# Eid in Istanbul 2027: A Bosphorus Yacht Cruise for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha - Site: Constantine Yachts - URL: https://constantineyachts.com/eid-bosphorus-yacht-cruise-istanbul/ - Language: EN - Last updated: 2026-10-16 ## Description Eid in 2027: Eid al-Fitr (Ramazan Bayramı) 9–11 March (eve 8 March, from 13:00), Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramı) 16–19 May (eve 15 May, from 13:00). An Eid morning is one of the quietest times on the Bosphorus. A two-hour private yacht cruise from Karaköy starts at €150 per hour, with the same price for up to 12 guests; the shared sunset group cruise runs every day over Eid too. Short answer: Bosphorus cruises run over Eid, and the price does not change. For families, the best time is the Eid morning and midday: after the holiday visits the city is calm, and there are no working-day crowds on the Bosphorus. A private yacht is from €150 per hour, 2-hour minimum; the sunset group cruise is €26 per person during Eid al-Fitr and €34 during Eid al-Adha. Eid dates fill early; a deposit of at least 30% confirms the date. Eid dates in 2027 DateHolidayNote Monday 8 March 2027, 13:00Eve of Eid al-Fitrhalf day; the morning is a working day Tuesday 9 – Thursday 11 March 2027Eid al-Fitr3 days; with Friday 12 March (and the morning of Monday 8 March) off, 6–14 March makes 9 days Saturday 15 May 2027, 13:00Eve of Eid al-Adhahalf day Sunday 16 – Wednesday 19 May 2027Eid al-Adha4 days; 19 May, Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, falls on the same day; with 20–21 May off, 15–23 May makes 9 days Source: the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) list of religious days and public holidays for 2027; Law No. 2429 (eves from 13:00). The full year is on the public holidays in Türkiye 2027 page. An Eid day on the Bosphorus, hour by hour On an Eid morning the city starts slowly; the shores and piers are quieter than on working days. After the holiday visits, the easiest family plan is a two-hour cruise in the late morning or after lunch: departure from Karaköy, past the Maiden's Tower, Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy and the bridge, up to the fortresses by the second bridge and back. If you prefer the evening, the group cruise is timed to sunset. TimeWhat happensOption Eid morning (10:00–12:00)a family cruise after the holiday visits; the water is empty and all is quiet under the bridgePrivate yacht, 2 hours, from €150 per hour Midday (13:00–16:00)three generations together, children on deck; the same price for up to 12 guestsPrivate yacht, 2–3 hours Late afternoon to sunsetwith the sun setting around 19:05 during Eid al-Fitr and after 20:15 during Eid al-AdhaSunset group cruise, per person Eveningthe lights of the bridges and palaces, dinner on the Eid eveningPrivate yacht, dinner priced in the written quote A private yacht for the family: Eid morning On a private yacht the price is per yacht, not per person: from €150 per hour, 2-hour minimum, the same price for up to 12 guests, and each guest above 12 adds €25 once. Boarding is at the Karaköy pier, over a stepped gangway, 10 minutes before departure; if you are bringing a stroller, please tell us in advance (boarding points). Soft drinks are included; treats such as Eid sweets, a cake or a breakfast spread are priced separately in the written quote. The yacht has an enclosed saloon, so the March chill is no problem; in May the deck is open. For a large family or a gathering of relatives, the 20-guest, 30-guest and 50-guest pages have sample budgets; the same pages apply to a company Eid reception. If you would like the yacht for the whole day, see the yacht charter page. The sunset group cruise, every day over Eid If you would rather not charter the whole yacht, the shared sunset group cruise leaves Karaköy every day over Eid as well: about 2 hours, with a live English-speaking guide, tea, Turkish coffee, lemonade and snacks, and a souvenir photo. Eid al-Fitr falls in the winter-rate period: €26 per person (3 November to 18 March); during Eid al-Adha it is €34 (19 March to 2 November). Children aged 3–7 pay €15; ages 0–2 go free. Departure is timed to sunset, and the exact boarding time is confirmed when you book; the sun sets around 19:05 during Eid al-Fitr and after 20:15 during Eid al-Adha. That day's sunset time is on the sunset times page. Before Eid al-Fitr: iftar Ramadan runs from 8 February to 8 March 2027; the last iftar is on the eve, 8 March, at 19:09. For the evenings before Eid, see iftar on a yacht on the Bosphorus; for the daily times, Istanbul iftar times 2027. Booking and cancellation over Eid Eid dates fill early, so it pays to plan ahead; we suggest writing to us in February for Eid al-Fitr and in April for Eid al-Adha. A deposit of at least 30% confirms the date; the deposit is paid by secure Stripe card link or bank transfer, and the balance on the tour day by card or in cash. Because Eid is a fixed-date period, the cancellation terms are stated in your written quote; if the captain cancels a sailing because of the weather, the date is moved free of charge or the deposit is refunded. If a birthday falls on Eid, the cake and decoration options on the birthday on a yacht page can be added to an Eid cruise too. Frequently Asked Questions About Bosphorus Cruises at Eid Are there Bosphorus cruises during Eid? Yes. On the Eid days and on the afternoon of the eve, private yachts leave at the usual hours, and the sunset group cruise leaves Karaköy every day over Eid as well. Eid dates fill early; confirm your date with a written quote and a deposit of at least 30%. Do prices change during Eid? No, the list prices stay the same: a private yacht is from €150 per hour, 2-hour minimum; the price is the same for up to 12 guests, and each guest above 12 adds €25 once. The sunset group cruise is €26 per person during Eid al-Fitr (winter rate until 18 March) and €34 during Eid al-Adha; children aged 3–7 pay €15, ages 0–2 go free. New Year's Eve is priced separately. Is an Eid morning or an Eid evening better? For families, morning and midday: once the holiday visits are over, the city is calm and children are comfortable on deck. For the evening, the group cruise is timed to sunset; the sun sets around 19:05 during Eid al-Fitr and after 20:15 during Eid al-Adha, and the boarding time is confirmed when you book. Sunset and dusk times for each day are on the sunset times page. Can we take children on an Eid cruise? Yes. On a private yacht the price is per yacht: the same for up to 12 guests, and each guest above 12 adds €25 once; children count as guests too. There is an enclosed saloon and a toilet, and a life jacket for every guest, children's sizes included; let us know in advance how many children are coming. On the group cruise, children aged 3–7 pay €15 and ages 0–2 go free. How many guests can come to a large family or company Eid gathering? Up to 200 guests; the largest receptions are hosted on the bigger yachts in our partner fleet. On our own yachts the price is the same for up to 12 guests, then €25 once for each additional guest; the 20-, 30- and 50-guest pages have sample budgets. What are the cancellation terms for an Eid booking? Because Eid is a fixed-date period, the cancellation terms are stated in your written quote. A deposit of at least 30% confirms the date; the deposit is paid by Stripe card link or bank transfer, and the balance on the tour day by card or in cash. If the captain cancels a sailing because of the weather, the date is moved free of charge or the deposit is refunded. 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