Yacht rental Istanbul from EUR 200 per yacht. Istanbul yacht rental and private yacht charter across a six-vessel Bosphorus fleet — boutique, group, and event yachts for 10 to 150 guests. Captain and crew included, 10% off from 3 hours.
Private Charter Fleet
Intimate private deck for couples and small groups
Compact boutique-class private yacht for up to 12 guests. Built for proposals, anniversaries, and tight friend groups who want the Bosphorus to feel personal. From €220 for a 2-hour charter, with an automatic 10% discount from 3 hours onward.
Total
€220
Minimum charter: 2 hours. Captain and crew included.
Larger deck and lounge for mid-size groups
Premium private yacht for up to 15 guests with a wider top deck and a more refined lounge than the boutique tier. Ideal for birthdays, family days, and small celebrations. From €320 for a 2-hour charter; 10% discount from 3 hours onward.
Total
€320
Minimum charter: 2 hours. Captain and crew included.
Group charter at the smaller-group rate (up to 15 guests)
Group-class private yacht for up to 40 guests, priced at the smaller-group tier when the booking is for 15 guests or fewer. Suited to bachelor parties, birthdays, and small corporate gatherings. From €380 for a 2-hour charter; 10% discount from 3 hours onward.
Total
€380
Minimum charter: 2 hours. Captain and crew included.
Group charter at the larger-group rate (15–40 guests)
Same 40-guest group-class yacht, priced at the larger-group tier when the booking is for 15 to 40 guests. Ideal for milestone celebrations, brand evenings, and mid-size corporate events. From €500 for a 2-hour charter; 10% discount from 3 hours onward.
Total
€500
Minimum charter: 2 hours. Captain and crew included.
Corporate evenings, weddings, and large private parties
Event-class yacht built for corporate evenings, product launches, wedding receptions, and large private parties up to 90 guests. Minimum booking is 4 hours at €1,200; the per-hour rate is €300 and a 10% discount kicks in from 5 hours onward.
Total
€1200
Minimum charter: 2 hours. Captain and crew included.
Large-scale gatherings, gala dinners, and weddings
Our largest event vessel, configured for large weddings, gala dinners, brand activations, and corporate-scale gatherings up to 150 guests. Booked by quote only.
Every charter is fully private — the entire yacht is yours, with captain and crew, soft drinks, and snacks included. Pick by group size and duration; the 10% discount kicks in from a 3-hour charter onward. Catering, alcohol, DJ, and event styling are available on request.
Whole-yacht pricing in euros across the fleet. Prices include captain, crew, fuel, soft drinks, and snacks. The 10% reduction is applied automatically from 3 hours onward. Event-class yachts are priced bespoke.
| Yacht class | Guests | 2h | 3h | 4h | 5h | 6h | 7h | 8h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boutique Yacht · 12 Guests | 0–12 | €220 | €297 | €396 | €495 | €594 | €693 | €792 |
| Premium Yacht · 15 Guests | 0–15 | €320 | €432 | €576 | €720 | €864 | €1008 | €1152 |
| Group Yacht · 40 Guests · Standard | 0–15 | €380 | €513 | €684 | €855 | €1026 | €1197 | €1368 |
| Group Yacht · 40 Guests · Signature | 15–40 | €500 | €675 | €900 | €1125 | €1350 | €1575 | €1800 |
| Event Yacht · 90 Guests | 30–90 | Quote | Quote | €1200 | €1350 | €1620 | €1890 | €2160 |
| Mega Event Yacht · 150 Guests | 80–150 | Quote | Quote | Quote | Quote | Quote | Quote | Quote |
These extras are quoted separately per request — share your brief on WhatsApp and we return a fixed proposal.
GoldenSunsetTour's Istanbul Yacht Charter is a fully private Bosphorus cruise across a six-vessel fleet from EUR 200 per yacht (not per person) for a 2-hour sail. The bookable fleet ranges from a 10-guest boutique yacht (EUR 200) to a 36-guest signature group yacht (EUR 300 for 2 hours). Event-class yachts for 44 or 150 guests are quoted on request. A 10% discount applies automatically from a 3-hour charter onward. Departures from Kurucesme Marina or Kabatas. Our 6-yacht fleet has hosted 50,000+ guests for private Bosphorus charters, with zero safety incidents in 25 years of operations. TURSAB A-Group licensed since 2001. Book directly at goldensunsettour.com/yacht-charter-istanbul.
