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The 15 Best Romantic Dinner Cruises in Istanbul

22 sailings  ·  from $28 a head

Every trip has one evening that needs deciding. These 15 romantic dinner cruises in Istanbul earn it, priced and timed so you can choose in minutes.

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table - Boarding, transfers, and the three-hour schedule
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

1.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

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

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus aboard a Mega Lüfer yacht for three hours of dinner, music, Turkish folk dance, flamenco, belly dance, and DJ sets. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, bridges, fortresses, and Maiden’s Tower. Choose hotel transfers, window seating, VIP seating, or drinks packages when booking.

“Great way to spend the evening. Nice food, good atmosphere, and great views of Istanbul from the Bosphorus. I can recommend this activity!”

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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table - The Turkish dinner, course by course
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

2.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

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

Board the Mega Lüfer near Kabataş tram station, or add hotel pickup from selected Istanbul districts. Enjoy Turkish appetizers, a choice of grilled meat, fish, or vegetarian main course, then watch folk dances, belly dancing, flamenco, a rhythm show, and a DJ set while sailing between Europe and Asia.

“The packag we got was the most expensive one with transportation included and drinks witch had local alcohol but the biggest complain how cold it was on the second floor of the Yatch, the I the 3 floors had heatllamps all over with made those floors very comfortable and warm, for the first 3 hours they gave us table cloths to put over our shoulders and hours later they brought a heat lamp from upstairs, of course not enough but helped a bit, I was cold and didn't not have a good time, my feet where very cold and they got numb, over 600 usd for our new years eve…”

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Istanbul: Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table - Boarding, pickup, and the three-hour rhythm
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Istanbul: Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table

3.Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table

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

Spend three hours cruising between Europe and Asia aboard a dinner boat with a private table, Turkish meze, main course, baklava, local drinks, folk dancing, belly dancing, and music. You pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Castle, the Bosphorus bridges, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Maiden’s Tower. Check your booking option carefully, since dinner, drinks, and transfers vary.

“It was a fantastic experience with great food and entertainment. The service was great with a good server (simon) who had good energy and humor.”

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Bosphorus Evening Cruise: Dinner, Live Shows & Private Table - The live shows and party atmosphere
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Bosphorus Evening Cruise: Dinner, Live Shows & Private Table

4.Bosphorus Evening Cruise: Dinner, Live Shows & Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 801 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $32Top rated

Spend about three hours aboard a decorated boat with a private table, Turkish dinner, unlimited soft drinks, live music, folk dancing, and belly dance. Ezgi and the English-speaking team coordinate optional hotel transfers. The evening route passes Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace, all lit after dark.

“It was an awesome experience, very well organized. We personally welcomed by Egzi and she ensured my friend and I was well taken care of for the evening. From pick up to drop off and the evening on the cruise was awesome. Thank you Egzi!!!”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Night Dinner Cruise with Private Table - Boarding With a Private Table
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Night Dinner Cruise with Private Table

5.Bosphorus Night Dinner Cruise with Private Table

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

You’ll sail Istanbul’s Bosphorus at night with a private table, dinner, city-center hotel transfers, and a lively program of folk music, Romany dancing, belly dancing, and DJ music. Choose fish, chicken, meatballs, or a vegetarian meal on request. The boat passes palaces, fortresses, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower during a 3.5-hour evening.

“The tour excellent, the organization excellent too, but there was not a lot food and it was very poor”

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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Dance Shows with Private Table - Seating can shape the whole evening
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Dance Shows with Private Table

6.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Dance Shows with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $31

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for about three hours while dining at a private table and watching Turkish dance shows, a whirling dervish, belly dancing, music, and a DJ set. You’ll pass palaces, fortresses, bridges, and waterfront districts. Hotel pickup is available in Fatih, Beyoğlu, Şişli, and Beşiktaş, but service, seating, and food quality can vary.

“Don’t waste your money!! We were seated at a table in the far back corner behind the bussing station. We couldn’t even see the dance floor. We tried to go up to see what the dancers looked like and were told we weren’t allowed to. There was only a TV to watch it. Why bother going at all?! But that TV was blocked because all waiters went there to get everything at the bussing station. The good was horrid. The service was rude. One waiter actually shoved me out of my chair whilst eating so he could open a drawer to get forks. Don’t bother with this. Wasted money and…”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table & Show - A private table and a full Turkish meal
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table & Show

7.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 107 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $47

Sail between Europe and Asia aboard an air-conditioned boat, with a private table, Turkish dinner, Bosphorus views, folk dancing, belly dancing, flamenco, a rhythm show, and DJ music. Hotel pickup is available from central Istanbul districts, or you can meet at the harbor. The package includes soft drinks, Turkish coffee, tea, and either two alcoholic drinks or unlimited alcohol on New Year’s Eve.

“Prima tour, leuk uitzicht vanaf de boot. Ophalen ging wat chaotisch: we werden lopend door een jongen die geen Engels sprak opgehaald, alleen hij begreep niet waar wij waren (100 meter verderop). Terug werden we ook een beetje random eruit gegooid. Stop was ook wel leuk in de kant van Azie.”

