Party Cruises in Istanbul: the 4 Best Tables Afloat

1.Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Live Folk Dance & DJ Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,437 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36Our pick

You’ll cruise the Bosphorus for about three hours, passing Maiden’s Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Dolmabahçe Palace, and more. Dinner, unlimited soft drinks, Turkish shows, folk dancing, and a DJ are included, with hotel pickup available in selected Istanbul districts.

“It was exactly as described in the listing. We had fun the whole time and found the dancing very entertaining.”

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2.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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3.New Year’s Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Party 2027

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $331

Spend five hours aboard a decorated Bosphorus boat with hotel pickup, an open buffet dinner, unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks, Turkish dance shows, a DJ, and a midnight champagne toast. You will see Istanbul’s European and Asian shores from the water, though fireworks and the countdown may vary.

“The New Year's Eve celebration was fantastic. It was well-organized. The food was served hot. There were dance shows throughout the night. The waiters were constantly serving drinks. We had a wonderful evening. It was snowing as we disembarked at the end of the night, creating a fantastic atmosphere. Thank you so much!”

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4.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Unlimited Drinks & Entertainment

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

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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