Private Yacht Rental Experiences

Yes! You can fully customize your private yacht rental experience in Istanbul to match your preferences. At Lotus Yat, we offer personalized yacht tours tailored to your needs, ensuring a truly unique and memorable experience.

Customization Options:

✔ Choose Your Yacht – Select from a variety of luxury yachts based on your group size and style.
✔ Tour Duration – Opt for a 2-hour Bosphorus cruise, a sunset tour, or a romantic evening cruise under the city lights.
✔ Dining & Refreshments – Enjoy a -gourmet meal, light snacks, or a selection of beverages.
✔ Live Music & Entertainment – Enhance your experience with live music, a DJ performance, violin serenades, or a belly dancer show.
✔ Decorations & Special Setups – Personalize your yacht with floral decorations, romantic setups, or themed arrangements for marriage proposals, birthdays, or anniversaries.
✔ Professional Photography & Drone Shooting – Capture breathtaking moments with a professional photographer and drone videography.
✔ Custom Route Options – Design your own itinerary by selecting specific sights and landmarks along the Bosphorus.

In short, you have the freedom to customize every detail of your yacht rental experience in Istanbul, making it a truly unforgettable journey!

A private yacht experience is all about luxury, exclusivity, and unforgettable moments on the water. Whether you’re looking to relax, celebrate, or explore, here’s what you can do on a private yacht cruise:

🚤 Enjoy the Stunning Views – Sail along the Bosphorus and admire landmarks like Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden’s Tower, Ortaköy Mosque, and the Bosphorus Bridges.

🥂 Celebrate Special Occasions – Make your birthday, anniversary, proposal, or wedding extra special with a private yacht setting.

🍽️ Dine in Luxury – Enjoy a gourmet meal or a romantic dinner on board with stunning waterfront views.

📸 Capture the Moment – Hire a professional photographer or drone videographer to document your experience.

🎶 Live Entertainment – Elevate the mood with live music, a belly dancer, or a violinist for a romantic touch.

💃 Party in Style – Host a bachelorette party, corporate event, or a friends’ gathering with drinks, music, and a lively atmosphere.

🔥 Laser Show & Custom Decorations – Personalize your experience with laser projections on the Bosphorus, floral arrangements, and themed décor.

🏊 Swim & Sunbathe – If you’re on a summer cruise, stop for a swimming break in the calm waters of the Marmara Sea.

🗺️ Guided Tour Experience – Learn about the history of Istanbul with a private guide onboard.

A private yacht gives you the freedom to design your experience exactly how you want—whether it’s relaxing, exploring, or celebrating in an unforgettable setting.

We recommend you book your private yacht rental experience in advance to ensure availability. Especially during peak seasons and weekends, it is better to book 2-3 weeks in advance to ensure availability and allow time for customization.

Yes, you can book a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Shows.

Experience traditional Turkish culture with a vibrant public night show cruise including dinner. Enjoy folk music, dance performances, and a lively atmosphere as you sail along the Bosphorus.

Yacht rentals in Istanbul typically depart from central locations along the Bosphorus, depending on the selected yacht and the tour route. Here are the most frequently used departure points for yacht rentals:

🚤 Most Popular Yacht Departure Ports

✔ Kuruçeşme – One of the most prestigious departure points for luxury yacht rentals, located in the heart of the Bosphorus.
✔ Bebek – A popular starting point on the European side, known for its historic mansions and stunning waterfront views.
✔ Arnavutköy – A central departure point that offers easy access to the historic and picturesque parts of the Bosphorus.
✔ Karaköy – Ideal for those who want to start their tour near the Historic Peninsula.
✔ Kandilli & Kuleli – Convenient options for yacht rentals departing from the Asian side of Istanbul.

Each yacht has a different departure point, which you can view on the yachts’ booking page. 

✨ Special Departure Locations on Request

To make your yacht rental experience even more exclusive, some yachts can depart from private marinas or hotel piers. If you have a specific request or preferred departure point, we can arrange a customized pick-up location for you.

📩 For more details on yacht rental and departure points, contact us today 🚤✨

We provide a range of meal options, including breakfast, snacks, or mezze. You can select your preferred food and beverage options when making your reservation.

 To book, click the “Book Now” button, then select the duration, date, and time. Next, choose the food and beverages you wish to have on board from the Extra Services section.

We also cater to dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan meals. Please inform us in advance if you have specific dietary requirements.

Yes, upon request, we can arrange a knowledgeable tour guide for your cruise. The guide will provide insights into the landmarks you will see. An English-speaking crew member can also assist you throughout your yacht cruise. These services are available for an extra cost. You can add extra services while making your reservation.

Cancelling your reservation: We understand that plans can change. For a full refund, you can cancel your booking up to 7 days before your departure time. 

Changing your reservation: At latest 1 day before your reservation, you can change the tour start time based on availability. You can extend the duration with hourly charges upon availability.

Generally, weather conditions do not impact the Bosphorus yacht tours.

Our yachts are equipped with protective covers for rain and wind. This ensures that the tours proceed as scheduled, even in the event of rain or snow.

However, in the rare instance of a strong storm, captains may suggest rescheduling.

Tour postponement is only considered if the captain deems it unsafe to proceed. Otherwise, the tours continue as planned.

Yes, we recommend you book your yacht in advance to ensure availability. Especially during peak seasons and weekends, it is better to book 2-3 weeks in advance.

Safety measures include;

• life jackets for all passengers,
• first aid kits,
• fire extinguishers,
• and trained crew.

The yachts are regularly maintained and inspected to meet safety standards.

You may request a different pick-up or drop-off location than the original location of the yacht. Please note that there is an extra cost for changing the original location. You can see these locations and the associated costs below:

Restaurants

You may request pick-up or drop-off from these restaurants only if you are a guest there. Additional charges may apply.

• Uskumru Restaurant
• Lacivert Restaurant
• Olea Bosphorus & The Bar
• Hakkasan Istanbul
• Novikov Istanbul
• Oligark Istanbul Restaurant
• Ali Ocakbaşı

Restaurants Close to the Piers

These restaurants are close to the piers where we can pick up or drop off. Additional charges may apply.

• Arnavutköy Balıkçısı
• Sur Balık
• Chacha
• Del Mare
• Bebek Balıkçısı
• Park Fora Fish & Seafood Restaurant
• Alaf Kuruçeşme
• Feriye

Hotels

You may request pick-up or drop-off from these restaurants only if you are a guest there. Additional charges may apply.

• Çırağan Palace Kempinski
• Four Seasons Bosphorus
• Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus

Other Locations

You may request pick-up or drop-off from these locations. Additional charges may apply.

• Bebek
• Arnavutköy Pier
• Kuruçeşme
• Ortaköy Pier
• Karaköy Pier
• Galataport
• Kandilli Pier
• Kuleli

Extra Charges for Requested Pick-up and Drop-off Location

If you want a different pick-up location than the original one, extra charges apply. Here is how we calculate the extra cost for a different pick-up or drop-off location:

• Travel Time Addition:

The time it takes for the yacht to arrive at your requested pick-up location will create an extra cost. For example, your yacht departs from Bebek but you want to board from Uskumru Restaurant. It will take 30 minutes for the yacht to arrive at Uskumru Restaurant. So, the pick-up price will include the 30-minute rate for the yacht you choose. If you also want to end the tour at the same place, the return travel time will double the price.

• Boarding Fees:

Some marinas or piers require a boarding fee. This amount creates an extra charge for the guests. All marinas and most piers used by ferries have a boarding fee.

Yachts have limited availability. Please check with our guest support team if you want to change the pick-up or drop-off location. This option is only available based on the yacht’s availability.