Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks and Meeting Point on Private Tables

Spend an unforgettable evening on the water aboard the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show by Mega Lüfer Yachts — a 3-hour evening cruise that brings together a full Turkish dinner, a lively stage show, and some of Istanbul's most iconic night views, all served at your own reserved private table. Fr...

Duration: 3 hours

Meeting point: Mega Lüfer Kabataş

Starting from 1750 TRY (Adult: 1600 TRY, Child: 70 TRY)

Highlights

  • 3-hour evening Bosphorus cruise with reserved private table seating
  • Mega Lüfer Yachts' Standard Menu — full Turkish dinner with meze, main course, salad & baklava
  • Unlimited soft drinks throughout the cruise
  • Live Turkish folk dance, oriental (belly) dance & music show
  • Night views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge & Maiden's Tower

What's included

  • Dinner menu with 9 types of cold Turkish mezes, hot starter, main course (sea bass fillet, mixed grill, or vegetarian option) and seasonal fruit
  • Unlimited soft drinks
  • Live entertainment program
  • Live traditional Turkish music
  • Turkish coffee and tea
  • Private table
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks and Meeting Point on Private Tables

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks and Meeting Point on Private Tables

Spend an unforgettable evening on the water aboard the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show by Mega Lüfer Yachts — a 3-hour evening cruise that brings together a full Turkish dinner, a lively stage show, and some of Istan...

From
TRY 1,600
Duration
3 h
Meeting point
Mega Lüfer Kabataş

Highlights

  • 3-hour evening Bosphorus cruise with reserved private table seating
  • Mega Lüfer Yachts' Standard Menu — full Turkish dinner with meze, main course, salad & baklava
  • Unlimited soft drinks throughout the cruise
  • Live Turkish folk dance, oriental (belly) dance & music show
  • Night views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge & Maiden's Tower

What's included

  • Dinner menu with 9 types of cold Turkish mezes, hot starter, main course (sea bass fillet, mixed grill, or vegetarian option) and seasonal fruit
  • Unlimited soft drinks
  • Live entertainment program
  • Live traditional Turkish music
  • Turkish coffee and tea
  • Private table

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks and Meeting Point on Private Tables

Istanbul, Turkey
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks and Meeting Point on Private Tables
From$37.80$30.24%20
per person
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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3 hoursPickup offeredMobile ticketUp to 350 guests

The Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show by Mega Lüfer Yachts is a 3-hour evening cruise in Istanbul that seats guests at private tables and serves the operator's Standard Menu — a multi-course Turkish dinner with meze, a hot starter, a choice of main course, salad, and baklava — alongside unlimited soft drinks. The evening features live performances of Turkish folk dance, oriental (belly) dance, and traditional music, while the yacht passes landmarks such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, and the Maiden's Tower. Hotel transfer is not included; guests join at a designated meeting point near the pier.

About this experience

Spend an unforgettable evening on the water aboard the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show by Mega Lüfer Yachts — a 3-hour evening cruise that brings together a full Turkish dinner, a lively stage show, and some of Istanbul's most iconic night views, all served at your own reserved private table.

From the moment you check in at the meeting point near the pier, the Mega Lüfer Yachts crew will guide you to your private table before the yacht sets off into the strait that has divided — and connected — Europe and Asia for centuries. As you sail, the city's skyline unfolds around you: the illuminated façade of Dolmabahçe Palace, the waterside silhouette of Ortaköy Mosque, the glittering Bosphorus Bridge overhead, the historic walls of Rumeli Fortress, and the solitary Maiden's Tower rising from its small island — landmarks that have watched over this waterway for centuries, all lit up against the night sky.

At your table, you'll be served Mega Lüfer Yachts' Standard Menu, a full Turkish dinner designed to give guests a real taste of Turkish cuisine. The evening opens with a welcome cocktail and six types of cold Turkish meze — kısır, broad bean fava, spicy ezme, vegetable salad, orzo salad, and potato salad — followed by a hot vegetable starter (paçanga pastry). For your main course, choose between grilled chicken skewers, grilled meatballs with rice, grilled sea bass with potato salad and lemon, or a vegetarian plate with Italian-style pasta, finished with a seasonal salad, seasonal fruit, and traditional baklava — with unlimited soft drinks served throughout the night.

The "show" part of the evening is just as central as the dinner: professional dancers and musicians perform live Turkish folk dance, oriental (belly) dance, and traditional Turkish music, turning your dinner into a full cultural performance on the water. It's an evening that works equally well for couples on a romantic night out, friends and families wanting a lively group activity, or international visitors hoping to experience Turkish food, music, and dance in a single outing.

This cruise does not include hotel transfer — guests make their own way to the designated meeting point near the pier ahead of departure, where the Mega Lüfer Yachts team checks them in and seats them at their reserved private table. It's a great fit for travelers staying nearby, those who prefer to arrange their own transport, or anyone looking for one of Istanbul's most popular dinner-and-show evenings at excellent value.

