Parents tend to ask two things before anything else: what the children cost, and what is on the table. Children aged 3–7 are charged half the per-person rate, children aged 8 and over pay the full adult rate, children aged 0–2 come free (no meal), and alcoholic drinks are served to adults only. The dinner is a fixed menu with the same main-course choice for everyone, so the table question is settled at booking.
Soft Drinks (€30) covers the fixed menu, the show and unlimited soft and hot drinks. Alcoholic (€35) adds 2 glasses of local wine, beer or raki per adult. The menu runs from cold starters and a seasonal salad to an entree starter, a main course of grilled fish, grilled chicken steak, grilled meatballs or a vegetarian plate, and baklava with fruit. Imported drinks are not included in the alcoholic package.
Both packages share the boat and the evening: about 2 hours 45 minutes on the water, boarding at Kabatas Pier from 19:45 and a 20:45 departure, back around 23:30. Tell us your hotel name when you book — guests in the listed central European-side areas are collected between 19:00 and 20:00 and brought back by the transfer vehicle. Dinner arrives course by course, and the Turkish-night show and DJ carry on between courses as the boat follows the lit-up shoreline.
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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise — From €30 per Guest
From €30 per person
Two packages on one shared evening boat, about 2 hours 45 minutes long (boarding 19:45 at Kabatas Pier, departure 20:45, back around 23:30): dinner served course by course, a Turkish-night show, and collection from central European-side hotels. Children 3–7 pay half, ages 8+ pay the adult fare, infants under 3 come free. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure; the whole amount comes back. Booked directly with a TÜRSAB-licensed agency — message us on WhatsApp with any question.
- Duration
- 2 hours 45 minutes
- Departure
- 20:45
- Meeting point
- Kabatas Pier
- Included
- Dinner, show, drinks
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
- Licensed operator
- TÜRSAB A #14316
Choose your date and package
Pay on board by cash or card (TL, EUR or USD) — no online payment.
What happens on the tour
What happens on the tour
Kabatas Pier → the lit-up Bosphorus waterfront → back to Kabatas
Step-by-step route timeline
- TBCCollection from your hotelThe transfer vehicle picks up hotel guests in the central European-side districts and brings them to Kabatas Pier, where the crew shows each party to its table. Boarding opens at 19:45 and the boat leaves at 20:45.
- TBCMezes, then the coursesService starts with cold starters and a seasonal salad; an entree starter and your choice of main course follow, and baklava with fruit closes the meal. Drinks come as your package sets them.
- TBCTurkish-night stageThe show moves through a whirling dervish, Turkish folk, Caucasian and gypsy dances and belly dancing, with a rhythm show and a DJ filling the breaks between acts.
- TBCShoreline lights between actsWhen the stage pauses, step out to the deck: the Istanbul waterfront is lit up on both sides of the strait.
- TBCBack to Kabatas and your hotelAfter the last performance the boat returns around 23:30 to Kabatas or Findikli, and the transfer takes hotel guests back.
