Türkiye · DINNER CRUISES

The 15 Best Dinner Cruises in Türkiye

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A dinner cruise is a set menu, a band and three hours on the water, and the gap between the good ones and the rest is wide. These 15 are compared on table position, drinks policy and what the show actually is.

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table - Getting to the Mega Lüfer pier in Kabataş
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

1.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44,561 reviews · from $34Our pick

Spend three hours aboard the Mega Lüfer yacht, crossing between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores over a three-course Turkish meal. Expect folk dance, flamenco, belly dance, live music, and views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and the Bosphorus bridges. Hotel pickup, VIP seating, and drink packages vary.

“the atmosphere was amazing, great workers and food was fantastic. they picked us up from infront of our hotel and dropped us off as well, 100% would recommend”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show - Boarding, pickup, and the first practical decision
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

2.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,127 reviews · from $34

Spend three hours sailing between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores with dinner, unlimited soft drinks, Turkish coffee and tea, and a 1.5-hour cultural show. You’ll pass illuminated palaces, mosques, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower. Hotel pickup is optional, and attentive servers such as Elvis, Mert, and Ibrahim may help make the evening run smoothly.

“Great evening cruise along the historic Bosphorus! 3-course meal is amazing and our server Tufan did really well. The Turkish show was fantastic!”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show - Sailing past Dolmabahce and Ciragan Palaces
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

3.Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,181 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Spend three hours crossing between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores, with dinner, Turkish and international dance performances, and a DJ set. You’ll pass Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy, Rumeli Fortress, and Maiden’s Tower. Servers such as Fatih, Dogus, Kirill, and Ozgur have earned special praise for attentive service.

“Awesome ! The food was really good and the spectacle so impressive. I recommend it 100 %”

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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table - What the Bosphorus looks like after dark
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

4.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,021 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Board Mega Lüfer near Kabataş or add hotel pickup for a three-hour evening of Turkish appetizers, grilled fish or meat, dessert, and live folk, belly, Latin, flamenco, and DJ performances. Expect a lively shared-dining setting, changing views, and table service rather than a quiet sightseeing cruise.

“When you are a single traveler you get pushed to the side near the exit and all the smokers. Even with the purchase of a VIP ticket. Couldn’t see the show And dinner was just ok. Not worth the money Staff was nice.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment - Boarding the AMOR yacht and settling in
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment

5.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,852 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Cruise between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores aboard the AMOR yacht for three hours of Turkish dinner, illuminated palaces, folk dances, belly dancing, and DJ music. Pickup is available from central European-side hotels, with multilingual support and drop-off near midnight.

“Yavuz provided us with excellent service. We really enjoyed the entertainment.”

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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Live Folk Dance & DJ Experience - From Kabataş to the open water
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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Live Folk Dance & DJ Experience

6.Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Live Folk Dance & DJ Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,437 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for about three hours while dining on a Turkish buffet and watching folk dances, belly dancing, and a DJ set. You’ll pass Maiden’s Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Dolmabahçe Palace, and more. Pickup is offered from Fatih, Beyoğlu, Şişli, and Beşiktaş.

“Very fun, beautiful view of the bosphorous, highly recommended. Great show that turned into a dance party”

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Istanbul: Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table - Boarding, pickup, and finding the right boat
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Istanbul: Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table

7.Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 882 reviews · from $34

Sail between Europe and Asia for three hours with a private table, Turkish meze, selected drinks, and live folk dancing, music, and belly dancing. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, the two Bosphorus bridges, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Maiden’s Tower. Confirm that your booking option includes dinner and drinks.

“Hassan and Emre were really good it was a pleasure to spend time with them. I recommend”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show - Boarding, pickup, and the first practical decision
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

8.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 781 reviews · from $34

Spend three hours aboard the Pereme, sailing between Europe and Asia with Turkish appetizers, a choice of four main courses, unlimited soft drinks, and optional alcoholic drinks. Reham and the welcoming crew help with arrangements while folk dancers, a whirling dervish, belly dancers, and a DJ fill the evening.

“amazing staff, amazing service, dances and music. nice trip”

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ISTANBUL: Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Turkish night show - Ortaköy Mosque and the first bridge
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ISTANBUL: Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Turkish night show

9.Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Turkish night show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 772 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Spend about three hours cruising between Europe and Asia while eating a Turkish dinner and watching belly dance, folk music, whirling dervish, violin, and DJ performances. The boat passes palaces, mosques, fortresses, bridges, and the Maiden’s Tower. Hotel pickup is available in selected central areas.

“Food was very mediocre and very slow to get drinks served. We purchased the unlimited drinks. Entertainment was very good, very engaging and they got everyone up dancing.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Incl. Drinks with Transfer - Boarding, welcome drinks, and the first hour
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10.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Incl. Drinks with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 660 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $41

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for 3 to 4 hours with hotel pickup, a dinner featuring fish or meat, unlimited local drinks on the selected option, and live Turkish entertainment. You’ll pass illuminated palaces, mosques, bridges, and the Maiden’s Tower while sailing between Europe and Asia.

“Every thing was ok but the show was very small it doesn’t took time only 3 shows wish was really not to much”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Night Dinner Cruise with Private Table - The entertainment is the main event
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Night Dinner Cruise with Private Table

11.Bosphorus Night Dinner Cruise with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 609 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $47

Sail between Europe and Asia for 3.5 hours with a private table, Turkish dinner, music, folk dancing, belly dancing, and views of Istanbul’s palaces and bridges. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from central European-side hotels. Vegetarian meals require advance notice.

“absolutely amazing experience, the ship, food, fantastic service, entertainment and overall highly recommended!!!”

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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Folk Dance and Live Performances - Kabataş to Dolmabahce Palace: the first night views
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Folk Dance and Live Performances

12.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Folk Dance and Live Performances

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 384 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $30

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for about four hours with European-side hotel pickup, dinner, unlimited soft drinks, belly dancing, folk performances, a henna ceremony, live DJ music, and night views of palaces, mosques, bridges, and fortresses.

“The dancers were very good. Food was average and the waiters were rushed which made the service well below par.”

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Istanbul: Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus - The first views: Dolmabahçe and Çırağan Palaces
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Istanbul: Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus

13.Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 353 reviews · 1 day · from $354

Ride between Europe and Asia on an evening Bosphorus cruise with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, a three-course Turkish dinner, music, belly dancing, Romany and Anatolian folk performances, and views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, and Boğaziçi Bridge.

“The cruise trip was really nice! Very good price for the service that they offer! Punctual drivers,serious,air con in the transfer,music,nuce atmosphere.On the boat very good service,plenty of food and drinks,nice program with dancers and music.I recommend to everyone! You will enjoy it”

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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Folklore Show & Belly Dancers - Belly dancing, folk music, and a busy stage
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Folklore Show & Belly Dancers

14.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Folklore Show & Belly Dancers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · from $33Top rated

Spend about five hours sailing Istanbul’s Bosphorus from Kabataş with dinner, unlimited soft drinks, Turkish folk shows, and belly dancing. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, the Bosphorus bridges, and Kız Kulesi. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with alcohol available for adults.

“The view was lovely. The food was not good. The entertainment was just ok. You’re buying the boat ride- the rest is just extra so don’t be disappointed.”

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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show with DJ - What dinner is really like on board
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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show with DJ

15.Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show with DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 249 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus after dark with hotel pickup, a three-course dinner, local drinks, belly dancing, Whirling Dervishes, Turkish music, and a DJ. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi palaces, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and the bridges linking Europe and Asia.

“Perfect time. Perfect show. Good food. Nice time for couple, adult and friend. You see diferent place important building”

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