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SUNSET · SMALL GROUP · COOKIES
Small-Group Bosphorus Sunset Cruise
Watch Istanbul shift from daylight to evening on a small-group Bosphorus cruise with cookies served onboard.
Sunset timingSmall groupCookies€25 per person
Istanbul’s golden-hour shoreline
This affordable small-group departure places the city’s palaces, bridges, mosques and waterfront mansions against the changing evening light.
Experience highlights
- Seasonal sunset departure
- Small-group atmosphere
- Cookies served onboard
- Europe and Asia from the water
- Direct booking assistance
YOUR EVENING
How the sunset cruise works
Board before sunset
Arrive early enough to complete boarding without missing the departure.
Cruise into evening
Enjoy changing light, Bosphorus scenery and cookies onboard.
Return after dusk
Disembark at the confirmed pier and continue with your evening plans.
Included
- Confirmed small-group cruise seat
- Cookies served onboard
- Pickup and drop-off available for Sultanahmet / Old City hotels
- Booking and boarding assistance
Not automatically included
- Exclusive use of the vessel
- Transfers outside Sultanahmet / Old City unless confirmed
- Full meal or extra drinks
- Private licensed guide
Know before you go
- €25 is per person.
- Timing varies with the season.
- Weather and sunset color cannot be guaranteed.
- Bring a light layer; it may feel cooler on the water.
Questions guests ask
Is the cruise private?
No. It is a small-group shared cruise. Choose the Private Bosphorus Yacht for exclusive use.
Are cookies included?
Yes, cookies are included as stated. Other refreshments depend on the confirmed departure.
Is hotel pickup and drop-off available?
Yes, pickup and drop-off are available for hotels in Sultanahmet / Old City. Please provide your hotel name when booking so the exact time can be confirmed.
Check sunset availability
Send your date, number of guests and hotel. We will reply with the current boarding time and pier.