Questions

Frequently asked

Everything worth knowing before you board. Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp.

What's the difference between a shared cruise and a private charter?

On a shared cruise — like the sunset dinner cruise — you book seats at a table and share the boat with other guests, with dinner and a live show included. A private charter is the whole yacht booked for your group alone, and the route and timing are yours.

Is every cruise timed to sunset?

The sunset cruises are — we set the departure to golden hour for your date, so you're mid-strait as the light turns. Lunch cruises run in daylight, and the dinner and full-day cruises are timed to make the most of the evening or the whole day.

What's included?

Every cruise comes with the boat, a professional captain and crew, and fuel and harbour fees. Shared dinner cruises add the meal and the show; private charters include soft drinks, with catering, a bar and décor as clearly priced extras.

Where do the cruises depart from?

The Karaköy pier in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, between the Galata Bridge and the Golden Horn. Guided city tours meet here too. The exact meeting point is confirmed when you book.

How do I book?

The fastest way is a WhatsApp message (+90 501 613 96 13). Tell us your date, group size and the cruise or tour you want, and we send times and a clear price the same day. You can also email or use the contact page.

How many people can come?

Shared cruises take individuals and small groups by the seat. Private charters run from two guests up to around eighty, depending on the yacht — tell us the numbers and we match the boat.

Do you run guided tours as well as cruises?

Yes — guided walks through the Old City, taking in Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar, plus full-day trips to the Princes' Islands. Many guests pair a daytime tour with a sunset cruise.

Can we choose the route and timing on a private charter?

Yes. Because the yacht is yours, the captain follows your timing and the stretch of the Bosphorus you want to see, from the palaces of the lower strait up to the Rumeli fortress and beyond.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Cruises run in most conditions, but if the weather is genuinely unsafe we reschedule to another time or date at no extra cost. We're always in touch beforehand.

Can you arrange catering, flowers or a photographer?

On a private charter, yes — catering, a bar, a cake, flowers, décor and a photographer are all optional add-ons. Tell us what you'd like and we build it into your plan. Special diets, including vegetarian, vegan and halal, are no problem.