What You'll Experience

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3-hour evening Bosphorus cruise with reserved private table seating

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Mega Lüfer Yachts' Standard Menu — full Turkish dinner with meze, main course, salad & baklava

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Unlimited soft drinks throughout the cruise

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Live Turkish folk dance, oriental (belly) dance & music show

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Night views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge & Maiden's Tower

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No hotel transfer — join at the designated meeting point near the pier

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A complete dinner-and-show evening, ideal for couples, groups & first-time Istanbul visitors

Meeting Point

Mega Lüfer Kabataş

How to find us

Make your way to the pier located through Kabataş Kadoil Petrol Station. The docking time of the ship is 8:15 PM and the departure time from the port is 8:45 PM. Look for the cruise boat inside the petrol station. The name of the boat is Mega Lüfer. You can use public transportation to get to the meeting point. The pier is a 5-minute walk from Dolmabahçe Palace and Galataport. If you take the F1 Funicular from Taksim, you can reach Kabatas in 5-10 minutes. You can reach Kabatas by T1 tram from Sultanahmet, Karaköy, and Eminönü. The pier is a 15-minute walk from Beşiktaş and 5 minutes by bus or car. Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/842MHrotT77js1mE8

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Departure Point

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Dolmabahçe Mosque

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Dolmabahçe Palace

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Çırağan Palace

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Feriye Palace

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Ortaköy Mosque

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Bosphorus Bridge

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Galatasaray Islet

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Rumeli Fortress

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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

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Anatolian Fortress

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Küçüksu Pavilion

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Kuleli Military High School

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Beylerbeyi Palace

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Maiden's Tower

Choose from 1 available option

Standard Menu with Unlimited Soft Drinks and Meeting Point

20% OFF

With this option, you can enjoy your dinner with unlimited soft drinks at a private table. Hotel pickup and drop-off is not included. Alcoholic drinks are not included and can be ordered for an extra charge.

Meeting Point: Mega Lüfer Kabataş

Ömer Avni, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No:34, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

Free cancellation available
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$37.80

$30.24

1 Adult (8+) x $37.80

All taxes and fees included

Know before you go

The activity caters to special dietary requirements, including vegetarian, pescetarian, and halal Our tours are provided with the Mega Lüfer-1, Mega Lüfer-2 and Mega Lüfer-3 which are Istanbul's only yachts with Safe Tourism Certification, subject to boat availability. There is no option to choose a specific boat. Rest assured, there is no difference in the shows, meals or quality on board the boats When purchasing the product, there are additional add-ons related to table and seating options within the selected options. These add-ons must be selected per person.

Add Extras (Optional)

Close Stage Table

Seating at a table close to the stage and live show area.

+$17.28/person

Windowed View Table

Seating at a table close to the window.

+$12.96/person

Birthday Celebration – Cake & Birthday Song (For One Person)

Seating at a table close to the window.

+$21.60/person

VIP Lounge Table Seating

Seating at a table in the VIP Lounge (upper deck).

+$17.28/person
Total: $37.80

What's Included

Dinner menu with 9 types of cold Turkish mezes, hot starter, main course (sea bass fillet, mixed grill, or vegetarian option) and seasonal fruit
Unlimited soft drinks
Live entertainment program
Live traditional Turkish music
Turkish coffee and tea
Private table

What's Not Included

Extra alcohlic drinks (depending on option selected, available for purchase)
Tips
Hotel Pickup and Drop off

Policies & Important Information

Frequently Asked Questions

81,771 Reviews(4.8 / 5)

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Joanne K

Jan 2026Viator

This was a really wonderful experience. We chose to be collected from our hotel. The ambience, food, wine, music and dance were all so enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend this experience.

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Mary D

Dec 2025Viator

Delightful, well organized, beautiful evening. Entertainment was great. Boat was beautiful. We had the pick up and delivery from our hotel. Talented driver, very worthwhile. The food was great. Service was exceptional.

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Berat A

Mar 2026Viator

Excellent service, on-time and friendly staff. Delicious food and great entertainment. Spectacular evening views of Istanbul from the sea. Definitely recommend.

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Nayixy B

Feb 2026Viator

Amazing tour & food! We really love it! The entertainment was fantastic, the views at night are absolutely incredible. I do recommend at 100%. Do not hesitate to buy your next adventure!

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Richa G

Jan 2026Viator

An amazing dinner cruise with a great variety of Turkish entertainment. The full-course meal was delicious and well prepared. The dance artist kept the audience fully engaged throughout the evening.

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Eirini

Jan 2026GYG

It was incredible experience. We had so much fun. Our waiter Talip was excellent very polite and made everything so that we were as happy as we can. So thank you Talip!!!

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Chun Chia

Jan 2026GYG

9/10, food was awesome. Show was amazing. View was great. I was getting a lot for what I paid. Incredible value at this price point. BUY the couple photo! Memories priceless!

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Luisa

Jan 2026GYG

The experience was truly memorable. We had the opportunity to admire Istanbul coastline at sunset, savor authentic Turkish cuisine, and witness captivating performances, including belly dancing and the mesmerizing whirling dervish dance.

