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.
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)

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...


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.
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.
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
No hotel transfer — join at the designated meeting point near the pier
A complete dinner-and-show evening, ideal for couples, groups & first-time Istanbul visitors
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
Dolmabahçe Mosque
Dolmabahçe Palace
Çırağan Palace
Feriye Palace
Ortaköy Mosque
Bosphorus Bridge
Galatasaray Islet
Rumeli Fortress
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Anatolian Fortress
Küçüksu Pavilion
Kuleli Military High School
Beylerbeyi Palace
Maiden's Tower
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
$37.80
$30.24
1 Adult (8+) x $37.80
All taxes and fees included
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.
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Seating at a table close to the stage and live show area.
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Seating at a table close to the window.
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Joanne K
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.
Viator uzerinde okuMary D
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.
Viator uzerinde okuBerat A
Excellent service, on-time and friendly staff. Delicious food and great entertainment. Spectacular evening views of Istanbul from the sea. Definitely recommend.
Viator uzerinde okuNayixy B
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!
Viator uzerinde okuRicha G
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.
Viator uzerinde okuEirini
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!!!
GYG uzerinde okuChun Chia
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!
GYG uzerinde okuLuisa
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.
GYG uzerinde okuMaria
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.
GYG uzerinde okuCrystal
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.
GYG uzerinde okuEleni
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!
GYG uzerinde okuSarah
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.
GYG uzerinde okuAhmet Y
Harika bir gece geçirdik. Yemekler lezzetli, program eğlenceli ve manzara muhteşemdi. Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim.
Elena M
Best dinner cruise in Istanbul! The food was delicious, entertainment was amazing, and the views of the Bosphorus at night were breathtaking. Highly recommended!
Stella P
Amazing food and exceptional service. Would 100% recommend this experience to every tourist visiting Turkey. You will not regret.
Ahmet Gökçebaş
Zeta English Academy
Everything was great, transfer works well, show is great.
Chep Uytiepo
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 🙏👍😊
Marian Nikolov
Gabriela Geri Tamašková
Pleasant atmosphere, delicious food, very kind service, Mehmed was very kind.
4.8
6559 reviews on Google
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Catarina Quintas
in the last weekAmazing! Totally worth it.
nuno duarte
in the last weekThe 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.
Neol Le Roux
in the last weekTony Ellul
in the last weekThe 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
in the last weekA fabulous dinner cruise, dancers were amazing and Bilal was a great waiter
Krystian
in the last weekA long, enjoyable cruise, and for the price, it's a great value. Waiter Bilal is a top 10/10.
Sand Perez
in the last weekA 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
in the last weekPerfect evening, thank you to Baris for the service
Vera Lucia Diniz
in the last weekPrices for the dinner show excursion on the Bosphorus at sunset, where you can see the lights of Istanbul and its wonders
Karibou Mouchoux
in the last weekHarika bir akşamdı. Yemek ve gösteri mükemmeldi. Garsona mizahı için teşekkürler. Karine
Dave Messenger
in the last weekWonderful boat trip with great food, service and entertainment. Highly recommended if you are spending time in instanbul!
Camilla Bonanni
in the last weekA 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
in the last weekOur waiter in this fantastic trip was very nice and polite guy - Baris . Thanks him our evening was more memorable
deniz ede
in the last weekIt was a lovely evening, thank you to Barış for his hospitality and service.
Lazo Stjepanovic
in the last weekBaris best waiter!
The cruise lasts approximately 3 hours, providing ample time to enjoy the dinner, live show, and scenic views along the Bosphorus.
The experience includes a three-course dinner served at your private table, unlimited soft drinks, and a live show featuring traditional Turkish performances.
Children are welcome on the cruise; however, it is recommended to check the specific age restrictions and pricing policies when booking.
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.
The meeting point is typically at the designated Mega Lüfer Yachts boarding area in Istanbul; exact location details will be provided upon booking confirmation.
Smart casual attire is recommended to ensure comfort and suitability for the evening’s dining and entertainment experience.
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