Yacht Tour Bosphorus

This is one of the most popular Istanbul day trips by boat along the Bosphorus towards the Black Sea Mouth at Anadolu Kavagi, Turkey.

Relaxing in the comfort of your own private yacht, you’ll initially set off to discover the delights of the Middle & Northern Bosphorus with a 1½ hour cruise along the European Side of the Bosphorus to see the main attractions – glide past the sights such as Dolmabahce & Çiragan Palaces, Ortakoy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Hisari, Arnavutkoy, Bebek, the towering turrets of the Rumeli Fortress, Yenikoy and its beautiful waterfront mansions.

This route takes you on a full-circle Bosphorus cruise of the strait, arriving at Anadolu Kavagi, a little fishing village by the sea. Situated on the Asian Side, this is one of the final ferry docks near the mouth of the Black Sea. Glancing upwards you’ll see the hilltop ruins of Yoros Castle, a Genoese castle overlooking the village and opposite shore to Rumeli Kavagi. Held by Byzantines, Genoese and the Ottomans, it was an ideal point to cast a Bosphorus chain across the strait and block invaders.

Here you’ll have about 45 minutes to 1 hour stop at leisure ashore, to enjoy a short stroll in the village and soak up the views, or have lunch in one of the Anadolu Kavagi restaurants (lunch not included). Or you can pre-book one of our lunch options for lunching on board en-route.

Then it’s time to set off Southwards for the 1½ hour cruise back to Istanbul, this time along the Asian Side of the Bosphorus. This side will awe you with some of the most ornate and historical Ottoman waterfront mansions, Anadolu Kavagi Castle, Faith Bridge, Beylerbeyi, Kucuksu and Hidiv Palaces, Anadolu Hisari, Kuleli Naval Academy and the picturesque villages of Cengelkoy, Kandilli and Kanlica.

Don’t forget to look out for dolphins, which can often be seen playing or hunting anywhere along this migratory route. This Black Sea day trip from Istanbul is a great way to spend a half day at leisure. Drop off at the pier or to your hotel.

• Lunch served aboard: A variety of traditional Turkish mezes (cold appetizers), your choice of grilled meat, fish or sautéed vegetables for main course, seasonal fruit for dessert, coffee and tea.
• Capacity: Our Yacht is ideal for up to 12 guests.

What’s Included:

• Round-trip hotel transfers for pick-up and drop-off (for European-side city-center hotels/cruise-ships only).
• Private yacht rental for the selected cruise duration and route.
• A yacht for you and your chosen companion/s only, nobody else (than crew).
• Free tea, coffee & water are available on-board.
• Free WiFi access on board.
• Fully-licensed and experienced crew.
• All necessary fuel.
• All taxes.
• Fishing rods and lines (for fishing cruises)
• Lunch on board, details as below;

APPETIZERS:

• “Kalamar Mezesi”; Sauteed Calamari with vegetables and herbs
• “Lakerda”; Cured and Marinated Salted Bonito
• “Levrek Marin”; Sea Bass marinated in olive oil and herbs
• “Közde Patlıcan”; Sauteed Grilled Eggplant Salad
• “Yaprak Sarma”; Herbed rice and meat wrapped in vine leaves
• “Kırmızı Kapya Biber”; Red Pepper Capia in olive oil and herbs

MAIN:

• Grilled Sea Bass Fillet or Beef Tenderloin/Bonfile or Baked/Sauteed Vegetables

DESSERT:

• Mixed fruit platter

Please Note:

• Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and other beverages are available for purchase on board at standard bar prices.
• We can offer larger yachts for medium-large or corporate groups – please contact us.
• Early bookings are advised for peak times, weekends and holidays.
• Departures from some marinas, boat docks, private restaurants, Bosphorus hotels and nightspots may also be possible.
• Guaranteed departures rain or shine.
• For any other questions, please contact us