Corporate Events on a Private Yacht, 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. Soft drinks are included; catering, alcoholic beverage service and event extras are quoted separately, so you pay only for what your event needs. Yachts take up to 200 guests, larger yachts from our partner fleet.

Yacht choice and sample budgets by group size: 20 guests, 30 guests, 50 guests and 100 guests.

For team days, on-board meetings and summer programmes with a swimming stop, see team building on a yacht.

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 the Istanbul Bosphorus. Our Corporate Events on a Yacht service 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

Our corporate yacht charter in Istanbul provides 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 sophisticated company 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. Soft drinks are included; catering, alcoholic 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.

Corporate bookings: how invoicing and payment work

Every corporate charter is invoiced by Sunset Tours LLC, our US-based company, so your finance team receives a proper commercial invoice in USD or EUR with the company details procurement asks for. The cruise itself runs under Turkish tourism licence TÜRSAB A-805.

Payment is at least 30% on booking and the balance on the day of the event, either by card through a secure Stripe payment link in your currency (Stripe is a US-based, PCI DSS Level 1 certified platform; card details never reach us) or by bank transfer to our EUR and USD accounts, with a US bank account for wire or ACH from American companies. If a few people drop out the week before, the yacht rate does not change: the charter is priced for the yacht, not per head (the rate covers up to 12 guests; each guest above 12 adds a one-off €25). Cancellation terms are stated on your booking confirmation; special dates such as New Year’s Eve have their own terms.

For a company iftar in Ramadan 2027, see iftar cruise Istanbul: departure times, menu and budgets for up to 200 guests.

Planning your event around a trade fair, a congress or the F1 weekend on 1–3 October 2027? The dates, each with its source, are in our Istanbul events calendar 2027.

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 — soft drinks are included, and catering and alcoholic beverage options are arranged on request and priced separately, from a light cocktail service to a seated dinner. For a seated company dinner, our corporate dinner cruise page compares a private yacht with a public dinner cruise and a restaurant room, with the venue cost per guest worked out.

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 Turizm, 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 (€26 in winter). From roughly nine guests upward (about twelve at the winter price) 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 292 reviews, with more than 800 guest reviews in total across Google, Viator and GetYourGuide.

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

A deposit of at least 30% holds your date; the balance is paid on the day of the cruise. You can pay by card, cash or bank transfer. Card 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 is for the whole yacht and includes up to 12 guests, so children cost nothing extra unless the group is larger than 12 (each guest above 12 adds a one-off €25). 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 Turizm 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 four 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 (€82 in winter, when adults pay €26), and under-3s are free. A two-hour private charter is €300 for the whole yacht for up to 12 of you, plus €25 for each extra guest — 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 deposit of at least 30% holds it and the balance falls due on the day of the cruise, 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 – or by bank transfer to our EUR or USD accounts (US companies can also use our US account for wire or ACH), with a deposit of at least 30% to confirm and the balance on the day of the cruise. The event is invoiced by Sunset Tours LLC, our US-based company (the cruise itself runs under Turkish tourism licence TÜRSAB A-805), 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 Turizm 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 three yachts and our partner fleet cover groups of up to 200 guests, 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.

Can we get an official invoice for a corporate event?

Yes. Sunset Tours LLC, our US-based company, issues a commercial invoice in USD or EUR; the cruise runs under Turkish tourism licence TÜRSAB A-805.

How do we pay from outside Turkey?

By card through a Stripe payment link in your currency, or by bank transfer to our EUR or USD accounts; US companies can also use our US bank account. At least 30% on booking, the balance on the day of the event.

Is paying by card safe?

You can pay by card, cash or bank transfer. Card payments run through Stripe, a US-based, PCI DSS Level 1 certified platform; we never see or store card numbers.

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.