Wedding Yacht Charter in Istanbul

Weddings, Engagements & Dinner Parties on a Yacht: Fairy-tale Celebrations on the Bosphorus

Crown Your Love with the Magic of the Bosphorus

Charter the whole yacht for your wedding, engagement or anniversary on the Bosphorus: from €150 per hour with a two-hour minimum, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Send us your date and guest count on WhatsApp and we will confirm availability and send a quote. The ceremony, the dinner and the party all take place on your own deck, with the route and timing set around your day. Our own and partner yachts take 12–200 guests.

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The Yacht Difference for Weddings & Engagements

Renting awedding yacht on the Bosphorusoffers more than just a venue; it provides an ever-changing, breathtaking backdrop for your love story.

• Romantic Backdrop:The silhouette of historic waterfront mansions and the shimmering lights of the bridges create a cinematic setting for your vows.
• Customized Concept:From the wedding cake and table arrangements to the floral decor and music, every detail is recreated to reflect your unique style.
• One team, start to finish:the people who plan the evening with you are the same people on board on the day, so you are never handed from a sales desk to a stranger.

Private Dinner Parties: A Feast on the Bosphorus

Whether it’s an intimate ceremony for twelve or a grand anniversary gala for two hundred, our yachts offer an exquisite banquet experience.Dinner cruise pricesare tailored based on the chosen menu (cocktail, set menu, or A La Carte) and the number of guests.

Our Dining Solutions:

• Private Chef Menus:Carefully selected delicacies from Turkish and International cuisines.
• Premium Catering Support:Menu tastings prior to the event and catering services that meet the highest hygiene standards.
• Beverage Service:A wide selection of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Elegant Table Settings:A perfect ambiance created with candelabras, luxury porcelain, and fine linen tablecloths.

Organization Details & Extra Services

We provide all the professional services required to bring your dream celebration to life:

Request a Quote for Your Fairy-tale Event

Contact our expert team today to receive detailedIstanbul yacht wedding pricesand a customized organization plan for your special day. Share your guest count, preferred date, and concept to take the first step toward your dream celebration!

How Pricing Works

The total is made up of two parts:

• Yacht charter: from €150 per hour, with a two-hour minimum booking.
• Event extras: DJ, sound system, decoration, catering and photography are not included in that rate and are quoted separately based on what you choose.

The final figure depends on duration, group size, date and the extras you pick. Tell us your date and what you have in mind and we will put together a quote.

Weddings on the Water

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Yacht Weddings

How many guests can a yacht wedding take?

From 12 to 200 guests across our own and partner yachts, with the largest event vessels coming from the partner fleet. A seated dinner needs more room per guest than a standing reception, so tell us the headcount and the format together and we will match the yacht to both.

What does a wedding on a yacht cost in Istanbul?

The yacht itself is priced per hour, from €150 with a two-hour minimum, and everything else — catering, flowers, music, photography — is quoted separately and itemised. You see a written total before anything is confirmed, with no port tax, booking fee or service charge added at the end.

Can we hold the ceremony on board?

Tell us what you have in mind at the quote stage and we will tell you exactly what is possible for your date and your yacht, in writing. Legal formalities in Türkiye are handled separately from the venue, so most couples treat the yacht as the celebration rather than the registry.

Can we bring our own caterer, florist or photographer?

Yes on a private charter, and we can also arrange all three. Whichever way you go, decorations and setup happen before you board so the deck is ready when the first guest steps on.

Is halal or vegetarian catering available?

Yes. Halal, vegetarian and vegan menus are arranged on request rather than treated as exceptions. Tell us the requirements when you book.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Every yacht has an enclosed saloon as well as an open deck, so rain changes where the reception sits rather than whether it happens. If conditions are genuinely unsafe to sail, the captain cancels and you choose between another date and a full refund.

Can we see the yacht before booking?

Photographs come with your quote, and for a wedding a viewing can usually be arranged while the vessel is in port. Ask for your specific date and we will tell you whether it is possible rather than promising it in advance.

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.

Is a yacht a good idea for a honeymoon in Istanbul?

It is, and you can go further than a single evening: we run multi-night stays where the yacht is your hotel and your transport at once, from 1,400 EUR per night for the whole yacht, with breakfast, fuel and mooring included. See our Istanbul yacht stay page for the itineraries.

Which months are best for a wedding on the Bosphorus?

Late May to June and September to early October are the ones couples ask for: mild evenings, long light and calm water. July and August work, but the afternoons are hot, so evening ceremonies suit them better. Winter weddings happen too, in the enclosed saloon with the city lit outside.

How far ahead should we book a yacht wedding?

Weekend evenings in the high season go first, so most couples fix the date two to three months out. The date is held with a 30% deposit and the balance is due before boarding.

Do you also host engagement parties and henna nights?

Yes. Engagement parties, henna nights and post-wedding brunches all run on the same private charter, from 300 EUR for two hours. Many couples use a short cruise for the engagement and come back for the wedding itself.

Can we run a smaller cruise before or after the wedding day?

Often the best part of the week. A two-hour charter for the two families before the day, or a quieter morning cruise for the couple after it, is easy to add and priced like any private charter.

Can our guests be brought to the pier?

Boarding is at Karakoy, a few minutes from the Galata Bridge and the tram stop, and we send the map pin and photographs of the pier so nobody is searching on the day. Transfers for the guest list can be arranged as an extra, and other piers such as Kurucesme or Bebek are possible on request.