DEPARTING EMINÖNÜ · GOLDEN HOUR
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise
Watch Istanbul's skyline turn golden as the city lights begin to change. Departing Eminönü daily at 18:30, approximately 2 hours 15 minutes of Bosphorus sunset views.
Choose tickets- Duration
- Around 2 hours 15 minutes
- Departure
- Eminönü · Istanbul
- Departure time
- 18:30 (Istanbul local time)
- Starting price
- €20 per person
- Ages 0–6
- Free
- Audio guide
- 7 languages: TR · EN · RU · AR · DE · ES · FR
- Capacity
- Up to 350 guests
About the Bosphorus Sunset Cruise
The Bosphorus sunset cruise departs Eminönü daily at 18:30. Over approximately 2 hours 15 minutes you sail between the European and Asian shores as the city's light transforms, passing the bridges and historic sites of the Bosphorus.
Boats carry up to 350 passengers. An audio guide in 7 languages is available through your phone's browser — no app download needed. Children aged 0–6 travel free.
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The route
The route and visible landmarks may change with weather and sea conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Bosphorus sunset cruise?
Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What time does the sunset cruise depart?
18:30 from Eminönü. All times are Istanbul local time.
How much does a ticket cost?
Starting price is €20 per person. Children aged 0–6 travel free. Confirm the current price and availability for your date with our team.
Which audio-guide languages are available?
Turkish, English, Russian, Arabic, German, Spanish and French.
Where does the cruise depart from?
Cruises depart from the Eminönü area. Your current boarding point is shared on your e-ticket after booking.
What is the difference between the daytime and sunset cruise?
Daytime cruises depart at 12:00 and 15:30; the sunset cruise departs at 18:30. Both follow the same route in approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. The difference is the atmosphere: daylight views versus the city's golden hour transformation.
DEPARTING FROM EMINÖNÜ
Plan your sunset cruise
Choose the 18:30 sunset departure from Eminönü.
You may also be interested in the Daytime Cruise
Daytime Bosphorus Cruise →