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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: A Unique Dining Experience Amidst Mesmerizing Views
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1,283 Ratings
Beyoğlu
Embark on a unique dining experience on the Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. Indulge in delicious food, unlimited drinks, and captivating entertainment while cruising between the European and Asian continents.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bosphorus Strait - One of Istanbul’s most significant and renowned landmarks is the magnificent Bosphorus. This natural waterway, which divides Istanbul into two continents, is why the city is known as “the city between two continents.” The Bosphorus connects Europe and Asia via the Sea of Marmara.
- Bosphorus Bridge - Istanbul straddles two continents: Asia and Europe. The Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridges are the primary bridges connecting these two continents.
- Rumeli Fortress - This historic fortress, built by the orders of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, is another notable landmark of the Bosphorus Strait. Today, Rumeli Fortress houses numerous cafes and restaurants.
- Anadolu Hisari Fort - Situated on the Anatolian side of the Bosphorus, this fort neighbors the Rumeli Fortress. Commissioned by Sultan Bayezid, it not only enhanced the city’s silhouette but also served security purposes. With its ancient appearance and mysterious ambiance, Anadolu Hisari Fort is another captivating landmark of Istanbul, especially during a dinner tour along the Bosphorus.
- KIz Kulesi - Also known as Leander’s Tower since the medieval Byzantine period, the Maiden’s Tower is built on a small islet off the coast of Uskudar. As one of the city’s most iconic symbols, the Maiden’s Tower stands alone in the sea, resembling a beautiful, graceful woman. It is considered one of the city’s most romantic spots, witnessing numerous celebrations, engagements, and proposals. The tower is the subject of many mysterious and romantic folk tales. During our Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, we will have the opportunity to admire this stunning structure while enjoying delicious food and unlimited entertainment.
- Beylerbeyi Palace - The opulent Beylerbeyi Palace is located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul’s Beylerbeyi neighborhood. Close to the Bosphorus Bridge, it is one of Istanbul’s most elegant buildings, often referred to as the pearl of the Bosphorus Strait. Commissioned by Sultan Abdulaziz of the Ottoman Empire, it was originally built as a summer residence for the imperial family. The luxurious and sophisticated interiors perfectly complement the exterior surroundings, making it a visual delight while cruising along the Bosphorus.
- Dolmabahce Palace - The majestic Dolmabahce Palace is one of the main attractions we will see while on board. This splendid mansion on the Bosphorus is a prime example of the Ottoman Empire’s 19th-century architectural achievements.
What's Included
- Private Table
- Hotel pick up and drop off with comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles (depending on option)
- Dinner
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Turkish dances and shows & DJ performance
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Services that are not mentioned on Included part
- Photo Shoot
Additional Information
An evening with dance performances onboard our exclusive catamaran in Istanbul, a unique blend of culinary delights and entertainment. The combination never disappoints when garnished with the captivating views of Istanbul at night, making for a dinner cruise you’ll never forget.
Join us in relishing exquisite meals and unlimited alcoholic beverages as we cruise between the continents of Europe and Asia, with traditional Turkish dances and shows adding to the romance.
Highlights
• Explore the Bosphorus Strait as we cruise between the European and Asian sides of Istanbul
• Be entertained by traditional as well as Latin dances and a live DJ as we cruise
• Marvel at the majestic palaces lining the strait
Our boat will be set at the pier for boarding at 8:30 pm. Upon embarking, your appetisers will be ready at your table and beverages can be ordered according to choice.
We set sail from the pier at 9:00 pm and expect to return by 11:30 pm. The average duration of the tour stands at 3 hours.
- Show performances and dinner service are held in the indoor area on the first floor.
Location
Kabataş
The guests are expected to be at the meeting point at 20.00
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Carlos_c
May 5, 2024
Dinner and a show at its best! - It was a fantastic experience on a very well planned dinner and a show tour. Well organized, a good meal, certainly not expecting top notch food, great attentive waiting staff and best of all: the entertainment! After dinner, once the show started, the entire ship became a floating party! So happy I booked this tour!