Departure: Kabatas Pier — 20:45
What stands out on Family Dinner Cruise
- Two package options: soft drinks or 2 local drinks
- Fixed dinner menu with a main-course choice
- Turkish night show and DJ
- Hotel transfer from the listed central areas
Included
- 2-hour 45-minute shared Bosphorus dinner cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from the listed central European-side areas (19:00–20:00)
- Air-conditioned transfer vehicle
- Fixed dinner menu with a main-course choice
- Traditional Turkish entertainment and DJ performance
- Unlimited soft drinks, and 2 local alcoholic drinks on the Alcoholic package
Not Included
- Imported drinks (extra charge on board)
- Tips
- Private yacht dinner setup
- Professional photo service
About Family Dinner Cruise
Choose your Family Dinner Cruise package
Silver Dinner Cruise - Soft Drinks
Shared dinner cruise with a fixed menu, the Turkish-night show and unlimited soft and hot drinks
- 2-hour 45-minute shared Bosphorus dinner cruise
- Boarding at 19:45, departure at 20:45 from Kabatas Pier
- Fixed dinner menu: cold starters, seasonal salad, an entree starter, a main course of your choice, baklava and fruit
- Main course choice: grilled fish, grilled chicken steak, grilled meatballs or a vegetarian plate
- Unlimited soft drinks and hot drinks
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off from the listed central European-side areas
- Turkish-night shows and a DJ set
Silver Dinner Cruise - Alcoholic
Shared dinner cruise with a fixed menu, the Turkish-night show, 2 glasses of local drinks and unlimited soft drinks
- 2-hour 45-minute shared Bosphorus dinner cruise
- Boarding at 19:45, departure at 20:45 from Kabatas Pier
- Fixed dinner menu: cold starters, seasonal salad, an entree starter, a main course of your choice, baklava and fruit
- Main course choice: grilled fish, grilled chicken steak, grilled meatballs or a vegetarian plate
- 2 glasses of local wine, beer or raki per adult, plus unlimited soft drinks
- Imported drinks such as vodka, gin, whisky, tequila, champagne or cognac cost extra on board
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off from the listed central European-side areas
- Turkish-night shows and a DJ set
Who it suits
- Families who want dinner, a stage show and the hotel transfer settled in a single booking
- Parents comparing the soft-drinks package with the package that adds 2 local drinks for the adults
- Parties with children aged 3–7, who are charged half the per-person rate (ages 8 and over pay the adult rate)
- Couples and friends happy to share the boat instead of chartering a private yacht
Before you book
- Boarding at Kabatas Pier starts at 19:45 and the boat leaves at 20:45; it comes back around 23:30 to Kabatas or Findikli
- Free hotel pickup runs between 19:00 and 20:00 and covers only the listed areas: Findikzade, Topkapi, Aksaray, Laleli, Beyazit, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Tepebasi, Sishane, Taksim, Talimhane, Macka, Sisli, Nisantasi and Besiktas
- Not on the pickup list? Ask us before booking; transport from other areas may carry an extra charge, and otherwise you board at Kabatas Pier yourselves
- Staying on the Asian side? Plan to reach Kabatas yourselves — the boat comes back too late for regular public transport home
- Pickups can run late in heavy traffic, so keep your phone on from 19:00
- Dinner is a fixed menu with a main-course choice of grilled fish, grilled chicken steak, grilled meatballs or a vegetarian plate
- On the Alcoholic package each adult gets 2 glasses of local wine, beer or raki, with unlimited soft drinks alongside; imported drinks cost extra on board
- A single booking holds up to 50 guests
Free Cancellation. Full refund available with 24+ hours advance notice. No questions asked.
Family Dinner Cruise — On Board the Bosphorus
Family Dinner Cruise — On Board the Bosphorus
On-board preview
After you book
1. Request received. Your booking reference and request summary arrive by email right away.
2. We confirm. We confirm your booking, boarding time and pier on WhatsApp before the day.
3. Pay on board. Nothing is charged online — you pay on the day, by cash or card, in TL, EUR or USD.
Cancellation. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
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Bringing children
- Children aged 0–2 sail free (no meal is served for them). Children aged 3–7 pay half of the package rate; children aged 8 and over pay the adult rate.
- Alcoholic drinks are served to adults only, so families usually choose the soft-drinks package.
- The dinner is a fixed menu with the same main-course choice for everyone. Children's portions, allergies and high chairs: ask us before you book.
- The evening is long: boarding at Kabataş starts at 19:45, the boat leaves at 20:45 and returns around 23:30. Hotel transfer from the listed European-side areas is included.
- Strollers, child seats and special requests: ask us on WhatsApp before you book.
Dinner cruise — questions and good to know
Travelling with children? See Bringing children
How many dinner-cruise packages are available?
Two packages are available on the same shared evening route: Soft Drinks, and Alcoholic with 2 glasses of local wine, beer or raki per adult. Both have the same fixed dinner menu and show.
What is the entry price for the dinner cruise?
