The 10 Best Dinner Cruises in Istanbul

1.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62,058 reviews · 3 hours · from $28Our pick

Spend three hours aboard a Mega Lüfer yacht, sailing between Europe and Asia while dining at a private table. Expect Turkish meze, grilled dishes or fish, live folk and flamenco dancing, music, and views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and the Bosphorus bridges.

“What a fabulous night. The food was delicious, the entertainment was brilliant and our waiter kept our drinks topped up. We had a table by the window so, when I wasnt watching the amazing Turkish dancers, I was gazing at the bright lights of Istanbul gliding past. I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone visiting Istanbul and I think lots of our friends will be coming because we love it.”

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2.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,954 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Spend three hours aboard Turyol Bosfor, sailing past palaces, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower while enjoying a Turkish dinner, local drinks, and a 1.5-hour cultural show. Hotel pickup is optional, and attentive servers such as Blake, Elvis, and Sadi have earned special praise for their service.

“The entertainment when we had it. The DJ did a great job with the music. That got everyone up and dancing after the belly dancer.”

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3.Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,181 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Spend three hours on an evening Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia. You’ll pass palaces, bridges, fortresses, and Maiden’s Tower while watching whirling dervishes, belly dancing, folk performances, and a live DJ. Dinner includes fish or grilled meat, with drinks included on selected options.

“It was a superb experience: amazing show and great service. I'm a very demanding client, I have high standards of service quality and it exceeded all my expectations. Thanks to Fatih for outstanding professionalism. I would give 5+ stars if I could.”

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4.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,021 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

Board the certified Mega Lüfer yacht near Kabataş or add hotel pickup, then enjoy Turkish appetizers, a choice of grilled meat, fish, or vegetarian food, and a full evening of folk dance, belly dance, flamenco, rhythm shows, and DJ music while cruising between Europe and Asia.

“Over our eight-day vacation, we did many, many tours, and this was one of our favorites. The drinks were flowing, the service was 5 stars, and we met so many cool people from around the world!! It was reasonably priced although the food was just okay. I ordered the sea bass for my main course, and I barely touched it because it was dry. However, there were so many other courses, I was able to find enough to eat. The only other thing that I would recommend is to have less performers and more time/opportunity for the guests to mingle and dance – that was by far the MOST FUN…”

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5.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,950 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Spend three hours aboard the Pereme, cruising between Europe and Asia with Turkish appetizers, a choice of four main dishes, tea, and live entertainment. Expect views of Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, bridges, and the Maiden’s Tower. Optional hotel pickup and two alcoholic drinks are available.

“Reham🫶🏼 Thank you very much for a wonderful evening. We were delighted. Everything was well thought out. The table was perfectly chosen, the food was delicious, and the show was interesting 🔥♥️”

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6.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,852 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Spend three hours aboard the AMOR yacht cruising the Bosphorus after dark. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi palaces, two great bridges, and illuminated minarets while enjoying Turkish dinner, local soft drinks, folk dances, belly dancing, and a DJ. Pickup is optional.

“I met my now husband on this dinner cruise. This was the activity that changed the course of my life forever.”

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7.Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 882 reviews · from $34

Spend three hours cruising between Europe and Asia on Istanbul’s Bosphorus. You’ll have a private table, Turkish meze, a three-course dinner, local drinks on selected options, and live folk dancing, belly dancing, and music. Staff members such as Mustafa, Simon, Emre, and Hassan have been praised for attentive service.

“Fantastic service and very good quality food, everything was perfect! An unforgettable experience!”

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8.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Incl. Drinks with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 660 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $41

You’ll cruise between Europe and Asia aboard a dinner boat, with hotel pickup, a three-course fish or meat meal, local drinks, live music, and Turkish dance shows. The route passes Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and the illuminated Bosphorus bridges.

“From booking down to collection and the in between stress of being picked up, it was an amazing experience with no hassles and the staff and waiters were very accommodating. They also placed an English speaking waiter at my table.”

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9.Bosphorus Night Dinner Cruise with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 609 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $47

Sail between Europe and Asia on a 3.5-hour evening cruise with a private table, dinner, soft drinks, and Turkish entertainment. You’ll pass Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions, two major bridges, and Maiden’s Tower. Hotel pickup is available from central European-side districts, with vegetarian meals by request.

“it was a great night, nice good, nice presentations and nice music.”

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10.Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 353 reviews · 1 day · from $354

Spend an evening aboard an English-guided Bosphorus dinner cruise, sailing past Dolmabahçe and Çırağan palaces beneath the Boğaziçi Bridge. You’ll enjoy a three-course Turkish meal, unlimited soft drinks, live folk performances, a henna ceremony, belly dancing, and hotel pickup in central European Istanbul.

“A memorable cruise along the Bosphorus river. The operator was on time to pick us up from our hotel. Thr cruise was enjoyable with traditional dinner accompanied by Turkish folklore dances.”

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