Where to Book Lunch Cruises in Turkey: Our 15 Favourites

1.Bosphorus Luxury Lunch Cruise & Black Sea Swimming Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181Our pick

Spend about five hours cruising Istanbul’s Bosphorus aboard a modern, air-conditioned yacht. Enjoy a two-course lunch, snacks, tea, coffee, and water while an English-speaking guide explains Ottoman palaces, bridges, fortresses, and waterfront neighborhoods. In summer, you may swim near the Black Sea.

“The boat was nice and the staff were super cool. we didn't reach to the black sea so we didnt get to see it but thats ok. The guide told us about the chains thats were used to prevent ships from crossing the canal but he got the whole story wrong anyway thats just the information part. overall it was nice”

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2.Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend about seven hours touring Istanbul’s Old City and Bosphorus with a licensed guide, hotel pickup, museum tickets, lunch, and a boat cruise. You’ll see Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Egyptian Bazaar, and waterfront palaces. Guides may include Ali, Mehmet, or Muzaffer.

“Very well organized tour. Tour guides- Ali (for the first part) and Jalal (for the second part) were very knowledgeable and helpful. We got enough time to absorb and explore each of the spots on the tour. Lunch was good. Will recommend to others.”

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3.Side Dolphin Island Boat Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 186 reviews · 7 hours · from $28

Spend seven hours from Side sailing the Mediterranean on a double-deck boat with swim stops, lunch, soft drinks, music, and a foam party. Dolphin sightings near Dolphin Island are possible but not guaranteed. Pickup is usually at your hotel’s main entrance, with English and Russian support.

“Vervoer naar de boot toe was goed. De boottocht viel tegen, waren lang onderweg. Waarbij 2 stops al op dezelfde plek waren, we hadden graag meer gezien. Staat inclusief soft drinks, echter zijn dit enkele soorten en valt bijvoorbeeld ijsthee erbuiten.”

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4.Bosphorus and Black Sea Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 153 reviews · 5 hours · from $177

Cruise from Kabatas past Ottoman palaces, bridges, and waterfront villages to Anadolu Kavagi. Enjoy a two-course Turkish lunch, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and guide commentary. In summer, the boat may stop for a Black Sea swim. Guide Taner has earned special praise for his lively explanations.

“We had a lovely relaxing afternoon on board, drinks and snacks were available all day, the guide was informative and humorous. The views from the boat were amazing, we enjoyed the stop off at a fishing village, I would definitely recommend this tour”

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5.City of Side: Manavgat River Boat Lunch Cruise & Bazaar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $25

Spend about eight hours on a guided Side excursion with hotel pickup, a three-hour Manavgat River boat trip, fish or chicken lunch, swimming, an optional waterfall stop, and two to three hours at the public bazaar. English, German, and Turkish support is available.

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6.Marmaris: Yuvarlakcay and Akyaka Trip with Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 119 reviews · 7 hours · from $39

Travel from Marmaris to Akyaka and Yuvarlakcay for a gentle Azmak River cruise, Lovers’ Road, rock-cut graves, riverside lunch, and swimming. English-speaking guides such as Sonny, Kerem, Nur, and Mert have led the day. Expect about seven hours, several bus rides, and a tightly packed schedule.

“A well structured enjoyable day. Sonny was great fun with many interesting facts. He was well organised and clear with times from start to conclusion. The boat trip was refreshing with clear waterways. Akyaka well worth a visit on its own merit. The food in the restaurant was fairly standard although the venue itself was pleasant. Missing out the bazaar completely would have enhanced the trip as it was already great value for money.”

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7.Princes’ Islands Cruise with Lunch and Transfer Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 114 reviews · from $24

Spend about nine hours cruising from Istanbul to Kınalıada and Büyükada on a privately owned boat. You get a guided island walk, buffet lunch, four hours scheduled on Büyükada, hotel transfers, and time for swimming, mansions, bikes, or scooters.

