Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise

A very good and enjoyable Bosphorus cruise overall. The boat departed and arrived punctually, was clean and comfortable, and travelled at a good pace — neither too fast nor unnecessarily slow. The seats were comfortable, and the boat didn’t feel overly crowded or cramped. The upper deck is partially covered, which is useful if you want some protection from the sun while still enjoying the views. A few minor points to be aware of: payment is cash only, with no card option. This wasn’t a major problem as there are several ATMs just in front of the departure point. The boat does fill up quite quickly, so arriving early is worthwhile. If you board later, you may end up with a seat in the middle of the covered upper deck, quite far from the sides and therefore with a less ideal view. There are refreshments available on board, but the choice is fairly limited. Overall, a comfortable, well-organised and good-value way to enjoy the Bosphorus. I would recommend arriving a little early to get a good seat.

Bosphorus cruise would sail to the second bridge and back, it will pass the palaces, fortresses, bridges and mansions on Istanbul’s shores both side. You certainly visit many historical places in Istanbul but a day & night cruise will mesmerise you,it's so beautiful. Request the tour organizer to pick you from or near your hotel.Take plenty of photos.

Good and affordable boat tour! Including a ferry possibility (if you want to jump off on the other side of the river). The bar offers really good fresh juices! Only minus point: It was quite crowded and we had a hard time understanding the loudspeaker announcements of the sights. Pro tip: the tours after sunset are spectacular!

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We did the long line tour. We left in the morning and were back by late afternoon. The stop at the last port in the morning gave us enough time to have lunch and get back on the boat. It's a quiet tour, there's not much to do on the boat but they do have a cafeteria with a choice of drinks and food.