Private Boat Rental in Istanbul – Hire a Yacht with Captain on the Bosphorus
Private yacht from €380 per hour for your whole group – not per person – with captain and crew. See this season's offers →
Looking for boat rental in Istanbul? Instead of a crowded sightseeing ferry, hire a private boat – our 2025-built 24-metre motor yacht – with a professional captain and crew, and see the Bosphorus at your own pace. A private boat tour in Istanbul means only your group on board, your own route and your own timing.
What can you do with a private boat in Istanbul?
- Private Bosphorus boat tour: 2–3 hours past palaces, mosques, fortresses and waterfront mansions (private Bosphorus cruise)
- Sunset boat trip: golden hour under the Bosphorus Bridge (sunset cruise)
- Dinner on the water: a private dinner with Bosphorus views (private dinner cruise)
- Full-day charter: swimming and sun towards the Princes' Islands (yacht charter)
- Celebrations: birthdays, proposals, boat parties and company events
Boat rental prices in Istanbul
- Hourly boat hire: from €380 per hour for the whole boat
- 2–3 hour private boat tour: from €760
- Full-day boat charter (6–8 hours): from €2,280
Prices are for the boat, not per person, and include the captain, crew, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Menus, alcoholic drinks, decorations and other extras are quoted separately. See the full Istanbul yacht tour prices and our current offers.
Why rent a private boat rather than join a shared tour?
Shared Bosphorus cruises follow a fixed timetable with dozens or hundreds of passengers. With private boat hire you choose the start time, the route and the stops, you can bring your own celebration, and the crew looks after only your group. Read our guide: private vs shared Bosphorus cruise.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a boat in Istanbul?
Our private boat rental starts from €380 per hour for the whole boat with captain and crew. A 2–3 hour private boat tour starts from €760.
Do I need a licence to rent a boat?
No. Our boat is always rented with a professional captain and crew, so no licence is needed.
How many people can the boat take?
Up to 65 guests for a cocktail-style cruise and up to 57 for a seated dinner. Small groups and couples are just as welcome.
Where does the boat depart from?
We are based in Bebek on the Bosphorus; the departure point can be agreed according to your plans.
Rent a private boat on the Bosphorus
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