live entertainment programme: Turkish folk dance, Latin flamenco and DJ
• Live traditional Turkish music

New Year's Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Unlimited Soft Drinks and Hotel Transfer

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About this experience

Let us handle every detail of your New Year's Eve, from your hotel door to the middle of the Bosphorus and back. The New Year's Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Unlimited Soft Drinks and Hotel Transfer by Mega Lüfer Yachts is a one-night-only gala celebration held on 31 December 2026 — a festive dinner at your reserved private table, a full live entertainment programme, midnight fireworks over the water, and comfortable round-trip transportation included.

Your evening begins with pickup from select hotel locations in Istanbul in an air-conditioned van, which brings you directly to the pier — no taxis, no navigating public transport on the busiest night of the year. On arrival, the Mega Lüfer Yachts crew welcomes you aboard and seats you at your private table before the yacht sets sail.

As you cruise, Istanbul's most iconic landmarks glide past: the illuminated Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace and Ortaköy Mosque along the shoreline, the glittering Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridges overhead, the medieval Maiden's Tower on its tiny island, and Galata Tower on the skyline. At your table, a festive New Year's Eve gala dinner is served with unlimited soft drinks throughout the night; alcoholic beverages are available on board for an extra charge.

The stage programme is designed for a true celebration: live Turkish folk dancing, Latin flamenco performances and a DJ keep the party going. As midnight approaches, caviar canapés are served with a Champagne toast, and at the stroke of twelve you'll watch Istanbul's New Year fireworks burst over the Bosphorus from the best seat in the city.

After the celebration, your driver returns you comfortably to your hotel — the ideal way to end the night when Istanbul's streets are at their busiest. This option is perfect for guests staying further from Kabataş, families, and anyone who wants a completely stress-free New Year's Eve.

Special New Year’s Eve Menu

Welcome Cocktail

Carrot and cucumber slices with lemon sauce
Mixed nuts basket
Potato chips

Cold Appetizers

White cheese
Kashar cheese
Tomato and cucumber salad
Olive oil stuffed grape leaves
Mixed fried eggplant and peppers
Coriander kısır
Potato salad with soy sauce
American salad
Haydari with cheese

Hot Appetizers

Pastrami paçanga pastry
Potato croquette

Main Course Options

Beef medallion and rice pilaf

Mixed grill, rice pilaf and mashed potatoes

Grilled fish, vegetable puree and arugula garnish

Vegetarian menu

(Vegetable sauté with curry sauce and ginger)

Dessert and Fruit Service

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting Point

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

How to find us

Please be ready at 7pm on your hotel.

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New Year's Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Unlimited Soft Drinks and Hotel Transfer

5 hours

Free cancellation available

₺9.550

All taxes and fees included

What's Included

• Round-trip hotel transfer from select locations in Istanbul (air-conditioned van)

• New Year's Eve gala dinner menu served at a private table

• Unlimited soft drinks

• Caviar canapés and Champagne toast at midnight

• Live entertainment programme: Turkish folk dance, Latin flamenco and DJ

• Live traditional Turkish music

• Turkish coffee and tea

• Private table

What's Not Included

• Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase on board)

• Tips

Policies & Important Information

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

₺9.550per person

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New Year's Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Unlimited Soft Drinks and Hotel Transfer

What's included

New Year's Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Unlimited Soft Drinks and Hotel Transfer

What's included

New Year's Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Unlimited Soft Drinks and Hotel Transfer