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GoldenSunsetTour private yacht charter in Istanbul is available from €200 per yacht for a 2-hour Bosphorus private cruise. TURSAB A-Group licensed since 2001, 50,000+ guests hosted. Six-boat fleet spans 10 to 150 guests — boutique yachts for couples, group yachts for friend gatherings, and event yachts for weddings and corporate evenings. Soft drinks and snacks are included; catering, alcohol, DJ, photographer, and proposal styling can be added on request. Book directly at goldensunsettour.com.
| Best fit | Private Bosphorus charter in Istanbul for guests who want to select the vessel first and build the route, schedule, and onboard experience around their own group. |
|---|---|
| Operator | GoldenSunsetTour — TURSAB A-Group licensed since 2001. 50,000+ guests hosted on the Bosphorus. |
| Pricing | From €200 for a 2-hour boutique charter up to €1,070 for an 8-hour group charter. Six-boat fleet covering 10 to 150 guests. Priced per yacht, not per person. 10% off from 3 hours. |
| Duration | 2-hour minimum. Available in 2 to 8-hour blocks. A 10% reduction is applied automatically from 3 hours onward across the bookable fleet. |
| Included | Whole-yacht private charter, licensed captain and crew, fuel, complimentary soft drinks, light snacks, sound system, and life jackets. |
| On request | Catering, wine and bar service, DJ or live music, proposal styling, professional photographer, and hotel transfer — quoted per request. |
| Departure | Boarding marina is confirmed once the yacht assignment is finalized after booking. Kurucesme is the main marina cluster for most charters. |
Private Yacht Charter Istanbul
This page is the best starting point for guests who have already decided on a private yacht and want to compare the six vessels by group size and price. It covers yacht charter Istanbul, private yacht charter Istanbul, and Istanbul yacht rental searches. If vessel type and route flexibility matter more to you than fleet comparison, start with boat rental. If dinner is the primary focus of the evening rather than the yacht itself, the private dinner cruise page is a better fit.
| Vessel | Capacity | 2h entry | 4h price | 8h price | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boutique Yacht — 12 guests | Up to 12 | €220 | €396 | €792 | Captain & crew · soft drinks · snacks · custom Bosphorus route |
| Premium Yacht — 15 guests | Up to 15 | €320 | €576 | €1,152 | Captain & crew · soft drinks · snacks · custom Bosphorus route |
| Group Yacht — Standard (≤15 guests) | Up to 15 (40-guest yacht) | €380 | €684 | €1,368 | Captain & crew · soft drinks · snacks · upper deck access |
| Group Yacht — Signature (15–40 guests) | 15 to 40 | €500 | €900 | €1,800 | Captain & crew · soft drinks · snacks · upper deck access |
| Event Yacht — 90 guests | 30 to 90 | — | €1,200 (4h min) | €2,160 | Captain & crew · event-class deck · catering & open bar by quote |
| Mega Event Yacht — 150 guests | 80 to 150 | By quote | By quote | By quote | Captain & crew · gala-class vessel · full event production by quote |
Automatic 10% discount applied from 3 hours onward across the bookable fleet (Event Yacht discount kicks in from 5 hours). Catering, alcohol, DJ, photographer, and proposal styling are available as add-ons on every charter.
Visible price
From EUR 200
Entry tier is the 10-guest boutique yacht for a 2-hour Bosphorus charter. The fleet steps up to group and event yachts; 10% off is applied automatically from a 3-hour charter onward. Catering, alcohol, DJ, and event styling are quoted separately.
The charter follows custom route based on preference rather than a fixed shared departure.
Departure planning starts from bosphorus marina confirmed with yacht assignment, with the final boarding details shared after booking.
Every charter starts at a 2-hour minimum. Booking 3 hours or longer applies an automatic 10% discount across the bookable fleet.
The bookable fleet groups into three categories by capacity. Use this overview to short-list the right size before opening the fleet section above.
From €200 / 2h
Compact private yachts for proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, and tight friend groups. Two boats in this tier.
From €200 / 2h
Mid-size charter yachts for birthdays, bachelor parties, and small corporate gatherings. Standard and Signature options.
