Frequently asked questions
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Book nowWhat does Bosphorus Glow offer?
Four experiences on the Bosphorus in Istanbul: a night cruise with dinner and live shows, a sunset cruise, a daytime cruise, and private yacht rentals.
When and where does the Night Bosphorus Cruise depart?
It departs from Kabataş, Istanbul at 20:30 and returns at 23:30. The cruise lasts 3 hours.
What is included in the Night Bosphorus Cruise?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, dinner with eight Turkish mezes and a main course of your choice, unlimited soft drinks, a fruit plate, and three hours of dance shows including whirling dervish, oriental and folk dances.
Which cruises include hotel transfer?
The Night Bosphorus Cruise includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and the 2-hour daytime Bosphorus tour (11:00 and 14:00) includes hotel transfer. Transfers are for centrally located hotels on the European side. The 17:00 one-hour boat tour and the sunset cruise have no hotel transfer.
How much do the cruises cost?
The night cruise starts from €40 per person and the sunset cruise from €40 per person. Daytime tours cost €20 per person (2 hours) and €10 per person (1 hour). Private yacht rental starts from €220 for the whole yacht. We confirm the final price for your date on WhatsApp.
When do the sunset and daytime cruises run?
The Sunset Bosphorus Cruise runs every evening from 17:00 to 19:00 and costs €40 per person. Daytime tours depart from Eminönü at 11:00 and 14:00 (2 hours, €20 per person, with hotel transfer) and at 17:00 (1 hour, €10 per person, without transfer).
How do I book?
Choose your cruise, date and number of guests in the reservation steps on this site. Your request is sent to us as a WhatsApp message and we confirm it there. A request is not a confirmed reservation until we confirm it. No payment is taken on this website.
Can I rent a yacht for a private event?
Yes. Tell us the occasion, the date and the number of guests through the private yacht rental page and we will reply with what is available.
Is Bosphorus Glow a licensed agency?
Yes. Bosphorus Glow operates under TÜRSAB document number 12556.
Can I cancel my reservation?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure. Tell us on WhatsApp.
How and when do I pay?
There is no online payment. You pay on board or as arranged with our team when we confirm your reservation.
Which languages do you speak?
Our team answers in English and Turkish. Some tours also have on-board commentary in other languages: the daytime tours are guided in English and Russian, and the sunset cruise has live commentary in English.
Tell us your date. We will do the rest.
Send a request with your preferred cruise, date and group size. We reply with availability and details.