Standard Dinner Cruise: An Easy Evening on the Bosphorus

The Standard Dinner Cruise is the simplest way to spend an evening on the water in Istanbul — dinner, live entertainment and the lit-up skyline of two continents, all in one relaxed package.

What the evening includes

You board in the early evening and settle in as the boat eases out onto the Bosphorus. Dinner is served course by course while the shoreline drifts past, and a programme of live music and traditional shows keeps the mood lively between the views. It’s a full night out with nothing to organise yourself.

The view from the deck

As the city lights come on, the cruise passes the landmarks that define Istanbul’s waterfront — the Maiden’s Tower, Ortaköy Mosque, the palaces along the European shore and the bridges arching overhead. Europe sits on one side, Asia on the other, and you take in both from the middle of the strait.

Who it suits

The Standard Dinner Cruise works for almost everyone: couples after a low-key night out, families, groups of friends, and first-time visitors who want to see the Bosphorus without planning a thing. It’s our most popular evening for exactly that reason.

Good to know

Cruises run in the evening through the week, with hotel pick-up available on request. Menus can be adjusted for dietary needs if you let us know in advance, and booking ahead is the best way to secure a good table.

Reserve your dinner cruise

Tell Vocania Bosphorus your date and group size and we’ll take care of the rest, from the welcome on board to the last view of the skyline.