Private Yacht Charter Istanbul
Book direct with Istanbul's TÜRSAB-licensed operator (#14316) — private yacht charter from €200, sunset sailings, and whole-boat events for proposals, birthdays, bachelor parties and corporate days across a handpicked Bosphorus fleet.
Half & full day
Private Charter
Golden hour
Sunset Charter
Proposals · birthdays
Celebrations
Teams · brands
Corporate
What we do
One strait, every occasion
Half & full dayPrivate Yacht Charter
The Bosphorus to yourself — Ottoman palaces, two continents, a crew that tailors the route to you.
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Golden hourSunset on the Strait
Cast off as the light turns amber over the minarets — the most photographed two hours in Istanbul.
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Say it on the waterProposals & Birthdays
Discreet crew, champagne on ice, your moment staged exactly as you imagined it.
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Teams & brandsCorporate & Events
Client hosting, launches and celebrations aboard — a private venue that moves.
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Real days, real yachts
Decks, interiors, sunsets and celebrations from our own Bosphorus charters — no stock photos. Browse the fleet to find the boat that fits your party.
Why Luma
The operator, not the agency.
Most “Istanbul yacht” listings are resellers. Luma is the crew at the helm — which is why the price is honest and the day is truly yours.
- Licensed & direct
- TÜRSAB A Group #14316, operating since 2001. You book with the operator — no agency mark-up, no middlemen.
- Handpicked fleet
- A curated set of motor yachts — and access to sisters not listed online, matched to your party size and taste.
- Bespoke, not packaged
- Route, catering, music and timing built around you. Tell us the occasion; we design the day.
Yacht events
Charter the whole boat for the occasion
More than a cruise — Luma turns the Bosphorus into a private venue. Proposals, stag and hen days, milestone birthdays and corporate evenings, staged and crewed for you from €200.
Proposals
Sunset-timed, champagne on ice, a discreet photographer for the moment you ask.
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Bachelor & hen
Your own deck, your own playlist, drinks sorted — the send-off between two continents.
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Birthdays
Cake, décor and a route built around the guest of honour, intimate or a full deck.
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Client hosting, launches and team days aboard a private venue that moves.
Plan it →How much does a private yacht charter in Istanbul cost?
Private Bosphorus yacht charters with Luma start around €200 for a short sunset cruise on a smaller motor yacht and rise with vessel size, duration and season. A typical 2–3 hour private charter for a small group sits in the €350–700 range; full-day and larger luxury yachts are quoted on request. Every quote is all-in — crew, fuel and the route are included — and you book directly with the operator, so there is no agency commission on top.
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Plan your day on the water
Tell us your date, party size and occasion — we'll reply with an all-in quote from €200, usually the same day.
No deposit to enquire · All-in quote (crew & fuel) · We reply on WhatsApp in minutes
Good to know
- How much does it cost to charter a private yacht in Istanbul?
- Private Bosphorus yacht charters with Luma start around €200 for a short sunset cruise on a smaller motor yacht and rise with vessel size, duration and season. A typical 2–3 hour private charter for a small group sits in the €350–700 range; full-day and larger luxury yachts are quoted on request. Every quote is all-in — crew, fuel and the route are included — and you book directly with the operator, so there is no agency commission on top.
- What is included in a Luma charter?
- Your private yacht with its professional crew, fuel, and a tailored Bosphorus route. Catering, decoration, music, photography and special-occasion staging (proposals, birthdays, corporate) are arranged on request and quoted transparently before you confirm.
- Where do charters depart from?
- Boarding is from central Istanbul piers on both the European and Asian sides; we confirm the most convenient point for your party when you enquire.
Tell us the occasion.
We’ll design the day.
A quick message is all it takes — share your date, party size and idea, and we’ll come back with a tailored charter.
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