Bosphorus Dinner Cruise · Istanbul

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Istanbul: All Options & Prices

There are five main Bosphorus dinner cruise options, with regular prices from €45 to €125 per person: shared tables with soft drinks or alcoholic drinks, private tables, stage-front private tables and VIP stage-front tables. Compare table types, dinner, drinks, hotel pickup and payment options below to understand what changes between packages and choose the experience that fits your evening in Istanbul.

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Option	Price	Table	Dinner	Drinks	Show category	Pickup eligibility
Shared Table · Soft Drinks	€45per adult	Shared	Standard menu	Unlimited soft drinks · No alcohol	Regular seating category	Eligible with regular, online or Pay on Board booking at the applicable price
Shared Table · Alcoholic Drinks	€55per adult	Shared	Standard menu	Unlimited soft drinks · 2 alcoholic drinks per person	Regular seating category	Eligible with regular, online or Pay on Board booking at the applicable price
Private Table · Alcoholic Drinks	€75per adult	Private table for the booking party	Standard menu	Unlimited soft drinks · 2 alcoholic drinks per person	Regular private-table category	Eligible with regular, online or Pay on Board booking at the applicable price
Stage-Front Table · Alcoholic Drinks	€85per adult	Private table	Standard menu	Unlimited soft drinks · 2 alcoholic drinks per person	Stage-front seating category	Eligible with regular, online or Pay on Board booking at the applicable price
VIP Stage-Front Table · All Inclusive	€125per adult	Private table	VIP menu	Unlimited soft drinks · Unlimited alcoholic drinks	VIP stage-front category	Eligible with regular, online or Pay on Board booking at the applicable price

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Which Option Fits Your Evening?

I want the lowest-price option

Shared Table · Soft Drinks

€45 regular · A lower-price option for guests who do not need alcohol or a private table.

I want alcohol but do not need a private table

Shared Table · Alcoholic Drinks

€55 regular · For guests who want alcoholic drinks but are comfortable with shared seating.

I want my own table

Private Table · Alcoholic Drinks

€75 regular · For couples, families or groups who want their own table on the shared cruise.

I want to be in the stage-front seating category

Stage-Front Table · Alcoholic Drinks

€85 regular · For guests who value a private table positioned closer to the performance area.

I want the VIP menu and unlimited alcoholic drinks

VIP Stage-Front Table · All Inclusive

€125 regular · For guests who want the VIP menu and unlimited alcoholic drinks with stage-front positioning.

Five Packages

Explore All Five Dinner Cruise Options

Shared Table · Soft Drinks

A lower-price option for guests who do not need alcohol or a private table. It includes the standard menu, unlimited soft drinks · no alcohol and the regular seating category.

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€45regular / adult

Shared Table · Alcoholic Drinks

For guests who want alcoholic drinks but are comfortable with shared seating. It includes the standard menu, unlimited soft drinks · 2 alcoholic drinks per person and the regular seating category.

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€55regular / adult

Private Table · Alcoholic Drinks

For couples, families or groups who want their own table on the shared cruise. It includes the standard menu, unlimited soft drinks · 2 alcoholic drinks per person and the regular private-table category. A private table is not a private boat, deck or room.

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€75regular / adult

Stage-Front Table · Alcoholic Drinks

For guests who value a private table positioned closer to the performance area. It includes the standard menu, unlimited soft drinks · 2 alcoholic drinks per person and the stage-front seating category. Exact row, table and view are not guaranteed.

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€85regular / adult

VIP Stage-Front Table · All Inclusive

For guests who want the VIP menu and unlimited alcoholic drinks with stage-front positioning. It includes the vip menu, unlimited soft drinks · unlimited alcoholic drinks and the vip stage-front category. VIP does not guarantee a window, private deck or exact table.

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€125regular / adult

Table Guide

Shared vs Private vs Stage-Front vs VIP

Shared Table

Guests may share a table with other guests.

Private Table

Your booking party has its own table. It is not a private boat, deck or room.

Stage Front

A private-table category closer to the performance area. Exact row, first row, table and unobstructed view are not guaranteed.

VIP

VIP menu with unlimited soft and alcoholic drinks in the VIP stage-front category. Window, private area and exact seat are not guaranteed.

Compare further: Shared vs Private · Private vs Stage Front · Standard vs VIP · Best Seats

Common Experience

What Is Included in the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise?

Bosphorus evening cruise
Dinner
Turkish Night Show
Approximately 3-hour cruise
Kabataş departure

What changes by package?

Shared or private table
Stage-front category
Standard or VIP menu
Alcoholic-drink allowance
Payment method
Hotel pickup eligibility

Food & Beverages

Dinner & Drinks Compared

Standard Menu

Meze selection, salad, a choice such as fish, chicken shish, meatballs or a vegetarian main, dessert, tea and coffee.

VIP Menu

Ten meze or a seafood platter; hot starters may include paçanga, shrimp, fish balls or calamari; main options may include beef, lamb, seafood, vegetarian or pasta choices. Items and choices can vary.

Shared Soft: Unlimited soft drinks · No alcohol
Shared Alcohol: Unlimited soft drinks · 2 alcoholic drinks per person
Private: Unlimited soft drinks · 2 alcoholic drinks per person
Stage Front: Unlimited soft drinks · 2 alcoholic drinks per person
VIP: Unlimited soft drinks · Unlimited alcoholic drinks

Full Menu Guide · Drinks Guide

Arrival & Booking

Hotel Pickup or Self-Arrival at Kabataş

Hotel Pickup

Regular free pickup may be available from selected central areas at approximately 19:15. Exact timing depends on traffic and the evening's route.

