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In short. Karaköy is a tram stop, a ferry pier and a ten-minute walk down from Galata. Arrive about 15 minutes before departure.

  • Tram T1: the Karaköy stop — about 15 minutes from Sultanahmet, two stops from Kabataş, then a 3–5 minute walk.
  • Metro M2: Şişhane, then ten minutes downhill through Galata. The way back up is steep; Tünel, running since 1875, saves the climb.
  • Ferry: about 20 minutes from Kadıköy or Üsküdar; from Eminönü simply walk the Galata Bridge, around 10 minutes.
  • Driving: use the paid car park at Galataport — street parking here is scarce.
  • Meeting point: we send the exact pin on WhatsApp once your booking is confirmed.

Constantine Yachts is based in Karaköy, right where the Golden Horn meets the Bosphorus on the European side. Our office address is Arap Cami, Üsküfçüler Sk., 34445 Beyoğlu/İstanbul — a few minutes on foot from the Karaköy tram stop and the ferry piers. The Sunset Group Tour also boards in Karaköy; the exact pier pin is shared on WhatsApp once your booking is confirmed.

By Tram (T1)

The T1 line stops at Karaköy. From Sultanahmet it is a direct ride of roughly 15 minutes; from Kabataş only two stops. The stop sits on the main coastal road, 3–5 minutes on foot from our office.

By Metro (M2)

Get off at Şişhane and walk downhill through Galata — about 10 minutes, passing the Galata Tower on the way. The walk back up is steep, so for the return consider Tünel, the short funicular between Karaköy and Beyoğlu that has been running since 1875. If you are coming straight from the airport between flights, our Istanbul layover cruise guide counts the hours needed from both airports.

By Ferry

Karaköy has its own piers. Ferries from Kadıköy take about 20 minutes, and boats from Üsküdar are similarly quick. Coming from Eminönü, simply walk across the Galata Bridge — around 10 minutes, with the fishermen and Golden Horn views included.

By Taxi or Ride Apps

Tell the driver “Karaköy” — everyone knows it. From Taksim or Sultanahmet allow 10–15 minutes outside rush hour. On busy summer evenings the tram is often faster than a car in this part of town.

Parking

The most reliable option is the paid car park at Galataport, a short walk away. Street parking in Karaköy is scarce — if you drive, budget for the car park rather than circling the block.

Boarding & Meeting Point

After booking we send the exact meeting pin on WhatsApp. Please arrive about 15 minutes before departure. Private charters board at Karaköy depending on the yacht — your pin is shared the same way once the booking is confirmed. For guests staying on the upper European shore, on-request boarding in Bebek can be arranged for private charters.

Once you are on board, the shoreline ahead is mapped out landmark by landmark in our Bosphorus landmark guides.

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Tell us the day and how many guests. You get a written quote the same day. No port tax, no booking fee.

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    Prefer to chat? WhatsApp us — free cancellation up to 24 h before departure.

    New: Karaköy is the standard pier, but a private charter can also board at Kuruçeşme, Bebek, Kadıköy, Beşiktaş or Kabataş. How each one works, with transport and surcharges, is on our boarding points page.

    New: staying in Sultanahmet, Taksim, Beşiktaş or on the Asian side? From your hotel to the yacht gives the best route from each district, with approximate times.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where exactly do we board in Karaköy?

    We send the exact meeting pin on WhatsApp once your booking is confirmed. Our office is at Arap Cami, Üsküfçüler Sk., 34445 Beyoğlu — a few minutes on foot from the Karaköy tram stop and the ferry piers. The pier itself depends on which yacht you are on, which is why we share a pin rather than a fixed address.

    How do we get to Karaköy from Sultanahmet?

    The T1 tram runs direct and takes roughly fifteen minutes to the Karaköy stop, then a three to five minute walk. A taxi covers the same ground in ten to fifteen minutes outside rush hour, but on busy summer evenings the tram is usually faster through this part of town.

    How early should we arrive?

    About fifteen minutes before departure. That is enough to find the pier, board without rushing and cast off on time — which matters most on sunset cruises, where the departure is timed to that day’s actual sunset.

    Is there parking in Karaköy?

    Street parking is scarce and circling the block rarely works. The reliable option is the paid car park at Galataport, a short walk from the piers. Most guests arrive by tram, ferry or taxi instead.

    Can we board somewhere other than Karaköy?

    For private charters, yes — boarding in Bebek can be arranged on request, which suits guests staying on the upper European shore. The Sunset Group Tour always boards in Karaköy.

    What is the easiest way back up to Beyoğlu after the cruise?

    Tünel, the short funicular between Karaköy and Beyoğlu that has been running since 1875. The walk up through Galata is steep, and after an evening on the water most guests are glad of the two-minute ride instead.