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Maria

Jan 2026GYG

I was on the boat with my sister and we had an amazing time. It was so good that we decided to do it again the next day. The boat waiters were very kind and attentive, especially Mr. Fatih.

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Crystal

Feb 2026GYG

The activity was so fun, at one point I even joined in! The hospitality was amazing throughout. The food was fabulous bursting with taste and flavours. Loved every moment of it. Highly recommended.

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Eleni

Feb 2026GYG

My experience was wonderful from the beginning to the end! Our driver was excellent, on time and willing to help us with everything. Additionally our waiter on the cruise Mr Omer was excellent!

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Sarah

Feb 2026GYG

What a fabulous night. The food was delicious, the entertainment was brilliant and our waiter kept our drinks topped up. We had a table by the window so I was gazing at the bright lights of Istanbul.

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Ahmet Y

Mar 2026Google

Harika bir gece geçirdik. Yemekler lezzetli, program eğlenceli ve manzara muhteşemdi. Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim.

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Elena M

Feb 2026Google

Best dinner cruise in Istanbul! The food was delicious, entertainment was amazing, and the views of the Bosphorus at night were breathtaking. Highly recommended!

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Stella P

in the last weekGoogle

Amazing food and exceptional service. Would 100% recommend this experience to every tourist visiting Turkey. You will not regret.

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Ahmet Gökçebaş

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Zeta English Academy

in the last weekGoogle

Everything was great, transfer works well, show is great.

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Chep Uytiepo

in the last weekGoogle

Highly recommended! It was a great and well organized event! The luxury boat, food, service and entertainment were excellent! Thank you for the wonderful experience and fun evening 🙏👍😊

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Gabriela Geri Tamašková

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Pleasant atmosphere, delicious food, very kind service, Mehmed was very kind.

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Catarina Quintas

Catarina Quintas

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Amazing! Totally worth it.

nuno duarte

nuno duarte

in the last week

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The trip along the Bosphorus was very pleasant. It's a shame we didn't pass by the Galata Bridge.

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Neol Le Roux

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Tony Ellul

Tony Ellul

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The cruise was a great way to see some of Istanbul's most iconic sites from a different perspective. The traditional music and dances were very entertaining and made for a great evening. The food could be improved but the service was fantastic (thanks Bilal)!

Martine Farleigh

Martine Farleigh

in the last week

A fabulous dinner cruise, dancers were amazing and Bilal was a great waiter

Krystian

Krystian

in the last week

A long, enjoyable cruise, and for the price, it's a great value. Waiter Bilal is a top 10/10.

Sand Perez

Sand Perez

in the last week

A pleasant evening during this Bosphorus cruise; the illuminated monuments were magnificent. The meal was served in several courses, and while not high-end, it was of a good standard. Our waiter, Baris, was very attentive and friendly. One minor drawback: the music was extremely loud during the entertainment, making conversation impossible.

Clem Perez

Clem Perez

in the last week

Perfect evening, thank you to Baris for the service

Vera Lucia Diniz

Vera Lucia Diniz

in the last week

Prices for the dinner show excursion on the Bosphorus at sunset, where you can see the lights of Istanbul and its wonders

Karibou Mouchoux

Karibou Mouchoux

in the last week

Harika bir akşamdı. Yemek ve gösteri mükemmeldi. Garsona mizahı için teşekkürler. Karine

Dave Messenger

Dave Messenger

in the last week

Wonderful boat trip with great food, service and entertainment. Highly recommended if you are spending time in instanbul!

Camilla Bonanni

Camilla Bonanni

in the last week

A wonderful experience, excellent dinner, and a wonderful atmosphere accompanied by traditional dancing and singing. We were served by a truly kind and helpful young man named Baris. For a different kind of evening, I absolutely recommend it.

keti gogvadze

keti gogvadze

in the last week

Our waiter in this fantastic trip was very nice and polite guy - Baris . Thanks him our evening was more memorable

deniz ede

deniz ede

in the last week

It was a lovely evening, thank you to Barış for his hospitality and service.

Lazo Stjepanovic

Lazo Stjepanovic

in the last week

Baris best waiter!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show last?

The cruise lasts approximately 3 hours, providing ample time to enjoy the dinner, live show, and scenic views along the Bosphorus.

What is included in the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with the standard menu?

The experience includes a three-course dinner served at your private table, unlimited soft drinks, and a live show featuring traditional Turkish performances.

Are children allowed on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and is there a separate child policy?

Children are welcome on the cruise; however, it is recommended to check the specific age restrictions and pricing policies when booking.

What is the cancellation policy for the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show?

Cancellation policies vary depending on the booking source, but generally, cancellations made at least 24 hours before departure qualify for a refund; please confirm details at booking.

Where is the meeting point for the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show?

The meeting point is typically at the designated Mega Lüfer Yachts boarding area in Istanbul; exact location details will be provided upon booking confirmation.

Is there a recommended dress code for the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show?

Smart casual attire is recommended to ensure comfort and suitability for the evening’s dining and entertainment experience.