PRACTICAL GUIDE · DRINKS
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Drinks: Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Options
Drink policies vary between Bosphorus dinner cruise packages. Some include soft drinks only, standard alcoholic packages include two alcoholic drinks per person, and VIP includes unlimited alcoholic drinks.
Quick Answer
Are Drinks Included in a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise?
Yes, but the drink allowance depends on the package you choose.
All current GBosphorus dinner cruise packages include unlimited soft drinks.
Alcohol is different. The Soft Drinks package does not include alcoholic drinks. The standard alcoholic packages include two alcoholic drinks per person, while VIP includes unlimited alcoholic drinks.
Soft Drinks
Unlimited with every current package.
Alcohol — Standard Packages
Two alcoholic drinks per person when alcohol is included.
Alcohol — VIP
Unlimited alcoholic drinks.
For a complete overview of the route, dinner and show, read the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Guide.
Are Soft Drinks Unlimited?
Yes. Unlimited soft drinks are included across the current GBosphorus dinner cruise packages.
This applies whether you choose Shared Table · Soft Drinks, Shared Table · Alcoholic Drinks, Private Table, Stage-Front Private Table or VIP Stage-Front.
Guests who do not want alcohol can therefore choose the €45 Soft Drinks package without losing the dinner, cruise or Turkish Night Show experience.
The main difference is the alcoholic-drink allowance and, on higher packages, the table arrangement and VIP menu.
How Many Alcoholic Drinks Are Included?
The current standard alcoholic packages include two alcoholic drinks per person.
Standard Alcoholic Packages2 alcoholic drinks per person
Unlimited soft drinks remain included throughout the evening. Standard alcoholic packages do not include unlimited alcohol.
Which Package Includes Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks?
The VIP Stage-Front package is the current option that includes unlimited alcoholic drinks.
At €125 per person, VIP also includes:
- Unlimited soft drinks
- VIP dinner menu
- Stage-Front Private Table
- Bosphorus cruise
- Turkish Night Show
- Hotel pickup from selected central Istanbul areas, subject to availability
VIP makes the most sense for guests who want the upgraded menu and unlimited drink allowance together. If unlimited alcohol is not important, one of the standard packages may be sufficient.
Does a Private Table Include More Drinks?
No.
Choosing a Private Table changes your seating arrangement, not the standard alcoholic-drink allowance.
The €75 Private Table package includes your own reserved table, the standard dinner menu, unlimited soft drinks, two alcoholic drinks per person, the Bosphorus cruise and Turkish Night Show.
The €85 Stage Front package also includes two alcoholic drinks per person. Its additional value comes from having a private table positioned closer to the Turkish Night Show performance area, not from a larger drink allowance. Exact Stage-Front seat or front-row positioning is not guaranteed.
Alcoholic vs Non-Alcoholic Dinner Cruise: Which Should You Choose?
Choose Soft Drinks Only If
You do not need alcohol and want the lowest-priced complete dinner cruise option. The €45 package still includes dinner, unlimited soft drinks, the Bosphorus cruise and Turkish Night Show.
Choose the €55 Alcoholic Package If
You want two alcoholic drinks with dinner and entertainment but do not need a private table.
Choose Private Table If
Having your own table matters more than sitting close to the show. The package includes two alcoholic drinks per person.
Choose Stage Front If
You want your own table positioned closer to the Turkish Night Show while keeping the standard two-drink allowance.
Choose VIP If
You want the upgraded VIP menu together with unlimited alcoholic drinks and Stage-Front Private Table positioning.
The right package therefore depends on two separate decisions: how you want to sit and how much importance you place on alcoholic drinks.
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Drink Packages Compared
This comparison uses standard retail prices per person and does not include promotional or Pay on Board prices.
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| Package | Table | Soft Drinks | Alcoholic Drinks | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Drinks | Shared | Unlimited | Not Included | €45 per person |
| Alcoholic Drinks | Shared | Unlimited | 2 Drinks | €55 per person |
| Private Table | Private | Unlimited | 2 Drinks | €75 per person |
| Stage Front | Stage-Front Private | Unlimited | 2 Drinks | €85 per person |
| VIP | Stage-Front Private | Unlimited | Unlimited | €125 per person |
What Alcoholic Drinks Are Served?
The alcoholic packages include drinks from the boat's available local selection.
Availability can vary, so guests should not choose a package based on an assumed brand or a specific bottle unless it has been confirmed in advance.
If a particular type of drink is important to your evening, ask before booking so the current onboard selection can be checked.
Can You Book a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Without Alcohol?
Yes.
The Shared Table · Soft Drinks package is designed for guests who do not want alcoholic drinks.
- Dinner
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Turkish Night Show
- Bosphorus cruise
- Shared table
- Hotel pickup from selected central Istanbul areas, subject to availability
The standard price is €45 per person.
Choosing a non-alcoholic package does not mean choosing a shorter cruise or a reduced entertainment program. The main difference is the drink allowance and table type associated with the selected package.
Do Dinner Cruise Drinks Change the Dining Experience?
The dinner, cruise and Turkish Night Show form the core of the evening across the current packages.
The drinks package determines what is included at your table, but it does not change the Bosphorus route or create a different entertainment program.
Higher package prices may also reflect seating and menu differences. Private Table adds your own reserved table. Stage Front adds private-table positioning closer to the performances. VIP combines Stage-Front Private Table positioning with the VIP menu and unlimited alcoholic drinks.
Important Drink Policy Tips Before Booking
- Soft Drinks
- Unlimited across the current packages.
- Standard Alcohol
- Two alcoholic drinks per person when included.
- VIP
- Unlimited alcoholic drinks.
- Private Table
- A private table does not increase the standard alcoholic-drink allowance.
- Stage Front
- Stage-Front seating does not increase the standard alcoholic-drink allowance.
- Specific Drinks
- Ask before booking if a particular drink type or brand matters to you.
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Drinks FAQ
Are drinks included in a Bosphorus dinner cruise?
Yes. All current GBosphorus packages include unlimited soft drinks. Alcoholic drinks depend on the package selected.
Are soft drinks unlimited?
Yes. Unlimited soft drinks are included across the current GBosphorus dinner cruise packages.
How many alcoholic drinks are included?
The Shared Alcoholic, Private Table and Stage-Front packages each include two alcoholic drinks per person.
Which Bosphorus dinner cruise package has unlimited alcohol?
The VIP Stage-Front package includes unlimited alcoholic drinks together with unlimited soft drinks, the VIP menu and a Stage-Front Private Table.
Does the €45 dinner cruise include alcohol?
No. The €45 Shared Table · Soft Drinks package includes unlimited soft drinks but does not include alcoholic drinks.
Does a Private Table include unlimited alcohol?
No. The €75 Private Table package includes two alcoholic drinks per person. Unlimited alcoholic drinks are included with VIP.
Does Stage Front include more alcoholic drinks than Private Table?
No. Both the Private Table and Stage-Front packages include two alcoholic drinks per person. Stage Front changes the table position rather than the drink allowance.
Can I book a Bosphorus dinner cruise without alcohol?
Yes. The €45 Soft Drinks package includes dinner, unlimited soft drinks, the Bosphorus cruise and Turkish Night Show without alcoholic drinks.
What alcoholic drinks are available onboard?
Alcoholic packages use the boat's available local drink selection. If a specific drink or brand is important, ask before booking so current availability can be checked.