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.

| Window-Side Table | Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks with Meeting Point

Watch Istanbul come alive after dark from the best seat on the water aboard a Mega Lüfer Yachts cruise — a guaranteed table beside the yacht's panoramic windows on this 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise. From the moment ...

From: TRY 2,350
Duration: 3 h
Meeting point: Mega Lüfer Kabataş

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Highlights

Guaranteed window-side table for the entire 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise
Mega Lüfer Yachts' signature Standard Menu — full Turkish dinner with meze, main course, salad & baklava
Unlimited tea, coffee & soft drinks served at your table
Live Turkish folk dance, oriental (belly) dance & traditional music shows
Uninterrupted views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge & Maiden's Tower

What's included

Unlimited soft drinks
Live entertainment program
Live traditional Turkish music
Turkish coffee and tea
Private table
Standard Dinner Menu

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Mega Lüfer Yachts' Window-Side Table option is a 3-hour evening Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul that guarantees guests a table directly beside the yacht's panoramic windows. Guests are served the operator's Standard Menu — a multi-course Turkish dinner featuring cold meze, a hot starter, a choice of main course, salad, and baklava — along with unlimited soft drinks and live performances of Turkish folk dance, oriental (belly) dance, and traditional music. The route passes landmarks including Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, and the Maiden's Tower. Hotel transfer is not included; guests join the cruise at a designated meeting point near the pier. It belongs to the broader category of Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruises with live entertainment.

About this experience

Watch Istanbul come alive after dark from the best seat on the water aboard a Mega Lüfer Yachts cruise — a guaranteed table beside the yacht's panoramic windows on this 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise. From the moment you check in at the meeting point near the pier, the Mega Lüfer Yachts crew will walk you straight to your reserved window-side table, so you can settle in before the yacht even leaves the dock.

As your cruise begins, the yacht eases away from the pier and turns into the strait that has divided — and connected — Europe and Asia for centuries. From your window seat, you'll have an uninterrupted view as the city glides by: the Baroque façade of Dolmabahçe Palace lit up against the night sky, the elegant silhouette of Ortaköy Mosque sitting right at the water's edge, the glittering span of the Bosphorus Bridge overhead, the stone walls of Rumeli Fortress rising from the European shore, and finally the Maiden's Tower, standing alone on its small island exactly as it has for almost a thousand years. Few places in the world let you see this much history pass by your dinner table in a single evening.

While you take it all in, you'll be served Mega Lüfer Yachts' Standard Menu — its signature full Turkish dinner spread, designed to introduce guests to a real cross-section of Turkish cuisine. The Standard Menu opens with a welcome cocktail and a spread of cold Turkish meze (6 types in total) — kısır, broad bean fava, spicy ezme, vegetable salad, orzo salad, and potato salad — followed by a hot vegetable starter (paçanga pastry). For your main course, choose between grilled chicken skewers, grilled meatballs with rice, grilled sea bass served with potato salad and lemon, or a vegetarian plate with Italian-style pasta. The menu closes with a seasonal salad, seasonal fruit, and traditional baklava, with unlimited tea, coffee, and soft drinks poured throughout the night.

The entertainment matches the setting: live Turkish folk dance, oriental (belly) dance, and traditional Turkish music performances run through the evening, turning dinner into a full cultural show — a favorite for first-time visitors to Istanbul, couples on a night out, and groups who want to experience Turkish hospitality, food, and music in one outing with Mega Lüfer Yachts.

This option is built around flexibility and value: hotel transfer is not included, so guests make their own way to the designated meeting point near the pier ahead of departure, where the Mega Lüfer Yachts team checks them in and seats them at their guaranteed window table. It's a great fit for travelers staying nearby, those who'd rather arrange their own transport, or anyone who simply wants to be sure of a window seat — without paying for a transfer they don't need — on one of Istanbul's most popular evening experiences.

