Romantic Dinner Cruises in Turkey — Our Top 15

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 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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3.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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4.Bosphorus Night Dinner Cruise with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 609 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $47

Sail between Europe and Asia for 3.5 hours with a private table, dinner, music, and Turkish performances. You’ll pass palaces, fortresses, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower, with hotel pickup from central European-side Istanbul hotels. Vegetarian meals require advance notice.

“It was everything very beautiful and the food was delicious, the views from the cruiser are wonderful. I would recommend it!”

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5.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Dance Shows with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $31

Spend about three hours on an evening Bosphorus cruise from Kabataş, with a private table, dinner, unlimited soft drinks, Turkish dance performances, and a DJ. You’ll pass palaces, fortresses, bridges, and waterfront districts as Istanbul lights up between Europe and Asia.

“Food was not good , show was average It is overpriced ! The belly dancer was the best part 😊 they offered us desert for an extra 10 euros .”

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6.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 107 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $47

Spend about 3.5 hours on an air-conditioned yacht sailing between Europe and Asia. Your private table comes with a Turkish dinner, Bosphorus views, dance shows, a DJ, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and either two alcoholic drinks or unlimited alcohol on the New Year’s Eve option.

“It was fine! The pick up was probably the best amenity - the stop over on the Asian side was very short and it seems like there was nothing in the area to see. Breakfast felt a bit cafeteria-like. Find tour but felt overpriced for what it was.”

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7.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 65 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Cruise between Europe and Asia aboard a dinner boat with a private table, grilled fish or chicken, salad, dessert, unlimited local drinks, Turkish dances, belly dancing, dervishes, and a DJ. Hotel pickup is offered from central Istanbul, with the boat returning to Kabataş.

“Acabo la cena/espectaculo y fuimos a buscar al transfer (vehiculo número 27) que nosnos ha enviado la empresa. El transfer supuestamente mis esperaba en el mismo lugar donde nos había dejado. Pues bien, nadie acudió en casi una hora que estuvimos esperando en plena calle con frío y lloviendo.”

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8.Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Turkish Night with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about three hours cruising Istanbul’s Bosphorus after dark, with dinner, Turkish dancing, a DJ, unlimited soft drinks, and views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, bridges, fortresses, and Maiden’s Tower. Hotel pickup is offered from selected European-side districts.

“Food was not good, staff was not attentive to tables for servicing drinks, staff and photographers stood in our view of the dancers as if they were the audience. Very disappointed. Not worth the money.”

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9.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · from $51

You’ll sail Istanbul’s Bosphorus on a three-hour evening cruise with a private table, Turkish appetizers, a choice of grilled meat, fish, or vegetarian main course, and live folk dance, flamenco, sirtaki, belly dancing, and DJ music. Hotel pickup is available from central districts.

“My experience on the Bosphorus was an unforgettable experience, from the moment you step on board, the customer service, food, entertainment and atmosphere were outstanding, I wouldn’t highly recommend and the food just kept coming! amazing Highly recommended!”

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10.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $51

Spend about three hours cruising between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores from 8:30 pm. Enjoy dinner, drinks, onboard entertainment, and a private table, then head to the open terrace for night views and photos beneath the Bosphorus Bridge. Pickup is offered in Fatih, Beyoğlu, and Şişli.

“Nourriture execrable et desorganisation complete a l embarquement. Le spectacle etait bon et le transport depuis l hotel adequat”

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11.Luxury Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Shows Private Table & Free Wi-Fi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend about four hours aboard an Istanbul dinner boat with a private table, Turkish meze, local drinks, Bosphorus views, belly dancing, folk performances, Caucasian dance, and DJ music. Pickup is available with the right booking option, and the evening returns to Kabataş.

“Amazing experience. What you get for the price is beyond 'good'. The service was very fast and polite. The food was delicious and portions big. The entertaining program was also funny and interesting. While having dinnner on a boat you can see emblematic places in Istanbul and take photos”

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12.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Entertaintment & Private Table & Wi-Fi

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Board in Karaköy at 8:30 pm for a roughly three-hour Bosphorus cruise with a two-course Turkish dinner, local open bar, music, dancing, and views of Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy, Rumeli Fortress, and Istanbul’s illuminated bridges. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“My husband and I really enjoyed the cruise. The food was good and the entertainment was excellent. I would recommend this cruise to anyone that is looking for a very entertaining cruise.”

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13.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Spend about three hours on the Bosphorus with a private table, dinner, Turkish music, and live dance performances. You’ll pass palaces, bridges, fortresses, and the Maiden’s Tower after an 8 pm start. Choose a Silver or Gold menu, with hotel pickup and alcoholic drinks available as upgrades.

“It was amazing. We enjoyed alot. Food was amazing. All the performances were good.”

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14.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Live Show – Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $186

Spend about three and a half hours on an evening Bosphorus cruise with a private table, dinner, unlimited nonalcoholic drinks, up to two alcoholic drinks, Turkish dancing, a whirling dervish performance, and views of palaces, bridges, castles, and Istanbul’s two continents.

“We had a wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime experience celebrating New Year's Eve on board a Bosphorus cruise. The dinner show was excellent, featuring a whirling dervish performance, a belly dancer performance, and other traditional dances. The dinner served on board was pretty good, and we chose the wine option, and it was flowing. The staff were all attentive and generous with their service. At New Year's, we found a good vantage point of the fireworks over the city, and then we were able to dance to celebrate the New Year. Overall amazing experience, highly recommend for other travelers!”

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15.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Spend three hours on Istanbul’s Bosphorus aboard a mega yacht with a private table, Turkish appetizers, grilled meat, fish, or vegetarian dinner, tea, soft drinks, and live folk dancing, flamenco, belly dancing, music, and DJ entertainment. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available.

“It was a wonderful dinner and boat trip. Everything was very well organized. The food and appetizers were delicious. There were various dance shows and it was very entertaining. After dinner, we went up to the ship's deck and watched the magnificent view of Istanbul while sipping wine. I definitely recommend it, it's an incredible experience.”

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