Private Sunset Yacht on the Bosphorus, Istanbul
If you want the sunset hour to belong only to your group — no shared deck, no fixed seating — this is the private option. You charter the whole yacht, set the mood, and we handle the captain, the route and the timing so you sail straight into golden hour.
Private sunset from
EUR 280
Whole-boat charter for the golden-hour window. Premium and VIP tiers add a larger yacht, snacks, and a food plate.
When this page is the right fit
You want the whole boat
This is for groups who prefer a private deck over a shared sailing — your own captain, your own pace, your own playlist.
Golden hour is the priority
We time departure to the season's sunset so the strait, the bridges and the European hillside are lit at their best.
You may add proposal or photo touches
Couples and celebrations can layer on a photographer, wine, or styling — quoted per request rather than bundled by default.
Current packages and pricing
Essential
Standard yacht with basic comfort
- ✓2-hour private cruise
- ✓Tea, coffee & water
- ✓Professional crew
- ✓Sunset timing
Premium
Larger yacht with snacks
- ✓Everything in Essential
- ✓Larger yacht
- ✓Snacks included
- ✓Better seating
VIP
Luxury yacht experience
- ✓Everything in Premium
- ✓High-end yacht
- ✓Food plate
- ✓Spacious deck
Comparing across cruise types? See all Bosphorus cruise prices →
Frequently asked questions
What does the private sunset yacht cost in Istanbul?▼
The Essential tier is €280 for the whole boat for two hours; Premium is €380 with a larger yacht and snacks; VIP is €680 with a high-end yacht, food plate and a more spacious deck. Pricing is per boat, not per person.
How many people fit on the private sunset yacht?▼
The tiers cover small private groups comfortably. For larger headcounts we move you onto a bigger vessel from the same fleet — share your group size and we confirm the right boat.
Where does the private sunset yacht depart from?▼
Most private sunset charters board on the European side near Kurucesme; the exact pier pin is confirmed in writing by WhatsApp once your date is booked.
Can we add a photographer or proposal styling?▼
Yes. A photographer, violinist, wine, and proposal styling are all available as add-ons quoted per request, so the base charter stays clean and you only pay for the extras you want.
Why book with GoldenSunsetTour
- ✓GoldenSunsetTour has run Bosphorus sailings since 2001 under TURSAB A Group licensing.
- ✓Every reservation is confirmed in writing before boarding — no vague pier assumptions.
- ✓Prices on this page are the live published rates pulled straight from our booking data.
- ✓Tens of thousands of guests have sailed the Bosphorus with our crew over two decades.
Make the sunset hour yours alone
Tell us your date and group size and we will confirm the right yacht, the boarding pier, and a sunset departure that catches the best light.