OCCASIONS · MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise in Istanbul
A Bosphorus dinner cruise can bring dinner, Istanbul’s evening waterfront and the Turkish Night Show into one approximately three-hour Mother’s Day outing. Couples, parents, adult children and families can choose among Shared, Private, Stage-Front and VIP table options according to group size, privacy, show position, menu and drinks.
Quick Answer
Mother’s Day Cruise at a Glance
Families
The regular cruise can be booked.
Private Table
Your own table on the shared cruise.
Children 3–8
50% discount.
Infants 0–2
Free.
Is There a Special Mother’s Day Cruise?
The regular cruise can be used for Mother’s Day; dinner and the show follow the selected package.
Menus, flowers, cake, decorations, gifts, discounts, photography or private space apply only when confirmed.
Who Can Celebrate Mother’s Day on the Cruise?
A mother and adult child, couples, parents with children, multigenerational families or small groups may book.
Two adults or larger groups are welcome; there is no family-only format.
Which Table Option Works for Mother’s Day?
Choose by price, privacy, show position, menu and drinks.
Shared Table · Soft Drinks
€45 per adultShared seating, soft drinks and no alcohol.
Shared Table · Alcoholic Drinks
€55 per adultShared seating and two alcoholic drinks.
Private Table
€75 per adultYour table and two alcoholic drinks; not a private boat or one-table guarantee for every group size.
Stage-Front Private Table
€85 per adultCloser to the show; first row is not guaranteed.
VIP Stage-Front
€125 per adultVIP menu and unlimited drinks.
How Do Child Prices Work on Mother’s Day?
Ages 0–2
Free.
Ages 3–8
50% discount on the selected regular package.
Age 9+
Regular selected-package price.
Family Requirements
Children’s menus, high chairs, stroller services and childcare require confirmation.
What Is Included for Dinner?
Dinner includes meze, salad, a main, dessert, tea and coffee. Mains may be fish, chicken, meatballs or vegetarian.
Shared Soft (€45) has soft drinks and no alcohol. The €55, €75 and €85 packages add two alcoholic drinks. VIP (€125) has its own menu and unlimited drinks. No occasion extras are promised.
What Entertainment Is Included?
This is dinner with entertainment, not a quiet restaurant meal. The show is not designed specifically for children.
- Whirling Dervish and Henna Ceremony
- Caucasian and Turkish Folk Dance
- Gypsy and Belly Dance Group
- Solo Belly Dancer and DJ
The program may include these acts; order varies.
What Can Families See on the Bosphorus?
The route may include Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy, both Bosphorus bridges, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress and Maiden’s Tower.
Conditions affect outdoor access. Window seats, landmarks, vessel side and uninterrupted views are not guaranteed.
Hotel Pickup or Self-Arrival for Mother’s Day
Pickup may begin around 19:15 from Taksim, Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, Şişli, Karaköy, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Aksaray and Fatih. Boarding is 20:30–20:45, departure 20:45 and return 23:45–00:00.
Asian-side hotels are excluded. Pay on Board saves €10 per adult with self-arrival at Kabataş Pier; eligible hotel pickup is available at the standard price. Confirm plans early; accessible vehicles, child seats, private transfers and wheelchair services are not promised.
When Is Mother’s Day in Istanbul?
Mother’s Day in Türkiye is observed on the second Sunday of May.
The date changes yearly, so check it before booking.
What About Flowers, Cake or Other Mother’s Day Extras?
Flowers, cake, decorations and gifts require separate confirmation.
Ask in advance about availability and charges; neither is promised.
Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise Checklist
Check the Date
Confirm it for your travel year.
Share Guest Details
Include group size and children’s ages.
Choose Seating
Compare Shared and Private options.
Plan Arrival
Confirm pickup or self-arrival.
Be Ready
Use the communicated pickup time.
Ask in Advance
Discuss requests; do not assume extras.
Mother’s Day Bosphorus Dinner Cruise FAQ
Can we celebrate Mother’s Day on a Bosphorus dinner cruise?
Yes. Families and couples can book the regular Bosphorus dinner cruise for a Mother’s Day evening and choose among the available Shared, Private, Stage-Front and VIP table options.
When is Mother’s Day in Türkiye?
Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday of May in Türkiye, so the calendar date changes from year to year.
Is there a special Mother’s Day menu?
Do not assume a separate Mother’s Day menu is included. Dinner follows the selected regular or VIP package unless another arrangement is specifically confirmed.
Are children discounted?
Yes. Children ages 3–8 receive a 50% discount, infants ages 0–2 are free, and guests age 9 and above use the regular selected-package price.
Should a family choose a Private Table?
It depends on priorities. A Private Table provides your own table, while Shared seating costs less. Stage Front changes proximity to the performance area and VIP changes the menu and drink package.
Are flowers or cake included for Mother’s Day?
No. Flowers, cake, decorations and gifts should not be assumed to be included. Any special request needs to be discussed in advance and separately confirmed.
Is hotel pickup available for families?
Pickup is available from specified central European-side districts according to 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 Mother’s Day dinner cruise?
The regular cruise lasts approximately three hours, generally departing around 20:45 and returning around 23:45–00:00.