Dinner Cruises with a Show in Turkey: the 15 Best Tables Afloat

1.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62,058 reviews · 3 hours · from $28Our pick

Spend three hours aboard a Mega Lüfer yacht, sailing between Europe and Asia while enjoying a three-course dinner, Turkish coffee, live music, folk dance, flamenco, and belly dance. Choose hotel transfers, window seating, stage seating, VIP lounge access, or an optional birthday package.

“Great way to spend the evening. Nice food, good atmosphere, and great views of Istanbul from the Bosphorus. I can recommend this activity!”

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2.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,954 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Spend three hours sailing between Europe and Asia aboard Turyol Bosfor, with a Turkish dinner, local drinks, a 1.5-hour dance show, and DJ music. Hotel pickup is optional. Staff members such as Blake, Elvis, and Sadi are often praised for attentive service, while photographer Emre offers paid souvenir photos.

“surprisingly good quality food (I took the fish). Turkish show was also nice, the route of the boat is quite short and due to time it was circling in front of the harbour more than half an hour in the end, would have been better to drive a longer distance to see more from the city.”

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3.Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,181 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Spend three hours on an Istanbul dinner boat with views of Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy, the Bosphorus Bridge, and Maiden's Tower. Expect Turkish folk dances, belly dancing, a Whirling Dervishes performance, dinner, and a DJ. Hotel pickup is optional, and several languages are supported.

“I really enjoyed the cruise. The entertainment of the dancers was even better than I expected. The food is good (not excellent) but it is also not the real point of the experience. The view was amazing and there is all the time to enjoy it in the breeze. The music also was very nice! And having unlimited drinks is very nice. A special comment for our waiter Dogus who was super helpful and available! He made the experience very pleasant”

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4.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,021 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

Board the Mega Lüfer near Kabataş for a three-hour evening of Turkish food, Bosphorus views, and live folk, belly, flamenco, and DJ performances. You’ll have a private table, full table service, and views of the Maiden’s Tower, Galata Tower, Ortaköy Mosque, and illuminated bridges.

“We took VIP package and it was great from pick up to drop off. Service was great, the show was excellent, food was good. The cruise was around 2hours but we were on board an hour ago. So total 3 hours. The show is basically same for both vip and others. The difference is probably the service level and food. Unfortunately it was raining and cold outside hence the windows became blurry so we couldn’t see outside. It would be good if they engage someone to clean the windows with a cloth time to time in such situations. Then people could still enjoy the view.”

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5.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,950 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Board the Pereme at Kabataş for a three-hour dinner cruise between Europe and Asia. You’ll see Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, both Bosphorus bridges, and Maiden’s Tower while enjoying Turkish starters, a choice of four main courses, dance shows, music, and DJ sets. Reham and other multilingual hosts assist with the evening.

“we really like the transport that took us to cruise, we love the food and performance we have a lovely evening”

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6.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,852 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Spend three hours cruising between Europe and Asia aboard the AMOR yacht, with dinner, Turkish folk shows, belly dancing, DJ music, and views of Dolmabahçe, Rumeli Fortress, and Istanbul’s lit-up bridges. Pickup, alcohol, and private tables depend on the option you choose.

“Had a lovely evening on the Bosphorus! The views were stunning, especially at sunset, and I got some amazing photos. Highly recommended if you want a relaxed and scenic way to see Istanbul.”

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7.Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 882 reviews · from $34

Cruise between Europe and Asia for three hours with a private table, Turkish meze, a main course, baklava, local drinks when included, and live folk dancing, belly dancing, and music. You pass palaces, castles, bridges, and waterfront mansions while Istanbul lights up around you.

“It was a fantastic experience with great food and entertainment. The service was great with a good server (simon) who had good energy and humor.”

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8.Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Turkish night show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 772 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Spend about three hours cruising Istanbul’s Bosphorus with a three-course Turkish dinner, unlimited soft drinks and tea, violin music, belly dance, folk performances, whirling dervish and DJ sets. Optional hotel transfers and alcoholic drinks are available, with views of palaces, fortresses, bridges and the Maiden’s Tower.

“Food was very mediocre and very slow to get drinks served. We purchased the unlimited drinks. Entertainment was very good, very engaging and they got everyone up dancing.”

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9.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Folklore Show & Belly Dancers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · from $33Top rated

Spend an evening sailing the Bosphorus from Kabataş with Turkish meze, a choice of fish, chicken, or meatballs, unlimited soft drinks, folk dancing, and belly dancing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered, and the cruise lasts about five hours in all.

“the dancers were beautiful and amazing, the food was good and plentiful we had a fun time that night”

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10.Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show with DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 249 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Sail the Bosphorus after dark with a three-course dinner, unlimited local soft drinks, belly dancing, Whirling Dervishes, Turkish music, and a DJ. Hotel pickup and return transport cover central Istanbul, though traffic, seating, and drink-package details need careful attention.

“The dinner cruise itself was 5 stars. However the your operator was sly so only rates a 1 star. We booked with hotel pickup. But as we were in the area decided to make our own way to the pickup point. Which we thought worked well for ourselves and meant one less pickup for the tour operator. Towards the end of the tour we message to see where we would be picked up, as we had not been dropped off. I was then asked which hotel I was going too. It was then outside there area. When I checked my booking it now mysteriously said drop off point same as…”

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11.Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Dinner, Drinks & Show with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 221 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $32

Spend an evening cruising Istanbul’s Bosphorus with dinner, Turkish and Ottoman-style performances, music, drinks, and views of palaces, bridges, fortresses, and the Maiden’s Tower. Pickup may be available, but traffic and seating can affect the evening, so arrive prepared for delays and limited show views.

“Overall a good value. The food was ok. The dance and music was definitely better. The crowd helps create the atmosphere.”

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12.Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Drinks and Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 204 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about three to four hours cruising between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores. You’ll see illuminated palaces, bridges, fortresses, and the Maiden’s Tower while enjoying Turkish food, drinks, dance shows, and DJ music. Optional hotel pickup and vegetarian meals are available.

“Very friendly staff and food and entertainment was good. Our Waiter was 5 Stars. Very great service. We will go back when we return to Istanbul.”

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13.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 199 reviews · 3 hours · from $27Best value

Spend three hours aboard Mega Lüfer, sailing between Europe and Asia from Kabataş. You’ll have a private table, nine Turkish mezes, a choice of sea bass, mixed grill, or vegetarian dinner, live Turkish and Latin performances, and views of palaces, mosques, bridges, and fortresses.

“A very nice experience, highly recommended. The waiter Talip was the best – very friendly, professional, and attentive.”

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14.Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about three hours cruising between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores with dinner, local drinks, belly dancing, music, and Turkish stage shows. Central hotel pickup and return are offered, but confirm your pickup point, boat details, seating, and drink allowance before departure.

“It was a decent experience. The performances were good too but it was too crowded, so it was not always clearly visible. Drinks were unlimited, which was good but food was average to be honest. Apart from that, eye capturing views of Bosphorus can never seizes to amaze you. Overall, decent experience.”

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15.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Unlimited Drinks & Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $35

Board the Ask Leyali for a 3 to 5 hour evening cruise between Istanbul's European and Asian shores. You get dinner, Turkish dance performances, soft drinks, and views of landmarks such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and the Bosphorus Bridge. Hotel transfers and alcohol depend on your booking option.

“The food was poor in quantity and flavour. It was not buffet, although we bought a buffet option. The service does not speak english which makes it really difficult to communicate. The shows were the best part!”

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