“IF YOU BOOK WITHOUT FULL TRANSFER, DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. I recently booked a Princes' Island tour through Viator, and it was an absolute disaster from start to finish. The local tour operator provided completely inaccurate and vagRead more”

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8.Istanbul Lunch Cruise – Extended Bosphorus Cruise up to the Black Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

Sail from Kabatas through the Bosphorus to Anadolu Kavagi on a four-hour lunch cruise. You’ll see palaces, bridges, fortresses, and waterfront mansions, with a Turkish meal, tea, coffee, and one soft drink included. Hotel pickup is available in Fatih and Beyoglu, but return transport is not.

“Excellent cruise well organized good food got to dip my toes into the Black Sea, some went swimming, recommend it”

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9.Bodrum: Pirate Boat Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 42 reviews · from $31

Spend six hours cruising Bodrum’s Aegean coast on a themed pirate boat. Swim at Black Island, enjoy a hot spring and mud bath, snorkel in clear bays, eat lunch, and return to Bodrum with optional unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“One of the best days in a long time, great fun, chilled atmosphere, beautiful coves, friendly crew, great music. We really recommend this day. Thankyou guys.”

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10.Bodrum: Karaada Boat Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 39 reviews · 7 hours · from $29

Spend seven hours aboard the Quantum from Bodrum Marina, swimming at Aquarium Bay, visiting Karaada’s thermal springs, and relaxing near Rabbit Island. Lunch includes salad, pasta, rice, and grilled chicken. Drinks and hotel transfer cost extra, and route or boat details should be confirmed before departure.

“Biz Karaada turuna gitmek istemiştik. Ancak tur Orak Adası turuydu. Sırf Akvaryum Koyunu görmek için Bodruma uğramıştık ve birçok farklı tur seçeneği arasından, Akvaryum Koyuna götüreceği için bu turu seçtik. Eğer siz de özellikle Akvaryum Koyuna gitmek istiyorsanız bu turu seçerken dikkatli olun.”

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11.Fethiye Islands Sailing Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $42

Join Tourmania for a seven-hour Fethiye sailing day around the 12 islands. Expect several swimming stops, Dockyard Island, Cavy Bay’s rock-cut cave, a cooked lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Drinks cost extra, and the boat can carry up to 60 people.

“Little crowned. Not enough sun lounge mattress for everyone. Nice friendly service thru out. The water is little cold but so blue & clear.”

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12.Bodrum Orak Island Boat Cruise with Lunch and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · 6 hours · from $42

Join the English-speaking crew aboard EZGI 4 from Halikarnas Port for a six-hour cruise to Rabbit Bay, German Bay, and Orak Island. You get several swimming stops, lunch with chicken, salad, and spaghetti, vegetarian food, afternoon tea, and time to enjoy the boat’s two decks.

“Bom passeio para quem curte snorkeling e natação. Lindos lugares.”

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13.Bodrum: All-day Private Boat Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews

You’ll spend seven private hours around Bodrum with Turkish or English-speaking hosts, choosing a Black Island, Camel Beach, or Orak Island route. Hassan and Voulcan have hosted groups on board, with lunch, swimming stops, Bluetooth music, a cabin, toilet, shower, and space for your own drinks.

“A lovely day on the water with great food and friendly guides.”

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14.Bosphorus Lunch Cruise with Guide & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $12Best value

Spend 2.5 hours on the Bosphorus aboard the AMOR yacht, sailing between Europe and Asia with lunch, unlimited soft drinks, and English or Russian guidance. See Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, Maiden’s Tower, and more from the water.

“The activity was great. Worth for the price. I will go again if I have the chance. But this the next time I will book with the company not with a broker.”

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15.Istanbul Prince Island Cruise with Lunch & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27 reviews · 8 hours · from $24

Spend eight hours sailing from Cibaliport to Büyükada, Heybeliada, and Burgazada. You get island-to-island ferry transport, lunch if selected, bilingual audio information on board, and free time to explore alone. There is no live guide on the islands, so bring comfortable shoes and a plan.

“The islands are beautiful and so worth visiting. I recommend it and enjoyed it”

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