The soft-drinks package is priced at EUR 30 per person, the same price every day of the week.
What is the alcoholic package price?
The Alcoholic package is EUR 35 per adult every day of the week. It adds 2 glasses of local wine, beer or raki to the soft-drinks package; imported drinks are extra.
Is there a weekday discount on the dinner cruise?
No. The dinner cruise runs on one price per package every day of the week: Soft Drinks EUR 30, Alcoholic EUR 35. The midweek discount applies to the shared sunset cruise, not to the dinner cruise.
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Is this page for private yacht dinners?
No — this page covers the shared Bosphorus dinner cruise only. Private yacht dinner options are listed separately so you can find the right format easily.
What changes between the packages?
Only the drinks. The route, the fixed dinner menu and the show are the same on both. The Alcoholic package adds 2 glasses of local wine, beer or raki per adult; imported drinks such as vodka, gin, whisky, tequila, champagne or cognac cost extra on board. Soft and hot drinks are unlimited on both.
What time do we board and when does the boat leave?
Boarding at Kabatas Pier starts at 19:45 and the boat leaves at 20:45. It returns around 23:30 to Kabatas or Findikli. If you take the hotel transfer, pickups run between 19:00 and 20:00 from the listed areas.
Is hotel pickup available from the Asian side?
No. The free transfer covers only the listed central European-side areas. Guests staying on the Asian side typically make their own way to Kabatas Pier.
What time does the dinner cruise leave and which pier does it use?
The shared dinner cruise boards at Kabatas Pier and the live calendar shows 20:45 departures. The evening lasts about 2 hours 45 minutes. Hotel guests are collected earlier by the transfer vehicle, and your written confirmation gives the exact pickup time for your area.
What is included in the dinner cruise price?
Every package covers the shared 2 hours 45 minutes cruise from Kabatas Pier, a seated dinner (welcome drink, cold mezes, salad, a hot starter, a main course, baklava and fruit), Turkish-night entertainment with a DJ, and hotel pickup and drop-off from the central European-side areas, with drinks according to the package you choose. Tips, imported or premium drinks on the alcoholic packages and professional photos are extra.
Which drinks come with each dinner cruise package?
Silver Dinner Cruise - Soft Drinks (EUR 30): Unlimited soft drinks and hot drinks. Silver Dinner Cruise - Alcoholic (EUR 35): 2 glasses of local wine, beer or raki per adult, plus unlimited soft drinks.
How much do children pay on the dinner cruise?
Children aged 3–7 are charged half the per-person rate of the package they join, children aged 8 and over pay the full adult rate, and children aged 0–2 sail free (no meal is served for them). Alcoholic drinks are served to adults only, so families usually choose a soft-drinks package.
Can I cancel the dinner cruise for free?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure. Your written confirmation shows the booked date and the departure time that applies.
How much is the Istanbul dinner cruise?
GoldenSunsetTour's Istanbul dinner cruise starts from EUR 30 per person (non-alcoholic package). Two packages are available: non-alcoholic (EUR 30) and alcoholic (EUR 35, with 2 local drinks).
What is included in the dinner cruise?
The dinner cruise includes a multi-course Turkish dinner (cold and hot mezze, a main course of grilled meats, and baklava dessert), a live Turkish-night entertainment show with folk music and dance, drinks according to your package (non-alcoholic or alcoholic), and an illuminated 2-hour 45-minute Bosphorus cruise. Hotel transfer support is available from central European-side locations.
How long does the Istanbul dinner cruise last?
The dinner cruise lasts approximately 2 hours 45 minutes on the Bosphorus. The route covers the illuminated waterfront from Kabatas Pier along the European and Asian shores, passing palaces, mosques, and the lit Bosphorus bridges.
Where does the Istanbul dinner cruise depart?