What You'll Experience

Guaranteed window-side table for the entire 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise

Mega Lüfer Yachts' signature Standard Menu — full Turkish dinner with meze, main course, salad & baklava

Unlimited tea, coffee & soft drinks served at your table

Live Turkish folk dance, oriental (belly) dance & traditional music shows

Uninterrupted views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge & Maiden's Tower

No hotel transfer — simply join at the designated meeting point near the pier (ideal for nearby guests or independent travelers)

One of Istanbul's most popular evening dinner cruise experiences with live entertainment

Meeting Point

Mega Lüfer Kabataş

How to find us

Make your way to the pier located through Kabataş Kadoil Petrol Station. The docking time of the ship is 8:15 PM and the departure time from the port is 8:45 PM. Look for the cruise boat inside the petrol station. The name of the boat is Mega Lüfer. You can use public transportation to get to the meeting point. The pier is a 5-minute walk from Dolmabahçe Palace and Galataport. If you take the F1 Funicular from Taksim, you can reach Kabatas in 5-10 minutes. You can reach Kabatas by T1 tram from Sultanahmet, Karaköy, and Eminönü. The pier is a 15-minute walk from Beşiktaş and 5 minutes by bus or car. Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/842MHrotT77js1mE8

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| Window-Side Table | Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks with Meeting Point

3 hours

Free cancellation available

₺1.600

All taxes and fees included

Know before you go

The activity caters to special dietary requirements, including vegetarian, pescetarian, and halal Our tours are provided with the Mega Lüfer-1, Mega Lüfer-2 and Mega Lüfer-3 which are Istanbul's only yachts with Safe Tourism Certification, subject to boat availability. There is no option to choose a specific boat. Rest assured, there is no difference in the shows, meals or quality on board the boats When purchasing the product, there are additional add-ons related to table and seating options within the selected options. These add-ons must be selected per person.

What's Included

Unlimited soft drinks

Live entertainment program

Live traditional Turkish music

Turkish coffee and tea

Private table

Standard Dinner Menu

What's Not Included

Extra alcohlic drinks (depending on option selected, available for purchase)

Tips

Hotel Pickup and Drop off

Policies & Important Information

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Bosphorus dinner cruise experience?

The Bosphorus dinner cruise lasts approximately 3 hours, including dining and entertainment.

What is included in the Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks package?

This package includes a 3-course dinner served at your window-side private table, unlimited soft drinks, and a live traditional Turkish night show.

Are children allowed on the Bosphorus dinner cruise, and is there a child policy?

Children are welcome on the cruise; however, the menu and entertainment are designed for adults, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

What is the cancellation policy for this cruise experience?

Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the departure time receive a full refund; cancellations after this period may not be refunded.

Where is the meeting point for boarding the Bosphorus dinner cruise?

The boarding point is at the designated Mega Lüfer Yachts pier in Istanbul, which will be confirmed in your booking details.

Is there a dress code for the Bosphorus dinner cruise?

Smart casual attire is recommended to ensure comfort and suitability for the elegant dining and entertainment setting.

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| Window-Side Table | Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks with Meeting Point

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What's included

| Window-Side Table | Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks with Meeting Point

Highlights

What's included

| Window-Side Table | Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks with Meeting Point

About this experience

What You'll Experience

Choose from 1 available option

| Window-Side Table | Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks with Meeting Point

What's Included

What's Not Included

Policies & Important Information

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Participation Rules

Important Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Bosphorus dinner cruise experience?

What is included in the Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks package?

Are children allowed on the Bosphorus dinner cruise, and is there a child policy?

What is the cancellation policy for this cruise experience?

Where is the meeting point for boarding the Bosphorus dinner cruise?

Is there a dress code for the Bosphorus dinner cruise?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Bosphorus dinner cruise experience?

What is included in the Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks package?

Are children allowed on the Bosphorus dinner cruise, and is there a child policy?

What is the cancellation policy for this cruise experience?

Where is the meeting point for boarding the Bosphorus dinner cruise?

Is there a dress code for the Bosphorus dinner cruise?

| Window-Side Table | Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks with Meeting Point

About this experience

What You'll Experience

Choose from 1 available option

| Window-Side Table | Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks with Meeting Point

What's Included

What's Not Included

Policies & Important Information

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Participation Rules

Important Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Bosphorus dinner cruise experience?

What is included in the Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks package?

Are children allowed on the Bosphorus dinner cruise, and is there a child policy?

What is the cancellation policy for this cruise experience?

Where is the meeting point for boarding the Bosphorus dinner cruise?

Is there a dress code for the Bosphorus dinner cruise?