Istanbul by Water

April to June and September to October are ideal — mild, bright days that are perfect for time on deck, and the Princes' Islands are at their best before the peak-summer crowds. The program runs year-round; July and August are warm and lively, with swimming in season on the islands, while winter cruises are atmospheric, quieter and often better value for groups.

It is fully private — your clients travel with their own licensed guide and driver throughout, and the sightseeing follows their pace. The three included cruises use regular scheduled vessels; a fully private charter can be arranged on request if you would like the boat to yourselves.

It is operated as a private tour, so it scales from couples and small families to full coaches. We typically confirm from around 2 pax upward, assigning additional guides and vehicles for larger groups. Tell us your expected pax and we will size the vehicle and guiding accordingly.

We quote net agency rates on application — there are no public prices, so you set your own retail margin. The rate covers 3 nights in a 4–5★ hotel on B&B, 2 lunches, the extended Bosphorus cruise, island and Golden Horn ferries, the Bosphorus dinner cruise with show, all listed entrance fees, a private licensed guide and private transport and airport transfers. Flights, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses and tips are not included.

We do not publish prices. As a B2B destination management company we quote confidential net rates to partner agencies on request, so your clients never see our pricing and you keep full control of your retail margin. Send us your dates and pax and we will return a net quote and a rate breakdown.

Yes — hotel and cabin rates are based on double or twin occupancy, so a single supplement applies for guests requiring their own room. The supplement is set out in the net rate breakdown we send with your quote.

Yes — Istanbul by Water is a natural building block. We regularly add the classic old-city sights, extra island nights or a sunset yacht charter, or combine it with Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus for a fuller Türkiye program. Send us the shape you need and we will tailor the itinerary and quote.