Arabic Bosphorus Night Cruise in Istanbul: Dinner, Shows, Live Price and Booking
The Arabic Bosphorus night is the daily trip most requested by families in Istanbul: an evening cruise on the Bosphorus strait from 7:30 to 11:30 pm departing from Kabataş port, with dinner and an Arabic-Turkish show program (Turkish folklore, a theatrical act, Syrian dabke, Arabic and Iraqi singing, tarab and Aleppo qudud, a DJ and the illuminated Egyptian tanoura), plus round-trip transfer from hotels in the central districts. The price is per person and is read from the Seen catalog when you open the page. For a more refined evening we also show the luxury night cruise, and for privacy the private yacht.
The options (price per person unless stated otherwise)
- Standard
Arabic Bosphorus night (group cruise)
The standard ticket includes dinner and the round-trip hotel transfer. Higher tiers (V and VIP) add drinks, appetizers and main-course choices; their details and current prices are on the trip page. Children up to 3 go free; above 3 a full ticket.
- Arabic Bosphorus Evening20 USD per personDetails and booking
Price per person. No food or drinks from outside the boat; no cancellation or refund after boarding.
- Luxury
Luxury Bosphorus night cruise
A luxury dinner with a main course (fish, chicken, köfte or vegetarian) and appetizers, unlimited soft and hot drinks, a cruise along both the European and Asian shores passing under two bridges, a full show program (Mevlevi, gypsy, Caucasian, oriental, DJ), desserts, and a free round-trip hotel transfer. Imported drinks are extra. Children 0–2 free, 3–7 at 50%.
- Bosphorus Night Cruise (Luxury)50 USD per personDetails and booking
Price per person.
- Private
Private yacht on the Bosphorus (VIP)
For those who prefer privacy: a yacht for you alone, up to 12 guests, with hospitality and custom decoration, priced for the whole cruise.
- Private Yacht Cruise220 USD per cruiseDetails and booking
Price for the whole cruise, not per person.
What to know before booking
- Timing: sailing from 7:30 to 11:30 pm from Kabataş port.
- Meeting points: Historia Mall (Aksaray) 7:00 pm, Cevahir Mall (Şişli) 7:00–7:30, Taksim Square 7:00–8:00, or hotel pickup if the hotel is in Şişli, Taksim, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Galataport, Eminönü or Laleli.
- Children up to 3 go free; above 3 a full ticket (luxury cruise: 0–2 free, 3–7 at 50%).
- No food or drinks from outside the boat; no cancellation or refund after boarding.
- Pay on arrival is available; cancellation before the date follows the published cancellation policy.
- Prices are read from the Seen catalog when the page opens; what each ticket tier includes is stated on the trip page.
Why book the night cruise with Seen Travels
- Our best-selling daily trip, with a 4.8 out of 5 rating from more than 150 Google Maps reviews.
- A Turkish agency licensed under TÜRSAB No. 11824 with an office in Fatih; a written confirmation for every booking.
- Customer service in 8 languages, 24/7 on WhatsApp, and hotel pickup within the central districts.
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Frequently asked questions about the Arabic Bosphorus night
How much is the Arabic Bosphorus night?
The per-person price is shown on the page as it is in the Seen catalog when you open it. The higher tiers (V and VIP) have their prices on the trip page.
What does the night include?
The standard ticket includes dinner, the round-trip hotel transfer and the show program on board; the higher tiers add drinks, appetizers and main-course choices as stated on the trip page.
Where does it depart from and how long is it?
From Kabataş port, sailing from 7:30 to 11:30 pm, with meeting points at Historia Mall, Cevahir Mall or Taksim Square, or hotel pickup in the central districts.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, it is a family program. Children up to 3 go free; above 3 a full ticket.
Can I cancel?
Before the date, according to the published cancellation policy; after boarding, no cancellation or refund is possible.
What is the difference between the Arabic night, the luxury cruise and the private yacht?
Arabic night: a group boat with dinner and Arabic shows at an economical per-person price. Luxury: a premium dinner, unlimited drinks and a wider show program at a higher per-person price. Private yacht: a yacht for you alone, priced for the whole cruise.
Send the date, the number of guests and your hotel name and we confirm your seats.
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