The dinner cruise departs from Kabatas Pier on the European Bosphorus waterfront in Istanbul. Kabatas is reachable by T1 tram (Kabatas stop) or the F1 funicular from Taksim. Free hotel pickup runs between 19:00 and 20:00 from the listed central zones (Findikzade, Topkapi, Aksaray, Laleli, Beyazit, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Tepebasi, Sishane, Taksim, Talimhane, Macka, Sisli, Nisantasi, Besiktas).
What time does the Istanbul dinner cruise start?
The boat departs at 20:45 and is back around 23:30 at Kabatas or Findikli. Hotel service runs between 19:00 and 20:00 for the listed zones only.
Is dinner served on the boat?
Yes. A full multi-course Turkish dinner is served on board during the cruise: cold meze, hot meze, a grilled main course (meat or vegetarian option), and baklava dessert. Drinks depend on the selected package: unlimited soft drinks in both, plus 2 local drinks in the alcoholic package.
Is hotel pickup available for the dinner cruise?
Yes. Free hotel service runs between 19:00 and 20:00 for the listed central European-side zones: Findikzade, Topkapi, Aksaray, Laleli, Beyazit, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Tepebasi, Sishane, Taksim, Talimhane, Macka, Sisli, Nisantasi and Besiktas. Other areas and the Asian side are not included. Pickup details are confirmed after booking.
Are vegetarian menu options available on the dinner cruise?
Yes. Vegetarian substitutions are available for the main course — inform GoldenSunsetTour at booking via WhatsApp or email. Guests with allergies (nuts, gluten, shellfish) should also notify the team at the time of booking.
What is the Bosphorus dinner cruise Istanbul price range?
The Bosphorus dinner cruise Istanbul price range is EUR 30 to EUR 35 per person depending on the package. The non-alcoholic package is EUR 30 and the alcoholic package (2 local drinks included) is EUR 35.
What is the best dinner cruise in Istanbul on the Bosphorus?
GoldenSunsetTour runs a family-priced shared dinner cruise in Istanbul, licensed by TÜRSAB A-Group #14316. The 2-hour 45-minute shared Bosphorus dinner cruise covers a full Turkish dinner, live Turkish-night entertainment, and two packages from EUR 30 — booked direct without OTA commission.
What is the difference between the two dinner cruise packages?
GoldenSunsetTour offers two dinner cruise packages, EUR 30 and EUR 35. The non-alcoholic package (EUR 30) and the alcoholic package (EUR 35, 2 local drinks included; imported drinks extra) share the same fixed menu, show and route. Book direct at goldensunsettour.com.
Is the Turkish night show performed every evening on the dinner cruise?
Yes. The live Turkish-night entertainment programme runs on every scheduled dinner cruise departure. The show features folk dance and belly dance performances staged during dinner service across the 2-hour 45-minute Bosphorus sailing, with a DJ between acts. The exact lineup may rotate, but the show is part of both packages. Book direct at goldensunsettour.com.
Can children join the Bosphorus dinner cruise, and is there a kids menu?
Yes, children are welcome on the GoldenSunsetTour dinner cruise. Children aged 0–2 travel free (no meal), ages 3–7 pay half the per-person rate (50% off) and ages 8 and over pay the full adult price. Confirm dietary needs via WhatsApp at booking.
Does the Bosphorus dinner cruise run year-round, even in winter?
Yes. GoldenSunsetTour operates the Bosphorus dinner cruise every evening year-round, including winter. Book direct at goldensunsettour.com to confirm your preferred date.
Will we be cold on the dinner cruise in winter?
No. In winter the boat has a closed, heated salon, so guests do not get cold.
Shared dinner cruise vs private dinner yacht — which should I choose?
Choose the shared dinner cruise (from EUR 30) for a lively Turkish-night show, fixed schedule, and dinner included. Choose the private dinner yacht (quote-based) for a whole yacht matched to your group size, a custom menu, and full privacy — ideal for proposals or anniversaries. Compare both at goldensunsettour.com/compare-bosphorus-cruises before you book.
How long is the Bosphorus dinner cruise, where does it leave from and can I cancel?
