Our Yachts: The Acetes Fleet

Private yachts on the Bosphorus

Yacht rental is the best way to see Istanbul. On your own private yacht, the palaces, mosques and waterfront mansions of the Bosphorus glide past while you relax on deck with your partner, family, friends or colleagues. Every yacht in our fleet is rented privately, only for your group, with a licensed captain and crew, and fuel and marina fees are always included in the price.

Our nine yachts cover every kind of private Bosphorus cruise. For a couple or a small family, choose an intimate motor yacht such as Azure or Blue Horizon. For birthdays, proposals and sunset cruises, Sea Fairy, Ocean Breeze and White Istanbul offer flybridges, saloons and sun decks. For weddings, galas and company events, Crescent Star and Majesty host up to 200 guests in large banquet saloons. Below you can compare every yacht, see the photos and starting prices, choose a sample package and ask for a quote.

How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Istanbul?

Private yacht rental in Istanbul starts from €180 with our small motor yachts for 12 guests; small yachts for up to 20 guests start from €180 to €220, mid-size yachts for 40 to 77 guests from €280 to €480, and our large event yachts for 130 to 200 guests from €680 to €1,800. Captain, crew, fuel and marina fees are included in every price.

Your final price depends on the yacht, the date, the length of the rental, the boarding pier, the number of guests and the menu you choose. Send us your plan and we reply with a written quote, usually within the hour.

Compare our yachts

Starting prices are the lowest price for each yacht. Tap a yacht's name to jump to its photos and details.

Sample yacht rental packages

Five popular ways to rent a yacht in Istanbul. Each package can be booked on any suitable yacht and adapted to your group, your timing and your menu.

• Classic Bosphorus Yacht Rental

  2 to 3 hours · any time of day

  • The classic route from Dolmabahçe Palace to Rumeli Fortress and back by the Maiden's Tower
  • Welcome drink and light snacks
  • Photo stops at the palaces and bridges
  • Add breakfast, lunch or drinks

  Suggested yachts: Azure, Ocean Breeze, White Istanbul

  Private Bosphorus Yacht Cruise · Get a quote on WhatsApp

• Sunset Yacht Rental

  2 to 3 hours · golden hour

  • Board about an hour before sunset
  • Sunset over the old city and the illuminated bridges
  • Welcome drink, snacks, champagne on request
  • Ideal for couples and proposals

  Suggested yachts: Sea Fairy, Ocean Breeze, White Istanbul

  Private Sunset Yacht Cruise · Get a quote on WhatsApp

• Dinner Cruise Yacht Rental

  3 to 4 hours · evening

  • Dinner prepared on board by our chef for 10 or more guests
  • Turkish mezes, main course and dessert
  • The palaces and bridges lit up at night
  • Music or live entertainment on request

  Suggested yachts: White Istanbul, Blue Wave, Crescent Star

  Private Dinner Cruise · Get a quote on WhatsApp

• Swimming Day Charter

  6 hours or more · summer

  • Cruise north towards the Black Sea
  • Swim stops in clear water
  • Lunch on board and sun deck time
  • Bring your swimsuit and towel

  Suggested yachts: Sea Fairy, Riviera, Azure

  Private Yacht Swimming Tour · Get a quote on WhatsApp

• Party and Event Charter

  4 hours or more · day or night

  • For birthdays, weddings and company events
  • Decoration, DJ, live music and shows
  • Seated dinner, buffet or cocktail menu
  • Up to 200 guests

  Suggested yachts: Crescent Star, Majesty, White Istanbul

  Yacht celebrations · Get a quote on WhatsApp

Our fleet in detail

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Our flagship

White Istanbul

A brand-new 24-metre motor yacht with a bow, aft deck and flybridge, a bright saloon with a bar, and space to dance. Ideal for seated dinners, proposals and private parties.

• Length24 m
• GuestsUp to 77
• Seated dinner60 guests
• Built2025

• Bow, aft deck and flybridge
• Saloon with bar and large TV screens
• Surround sound and LED lighting
• Dance area for parties
• Galley for a chef on board
• Master cabin and shower

Ideal for: Dinner cruises, Proposals, Birthdays

From €480 starting price

Get a quote for White Istanbul

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Made for celebrations

Crescent Star

A VIP event yacht with a long closed banquet saloon, an open aft lounge and a flybridge. Built for weddings, company dinners, cocktail parties and after-parties.

• Length24 m
• GuestsUp to 130
• Seated dinner100 guests

• Closed banquet saloon for 90 to 100 seated guests
• Open aft lounge and flybridge
• Air conditioning
• Event lighting and music system
• Galley for dinner service
• 2 WCs

Ideal for: Weddings, Company dinners, Parties

From €680 starting price

Get a quote for Crescent Star

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Our largest yacht

Majesty

Our largest vessel: a 44-metre event yacht with an elegant air-conditioned banquet hall and wide decks. The choice for big weddings, galas and company events.