By quote
Event-class yachts for weddings, gala dinners, corporate evenings, and brand activations. Bespoke proposal per brief.
Six vessels span 10 to 150 guests — boutique decks for couples, mid-size yachts for friend groups, and event-class boats for weddings and brand evenings.
Whole-yacht pricing in EUR — soft drinks, snacks, captain, crew, and fuel included. The 10% discount applies automatically from a 3-hour charter onward.
Catering, alcohol, DJ, live music, photographer, proposal styling, and hotel transfer are all available — quoted per request so the base charter stays clean.
Whole-yacht charter pricing on GoldenSunsetTour is published per yacht, not per guest, and breaks down predictably by tier and duration. Three reference anchors cover most enquiries: a 2-hour boutique slot for couples and proposals from €280, a 4-hour premium charter for birthdays and friends-group bookings from €440, and a full 8-hour VIP day on the Signature group yacht from €780. Hourly rates settle around €140/h on the 12-guest boutique, €110/h on the Premium 15, €95/h on the Group 40 Standard, and €112/h on the Group 40 Signature once the 10% multi-hour discount engages from the 3-hour mark.
Catering, alcohol, Turkish-night entertainment, DJ, photographer, and hotel transfer are layered as add-ons priced per brief. All charters operate under TÜRSAB licence #14316 with captain, crew, and fuel included in the base price.
The Bosphorus has three practical boarding clusters for a private yacht charter, and each one serves a different brief. Kuruçeşme Marina on the European shore is GoldenSunsetTour's primary cluster — gated slips directly under the Bosphorus Bridge, the sharpest golden-hour light on Ortaköy Mosque, and a private boarding flow that suits proposals, sunset, and event-class charters. Kabataş Pier is the central T1-tram-served boarding point, useful for guests staying in Sultanahmet or Karaköy who want public-transport access; boutique yachts depart from here on request. Beşiktaş Pier sits a few hundred metres north of Kabataş with a wider dock and adjacent paid parking, ideal for European-side hotel pickups by car. Bebek is a leisure bay rather than a charter marina — not a standard boarding point.
The exact marina is confirmed in the GoldenSunsetTour booking confirmation once the yacht is assigned, and the team meets every group at the entrance with the dropped pin. TÜRSAB licence #14316.
GoldenSunsetTour's Istanbul yacht charter starts from EUR 200 per yacht for a 2-hour private Bosphorus cruise. The entry tier is the 10-guest boutique yacht. A 36-guest group yacht starts from EUR 200 for 2 hours. Event-class yachts for 44 to 150 guests are priced on request. Pricing is per yacht, not per person. A 10% discount applies automatically from a 3-hour charter onward.
GoldenSunsetTour's charter fleet covers 10 to 150 guests across six vessels. Boutique yachts accommodate 10 to 14 guests, group yachts seat up to 36, and event-class yachts handle 44 to 150 guests. The right yacht depends on your headcount — the fleet section on this page lists each vessel with its exact capacity and 2-hour entry price.
The base charter price includes the whole yacht on a private basis, a licensed captain and crew, fuel for the planned route, complimentary soft drinks and light snacks, a sound system, and life jackets. Catering, alcohol, DJ or live music, a professional photographer, proposal styling, and hotel transfer are all available as add-ons quoted per request.
Most GoldenSunsetTour charters depart from Kurucesme Marina on the European shore of the Bosphorus, close to the Bosphorus Bridge. The exact boarding marina is confirmed after booking once the yacht assignment is finalised. Some charters also depart from Kabatas Pier depending on vessel and event brief.
Private yacht charters are available throughout the day, from morning slots to late-evening departures. Sunset slots (approximately 19:00 to 21:30 depending on season) are the most requested and book earliest. Morning and afternoon slots are available with the same fleet. The exact departure window is set during booking based on availability and the group's preference.
Light snacks are included in the base charter price. Full catering — a set menu, BBQ, or bespoke dinner service — is an add-on quoted per request. Alcohol and bar packages are also quoted separately. All catering is handled by GoldenSunsetTour's in-house team, so there is no need to arrange outside suppliers.
GoldenSunsetTour offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are subject to the booking terms shared at the time of reservation. The policy is confirmed in the booking confirmation email. For bespoke event charters (weddings, corporate briefs), cancellation terms are agreed separately.
