Best value
Sunset — Alcohol Free
€40 per person
- The same two-hour Bosphorus route
- Hot and cold alcohol-free drinks
- Snack and fruit platter
- Live English commentary
Around sunset
Sunset Bosphorus Cruise
Golden hour on the water, every evening from 17:00 to 19:00.
- Every evening
- 2-hour cruise
- Licensed agency · TÜRSAB 12556
- Time
- 17:00–19:00
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Departure
- Karaköy, Istanbul
- Price
- From €40 per person
Sunset Bosphorus Cruise · From €40 per person
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There is a short window each evening when the Bosphorus changes colour. The water turns copper, the domes and palaces along the shore darken against the sky, and the city lights begin to come on. Our sunset cruise is planned around that window.
Departing from a confirmed Karaköy-area pier, the route follows Dolmabahçe, Çırağan, Ortaköy and the Bosphorus Bridge before returning with Asian-shore and Maiden’s Tower views. Marine traffic and weather may adjust the sequence.
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Sunset — With Wine
€45 per person
- The same two-hour Bosphorus route
- Two glasses of wine per adult guest (18+)
- All alcohol-free refreshments
- Snack and fruit platter
- Live English commentary
Why the sunset hour
The softest light of the day
Towards evening the sun sits low over the city and the light on the water turns warm. It is the hour people choose for photographs.
Two continents in one view
The Bosphorus runs between Europe and Asia. From the deck you look at both shores at once.
Two easy hours
The cruise ends at 19:00, so the rest of the evening is still yours.
Programme
- 15 minutes before departurePier meeting and boarding
- First halfEuropean-shore palaces and Ortaköy views
- Sunset windowBridge-area photo opportunities and live commentary
- Second halfReturn via the Asian-shore perspective and Maiden’s Tower
Included
- Two-hour shared yacht cruise
- Live English commentary
- Tea, Turkish coffee and alcohol-free cold drinks
- Nuts, crackers and fresh-fruit refreshments
- Two glasses of wine per guest with the wine package
Not included
- Hotel transfer
- Alcoholic drinks outside the selected package
- Tips and personal expenses
Meeting point
Karaköy, Istanbul
Confirmed Karaköy pier area (exact pin in the booking confirmation)
Route map
- Eminönü pier
- Karaköy pierDeparture pier
- Kabataş pier
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Çırağan Palace
- Ortaköy Mosque
- 15 July Martyrs Bridge
- Beylerbeyi Palace
- Rumeli Fortress
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
- Anadolu Fortress
- Maiden’s Tower
- Route of this cruise
Important notes
- The exact pier pin and boarding time are sent in the booking confirmation.
- In winter it gets dark earlier, so the time of the sunset cruise can change. We update the time on this website in advance and tell you the exact time when we confirm your reservation.
- Children aged 0–3 join free and must still be included in the booking.
- Alcohol is served only to guests aged 18 and over.
- Unsafe weather or port instructions may require rescheduling or cancellation with a refund.
- Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the confirmed boarding time.
At a glance
- Good for
- Golden-hour views and photographs
- Time
- 17:00–19:00
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price
- From €40 per person
- Departure
- Karaköy, Istanbul
- Operator
- Bosphorus Glow · TÜRSAB Document No 12556
- Booking
- On WhatsApp
How booking works
- 1
Choose a cruise
Pick the cruise or yacht rental that fits your trip, or ask us if you are not sure.
- 2
Send a request
Choose your date and group size in the reservation steps. Your request reaches us on WhatsApp.
- 3
Receive your confirmation
We confirm availability, the price and the details for your date on WhatsApp.
Questions about this cruise
What time is the Sunset Bosphorus Cruise?
Every evening from 17:00 to 19:00. The cruise lasts 2 hours.
How much does the sunset cruise cost?
€40 per person for the alcohol-free package and €45 per person with two glasses of wine.
Where does the sunset cruise depart from?
From Karaköy, Istanbul.
Price
From €40 per person
17:00–19:00 · 2 hours
No payment is taken on this website. Your request is sent on WhatsApp and our team replies there.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
- No online payment. You pay on board or as arranged with our team.
Request a reservation
No payment is taken on this website. Your request is sent on WhatsApp and our team replies there.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
- No online payment. You pay on board or as arranged with our team.
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