Taksim · Beyoğlu · Beşiktaş · Şişli · Karaköy · Sultanahmet · Sirkeci · Aksaray · Fatih

Asian-side pickup is not included. Galataport pickup may be possible, but walking or a short taxi to nearby Kabataş can sometimes be more practical; walking is not mandatory.

Self-Arrival

Dentur Avrasya Kabataş Pier

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With Pay on Board, self-arrival saves €10 per adult. Eligible hotel pickup remains available at the standard package price.

Hotel Pickup Guide · Kabataş Departure Guide · Transportation Guide

Regular

Base package price.

Pay Online

10% discount. Displayed price is already discounted. Eligible pickup may remain available.

Pay on Board

Self-arrival saves €10 per adult. Eligible hotel pickup uses the standard package price. Children keep their normal age rate without an extra €10 saving.

Pay Online and Pay on Board self-arrival savings are alternative offers and cannot be combined.

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Adults Children (3–8) Infants (0–2) Package Payment option

Your estimated total€90

Shared Table · Soft Drinks

2 adults × €45

Regular package price.

Ages 9+ use the adult price. Estimates use current package and age rules; special arrangements require confirmation.

Families

Children's Prices

0–2: Free
3–8: 50% discount
9+: Regular selected package price

No child menu, high chair, stroller storage or child seat is guaranteed. Read the Families Guide →

Evening Plan

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Schedule

Approx. 19:15: Hotel pickups begin
20:30–20:45: Boarding at Kabataş
Approx. 20:45: Cruise departs
23:45–00:00: Return to Kabataş

Duration is approximately three hours. Times are operational estimates, not guarantees.

Evening Experience

What You'll See & Experience

Bosphorus Route

Dolmabahçe Palace · Çırağan Palace · Ortaköy · Bosphorus Bridge · Beylerbeyi Palace · Rumeli Fortress · Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge · Maiden's Tower

Visibility, order and route conditions vary. No particular table view, landmark timing or sightseeing narration is guaranteed.

Turkish Night Show

Whirling Dervish · Henna Ceremony · Caucasian Dance · Turkish Folk Dance · Gypsy Dance · Belly Dance Group · Solo Belly Dancer · DJ

Performance order and duration can vary. Read the show guide →

Traveller Guides

Planning for Couples, Families or Groups?

Couples

Compare Private, Stage Front and VIP by privacy, show position, menu and drinks.

Couples Guide →

Families

Consider table type, child prices, pickup and meal planning.

Families Guide →

Groups

Review table arrangements, group size and transport logistics.

Groups Guide →

Corporate

Plan table preferences, logistics and advance requests.

Corporate Guide →

Checklist

Before You Book

Date
Adult count
Children's ages
Shared or private table
Stage-front preference
Alcoholic or non-alcoholic package
Standard or VIP menu
Pickup or self-arrival
Hotel/address
Payment method
Dietary or special requests requiring confirmation

Pre-booking Answers

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Options FAQ

How much does a Bosphorus dinner cruise cost?

Regular adult prices range from €45 to €125 per person. The five options are Shared Soft €45, Shared Alcoholic €55, Private €75, Stage Front €85 and VIP €125. Pay Online and Pay on Board offer alternative discounts with different pickup conditions.

What is the cheapest dinner cruise option?

Shared Table · Soft Drinks is the lowest-priced regular option at €45 per person. It includes the standard dinner, unlimited soft drinks, the Bosphorus cruise and Turkish Night Show, but no alcoholic drinks and no private table.

What is the difference between a shared and private table?

With a shared table, guests may sit with other passengers. A Private Table is reserved for your booking party, but it is not a private boat, deck or room. Both table types remain part of the same shared dinner cruise.

What does Stage Front mean?

Stage Front is a private-table seating category positioned closer to the Turkish Night Show performance area. It does not guarantee a particular table, exact row, first-row position, window seat or unobstructed view.

What is included in the VIP package?

VIP costs €125 at the regular adult rate and includes a VIP menu, unlimited soft drinks, unlimited alcoholic drinks and a VIP stage-front private-table category. It does not guarantee a window, private deck, private room or exact table.

Which packages include alcohol?

Shared Alcoholic, Private and Stage Front include two alcoholic drinks per person plus unlimited soft drinks. VIP includes unlimited soft and alcoholic drinks. Shared Soft includes unlimited soft drinks and no alcohol.

Is hotel pickup included?

Regular free hotel pickup may be available from selected central European-side areas, subject to route and operational availability. Asian-side pickup is not included. Pay on Board can be booked with eligible hotel pickup at the standard package price; the €10 per adult saving applies only with self-arrival at Kabataş.

Can I pay on board?

Yes. Pay on Board is available with self-arrival or eligible hotel pickup. Self-arrival at Dentur Avrasya Kabataş Pier saves €10 per adult; hotel pickup uses the standard package price. The saving does not apply to children or infants and cannot be combined with the Pay Online discount.

How does the online discount work?

Pay Online reduces the regular package price by 10%. The displayed online price is already discounted, so no additional €10 Pay on Board saving is applied. Eligible hotel pickup may remain available under the normal pickup rules.

Are children discounted?

Children aged 0–2 join free, children aged 3–8 receive a 50% discount, and guests aged 9 or older use the selected adult package price. The €10 Pay on Board saving applies to adults only.

Is a Private Table a private boat?

No. A Private Table means the table is reserved for your booking party aboard the shared dinner cruise. It does not include a private boat, deck, room or exclusive area.

Where does the cruise depart from?

The regular dinner cruise departs from Dentur Avrasya Kabataş Pier on Istanbul's European side. Boarding is normally around 20:30–20:45 and departure around 20:45, subject to operational conditions.

Choose Your Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

Compare the table, dinner, drinks, pickup and payment option that fits your plans, then reserve your selected package.

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