Turkiye · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS

The 15 Best Boat Trips in Turkey

278 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Two seas, a strait and a coastline nobody has finished building a road along. The 15 below run from a two-hour sailing under the Istanbul bridges to a full day in Lycian coves, each priced and clear about swimming time.

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table - Getting to Kabataş without paying for a transfer
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Istanbul: Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide - The route from Maiden’s Tower to the Asian shore
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Istanbul: Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

2.Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14,430 reviews · 2 hours · from $8Best value

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus by day or sunset with landmark views, audio commentary, drinks, snacks, and optional dinner on a luxury yacht.

“The overall cruise experience was awesome, travelled about an hour each way, got to see a different view of the major buildings, voice over (english) would speak a little about each building as we got close to it. Free tea and coffee on the boat, food was offered too but I didnt eat anything. I saw other people have drinks too. There was seating inside and outside, 3 levels for the outside and 2 for the inside with good views wherever you were seated. It was a good experience, if you are in Istanbul for a short time or want to get your bearings.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show - Dinner begins with Turkish appetizers
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch - Paradise Bay: your first swim
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Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch

4.Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,207 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $21

Spend a full day swimming at Suluada’s clear bays, enjoying a fresh boat lunch, and soaking up Mediterranean views from Antalya or Kemer.

“I really liked the activity. The sights were beautiful. The itinerary was very nice. We could do a lot of things without rushing. I highly recommend this trip!”

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Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks - From Karaköy to Galataport and Dolmabahçe
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Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

5.Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,774 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus on a 16-person yacht with palace views, snacks, fruit, tea, and a choice of daylight or sunset sailing.

“awesome experience! great view with even greater service. our guide, tuba, was very accommodating and friendly. she took nice photos, and offered us blankets so we were able to sit at the front of the yacht comfortably in the cold weather. super recommended~”

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City of Side: Jeep Safari & Green Lake Boat Trip with Lunch - Roman Aqueducts and Mountain Views
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City of Side: Jeep Safari & Green Lake Boat Trip with Lunch

Antalya/Kemer: Old City, Waterfalls, Olympos Cable Car, Boat - The Olympos Cable Car and the high mountain view
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Antalya/Kemer: Old City, Waterfalls, Olympos Cable Car, Boat

7.Old City, Waterfalls, Olympos Cable Car, Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,896 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

See Antalya in one day with the Olympos Cable Car, Kaleici, Lower Düden Falls, lunch, and an optional boat ride for $29.

“Our guide Ahmet was excellent, very clear with the explanations, very precise on the agenda and meeting points . I will totally recommend this tour for visitors to Antalya!”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide - From Dolmabahçe Palace to Ortaköy Mosque
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

8.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,845 reviews · 2h 15m · from $19

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus at sunset on a comfortable yacht with an English guide, snacks, fresh fruit, tea, and wide-open landmark views.

“We had an absolutely wonderful sunset cruise on the Bosphorus. The views were breathtaking and the atmosphere was magical. The captain and the crew were not only professional, but also incredibly kind, friendly and welcoming. We felt more like friends than customers — they made the whole experience even more special. Thank you for your hospitality, your smiles and the beautiful memories. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Istanbul! The kids from Greece 🇬🇷”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide - Galata Bridge to Dolmabahçe Palace
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer - Adrasan Coast and the Boat Departure
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Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side - Sailing past Dolmabahçe Palace and Ortaköy
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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

12.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,251 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Cruise the Bosphorus on a small yacht, enjoy Turkish snacks and commentary, and stop in Asian Istanbul for famous Kanlıca yogurt.

“Very organised! Fantastic pick up and return at our hotel. The guide ( and all staff!!) was great and very engaging with some nice facts and trivia during the tour. Boat was comfortable and good snacks and Turkish tea & coffee. We had a great time on this boat trip ❤️”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show - Sailing past palaces and bridges
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

13.Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

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

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus by night with dinner, Turkish dances, city lights, drinks, and a DJ for $41 per person.

“Highly recommend this trip. We went as a big group and every single member of the family really enjoyed themselves. The food was served cold which was a let down but the entertainment made up for it. Defo need to try it if you can”

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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best - Starting at Kabataş without losing time
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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

14.Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,181 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour sunset yacht cruise with Bosphorus landmarks, Turkish snacks, drinks, guides, and optional hotel pickup.

“What a wonderful cruise! Boat was perfect - only about 30 onboard. We were on upper level / half inside, half outside making for excellent photo ops. Staff wonderful - special shout out to Emre and Nahad. Emre served the perfect amount of light snacks and drinks. Emre shared history & details on the sights as we passed them. Very laid back & relaxed. Excellent views. Truly the perfect Bosphorous cruise.”

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Side: Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch - Manavgat Waterfall, a cool first stop
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Side: Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch

15.Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,090 reviews · 8 hours · from $28

Review of Side’s Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour, with off-road fun, water fights, village stops, lunch, swimming, and Green Lake views.

“It was amazing, the guys were absolutely incredible. Big shout out to Johnny Cash, you were an amazing guid. All of you amazing. Couldn’t fault the experience. 10/10 would recommend. Thanks, Chloe & Mia”

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