• Length44 m
• GuestsUp to 200

• Banquet hall for large seated dinners
• Wide open decks for receptions
• Air conditioning
• Event sound system
• Catering with or without dinner
• Master cabin

Ideal for: Wedding receptions, Gala dinners, Company events

From €1,800 starting price

Get a quote for Majesty

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Heated on both decks

Blue Wave

A 2023 motor yacht with closed, heated areas on both decks, a teak aft deck and a large flybridge. Great all year round, from dinners to live music nights.

• Length23 m
• GuestsUp to 60
• Seated dinner55 guests
• Built2023

• Closed and heated areas on both decks
• Teak decks and a large flybridge
• Space for seated dinner service
• Sound system, fasıl and live music options
• Awning and shade
• 4 WCs

Ideal for: Dinner cruises, Family celebrations, Winter cruises

From €480 starting price

Get a quote for Blue Wave

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Brand new for 2026

Sea Fairy

Our newest yacht: a 22-metre motor yacht with a flybridge, a closed saloon for all seasons, three cabins and a sun deck on the bow. Perfect for sunset cruises and parties.

• Length22 m
• GuestsUp to 55
• Seated dinner55 guests
• Built2026

• Flybridge and teak decks
• Closed saloon with hot and cold air conditioning
• Sun deck on the bow and swim ladder
• LED lighting, TV and Bluetooth sound
• Galley with dishwasher
• 3 cabins and 4 WCs

Ideal for: Sunset cruises, Swimming tours, Birthdays

From €350 starting price

Get a quote for Sea Fairy

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Classic and elegant

Ocean Breeze

A custom-built 21-metre wooden motor yacht with teak decks, a stylish saloon and a flybridge. A favourite for proposals, birthdays and small celebrations.

• Length21 m
• GuestsUp to 40
• Seated dinner40 guests
• Built2017

• Custom-built wooden yacht with teak decks
• Flybridge and sun deck on the bow
• Areas that close with covers, Webasto heating
• USB and Bluetooth sound system
• Galley with ice maker and coffee machine
• 2 WCs

Ideal for: Proposals, Sunset cruises, Anniversaries

From €280 starting price

Get a quote for Ocean Breeze

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Sleek and sporty

Riviera

A sleek 2020 motor yacht with a wide flybridge, open and closed lounges and three cabins. Ideal for private Bosphorus cruises, swimming trips and small celebrations.

• Length22 m
• GuestsUp to 20
• Built2020

• Wide flybridge
• Open and closed lounges
• Up to 15 knots
• Bluetooth sound system
• Fridge and freezer
• 3 cabins

Ideal for: Bosphorus cruises, Swimming tours, Small celebrations

From €220 starting price

Get a quote for Riviera

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Two decks, heated saloon

Blue Horizon

An 18-metre two-deck motor yacht with a heated closed saloon and a flybridge lounge. Comfortable for couples, families and small groups all year round.

• Length18 m
• GuestsUp to 12

• Two-deck design
• Heated closed saloon
• Flybridge seating area
• Bluetooth sound system, TV and internet

Ideal for: Couples, Breakfast cruises, Small groups

From €180 starting price

Get a quote for Blue Horizon

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Intimate and cosy

Azure

A 16.5-metre motor yacht with a master cabin, two bathrooms with showers and an air-conditioned saloon. Just right for couples, families and small groups.

• Length16.5 m
• GuestsUp to 12

• Master cabin and guest cabin
• 2 WCs and 2 showers
• Air-conditioned saloon
• TV and multimedia system
• Twin 300 HP engines

Ideal for: Couples, Families, Bosphorus cruises

From €180 starting price

Get a quote for Azure

How to choose your yacht

• Number of guestsAzure and Blue Horizon for up to 12, Riviera for 20, Ocean Breeze for 40, Sea Fairy and Blue Wave for 55 to 60, White Istanbul for 77, Crescent Star for 130 and Majesty for 200.
• Seated dinner or partyFor a seated dinner, choose a yacht with a closed saloon such as Crescent Star, Majesty, Blue Wave or White Istanbul.
• SeasonIn winter, Blue Wave, Sea Fairy and Blue Horizon have heated or climate-controlled closed areas.
• OccasionFlybridges and sun decks for sunset and swimming cruises; banquet saloons for weddings and company events.

Why rent your yacht with Acetes Travel

• A family business since 1967TURSAB-licensed Istanbul agency (licence A-805).
• Private yachts onlyNo other guests on board: the yacht is yours.
• Clear, all-in pricesCaptain, crew, fuel and marina fees always included.
• Chef on boardBreakfast, lunch or dinner prepared on board for groups of 10 or more.
• Eight boarding piersOn the European and Asian shores, close to the main hotels.
• Fast repliesA written quote by WhatsApp or email, usually within the hour.

