Magnificent Istanbul Wedding on a Yacht: Celebrate in Style

Yes, we offer customizable decoration options to match your wedding theme and preferences. Please contact us share your dream wedding decoration themes for your Istanbul wedding on a yacht. 

The yachts depart from popular Bosphorus regions. Those are Bebek, Arnavutköy, Kuruçeşme, Karaköy, or Galataport. Each yacht has a different departure point, which you can view on the yachts’ booking page. 

It’s advisable to book Istanbul wedding on a yacht at least 6-12 months in advance, especially if you plan to marry during the peak wedding season.

Yes, many yachts can accommodate religious ceremonies, but it’s important to discuss this with the Lotus Yachts team to ensure all necessary arrangements are made for Istanbul wedding on a yacht.

Yes, couples need to ensure they meet the legal requirements for marriage in Turkey, which includes necessary documentation and possibly a civil ceremony before the Istanbul wedding on a yacht.

Wedding cruises typically last between 3 to 6 hours, including the ceremony, reception, and cruising time on the Bosphorus.

Catering options range from traditional Turkish cuisine to international dishes. Most packages include a variety of appetizers, main courses, desserts, and beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.

The capacity varies depending on the yacht. Some yachts can accommodate small intimate gatherings of 15-30 guests, while others can host larger parties of up to 350 guests. Please see the capacities of each yacht at the yachts’ booking page.

Cancelling your reservation: We understand that plans can change. For a full refund, you can cancel your booking up to 30 days before your departure time. 

Changing your reservation: At latest 1 week 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 Istanbul wedding on a yacht.

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.

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.