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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show with Private Table - Hotel pickup starts well before the cruise
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show with Private Table

8.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 65 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend an evening sailing between Europe and Asia with a three-course dinner, local drinks, belly dancing, dervishes, a henna ceremony, and DJ-led music. Pickup is offered from central Istanbul hotels. Expect a large boat, shared entertainment, and a lively atmosphere rather than a quiet sightseeing cruise.

“Was given no good service, was made to sit so far back couldn't see much of the entertainment. Was only money making photographers kept coming to take photos. Not that good entertainment. So upset after we left. Pick up/drop off was good nice driver”

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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Turkish Night with Private Table - Pickup from Sultanahmet, Taksim, and the European side
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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Turkish Night with Private Table

9.Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Turkish Night with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about three hours cruising Istanbul’s Bosphorus with dinner, Turkish folk dances, a whirling dervish performance, belly dancing, and a DJ. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, both major bridges, Rumelihisarı, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Maiden’s Tower. Hotel pickup is offered in selected European-side districts, with a private table and unlimited soft drinks included.

“The views from the boat and the show, we’re the best parts of the cruise. The pick up transfer from our hotel was late by an hour, we were first put on a different van that was the wrong one then taken off and put on the right one. The staff spoke little to no English which made it difficult.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table & Show - A private table and a full Turkish meal
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table & Show

10.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · from $51

Spend three hours on a Bosphorus mega yacht with a private table, Turkish appetizers, a choice of grilled meat, fish, or vegetarian main course, and live folk dance, flamenco, belly dancing, sirtaki, music, and DJ sets. Hotel pickup is available from central Istanbul areas, with optional alcoholic drinks and VIP dining.

“My experience on the Bosphorus was an unforgettable experience, from the moment you step on board, the customer service, food, entertainment and atmosphere were outstanding, I wouldn’t highly recommend and the food just kept coming! amazing Highly recommended!”

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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour with Private Table - Getting to the boat by hotel van or port
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour with Private Table

11.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $51

Sail between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores from 8:30 to 11:30 pm with dinner, drinks, entertainment, and a private table. Hotel pickup is offered in Fatih, Beyoğlu, and Şişli. You can step onto the open terrace for night views of palaces, bridges, and the city lights.

“Great show, terrible service on board. Spent 125.00 US dollars and could never find the waiter. Confirmation stated unlimited drinks but actually was limited to only a few items although they had a full variety of spirits. The food was marginal, the entertainment was good.”

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Luxury Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Shows Private Table & Free Wi-Fi - The show: folk dance, belly dancing, and DJ music
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Luxury Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Shows Private Table & Free Wi-Fi

12.Luxury Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Shows Private Table & Free Wi-Fi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend about four hours cruising Istanbul’s Bosphorus from an 8:30 pm departure, with a Turkish meze dinner, private table, unlimited local soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, folk dances, Caucasian dance, belly dancing, DJ music, and free Wi-Fi. Pickup and drop-off are available if you choose that option.

“Amazing show, food, and atmosphere! My friend and I booked this cruise and we had so much fun. The services were excellent they took care of everything!”

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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Entertaintment & Private Table & Wi-Fi - Dolmabahçe Palace from the water
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Entertaintment & Private Table & Wi-Fi

13.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Entertaintment & Private Table & Wi-Fi

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Cruise the Bosphorus for about three hours while seeing Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and both continental shores. Your evening includes a two-course Turkish dinner, welcome cocktail, local drinks, music, dance shows, hotel transfers, and a private table. Pickup begins at 8:30 pm.

“Spectacle moins attrayant que l'année précédente. Animation trop courte. L'emplacement attribué ne permettait pas de voir correctement.”

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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table - Silver menu or gold menu
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

14.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about three hours on an evening Bosphorus cruise with a private table, dinner, unlimited drinks, and Turkish music and dance performances. You will pass Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy, Rumeli Fortress, both major bridges, Beylerbeyi Palace, and KIz Kulesi. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available with the selected option.

“Pick up and drop off from our hotel. A fabulous evening with great entertainment and atmosphere. Would highly recommend. Service was brilliant.”

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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Live Show – Private Table - What the three-and-a-half-hour evening feels like
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Live Show – Private Table

15.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Live Show – Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $186

Spend about three and a half hours cruising Istanbul’s Bosphorus with a private table, dinner, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, and up to two alcoholic drinks. Expect whirling dervishes, belly dancing, folk shows, DJ music, and night views of bridges, palaces, castles, and Maiden’s Tower. Pickup is offered from Sultanahmet and Taksim hotels.

“Lots of drinking and dancing 💃 😄 An unforgettable night indeed The shows were colorful the dj was great”

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Istanbul: Dinner Cruise & Dance Shows with Private Table - Hotel pickup makes the evening easier
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Istanbul: Dinner Cruise & Dance Shows with Private Table

17★ 4.9Dinner Cruise & Dance Shows with Private TableFrom $4815 reviews
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Dance Shows with Private Table - Boarding with a welcome drink
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Dance Shows with Private Table

18★ 4.5Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Dance Shows with Private TableFrom $4214 reviews
Bosphorus Evening Cruise: Dinner, Shows and Private Table - Who should book this evening cruise
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Bosphorus Evening Cruise: Dinner, Shows and Private Table

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