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Andreif
Apr 27, 2024
Just good value for money - Good food and show, not much can be seen at night (but that was expected), nothing to complain about.
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Escape34558410648
Apr 24, 2024
Bosphorus Cruise Dinner - We definitely recommend 4-hour Bosphorus Cruise Dinner with Turkish music and show. It is some what pricy but worth it. Jose
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F6051asdebbief
May 17, 2024
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise - The food was fine, nothing special but not bad either. My husband had the main course of meat balls and I selected the chicken option. The fish looked like it had lots of bones. It was very crowded, a bit stuffy and warm inside. You could only see the dancing if you stood up or got closer to the dancers. It was a beautiful still night and I got some lovely photos outside. We were picked up promptly from our hotel and returned easily as well. The drinks package (with alcohol) was good as they continually served you.
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Tourist03534560452
May 13, 2024
A stressful evening - I wouldn’t recommend this dinner cruise (or any other dinner show cruise) as the organization was really chaotic. We waited at the side of the pier for around 45 minutes in the cold for the boat to be readied and in my opinion we were packed in like sardines inside the boat. I was literally shoulder to shoulder with the next table. The food and the show was average at best. In fact the show descended into a rave party for teenagers with really loud music. The cruise also finished really late and I only got back to my hotel after midnight. Definitely not a relaxing evening. I would have rather gone to a land based show of higher quality and just done a 2 hour sunset cruise. Not for those looking for a quiet relaxing cruise.
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Jjbcfr2
May 9, 2024
Cruise - dinner lousy from every point of view, invisible shows in the middle of the tables so if you are not next to it - Not at all interesting too many people 300/400 people. we don't see anything...we go around in circles...any dinner, a lot of waiting??? and especially little shows that are worthless...even with songs by Dalida In French
Dance for staff who wish it...to disco music To occupy the time! This dinner cruise is worthless. Avoid
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Dobrislav
May 7, 2024
However, the visit on the boat was very nice and we had a lot of fun - Unfortunately, the organization was not as agreed. I didn't know until the day when we would be picked up and I contacted the company several times, but no one answered the phone or wrote me back an email. 5 hours before the event, our hotel finally managed to get in touch with the company.
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T2159nscindyf
May 18, 2024
Run away ! Scam and tourist trap - Run away ! They will tell you that you are in the VIP area, this is completely false. The service is disorganized and poorly executed. The dishes arrive very cold and even if they arrived hot, they are inedible anyway and so disgusting! For dessert it's 3 slices of apple and 3 slices of orange, the strips of fruit are so thin that even cigarette paper is thicker. I'll say it very honestly, from the starter to the pseudo dessert everything was terrible!
The show is average if not worthless. All for an exorbitant price of €40 per person without alcohol (alcohol not included)
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Amirhosain_n
May 11, 2024
Discrimination to guests - Me and my friends were discriminated because we had no female companion. We stopped from dancing without any explanation. This company discriminated us and they had no explanation before hand that they had no single individuals dancing policy.
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Elizabethdm62ks
Apr 18, 2024
Not recommended! - I booked a private table with alcohol near the show. and they put me at a table with 7 other people, still charging the price of said private table and not shared.They served me half a glass of wine for cooking. I was expecting 7 local appetizers, but as soon as we went up we found a plate with 3 dips a slice of cheese, 1 cucumber and 1 tomato. The staff were friendly and nice, but each of them would come up to the table and ask you to give them a tip and on giving would act disappointed with the amount given. The main dishes were a chicken thigh and a dry garlic flavored meatball or a dry salmon tail without flavor dessert consisted of over ripe pear 2 slices or orange and 1 inedible biscuit. I don't recommend, the show was OK but again preformers begged for tips including a stripper dancing on top of people putting said tips in the tiny thong she was wearing, definatly not family or couple appropriate
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