Yes. All GoldenSunsetTour charters include a sound system — guests can connect a Bluetooth device or USB drive for their own playlist. Custom decoration (balloons, flowers, proposal styling, birthday setups) is available through GoldenSunsetTour on request and is quoted per event brief. Guests may also bring their own non-catering decorations, subject to a brief check with the team before boarding.
Yacht rental in Istanbul with GoldenSunsetTour starts from EUR 200 per yacht for a 2-hour Bosphorus charter on the 10-guest boutique vessel. Pricing is per yacht (not per person) and includes captain, crew, fuel, soft drinks, and snacks. The 36-guest group yacht starts at EUR 200 for 2 hours, and event yachts up to 150 guests are quoted per event. A 10% discount applies automatically from 3 hours onward.
On GoldenSunsetTour the terms 'Istanbul yacht rental' and 'Istanbul private yacht charter' refer to the same service — a fully private Bosphorus cruise on a vessel held end-to-end for one booking only, with a licensed captain and crew. 'Yacht rental' is the more common phrasing for short-duration leisure bookings, while 'private yacht charter' is more often used for weddings, corporate events, or proposals.
Yes. GoldenSunsetTour's boutique yacht charter starts from EUR 200 for 2 hours and can be booked for as few as 2 guests on a fully private basis. The whole-yacht pricing stays the same whether 2 or 10 guests board — ideal for couples, proposals, and anniversaries. Book direct at goldensunsettour.com/yacht-charter-istanbul.
Boutique yachts accommodate 10 to 14 guests and start from EUR 200 for 2 hours. Group yachts seat up to 36 guests across Standard and Signature options. Event-class yachts handle 44 to 150 guests for weddings, gala dinners, and corporate evenings — priced on request. See the full six-boat fleet at goldensunsettour.com/yacht-charter-istanbul.
Generally no — GoldenSunsetTour's in-house catering and bar team handle all food and drinks on board to ensure quality and licensing compliance. Soft drinks and snacks are included in the base charter; alcohol, full catering, and bespoke menus are quoted as add-ons. Outside catering may be permitted for event briefs by prior arrangement at booking.
Most GoldenSunsetTour charters depart from Kurucesme Marina on the European Bosphorus shore, close to the Bosphorus Bridge. Some boutique yachts also depart from Kabatas Pier, depending on vessel assignment. Bebek is not a standard boarding point. The exact marina is confirmed in the booking confirmation after the yacht assignment is finalized.
Book at least 48 hours ahead for the boutique fleet, and 1 to 2 weeks ahead for peak-summer weekends or sunset slots. Event-class charters for weddings and corporate evenings need 4 to 6 weeks of lead time. Last-minute requests within 24 hours are sometimes possible — message WhatsApp +90 544 898 98 12 to check live availability.
GoldenSunsetTour's wedding and event yacht charter in Istanbul starts at €440 for a 4-hour premium booking and €780 for an 8-hour VIP day on event-class vessels (44–150 guests). Proposal charters on the boutique tier start at €280 for a 2-hour Bosphorus slot with rose styling, candles, and a champagne welcome quoted as add-ons. Corporate evenings for client dinners, product launches, and brand activations are scoped per brief and invoice-billed. All charters operate under TÜRSAB licence #14316 — full insurance, licensed captain and crew, and a single accountable operator. Book direct at GoldenSunsetTour to avoid third-party commission markup.
A 4-hour Istanbul yacht charter with GoldenSunsetTour from €440 includes the whole-yacht private booking, a licensed Turkish-flag captain and crew, fuel for a custom Bosphorus route covering Dolmabahçe, Beşiktaş, both bridges, and Kuruçeşme, complimentary soft drinks and light snacks, Bluetooth sound system, and life jackets for every guest. The 10% multi-hour discount applies automatically at the 3-hour mark, so a 4-hour booking is already discount-priced. Add-ons quoted separately: hot catering, Turkish-night entertainment, DJ, photographer, hotel transfer. GoldenSunsetTour operates under TÜRSAB licence #14316 with full passenger liability cover.
