Bosphorus evening cruise
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show
A private evening on the water that brings together an Istanbul dinner cruise, live music and a Turkish night show. Watch the city lights from the Bosphorus while you dine and the entertainment continues through the night.
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A night sailing on the strait.
Dinner on board
An evening meal as part of the cruise.
Live music
Entertainment alongside dinner.
Turkish shows
Traditional stage performances.
Night skyline
Istanbul’s lights seen from the water.
See the Bosphorus After Dark
Some of Istanbul’s strongest views appear after sunset. On a Bosphorus dinner cruise you watch the European and Asian shores from the water, with lit bridges, waterfront landmarks and the night skyline from a different angle.
This is more than a meal on a boat. The vessel moves between the two sides of the city, and the night atmosphere sits together with dinner and the entertainment programme.
Dinner with a Bosphorus View
Dinner is a natural part of the cruise, served while the shoreline lights pass outside. The meal belongs to the same evening as the views, not a separate outing.
Menus and drinks depend on the package you choose. What is included should be shown clearly when you book.
Packages offered at booking may include options with or without alcohol.
Live Turkish Night and Dance Performances
Stage performances run alongside dinner and the night views. For many guests this is what sets a Bosphorus night cruise apart from a simple dinner on the water.
The programme may include traditional dance, Turkish night performances, live entertainment, music and dance. The running order can change from one evening to another; a fixed list of acts is not promised every night.
A Night with Traditional Stage Culture
A Turkish night show is not only contemporary entertainment. The evening can also include pieces from Turkey’s traditional stage culture.
A whirling dervish performance may appear as one act within the cruise entertainment. It is a staged moment in the night programme, not a long historical lecture.
What to Expect on This Cruise
Boarding
You join the boat used for the Bosphorus cruise.
Night sailing
Istanbul’s night views between the European and Asian shores.
Dinner
An evening meal according to the package you select.
Live shows
Turkish night, dance and other stage performances.
Music and atmosphere
Entertainment through the evening.
Return
The boat returns to the cruise finishing point at the end of the programme.
See Istanbul from the Water
A Bosphorus cruise lets you read the city from the strait rather than from the street. After dark, lights pick out the shoreline, the bridges and the skyline.
Both shores
Europe and Asia sit side by side from the deck.
Bridges and waterfront
Bosphorus bridges and the coastal line stand out in the evening light.
Palaces and yalıs
Palaces, waterfront houses and historic buildings may appear along the route.
Night skyline
Istanbul’s illuminated outline is the backdrop to the dinner cruise.
What you see can change with the boat’s route and with weather and sea conditions.
Package options
When you book you will see different package alternatives. Food and drinks included depend on the package you choose.
Options with and without alcohol may be available. The exact menu and price appear in the details of the package at booking.
Meeting point and transfers
Meeting point and transfer options are shown separately in the booking details.
Who This Evening Suits
Couples
Couples looking for a different night in Istanbul, with dinner and views in one programme.
Families
Families can share an evening seeing the city from the water.
Groups of friends
Dinner, music and shows sit in a single flow for groups.
Short stays
A useful way to see Istanbul from another angle when time is limited.
Dinner and entertainment
Guests who want a meal and a live programme on the same night.
Spend the Evening on the Bosphorus
Bring dinner, Bosphorus views and a live Turkish night show together in a single experience.
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