OCCASIONS · BIRTHDAY
Birthday Dinner Cruise in Istanbul
A birthday on the Bosphorus can combine dinner, Istanbul’s evening skyline and the Turkish Night Show in one approximately three-hour experience. Couples, families and groups can choose different table categories, and a birthday cake can also be arranged in advance for an additional charge.
Quick Answer
Why Celebrate a Birthday on the Bosphorus?
Dinner, a Bosphorus evening cruise, Istanbul night scenery, the Turkish Night Show and package-specific drinks form one approximately three-hour plan.
The combination is the value; guests seeking a quiet meal may prefer a restaurant.
Can You Order a Birthday Cake?
A birthday cake is not included in the standard cruise package. If you would like one, please tell us before the cruise. We can arrange an external cake order for an additional charge, with the final price confirmed according to the requested cake.
Provide requests in advance. Decoration, candles or personalized writing require confirmation; there is no fixed cake price.
Which Table Works for a Birthday?
Choose by party size, budget, privacy, show position, menu and drinks. No category is required.
Shared Table · Soft Drinks
€45 per personShared seating, unlimited soft drinks and no alcohol.
Shared Table · Alcoholic Drinks
€55 per personShared seating, soft drinks and two alcoholic drinks.
Private Table
€75 per personYour party’s table with soft drinks and two alcoholic drinks.
Stage-Front Private Table
€85 per personA private table closer to the show; first row is not guaranteed.
VIP Stage-Front
€125 per personVIP menu and table with unlimited drinks.
What Happens During the Birthday Evening?
Where applicable, pickup begins around 19:15. Boarding at Dentur Avrasya Kabataş Pier is around 20:30–20:45, departure 20:45 and return 23:45–00:00. Duration is approximately three hours.
- Dinner and Bosphorus evening cruise
- Whirling Dervish and Henna Ceremony
- Caucasian and Turkish folk dance
- Gypsy and belly dance performances
- Solo belly dancer and DJ entertainment
Exact show order and timing are not guaranteed.
Birthday Dinner & Drinks
Dinner includes meze, salad, a main choice, dessert, tea and coffee. Mains may include fish, chicken shish, meatballs or a vegetarian dish.
Shared Soft (€45) has unlimited soft drinks and no alcohol. Shared Alcoholic (€55), Private (€75) and Stage Front (€85) include two alcoholic drinks. VIP (€125) has its own menu and unlimited soft and alcoholic drinks.
Birthday Cruise for Couples, Families or Groups
Couples
Choose by privacy, show position, menu and drinks; no package is automatically romantic.
Families
Ages 0–2 are free, ages 3–8 receive 50% off and ages 9+ pay regular package price. Child menus and high chairs are not promised.
Groups
State the party size. One table, adjacent tables, private space and discounts require confirmation.
Hotel Pickup or Self-Arrival for a Birthday Cruise
Regular pickup may be available from Taksim, Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, Şişli, Karaköy, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Aksaray and Fatih. Asian-side hotels are excluded.
Pay on Board saves €10 per adult with self-arrival at Dentur Avrasya Kabataş Pier; eligible hotel pickup is available at the standard price. Send birthday requests before the cruise.
What Should You Tell Us Before the Birthday Cruise?
Cruise Date
Your cruise date.
Party Size
Adult and child numbers.
Selected Package
Your table and drinks package.
Arrival Details
Hotel and pickup information, if applicable.
Cake Request
Whether you want an external cake order.
Cake Details
Relevant details provided in advance.
Other Requests
Anything needing confirmation. Special requests are subject to confirmation and are not included unless confirmed.
Birthday Bosphorus Dinner Cruise FAQ
Can I celebrate a birthday on a Bosphorus dinner cruise?
Yes. The regular dinner cruise can be booked for birthdays by couples, families or groups, with different Shared, Private, Stage-Front and VIP table options.
Is a birthday cake included?
No. Birthday cake is not included in the regular package.
Can you arrange a birthday cake?
Yes, if you tell us in advance. We can arrange an external cake order for an additional charge, with the price confirmed according to the requested cake.
Do I need to order the cake in advance?
Yes. Please provide the cake request before the cruise so availability, details and the additional charge can be confirmed.
Do I need a Private Table for a birthday?
No. Birthdays can be celebrated with any available package. A Private Table may be useful when having your own table matters to the celebration.
Can a group celebrate together?
Groups can book the cruise together, but large-party seating arrangements depend on the booking and available table layout. Do not assume one physical table or a private area unless confirmed.
Is hotel pickup available?
Pickup is available from specified central European-side districts according to the booking and payment conditions. Regular free pickup is not available from the Asian side, and Pay on Board also allows eligible hotel pickup at the standard price; self-arrival saves €10 per adult.
How long is the birthday dinner cruise?
The regular Bosphorus dinner cruise lasts approximately three hours, generally departing around 20:45 and returning around 23:45–00:00.