Full-Day Private Yacht Charter in Istanbul
Give the Bosphorus a whole day. A full-day private charter is the unhurried version — the boat to yourselves from morning, time for a swim stop, a long lunch on deck and the run up the strait toward the Black Sea. Charters start from €200 and scale with the yacht and your hours; we quote every full day personally on WhatsApp.
How much is a full-day yacht charter in Istanbul?
A full-day private yacht charter in Istanbul starts from €200+with Luma Yacht and is priced individually, because a full day covers far more water and fuel than a short sunset cruise. You hire the whole boat — captain and crew included — typically for six to eight hours, with the route built around you: up the Bosphorus past the palaces and fortresses toward the Black Sea mouth, or a longer crossing toward the Princes' Islands. There is room in a full day for a swim stop in a quiet bay, a leisurely lunch on deck and an easy return at golden hour. The final price depends on the yacht size for your group, the exact hours and the season. Catering, drinks and music are arranged on request and quoted with the charter. Message us on WhatsApp for a fixed, all-in full-day quote. Luma is TÜRSAB-licensed (A Group #14316), sailing since 2001.
Half day vs full day — which should you book?
A half-day charter (around three to four hours) is perfect for a focused outing — a sunset sail, a proposal, a birthday afternoon. A full day (roughly six to eight hours) gives you the unhurried version: swim stops, a proper lunch, a longer route and no clock-watching. If your group wants to make a real occasion of it, or you are travelling with family who'll want to swim and relax, the full day earns its place. For the shorter option, see our private yacht charter.
What a full day on the Bosphorus looks like
Board mid-morning from a central Istanbul pier and cruise up the strait between two continents, past the Ottoman palaces, the waterfront mansions and the fortresses, under both suspension bridges. We can drop anchor in a calm bay for a swim and serve lunch on deck, then continue toward the Black Sea mouth before turning back so you finish as the light softens. The day is yours to shape — there is no fixed tour script, only the route and pace you want.
What is included, and what can be added
Every full-day charter is whole-boat and crewed: a licensed captain, onboard crew, fuel and your private route are all part of the quote. Extras are arranged on request and priced transparently before you confirm — catering and a long lunch, drinks and champagne, a DJ or playlist, a cake for a birthday, swim gear, or a photographer to capture the day. Tell us how you want to spend the hours and we build the day around it.
Who a full-day charter suits
Full days work beautifully for families, groups of friends, milestone celebrations and corporate days where the journey is the event. With more time on the water you can include a swim, a relaxed meal and a wider route than a short cruise allows. We match the yacht to your headcount and the kind of day you have in mind.
How to book a full-day charter
Booking is quote-led over WhatsApp. Send your date, group size, the hours you'd like and any must-haves — a swim stop, lunch on board, a particular route. We reply with a fixed, all-in price for the right yacht and confirm the boarding point and time once you accept. There is no online checkout and no per-person maths — one all-in figure for the whole day.
Days on the water
Trusted by 50,000+ guests on the Bosphorus since 2001
“We had the whole yacht to ourselves for an afternoon on the Bosphorus and it was worth every penny. The crew tailored the route, gave us total privacy, and we never felt rushed. Booking direct made it simple.”
“Evlilik teklifimi tekneyi tamamen bize ayırarak yaptım. Çiçekler, müzik, gün batımıyla zamanlama — her detay düşünülmüştü. Hayatımın en güzel anıydı, ekibe minnettarım.”
“Chartered the boat for my brother's stag day. Private deck, our own playlist, drinks sorted on request — exactly the send-off we wanted. The captain and crew were brilliant the whole way.”
“We hosted clients aboard for an evening and it was the perfect moving venue. Professional crew, a smooth route past the palaces, and catering arranged to our brief. Our guests still talk about it.”
“Babamın 60. doğum günü için kiraladık. Pasta ve dekorasyonu onlar ayarladı, tekne tamamen bizimdi, çocuklar bayıldı. Boğaz'da unutulmaz bir aile günü oldu.”
“Booked a private charter for our anniversary. They picked a quiet time, the whole boat was ours, and the timing with the sunset was spot on. Calm, romantic and beautifully organised from the first message.”
Full-day charter FAQ
- How much is a full-day yacht charter in Istanbul?
- Full-day private charters with Luma Yacht start from €200+ and are quoted individually, since a full day covers far more water and fuel than a short cruise. The price depends on the yacht size for your group, the hours (typically six to eight) and the season. You get a fixed, all-in quote on WhatsApp before booking.
- How long is a full-day charter?
- A full day is usually six to eight hours, though we can tailor the window to your plans. That is enough time for a swim stop in a quiet bay, lunch on deck, a longer route up the Bosphorus and an unhurried return — far more relaxed than a two- or three-hour cruise.
- Can we swim and have lunch on board?
- Yes. On a full day we can anchor in a calm bay for a swim and serve lunch on deck. Catering, drinks and swim time are arranged on request and quoted with your charter, so the day is built exactly around how you want to spend it.
- Where does a full-day charter go?
- Most full days run up the Bosphorus past the palaces, mansions and fortresses toward the Black Sea mouth, with a swim stop along the way. A longer crossing toward the Princes' Islands is also possible. We confirm the route with you when you book and adjust it on the day to the weather and your wishes.
- How do I book a full day?
- Message us on WhatsApp with your date, group size and the hours you'd like, plus any must-haves like a swim stop or lunch on board. We return a fixed, all-in quote for the right yacht and confirm boarding once you accept. There is no online checkout.
Give the Bosphorus a whole day
Tell us your date, party size and how you'd like to spend the hours — we'll reply with a tailored full-day charter from €200+, crew and route included, usually the same day.