Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show
3 hoursIstanbulDaily departures
- Direct operator priceBooked directly with us. We run the tour, so there is no commission on top.
- Guaranteed daily departuresYour dates run even if nobody else books.
- Starts and ends in IstanbulHotel pickup from about 19:00
- Easy walkingShort walks on flat ground; most of the day is spent in a vehicle or seated.
- Bosphorus after darkEvening cruise; pickup around 19:00
- Dinner and unlimited soft drinksUnlimited soft drinks included
- Live entertainmentFolk dances, belly dancing and DJ
- Hotel pickup and returnPickup and return in central Istanbul
Overview
Enjoy dinner, Turkish dance shows and the Bosphorus waterfront in one evening, with hotel transfers included. Show more overviewShow less
Spend the evening on the Bosphorus with dinner, dancing and views of Istanbul’s illuminated waterfront. Your central hotel pickup takes you to the shared boat, where Turkish folk dances, a belly dance performance and DJ music accompany the cruise.
Dinner and unlimited soft drinks are included. You can also choose the booking option with local alcoholic drinks; imported drinks are extra. The cruise and entertainment are the same with either drinks choice.
After the cruise and entertainment, take the included transfer back to your hotel. Pickup is around 19:00. Confirm the sailing schedule and expected hotel return for your date; hotel location and traffic affect transfer times.
If you prefer waterfront views in daylight, choose the afternoon Golden Horn and Bosphorus lunch cruise instead.
Your evening includes
- Dinner on the boatThe meal and unlimited soft drinks are included.
- Dance performances and musicWatch Turkish folk dancing and a belly dance show, with a DJ.
- Both hotel transfersStart and finish at your central Istanbul hotel.
Itinerary
4 places to visit
Dinner, dancing and Istanbul after dark
Watch Turkish dance performances and enjoy dinner on the Bosphorus
Schedule
- 19:00Hotel pickup for your evening cruise
Join the transfer from your central Istanbul hotel to the boat.
Approximate pickup; the route depends on hotel locations.
- Dinner and the Turkish night show
Enjoy dinner and unlimited soft drinks during the cruise. Watch Turkish folk dances and a belly dance performance, with DJ music through the evening.
Boarding and show times follow the evening schedule.
Places you’ll visit
- Bosphorus waterfront
- Turkish folk dances
- Belly dance show
- DJ music
About these 4 places
- Bosphorus waterfront
- Watch the city lights along the strait from the boat, with the Asian and European shores on either side.
- Turkish folk dances
- Costumed performers present regional dances as part of the onboard show.
- Belly dance show
- A belly dance performance is part of the evening’s live entertainment.
- DJ music
- Enjoy music between and alongside the live performances during your evening on the water.
- Transfer back to your hotel
After the cruise and show, return to your central Istanbul hotel by the arranged vehicle.
After the cruise; your return time depends on the sailing schedule and hotel route.
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What's included
Included6
- Shared evening cruise on the Bosphorus
- Dinner aboard and unlimited soft drinks
- Turkish folk dances, belly dance performance and DJ music
- Central Istanbul hotel pickup and return transfers
- Local alcoholic drinks when you select that drinks option
- Local taxes and service charges
Not included5
- Alcoholic drinks with the soft drinks booking
- Imported drinks with either booking option
- Personal purchases
- Accommodation and airport transfers
- Sightseeing guide and shore visits
Compare packages
Choose a regular evening with dinner and shows, a daytime lunch sailing, or the separate New Year’s Eve celebration if you are in Istanbul on 31 December 2026.
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| Comparison | This tourIstanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night ShowKeep your daytime sightseeing plans and join a shared evening cruise with dinner, dance shows and DJ music. | Half-Day Bosphorus Lunch Cruise in Istanbul with Hotel TransfersSee the Golden Horn and Bosphorus in daylight with lunch, keeping the evening for other plans. | Istanbul New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise Party 2027Book the date-specific party to welcome 2027, with dinner, local drinks and a celebration continuing after midnight. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date and time | Daily evening cruise; pickup around 19:00 and return after the show | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; sailing about 14:30–17:00 | 31 December 2026 only; sailing about 21:30–02:00 |
| Meal | Dinner aboard | Lunch aboard | Dinner aboard |
| Entertainment | Turkish folk dances, belly dance and DJ music | Unguided waterfront sightseeing; no show listed | Turkish dance shows, DJ and midnight celebration |
| Drinks | Unlimited soft drinks; local alcohol with the matching option | Drinks cost extra | Unlimited local alcoholic drinks and soft drinks |
| Best fit | A regular evening out on the Bosphorus | An afternoon on the water | New Year’s Eve, with hotel return after the 02:00 cruise finish |
| From price | €35per person | €35per person | €200 |
| View tour: Half-Day Bosphorus Lunch Cruise in Istanbul with Hotel Transfers | View tour: Istanbul New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise Party 2027 |
Prefer daytime sightseeing and a cruise?
Full-Day Istanbul Tour: Balat, Galata and Bosphorus with LunchCombine Balat and Galata with the Bosphorus on a full-day Istanbul route with lunch.
Good to know
Useful details about the meal, show and hotel transfers.
Please note
- The cruise runs daily, with approximate hotel pickup at 19:00. Confirm the sailing schedule and expected hotel return for your date.
- Both drinks choices use the same shared boat, dinner and show.
- Bring a light layer for the breeze near the water.
- Hotel location, the sailing and road traffic can affect transfer times.
What to bring
- Light jacket or extra layer
- Camera
Questions travellers ask
What is in the evening show?
The entertainment includes Turkish folk dances, a belly dance performance and DJ music during the shared dinner cruise.
Which drinks are included?
Unlimited soft drinks are included with both choices. The local alcoholic drinks option adds those drinks; imported drinks cost extra with either choice.
What time will I be back at my hotel?
Your transfer leaves after the cruise and show. Confirm the expected hotel return for your date when booking. Pickup is around 19:00, and hotel location, the sailing schedule and traffic affect transfer times.
Can I book the cruise on any day of the week?
Yes, the dinner cruise is offered daily. Select your date and drinks option when booking.
Does the cruise stop for sightseeing?
No shore visits or sightseeing guide are included. This is a shared evening cruise with dinner and entertainment aboard.
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