The shared dinner cruise lasts 2 hours 45 minutes (boarding 19:45, departure 20:45, back around 23:30) and leaves from Kabatas Pier. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure; the whole amount comes back.
Is there a private dinner cruise on the Bosphorus in Istanbul?
This sailing is the shared dinner cruise: you sit with other guests at your own table. If you want the boat to yourselves, a private yacht carries only your group and is priced per boat, not per person; see the private Bosphorus dinner cruise page for that option.
How much is a boat dinner in Istanbul?
A shared boat dinner on the Bosphorus costs EUR 30 per person (non-alcoholic package) or EUR 35 per person (alcoholic package, 2 local drinks). Children aged 3-7 pay half price and children under 3 are free. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Which is the best Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul?
Compare the boarding pier, the departure time, what the menu includes and whether the boat is shared or private. Ours departs at 20:45 from Kabatas with a fixed Turkish menu and a live Turkish-night show, from EUR 30 to EUR 35 per person, sold by a TURSAB-licensed operator (licence #14316).
How does the dinner cruise from Kabatas work?
Boarding at Kabatas Pier is at 19:45 and the boat departs at 20:45, returning at about 23:30. The cruise lasts about 2 hours 45 minutes; dinner is served from a fixed menu with a Turkish-night show. You pay EUR 30 per person (non-alcoholic) or EUR 35 per person (alcoholic).
Is the Istanbul dinner cruise priced per person or per boat?
The shared dinner cruise is priced per person: EUR 30 non-alcoholic, EUR 35 alcoholic. Children under 3 are free, ages 3-7 pay half price and ages 8 and over pay the adult price. If you want an evening only for your group, a private yacht starts from EUR 220 per boat.
Is the dinner menu the same in both packages?
Yes. The fixed menu, the route and the Turkish-night show are the same in both packages; only the drinks differ. For details of the dishes, ask on WhatsApp when you book.
Good to know: getting there, quick answers, who runs it
How to get there
Kabataş Pier
Kabataş İskelesi (Kabataş Pier)Kabataş / Beşiktaş, 34357 İstanbul Open in Google Maps- Tram (T1): Kabataş is the last stop on the T1 line — the pier is right at the tram terminus.
- Funicular (F1): From Taksim Square, the F1 funicular reaches Kabataş in about 2 minutes.
- Ferry: Kabataş has its own ferry terminal, next to the cruise boarding pier.
- Taxi: Tell the driver "Kabataş İskelesi" — drop-off is right by the pier.
Helpful resources:All Bosphorus cruise options →·Compare with Sunset & Yacht →·44-question FAQ →·All pricing →
In one line: GoldenSunsetTour's dinner cruise is a shared evening boat from Kabatas Pier, about 2 hours 45 minutes long (boarding 19:45, departure 20:45, back around 23:30) and from €30 per person, with dinner served at the table, a Turkish-night show and hotel collection on the European side. The dinner cruise price 2026 is €30 per person for the non-alcoholic package and €35 with two local drinks.
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Istanbul — GoldenSunsetTour Evening Guide
One question picks the package: will anyone in your party drink alcohol? If not, the non-alcoholic package at €30 covers the whole evening with unlimited soft drinks. If so, the alcoholic package at €35 adds 2 local drinks per adult; imported drinks are extra. Boarding is at 19:45, departure at 20:45 and the boat is back around 23:30. In winter the boat has a closed, heated salon, so guests do not get cold. Booking is direct at goldensunsettour.com. Planning dinner on the water for 31 December? The New Year's Eve Bosphorus cruise is a separate evening quoted on request, with dinner before midnight and the countdown on deck.
