Corporate Yacht Charter in Istanbul

Corporate Events on a Yacht: Where Business Meets the Blue

Charter the whole yacht for your corporate event in Istanbul: from €150 per hour with a two-hour minimum, free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, boarding from Karaköy. Send us your date, guest count and run of show and we will confirm availability and send an exact quote. Catering, beverage service and event extras are quoted separately, so you pay only for what your event needs. Yachts take 12–200 guests, larger yachts from our partner fleet.

A New Perspective for Business: Prestigious Corporate Gatherings

Break away from the monotony of standard meeting rooms. Elevate your corporate image by hosting your clients, partners, and employees against the breathtaking backdrop of theIstanbul Bosphorus. OurCorporate Events on a Yachtservice offers a prestigious environment that fosters productivity and leaves a lasting impression.

Our luxury yachts are equipped with modern presentation technology, making them perfect for both formal board meetings and upscale social networking.

Versatile Solutions for Every Corporate Need

Ourcorporate yacht charter in Istanbulprovides flexible solutions for various business objectives:

• Executive Meetings & Conferences:A quiet, distraction-free environment for high-level strategy and brainstorming sessions.
• Product Launches:Introduce your new brand or product to the media and partners in a stunning, high-end setting.
• Gala Dinners & Award Ceremonies:Celebrate success under the bridge lights with a sophisticatedcompany dinner on the Bosphorus.
• Team Building & Motivation:Reward your employees and strengthen team spirit with a unique shared experience.

If your end-of-year event falls on the last night of the year, see New Year’s Eve on the Bosphorus.

How Pricing Works

Corporate charters follow the same transparent model as all our tours: from €150 per hour, minimum 2 hours, for the entire yacht — your team and guests are the only people on board. Catering, beverage service and event extras are quoted separately, so you only pay for what your event actually needs. Worked examples are in our Istanbul yacht rental price guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests can we host?

From a small executive group up to 200 guests, depending on the yacht and layout — the largest come from our partner fleet.

Can we run a presentation on board?

Yes — our yachts are equipped with modern presentation technology, so board meetings and product launches work as well on the water as they do on land.

Can dinner or cocktails be arranged?

Yes — catering and beverage options are arranged on request and priced separately, from a light cocktail service to a seated dinner.

Is the price per person?

No — you reserve the whole yacht by the hour. For planning ideas, see our guide to corporate events on the Bosphorus.

Are there any hidden fees, port taxes or fuel surcharges?

No. The hourly price covers the yacht, its crew and the fuel for your route. Extras such as catering, decoration or a photographer are priced separately and agreed before you confirm, never added afterwards.

Who operates the yacht, and are you licensed?

Constantine Yachts is the boutique yacht brand of AST Tourism, an Istanbul operator licensed by TÜRSAB (licence A-805) that has worked the Bosphorus since 1967. Every departure sails with a professional crew.

How will we find the boarding point on the day?

Boarding is at Karaköy on the European side, a few minutes from the Galata Bridge and the Karaköy tram stop. Once your date is set we send the exact map pin and photographs of the pier, so nobody is searching on the day. Other piers such as Kuruçeşme or Bebek can be arranged on request.

From how many guests is a private yacht cheaper than per-person tickets?

A two-hour private charter starts at €300 for the whole yacht. A seat on a shared sunset cruise costs around €34. From roughly nine guests upward the private yacht works out cheaper per person, and the yacht is yours alone.

Is booking directly with you cheaper than booking through a platform?

Yes. Platforms add their commission to the same departure; the last time we compared our own listing, the direct price was about 4% lower. You also speak to the operator rather than a call centre.

Can we check your reviews before booking?

Please do. We are rated 5.0 on Google from 259 reviews, with more than 700 guest reviews in total across Google, Viator and GetYourGuide.

How much deposit do you take, and how do we pay?

A 30% deposit holds your date; the balance is due before departure. Payments run through Stripe over a secure SSL connection, so your card details are handled by the payment provider and never stored by us.

Can a guest who uses a wheelchair come on board?

Unfortunately not. Boarding is from the pier over a gangway with a step, and we would rather tell you now than have someone turned away on the day. If a guest has limited mobility but can manage a step with help, write to us and we will talk it through honestly.

Can we bring our dog?

Yes, pets are welcome on board. Let us know in advance so the crew can prepare for them.

Do children pay the full price?

No. On the shared group tour children under 3 travel free and ages 3 to 7 pay a child fare of €15. On a private charter the price covers the whole yacht, so children add nothing to it. Tell us their ages when you book so the crew can prepare.

Is it safe to bring young children?

