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This guided cruise departs from Eminönü Pier and sails the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia. Listen to a live guide in English and Russian as you view Istanbul's signature sights from the water, including Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress and the Maiden's Tower. Choose from a 2-hour day or night cruise, a 2.5-hour sunset cruise, or a 3-hour morning or afternoon cruise with a 1-hour stop on the Asian side. The boat has heated indoor seating as well as outdoor seats.
Board at Eminönü Pier, cruise through the Golden Horn and under Galata Bridge, and head out onto the Bosphorus. As you sail along the European shore, your guide shares Istanbul's history and stories in English and Russian.
Pass Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace and Ortaköy Mosque, then sail under the Bosphorus Bridge. After Bebek, the boat turns toward the Asian side at Rumeli Fortress to begin the return journey.
Sail down the Asian shore, admire the Maiden's Tower standing alone in the sea and the Istanbul coastline, and return to Eminönü Pier. The sunset cruise shows the skyline at dusk, and the night cruise shows the illuminated Bosphorus and city lights.
The morning cruise includes a breakfast of cheese, salami, eggs, honey, jam, butter and olives, and the afternoon cruise includes a lunch of lentil soup, salad, rice, a meat dish and dessert. You'll sail for about 2 hours and stop in Beylerbeyi for about 1 hour to explore the Asian side freely.
※ Regular cruises last about 2 hours and may vary by about 15 minutes due to wind and currents.
※ The route and schedule may change depending on sea traffic and weather.
Meeting point :
Travels in Istanbul Adventure Tourism (Eminönü Pier)
Ahi Çelebi, Cami Sahili, 34134 Fatih, Sarıdemir, 34134 Eminönü/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point info:
Look for the NARAL boat near Ahi Çelebi Mosque, behind Istanbul Ticaret University. If you don't see the boat when you arrive, wait until the departure time or ask the partner staff nearby for help. Depending on pier availability, departure may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or the boat's location may change within 1 km; you'll be notified in advance if so. The cruise ends back at Eminönü Pier.
Travels in Istanbul Adventure Tourism, Ahi Çelebi, Cami Sahili, 34134 Eminönü/İstanbul, Türkiye