| Who it suits | Families, couples and friends who want dinner and a Turkish-night show on the water without hiring a private boat. |
|---|---|
| Time on board | About 2 hours 45 minutes, boarding at Kabatas Pier. Departure 20:45; the booking calendar confirms the time for your date. |
| Per person | Non-alcoholic €30 · Alcoholic €35 (2 local drinks) — the same on every day of the week. |
| Children | Ages 3–12 are charged half the per-person rate; children under 3 come free. Alcohol is served to adults only. |
| Transfer | Free hotel pickup runs between 19:00 and 20:00 and covers only the listed areas: Findikzade, Topkapi, Aksaray, Laleli, Beyazit, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Tepebasi, Sishane, Taksim, Talimhane, Macka, Sisli, Nisantasi and Besiktas. On a narrow street the driver meets you at a nearby point. Guests on the Asian side make their own way to Kabatas. |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure; the whole amount comes back. |
| Operator | GoldenSunsetTour sells this cruise directly; the booking is held by MERYEM YILDIZ TURIZM SEYAHAT ACENTASI, TÜRSAB A-Group #14316. |
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Non-alcoholic or alcoholic? The two packages side by side
Both packages board the same boat for the same route with the same fixed menu, so the choice comes down to the drinks — the grid below sets that out row by row. For the boarding, the route and the running order of the night, the guided Bosphorus dinner cruise tour in Istanbul page goes through it step by step. Would you rather have a yacht and a table to yourselves? The private options follow further down.
| Tier | Per person | In your glass | Your table | On stage | On your plate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-alcoholic | €30 | Soft drinks and hot drinks, unlimited | Standard table, placed by the crew | Traditional Turkish shows and DJ | Fixed menu: cold mezes, seasonal salad, hot starter, main-course choice; baklava and fruit to finish |
| Alcoholic | €35 | 2 local drinks per adult, with soft drinks unlimited; imported drinks extra | Standard table, placed by the crew | Traditional Turkish shows and DJ | Fixed menu: cold mezes, seasonal salad, hot starter, main-course choice; baklava and fruit to finish |
Is the shared boat right for your group?
You want the show, not a charter
Dinner, the Turkish-night programme and the lit-up shoreline all come with a seat on the shared boat — nobody has to hire a whole vessel.
You want to see the tiers first
Table, menu and drinks change from tier to tier; the table above sets them out so you can match one to your group and your budget.
You'd rather not arrange transport
Guests in central European-side hotels are collected before dinner and taken back afterwards, so there is no taxi to book at either end.
Other ways to spend the evening on the water
Turkish Night Dinner Support
More on the stage programme itself: what the show includes and how the night runs on the shared boat.Private Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
A yacht for your party alone, with the table and the timing arranged around you — often chosen for proposals, birthdays and anniversaries.Boat Rental Istanbul
For groups who want to pick the boat and the route first and settle the food afterwards.Sultanahmet & Taksim Pickup
Pickup details for hotels in the listed central districts (19:00–20:00), once the shared dinner boat is your choice.Yacht Charter Istanbul
Private yacht packages, with food, drinks and celebration extras added on top of the charter.How much is a family dinner cruise in Istanbul — and what makes it family-friendly?
Take two adults and two children aged 3–7 on the non-alcoholic package. The adults pay €30 each and each child is charged half the per-person rate, so the family pays €90 for the evening; a baby under 3 would come free on top of that. From age 8 a guest pays the full adult fare. The alcoholic package costs €35 per adult; the difference is the 2 local drinks, not a longer cruise or a different route.
Beyond the price, three things shape a family night on this boat. The crew places your table on arrival, the same for both packages. Alcohol is poured for adults only, which makes the non-alcoholic package the natural pick when nobody at the table is drinking. And the boat comes back late: collection covers the listed central European-side districts (19:00–20:00), so a family staying on the Asian side should plan the way home from Kabatas before the evening starts.
Who runs this tour
GoldenSunsetTour sells and operates this cruise directly. The booking is made with the licensed travel agency below, not through a marketplace.
- Brand
- GoldenSunsetTour (goldensunsettour.com)
- Licensed agency
- MERYEM YILDIZ TURIZM SEYAHAT ACENTASI
- TÜRSAB licence
- A-Group #14316
- Address
- Arap Cami, Yelkenciler Cd., 34438 Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey
- +90 544 898 98 12
- info@goldensunsettour.com