How yacht rental works

1. Tell us your plan
   Your date, number of guests, the yacht or package you like and the length of the rental.
2. Receive a quote
   We confirm availability and send a written price, usually within the hour.
3. Book with a deposit
   A 30% advance payment confirms your yacht; the rest is due 48 hours before the cruise.
4. Enjoy the Bosphorus
   Board at your pier and our captain and crew take care of the rest.

Yacht rental for every occasion

• Private Bosphorus Yacht CruiseYour own yacht at any time of day
• Private Sunset Yacht CruiseGolden hour on the water
• Private Dinner CruiseDinner under the city lights
• Marriage Proposal on a YachtAsk the question on the Bosphorus
• Birthday Yacht PartyCake, balloons and music
• Yacht Weddings on the BosphorusCeremonies and receptions
• Corporate Yacht EventsCompany parties and gala dinners
• Private Yacht Swimming TourA summer day on the water

The classic Bosphorus yacht rental route

Most yacht rentals follow the classic route along the city part of the Bosphorus: from the pier past Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace and the Ortaköy Mosque, under the Bosphorus Bridge to Rumeli Fortress, then back along the Asian shore by Beylerbeyi Palace and the Maiden's Tower.

On the way you pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, the Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace and the Maiden's Tower. See the full route map and all the landmarks.

With a longer rental you can continue north towards the Black Sea, stop for a swim in summer or sail to Anadolu Kavağı for a fish lunch. The route is yours: tell the captain where you want to go.

All yachts at a glance

All nine yachts at a glance. Tap a yacht to see more photos.

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  Our flagship

  White Istanbul

  24 m · up to 77 guests

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  Made for celebrations

  Crescent Star

  24 m · up to 130 guests

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  Our largest yacht

  Majesty

  44 m · up to 200 guests

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  Heated on both decks

  Blue Wave

  23 m · up to 60 guests

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  Brand new for 2026

  Sea Fairy

  22 m · up to 55 guests

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  Classic and elegant

  Ocean Breeze

  21 m · up to 40 guests

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  Sleek and sporty

  Riviera

  22 m · up to 20 guests

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  Two decks, heated saloon

  Blue Horizon

  18 m · up to 12 guests

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  Intimate and cosy

  Azure

  16.5 m · up to 12 guests

Not sure which yacht fits? Tell us your group size and occasion and we suggest the right one.

Food and drinks on board

Every cruise starts with a welcome drink and light snacks. Choose one of our breakfast, light bites or dinner menus, prepared on board by our private chef for groups of 10 or more. You can also bring your own food and drinks, with a service fee of €10 per person.

On board

Our yacht menus

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A relaxed dinner under the lights

Chicken Dinner Menu

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Steak dinner on the Bosphorus

Meat Dinner Menu

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Seasonal fish from the Turkish seas

Fish Dinner Menu

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See every menu in full detail

Prefer something else? Our private chef can prepare any menu you like: halal, vegetarian, vegan, children's meals or a dinner designed around your occasion. Menus can be combined for larger groups, and alcoholic drinks are available as an extra.

What is included in your yacht rental

Add to your yacht rental

Make your cruise your own with any of these extras.

• Breakfast, lunch or dinner on board
• Drinks packages and champagne
• Flowers, balloons and decoration
• DJ, violinist or live music
• Photographer or drone filming
• Swimming stop in summer
• Transfers from your hotel

Yacht rental prices: what affects your quote

Each yacht's starting price is shown above. Your final quote is based on five things:

• The yacht: size and capacity
• Duration: how many hours you rent the yacht
• Date and time: weekends, summer evenings and holidays are busiest
• Group size: number of adults and children
• Food, drinks and extras: what you add to the cruise

Send us these details and you get a clear written price: fuel and marina fees are always included.

Meeting points for your yacht rental

Choose the pier closest to your hotel or event venue. We board from eight piers along the Bosphorus:

• European shoreKaraköy · Kabataş · Beşiktaş · Kuruçeşme · Arnavutköy · Bebek
• Asian shoreKuleli · Beylerbeyi

Boarding at Kuruçeşme is included; boarding at any other pier adds one hour of yacht time to your quote. We send the exact pier with a map pin when you book.

What our guests say about our cruises

Booking and cancellation terms

1. At booking30% advance payment confirms your yacht
2. 48 hours beforeThe remaining 70% is due
3. 7+ days beforeCancel for a full refund of the advance
4. Under 7 daysThe advance payment is not refundable
5. Under 3 days100% of the tour price is due

Payment, cancellation and weather terms for all private tours are on one page: Read the full cancellation terms

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