The 15 Dinner Cruise Shows in Turkey That Earn the Ticket Price

1.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62,058 reviews · 3 hours · from $28Our pick

Spend three hours on a mega yacht between Europe and Asia, with a private table, Turkish meze, a main course, music, and stage shows. Add window or close-stage seating, VIP lounge access, hotel transfers, or unlimited alcohol when booking. Service is attentive, with staff such as Yunus and Hikmet often looking after tables.

“Funny experience and Yunus, our waiter, was very kind and careful of us.”

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2.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,954 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Sail between Europe and Asia aboard Turyol Bosfor for dinner, illuminated palaces, bridge views, and a 1.5-hour Turkish Night Show. Expect Turkish starters, grilled meat, fish or vegetarian dishes, live music, dancing, and optional hotel transfers. Local drinks are unlimited when included in your booking.

“Excellent dinner with a really incredible musical program in a clean and beautiful boat. The food was a lot of, and the taste was delicious. The staff was very kind and polite. My family recommend the trip with the blue boat "Turyol Bosfor".”

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3.Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,181 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Spend three hours crossing between Europe and Asia on an Istanbul dinner cruise. Expect Turkish dishes, drinks, Whirling Dervishes, belly dancing, Roman, Kafkas, Horon, Latin, and Halay performances, then a DJ set. Pickup is optional, and attentive servers such as Fatih and Dogus have earned warm praise.

“It was a superb experience: amazing show and great service. I'm a very demanding client, I have high standards of service quality and it exceeded all my expectations. Thanks to Fatih for outstanding professionalism. I would give 5+ stars if I could.”

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4.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,021 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

Sail between Europe and Asia aboard a Mega Lüfer yacht for about three hours, with a Turkish dinner, private table, full table service, and a long program of folk dance, belly dance, flamenco, whirling dervishes, rhythm shows, and DJ music. Hotel pickup is available from many central Istanbul districts.

“This was truly enjoyable. The food was delicious and the entertainment was superb. Don’t miss this. A great value. And the convenience of being picked up and dropped off was a definite bonus!!”

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5.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,950 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Spend three hours aboard the Pereme, cruising between Europe and Asia with Turkish appetizers, a choice of four main dishes, tea, coffee, and an energetic night show. Optional hotel pickup, two alcoholic drinks, and staff such as Reham and Ahmed add practical value, while center-stage seating gives you the best view.

“amazing service and really took care of our family. shout oht to cruise members especially chef ahmet. recommended!!”

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6.Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Turkish night show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 772 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for about three hours while dining on Turkish dishes and watching belly dancing, folk music, whirling dervishes, live violin, and a DJ. You’ll pass Ottoman palaces, fortresses, mosques, bridges, and the Maiden’s Tower. Hotel transfers and alcohol cost extra or depend on your package.

“It was all fun ,it was so exciting and fun full-time,the meal is so tasty and and spicy ,the dancer and tge dj were on point”

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7.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Folklore Show & Belly Dancers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · from $33Top rated

Spend about five hours sailing Istanbul’s Bosphorus from Kabataş, with hotel pickup, Turkish meze, a choice of fish, chicken, or meatballs, unlimited soft drinks, and a live folklore show with belly dancing. You’ll pass palaces, bridges, fortresses, and the Maiden’s Tower before returning by vehicle.

“the dancers were beautiful and amazing, the food was good and plentiful we had a fun time that night”

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8.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 107 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $47

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for about 3.5 hours with a private table, Turkish dinner, and live entertainment. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Galata Tower, Ortaköy Mosque, and the bridges linking Europe and Asia. Choose hotel pickup or meet at the harbor, with English and Russian hosts available.

“It was fine! The pick up was probably the best amenity - the stop over on the Asian side was very short and it seems like there was nothing in the area to see. Breakfast felt a bit cafeteria-like. Find tour but felt overpriced for what it was.”

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9.Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner and Belly-Dancing Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 96 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Cruise the Bosphorus for about three hours, passing the Blue Mosque, Dolmabahçe Palace, Kiz Kulesi, and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. Enjoy a Turkish dinner, local beer, spirits, and soft drinks, followed by Anatolian music, folklore, belly dancing, and audience participation. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“Avoid this tour. This was a disappointment. We arrived with the tour company's van pick up service. Dinner was unorganized and cold. You feel like you are eating at the high school cafeteria. The dancing show starts after dinner service and you have to go upstairs. Unless you are lucky enough to get in the front row, you can see nothing. The belly dancer must needs lessons, all in all, a big disappointment and not worth the money.”

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10.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Drinks & Turkish Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 78 reviews · from $45

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for three hours aboard the Elite Dinner Cruise, with dinner, Turkish tea, coffee, baklava, drinks, and a full cultural show. You’ll see palaces, castles, towers, and bridges by night. Hotel pickup is available from selected European-side neighborhoods.

“AMAZING !!!! I can only say good things about this cruise !! The food was great: starter dish, main course (meat, fish or chicken) dessert, tea and drinks !!! The waiters were super friendly and kind !!! And I didn’t expect the music at the end but I had a blast !!!!! We danced a lot !!!! 5 stars !!!!!!!”

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11.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · from $51

Spend three hours aboard a Bosphorus yacht with a private table, Turkish appetizers, grilled meats, fish, or vegetarian dishes, plus folk dance, flamenco, belly dancing, music, and city views. Choose hotel pickup, harbor meeting, standard dining, or VIP service.

“My experience on the Bosphorus was an unforgettable experience, from the moment you step on board, the customer service, food, entertainment and atmosphere were outstanding, I wouldn’t highly recommend and the food just kept coming! amazing Highly recommended!”

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12.Bosphorus Cruise Dinner, Show & Alcoholic Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 33 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $34

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus aboard ASK İSTANBUL for 4 to 4.5 hours, with Turkish and international food, local drinks on selected options, live music, folk dancing, and night views of palaces, bridges, and the Maiden’s Tower.

“You can do it like what was writen in your discreption but you suppose verifid your customer it was do dengoures the way he took us”

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13.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · from $34

Spend an evening crossing Istanbul’s Bosphorus on the ASK boat, with an open buffet of Turkish dishes, soft drinks, live music, folk dancing, and belly dancing. VIP seating and hotel transfers are available. The setting is festive and loud, so pack warm clothes and expect a party atmosphere.

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14.Dinner Cruise & Dance Shows with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $48

Cruise the Bosphorus for about three hours with a private table, dinner, Turkish folk dancing, belly dancing, DJ music, and Istanbul’s lights outside. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with unlimited soft drinks, tea, and two alcoholic drinks if selected.

“We had a delightful boat trip in a beautiful atmosphere. The food was hot and delicious. The waiters were attentive and the shows were entertaining. You can also enjoy the view of Istanbul with the sparkling lights of the night from the ship's deck.”

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15.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Dance Shows with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Board a comfortable evening boat from Istanbul’s pier for a three-hour Bosphorus cruise with a private table, dinner, soft drinks, two alcoholic drinks, Turkish folk dancing, belly dancing, and a DJ. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with English-speaking staff.

“Nagyon szép volt a kilátás az esti fények.”

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