Boat trips · TURKEY BOAT TOURS
The 15 best turkey boat tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are aboard and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Istanbul’s $28 Bosphorus dinner cruise, with yacht views, Turkish food, live shows, table options, transport tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Great way to spend the evening. Nice food, good atmosphere, and great views of Istanbul from the Bosphorus. I can recommend this activity!”
Cruise the Bosphorus by day or sunset, with landmark views, audio commentary, drinks, snacks, and optional dinner aboard a luxury yacht.
“A brilliant cruise. 2 hours to see all the main sights. We picked with dinner and that was a great decision. There were 3 courses and all high quality food with generous portions. Plenty of included drinks and a very friendly waiter.”
Sail between Europe and Asia on Istanbul’s Bosphorus with dinner, unlimited drink options, Turkish dances, music, and night views.
“Everything has exceeded the expectations, excellent quality: food, service, environment and entertainment. Definitely recommend it.”
See Istanbul from Europe to Asia on a $7 Bosphorus cruise with tea, Wi-Fi, multilingual audio, and sunset departures.
“It was amazing and the guide Hanane was super nice!!!”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus at sunset on a small yacht with snacks, drinks, history, and views of two continents for $30.23.
“Crowded. Could be better organized. Food was average. Show was okay, the belly dancer spent too much time going around asking for tip.”
Explore Suluada Island from Antalya with three swim stops, a boat lunch, hotel pickup options, and clear Mediterranean water for $21.
“Our guide was so clever, funny, and he looks like a pirate :) So the atmosphere was totally fun and so smooth!”
See Istanbul from a 20-meter yacht on a two-hour Bosphorus cruise with sunset views, snacks, fruit, tea, coffee, and an audio guide.
“We had an absolutely wonderful day on the Bosphorus this beautiful October 12, 2025. The weather was perfect, the autumn light was sublime, and the setting simply enchanting. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the entire crew, who were professional, attentive, and always smiling. A huge thank-you especially to Tugba, whose kindness and dedication were remarkable. She took care of every detail to make sure everything went perfectly—always available, thoughtful, and caring. The cruise itself was a true moment of relaxation and discovery. Sailing along the Bosphorus offers a completely different way to appreciate Istanbul, between Europe and Asia, between tradition and moder...”
Review of Antalya’s Suluada boat trip, with hotel pickup, swimming stops, lunch, practical tips, costs, and what to expect.
“The boat is spacious and has an upper deck for you to explore the views and tan a little bit. Suluada Island is beautiful but it is a rocky beach so I recommend coming prepared. The lunch was tasty and we also got to stop at another island to swim.”
Review of Side’s $19 Jeep Safari, Green Lake boat trip, lunch, swimming, mountain views, water fights, practical tips, and value advice.
“overall the experience was great. Our host was very funny, welcoming and at every opportunity asked if we would like to stop and take pictures of the beautiful surroundings. The boat trip was a great change of pace lunch was good and at the price we paid can not fault the tour at all. 5/5 would recommend to anyone who visits side.”
Sail the Bosphorus at sunset aboard a comfortable yacht with live commentary, snacks, lemonade, and views of Istanbul’s finest landmarks.
“Honestly, everything was exactly as described. Great guide, smooth service, and perfect timing. Noor was super easy to communicate with and really on point”
Review of Istanbul’s $8 Bosphorus sunset cruise, with skyline views, audio guide, snacks, drinks, route details, and practical tips.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time on board. The staff were incredibly hospitable and kind and the views were amazing.”
Review of the Suluada boat tour from Antalya, with hotel transfers, lunch, swimming stops, practical tips, prices, and honest drawbacks.
“The experience was totally ruined by transport which had very little air conditioning, which meant a very hot and sticky 2hr journey to the experience. The experience itself was decent though the food was crap. I could not in good conscience recommend this to anyone”
Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise, with Asian-side Kanlıca stop, hotel pickup, snacks, guide, and practical booking tips.
“This was a very relaxing and informative cruise on a beautiful lot going up the Bosphorus channel. The boat made a short stop on the Asian side where most tried the yogurt for which Turkey is known. The stay could have been longer and in an area with more shopping and things to see. The narrator on board made the trip interesting.”
Review of Istanbul’s three-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise, with Turkish dances, night views, dinner, drinks, logistics, and value tips.
“It was amazing. So much fun. Food was really tasty. Staff was also very good and all of them were really friendly and helpful. I am definitely coming back next year with friends. This is a great way to spend an evening in Istanbul.”
Review of Side’s Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour, with off-road fun, swimming, lunch, waterfalls, practical tips, and value advice.
“Really good friendly staff especially when they found out I was half Turk. Only downside is the boat trip the swim is like 15 minutes. Overall such good value and would do again”
River hour, cave run, whale ground or a deck with lunch on it.
