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. Price, length and boarding in one line: the Boutique yacht is €220 for the whole boat, 2 hours on the water, boarding at Karaköy Pier.
Private sunset from
EUR 220
From €220 / 2 hours · up to 12 guests · Karaköy Pier
Whole-boat charter for the golden-hour window. The Premium yacht and Group 40 vessels add a larger yacht and a more spacious deck.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure · nothing is charged online · TURSAB A Group licence #14316.
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.
What the charter includes
Included in the boat price
- ✓Private yacht
- ✓Licensed captain and crew
- ✓Fuel
- ✓Cookies, mixed nuts, soft drinks, tea and water
Not included
- Meals (from EUR 55 per person)
- Wine, alcohol and other optional services
- Tips
Route: Karaköy → Maiden's Tower → Bosphorus Bridge → Return. Departure: timed with sunset, from Karaköy Pier; 2 hours on the water.
Current packages and pricing
Boutique Yacht · 12 Guests
Compact boutique-class private yacht for up to 12 guests, timed to golden hour
- ✓2-hour private Bosphorus charter (whole yacht)
- ✓Capacity 10–12 guests
- ✓Cookies, mixed nuts, soft drinks, tea and water
- ✓Licensed captain and crew
Premium Yacht · 15 Guests
Roomier private yacht with a wider top deck for up to 15 guests at sunset
- ✓2-hour private Bosphorus charter (whole yacht)
- ✓Capacity up to 15 guests
- ✓Cookies, mixed nuts, soft drinks, tea and water
- ✓Licensed captain and crew
Comparing across cruise types? See all Bosphorus cruise prices →
Private yacht or shared sunset sailing?
This page is for hiring a whole yacht at golden hour. If you would rather pay per seat, the shared Bosphorus sunset cruise sails with other guests. To compare every size and hourly rate in the fleet, see yacht charter on the Bosphorus. Planning a surprise for two? Proposal yacht rental covers the timing and styling, and an evening with a table on board is on the private dinner cruise page.
Frequently asked questions
What does the private sunset yacht cost in Istanbul?▼
The Boutique yacht is €220 for the whole boat for two hours (up to 12 guests); the Premium yacht is €320 for a larger vessel (up to 15 guests); Group 40 yachts run from €380 for a more spacious deck. Pricing is per boat, not per person.
How many people fit on the private sunset yacht?▼
The Boutique yacht takes up to 12 guests and the Premium yacht up to 15. Above that, the Group 40 yacht is €380 for up to 15 guests and €500 for 16–40 guests for two hours. Share your headcount and we confirm the right boat before you pay anything.
Where does the private sunset yacht depart from?▼
Private sunset charters board at Karaköy Pier unless you ask for a different pier; 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 runs Bosphorus sailings under TURSAB A Group licence #14316.
- ✓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.
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.