Istanbul Yacht Rental Prices 2026: What You’ll Actually Pay

Renting a private yacht in Istanbul costs from €150 per hour with a 2-hour minimum — so a private Bosphorus cruise starts at €300 total for the whole boat, not per person. The hourly rate covers the yacht and its crew; catering, decoration and entertainment are optional extras priced separately. Here is exactly how the pricing works in 2026, with worked examples.

Per Boat, Not Per Person — How Istanbul Yacht Pricing Works

There are two very different ways to get on the water in Istanbul. Shared sightseeing cruises sell tickets per person, and you share the deck with strangers. A private yacht charter reserves the entire boat exclusively for your group: your music, your route, your pace. Private charter pricing is therefore quoted per boat, per hour — and because the cost is shared across your group, a private yacht is often closer in price to a good dinner out than people expect.

At Constantine Yachts the rate starts at €150 per hour, with a minimum booking of 2 hours. That rate covers the yacht itself and the professional crew who sail it.

What a Private Yacht Costs by Duration

• 2 hours — from €300. The classic slot: enough for a full Bosphorus sunset run past Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden’s Tower and the bridges.
• 3 hours — from €450. The most popular choice for marriage proposals and dinners: no rush, time for the golden hour and the city lights after dark.
• 4 hours — from €600. Parties and celebrations: a longer route, swimming stops in season, and time for everyone to actually enjoy the boat.

The exact quote depends on the boat and the date, so treat these as starting figures — the arithmetic is simply hours × hourly rate.

What’s Included — and What Costs Extra

Included in the hourly rate: the yacht reserved exclusively for your group, and the captain and crew.

Priced separately, only if you want them: catering and drinks, birthday cake, decoration, DJ or live music, photographer, flowers. This is deliberate — a couple on a quiet sunset cruise shouldn’t pay for a party package they’ll never use. You choose only the extras that fit your plan, and each is quoted before you book.

Prices by Occasion

• Sunset cruise — from €300 for 2 hours. See the private Bosphorus sunset cruise.
• Marriage proposal — boat from €150/hour plus the proposal extras you choose (photographer, flowers, decoration). Full breakdown in our proposal guide.
• Birthday on a yacht — boat from €150/hour; cake, decoration and DJ are add-ons. Details in the birthday yacht party guide.
• Bachelorette party — same model; see the bachelorette party guide.
• Wedding or ceremony on board — see weddings on the Bosphorus.
• New Year’s Eve — special night, special pricing: NYE on the Bosphorus starts from €900.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the price per person?
No. €150/hour is for the whole boat. Ten guests at a 2-hour sunset cruise works out to €30 per person.

How many guests can join?
From a couple celebrating alone up to around 50 guests, depending on the boat and layout.

What if our plans change?
Cancellation or date changes are free up to 24 hours before departure.

How do I get an exact price?
Tell us your date, group size and occasion — we’ll confirm availability and a fixed quote the same day. Start with the yacht charter page or message us on WhatsApp.