Yes. The Bosphorus is sheltered water rather than open sea, so the crossing is calm. Life jackets are on board including children’s sizes, and the crew is told in advance how many children are aboard. On a private charter you also control the pace and the route.

Will anyone get seasick?

Very unlikely. The Bosphorus is a strait, not open sea, and the water is calm for most of the year. In years of hosting, seasickness has almost never been an issue — and if someone in your group is worried, we can keep the route close to the shore.

Do you sail in winter, and is it worth it?

Yes, year-round. Every yacht has an enclosed saloon as well as an open deck, so a cold evening does not cancel anything. Winter has fewer boats on the water, sharper light and, on the shared sunset tour, a lower fare — €26 instead of €34 from 3 November to 18 March.

What happens if the weather cancels our departure?

If the captain calls off a departure for safety, you choose: another date or a full refund. Cancellation is also free up to 24 hours before departure, so a bad forecast never costs you anything.

What safety equipment is on board?

Life jackets for every guest, including children’s sizes, and a professional crew on every departure. We operate as AST Tourism under TÜRSAB licence A-805 and have worked the Bosphorus since 1967.

Can you arrange halal, vegetarian or vegan catering?

Yes. Catering is quoted separately and built around your table, so halal, vegetarian, vegan and allergy requirements are straightforward — tell us when you enquire rather than on the day.

Can we bring our own music or a DJ?

Yes. On a private charter the sound system is yours: bring a playlist or bring a DJ. Tell us in advance if you are bringing equipment so the crew can plan the power and the setup.

How do we get to Karaköy for boarding?

Karaköy is one of the easiest points in Istanbul to reach. The T1 tram stops at Karaköy, city ferries call at the Karaköy pier, and the M2 metro at Şişhane is a short walk up the hill — as is the Tünel funicular from Beyoğlu. From Sultanahmet it is two tram stops. Once your booking is confirmed we send the exact map pin and photographs of the pier.

Is an overnight stay on the yacht possible?

Yes — that is a separate product. On an Istanbul yacht stay you sleep on board for two to four nights and the yacht becomes your hotel as well as your transport, from €1,400 per night for the whole yacht.

What does a family of four actually pay?

On the shared sunset tour: two adults at €34 and two children aged 3 to 7 at €15 comes to €98, and under-3s are free. A two-hour private charter is €300 for the whole yacht regardless of how many of you there are — which is why larger families usually end up chartering.

How far in advance should a corporate yacht event be booked?

Three to six weeks is comfortable for most events, and longer if the date is a weekend evening in June or September. Once the date is agreed a 30% deposit holds it and the balance falls due before boarding, so the diary is fixed while the internal approvals run.

How do we pay from outside Turkey, and do you issue an invoice?

Payment is by secure card in euros – we use Stripe, so the card details never touch us – with a 30% deposit to confirm and the balance before boarding. The event is invoiced by AST Tourism, the licensed company behind Constantine Yachts, so your finance team gets a proper commercial invoice.

What documents can you provide for our procurement or vendor onboarding?

Company details, tax registration and our TURSAB licence number A-805 are sent on request, and we complete vendor onboarding forms. AST Tourism has operated on the Bosphorus since 1967 and every departure sails with a professional crew on licensed passenger yachts.

Can the yacht carry our branding?

Banners, a branded backdrop, printed material and table pieces are all arranged as extras, agreed and priced before you confirm. Send the artwork and we will tell you what fits the deck you have chosen.

Is there a microphone and sound system for speeches?

Yes – the yachts carry presentation technology, so a microphone, sound and a screen for a short address or a product launch are set up before your guests board rather than improvised on the day.

Can a large group be split across more than one yacht?

It can. Our own yacht and our partner fleet cover groups from around a dozen guests up to 200, and for the largest events two yachts sailing the same route in convoy often works better than one crowded deck. We plan the boarding so both groups leave together.

Booking direct — no agency in the middle. Booking sites do not sell what is on this page: they sell seats, we charter you the whole yacht. Write to us and no reseller takes a commission out of your budget, and your request does not pass through a middleman who flattens it into a standard package. Constantine Yachts is run by AST Turizm — TÜRSAB licence no. A-805, on the Bosphorus since 1967. Your date, your boarding time, your route and your extras are agreed with the same people who prepare the yacht.

Booking and cancellation. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure — any prepayment is refunded in full. Inside 24 hours, contact us and we will try to move you to another slot. If the captain cancels a departure for safety, you choose: another day or a full refund. Full terms in our FAQ.

Booking for the team this winter? See our dedicated page for the company year-end party on a yacht — December calendar notes, invoicing and a sample programme.