A 3-hour Bosphorus night cruise with a full Turkish dinner and a live Turkish Night show on board — whirling dervish, folk dance, belly dance and DJ, sailing under both bridges.
Ask any local where to see a real Turkish Night show in Istanbul, and the answer is almost always the same: on the water. Our Bosphorus dinner cruise — known to guests simply as a Bosphorus night cruise — sails from Kabataş every evening at 20:30 for three hours along the strait, with a full Turkish dinner cruise menu served as the city's two bridges light up overhead. It's the same evening regulars call a Bosphorus dinner cruise and first-timers call a Turkish night out — ten kinds of meze, a main course of your choice, and a live show that moves from whirling dervish to belly dance to DJ, all before you're back on the pier at 23:30.
Two tables to choose from, plus optional extras. Prices are per person unless stated.
VIP stage tables are limited and not available every night — we confirm availability on WhatsApp.
3 hours · 20:30–23:30 · Departs Kabataş · No prepayment — pay on board
✓ 10 varieties of Turkish meze
✓ Warm appetizer: börek
✓ Main course with seasonal salad, choose one: salmon, sea bass, chicken skewer, or beef skewer
✓ Dessert: special semolina dessert
✓ Unlimited soft drinks (water, cola, juice)
✓ Whirling dervish show, 5 folk dances, belly dance, live music & DJ
✓ Open-air deck & panoramic viewing terrace
✓ All food is halal
Babies 0–3 are free.
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Real moments from the Bosphorus dinner cruise — the boat, the table, and the Turkish Night show on board.
Welcome aboard, live singer greeting guests as they arrive.
Sail past the Ottoman-era palace as dinner service begins.
The bridge lit up overhead — the most photographed moment of the night.
Folk dance performance begins as the boat crosses continents.
Farewell photos on deck before disembarking.
Every review below comes from a guest who sailed with us. See them all on Google, or share your own after your trip.
“A very interesting experience, seeing Bosphore at night, the lights of the city reflecting in the dark waters. The boat has 3 decks, the restaurant and the show taking place on the 1st one. The space is quite generous for a river cruise ship, there is a dancing place and there is enough space between the tables. The food is various and qualitative. The personnel is very friendly and professional. All in all, it was a trip to remember.”
“It was a nice tour! I really enjoyed the Bosphorus night cruise — it was a beautiful and enjoyable experience from beginning to end. The organization was excellent, the trip was comfortable, and it was full of great vibes and beautiful memories. I'm very happy with the experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting.”
“They were super easy to work with and responded so quickly; I’ll definitely use them again, and the three-hour Bosphorus trip felt a bit short—I wanted more and will do it again; it was an amazing time.”
“Very quick handling of the request. Well done. The transfer was on time. Thank you, everything went well.”
“Very beautiful, the staff very attentive and involved, sensational atmosphere! I RECOMMEND!!!!!”
“Really nice tour. We had a great time, everything was well organized. Would definitely recommend.”
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Our team speaks all three, from your first WhatsApp message to the moment you step off the boat.
Every package includes 10 varieties of Turkish meze, a warm börek appetizer, a main course with seasonal salad (choose salmon, sea bass, chicken skewer, or beef skewer), a special semolina dessert, and unlimited soft drinks. The evening's Turkish Night show — whirling dervish, five folk dances, belly dance, live music and DJ — runs throughout the 3-hour sailing.
Soft drinks are unlimited for every guest. On the Dinner Cruise you can add 2 alcoholic drinks for €10 per adult — only for the adults who want them. Or choose unlimited alcoholic drinks all night for €17 per adult. The VIP Stage Table is €70 per person without alcohol, or €80 with unlimited alcoholic drinks all night.
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off is available as an extra on both the Dinner Cruise and the VIP Stage Table: a shared shuttle for €5 per person or a private car (Vito) for €25 per person.
All departures are from Kabataş pier in Istanbul. Boarding starts at 20:00, the boat departs at 20:30, and you're back at the same pier by 23:30.
No prepayment is required — pay on board, in cash or by card, once you've boarded.
The right choice depends on your budget and what you want included. If you're comparing options, look for clear per-person pricing, a real multi-course Turkish menu (not just snacks), a live entertainment program, and TÜRSAB licensing. Go Bosphorus Tour's dinner cruise covers all of these — from €25 per person with simple extras you add only if you want them, or a VIP stage table with unlimited alcohol.
Smart casual is the norm — there's no strict dress code, but most guests dress a little for the evening since it includes a show and dinner. It's worth bringing a light jacket even in summer, as it gets breezy on the water after sunset.
Yes, families are welcome. Children aged 3–8 pay €20 on the Dinner Cruise and babies under 3 are free, and the folk and belly dance show is family-friendly. Alcohol is only added for the adults who choose it, and a hotel shuttle (+€5 per person) makes the evening easier with young children. Children aged 9 and over pay the adult price.
You're free to cancel at any time. We recommend cancelling at least 4 hours before your scheduled departure so we can offer the spot to another guest.
No physical ID or passport is required to board. We simply recommend keeping a photo of your ID on your phone, just in case.
Safety comes first — Istanbul's municipality automatically halts all yacht and boat traffic on the Bosphorus in bad weather, so there's no risk of sailing in unsafe conditions. If your departure is affected, we'll help you rebook.
Rarely. The Bosphorus is a sheltered strait and usually very calm, so most guests feel nothing at all. If you're sensitive to motion, choose a seat in the middle of the boat and enjoy the view of the horizon.
Yes. From the Asian side we pick you up with a private Mercedes Vito for your group only, from €80 per car round trip (up to 7 people), depending on the area. Full prices by area: Bosphorus dinner cruise from the Asian side.