Private yacht charters in Istanbul typically depart from one of three Bosphorus piers: Kuruçeşme Marina (European shore, GoldenSunsetTour's primary cluster, closest to the Bosphorus Bridge), Kabataş Pier (central, T1 tram access, used for select boutique vessels), and Beşiktaş Pier (European shore, wider dock and adjacent parking). Bebek is a leisure bay rather than a charter marina and is not a standard boarding point. The exact marina is confirmed in the booking confirmation once the yacht is assigned. GoldenSunsetTour holds TÜRSAB licence #14316 and the team meets every group at the marina entrance with the dropped pin.
Yes. GoldenSunsetTour packages onboard catering and Turkish-night entertainment as add-ons on top of the base yacht charter. From €440 for a 4-hour premium charter you can layer a hot set menu, BBQ, or bespoke dinner service, a licensed open-bar package, and a live Turkish-night programme with a belly dancer, mehter-style folklore set, or DJ. Tea, coffee, and Turkish baklava service can be added for daytime corporate charters. Catering is handled in-house under the same TÜRSAB licence #14316 — no third-party suppliers and no commission markup. The 10% multi-hour discount stacks on top from the 3-hour mark onward.
For a sunset yacht departure, Kuruçeşme Marina is the better choice over Bebek. Kuruçeşme sits on the European Bosphorus shore directly under the Bosphorus Bridge — the boarding flow is gated, the slip is private, and the golden-hour light hits Ortaköy Mosque and the bridge within the first 15 minutes of sail. Bebek is a leisure bay popular with day-trippers; it has no dedicated charter marina, parking is tight, and the sunset arc is partially blocked by the headland. GoldenSunsetTour books all sunset slots from Kuruçeşme under TÜRSAB licence #14316. Charters from €280 boutique, €440 premium 4-hour, €780 VIP 8-hour.
There is no minimum group size for a private yacht charter in Istanbul — whole-yacht pricing means the boat is yours whether 2 or 12 guests board. GoldenSunsetTour's boutique tier from €280 for 2 hours is a popular choice for proposals, couples, and anniversaries with as few as 2 guests on board. The premium 4-hour charter from €440 suits 6–14-guest birthday and friends-group bookings, and the VIP 8-hour day from €780 fits 15–40-guest celebrations on the Signature group yacht. All tiers include captain, crew, and fuel under TÜRSAB licence #14316. GoldenSunsetTour bills per yacht, not per guest.
“The complete privacy of having the yacht to ourselves made all the difference. We chose the Premium tier and the captain adjusted the route so we could watch the sunset from the water near the Bosphorus Bridge. A truly once-in-a-trip experience.”
“Kucuk bir evlilik teklifi icin Essential paketi aldım ve ekip onceden dekorasyon konusunda cok yardımcı oldu. Her sey guzelce hazırlanmıştı ve Kız Kulesi'nin alacakaranlik goruntuleri tam istediğimiz gibi oldu.”
“VIP-Paket fur ein kleines Firmendinner — das Team war tadellos. Das Catering-Add-on war hervorragend prasentiert, die Yacht war makellos, und Kuruçesme Marina ist ein einfacher Abfahrtspunkt. Alles wurde genau wie versprochen bestatigt.”
“Tamamen ozel bir deneyim — yatta başka misafir yoktu. Rota esnekligi gercek; kaptanimiz istegimiz uzerine Bogaz'in ust kesiminde bir yuzme duragi ekledi. Bu mahremiyet tek basına parasının karsiligi.”
“Goed Essential-pakket voor een kleine groep van zes personen. Het jacht was schoon en goed uitgerust, de bemanning sprak uitstekend Engels, en de uitzichten op de Bosporusbrug bij schemering zijn gewoon niet te evenaren in Istanbul.”
“Nous avons loue le yacht VIP pour notre anniversaire de mariage et c'etait absolument parfait. Le capitaine a su trouver les meilleurs angles pour les photos pres de la Tour de Leandre et l'equipe nous a surpris avec des decorations florales.”
“Hired the Premium yacht for eight colleagues as a corporate outing. The deck space was generous, the food add-on was high quality, and Kuruçesme Marina is easy to find. The crew handled every detail professionally and the Bosphorus views justified every cent.”
“Booked the Essential package for a small birthday celebration and was impressed by the personal attention. The captain knew exactly where to position the boat for the best sunset photos and the crew's setup with candles and flowers was a lovely touch.”
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