Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Istanbul: Private Table & Show

Three hours on the water between two continents, dinner at your own table, live Turkish dance and music all night.

A 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise from Istanbul with a private table reserved exclusively for your party, Turkish meze and main course, soft drinks included, and a live show featuring Whirling Dervish, henna ceremony, Turkish folk and belly dancer performances. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from eligible European-side districts when selected at checkout. The boat passes Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Maiden's Tower and both major bridges, all lit up after dark.

Options for this experience

4 options

From US$ 76 to US$ 561 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Alcoholic drinks at a private table 20:45 Private Table: Enjoy the evening at a private table reserved exclusively for your booking, so your table will not be shared with other guests. Duration: around 3 hours on the Bosphorus, including dinner, live Turkish night shows and sightseeing between Europe and Asia. Dinner + 2 Alcoholic Drinks: Dinner with meze, salad, a choice of main course and dessert. Soft drinks and 2 glasses of alcoholic drinks per adult are included. Bosphorus Cruise Route: The cruise passes Dolmabahce, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi, Rumeli Fortress and Maiden's Tower. Hotel Transfer by Minivan: Shared hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan from eligible central European-side Istanbul districts. Turkish Night Show: Live entertainment featuring Whirling Dervish, Turkish folk and Caucasian dances, a henna show, belly dancers and a DJ performance. Pickup is included

Stage-Front Private Table 20:45 Stage-Front Private Table: Enjoy a private table in the stage-front seating area, with a closer view of the Turkish Night Show throughout the evening. Duration: around 3 hours on the Bosphorus, with dinner, Turkish night shows, DJ entertainment and nighttime views of Istanbul. Dinner + 2 Alcoholic Drinks: Dinner with meze, salad, a choice of main course and dessert. Soft drinks and 2 glasses of alcoholic drinks per adult are included. Bosphorus Cruise Route: The cruise passes Dolmabahce, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi, Rumeli Fortress and Maiden's Tower. Hotel Transfer by Minivan: Shared hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan from eligible central European-side Istanbul districts. Turkish Night Show: Enjoy Whirling Dervish, Turkish folk and Caucasian dances, a henna show, belly dancers and DJ entertainment from the stage-front. Pickup is included

Private table for New Year's Eve Only on 31 Dec · 21:00 Private Table: Celebrate New Year's Eve at a private table reserved exclusively for your booking, which will not be shared with others. Duration: 4 hours on the Bosphorus, with dinner, live shows, DJ entertainment and midnight celebrations. New Year Dinner & Drinks: Our special New Year's Eve dinner menu, with soft and alcoholic drinks served throughout the evening. Bosphorus New Year Cruise: Cruise between Europe and Asia and enjoy the illuminated Bosphorus landmarks while ringing in New Year's Eve in Istanbul. Hotel Transfer by Minivan: Shared pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan from eligible central European-side Istanbul districts. New Year's Eve Celebration: Welcome 2027 on the Bosphorus with Turkish night shows, belly dancers, live entertainment and a festive midnight celebration. Pickup is included

New Year's Eve, front-of-stage seating Only on 31 Dec · 21:00 Stage-Front Private Table: Celebrate New Year's Eve at a private table in the stage-front seating area, with a closer view of the live performances. Duration: 4 hours on the Bosphorus, with dinner, live shows, DJ entertainment and midnight celebrations. New Year Dinner & Drinks: Our special New Year's Eve dinner menu, with soft and alcoholic drinks served throughout the evening. New Year Bosphorus Cruise: Cruise between Europe and Asia and admire Istanbul's illuminated Bosphorus landmarks while celebrating New Year's Eve. Hotel Transfer by Minivan: Shared hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan from eligible central European-side Istanbul districts. New Year's Eve Celebration: Welcome 2027 on the Bosphorus with Turkish night shows, belly dancers, live entertainment and a festive midnight celebration. Pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Bosphorus dinner cruise and show

• Board the Bosphorus dinner cruise
• Admire Dolmabahçe Palace illuminated
• Cruise past Çırağan Palace
• See Ortaköy waterfront and mosque
• Admire Beylerbeyi Palace from water
• Cruise past Rumeli Fortress
• See Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge lit
• Cruise beneath Bosphorus Bridge
• See Maiden's Tower from the boat
• Enjoy Turkish meze, main course, dessert
• Watch Whirling Dervish and folk dances
• Experience henna ceremony and belly dance
• Enjoy DJ entertainment
• Return to shore and disembark

What’s included

• Turkish meze, fresh seasonal salad, choice of main course and dessert.
• soft drinks.
• Turkish Night Show with Whirling Dervish, henna ceremony, Turkish folk and Caucasian dances, belly dancer and DJ.
• restroom facilities on board.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from eligible European-side districts (when selected at checkout).

Times

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• Every day except Thursday 20:45
• Thursday 20:45 21:00

Information

Spend 3 hours on the Bosphorus with a private table reserved just for you, watching Dolmabahçe Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace light up across the water.

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 195 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 2 hours before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

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Ages Adult (8 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby

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The experience

The boat leaves in the evening and you're seated at a table that stays yours for the whole cruise: no sharing with other groups, no moving around. Turkish meze and a fresh seasonal salad arrive first, then you choose your main course, followed by dessert. Soft drinks come with every option. If you select the alcoholic drinks package, wine, beer and spirits are included. The meal happens while the boat moves slowly up the Bosphorus, so you're eating and watching at the same time.

As you cruise, the European shore passes Dolmabahçe Palace with its waterfront façade lit up, then Çırağan Palace and the Ortaköy mosque glowing beside the water. You cross toward the Asian side to see Beylerbeyi Palace, then pass the historic Rumeli Fortress on the way back. The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and Bosphorus Bridge appear illuminated overhead, and Maiden's Tower rises from the water as a final landmark. The whole route takes approximately 3 hours.

Between courses and after dinner, the Turkish Night Show unfolds on deck: Whirling Dervish performers, a henna ceremony, Turkish folk dancers, Caucasian dancers, a belly dancer, and a DJ keeping the energy going. Restroom facilities are available on board. If hotel pickup and drop-off are part of your selected option, they're arranged from eligible European-side districts. Contact the supplier directly for your specific pickup details and timing.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 195 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 2 hours before departure.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's included in the dinner on the Bosphorus cruise?

Turkish meze, fresh seasonal salad, a choice of main course and dessert are included. Soft drinks come with every booking. Alcoholic drinks (wine, beer, spirits) are included only if you select that option at checkout.

Which Istanbul landmarks do you see from the boat?

The cruise passes Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Maiden's Tower, Ortaköy mosque, and both the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and Bosphorus Bridge, all illuminated at night as you sail between the European and Asian shores.

What performances happen during the Turkish Night Show?

The evening features Whirling Dervish, a henna ceremony, Turkish folk dances, Caucasian dances, a belly dancer performance and DJ entertainment, all taking place on deck during and after dinner.

How long does the whole cruise last?

The cruise lasts approximately 3 hours, from departure through dinner, the show and your return to the pier.

Operated by GLAMOROUSBOSPHORUS. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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