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Price guide · 2026

Bosphorus yacht rental prices, with no surprises.

Hermes costs €100 per hour for the whole yacht, VAT included. Here is exactly what you pay, what's included and what costs extra.

€100Per hour
€2002-hour minimum
€20Per person, 10 guests, 2 h
30%Deposit

Hourly rates

Price table

The price is for the whole yacht. With all 10 places filled, each hour works out to €10 per person.

DurationTotalDeposit (30%)
2 hours€200€60
3 hours€300€90
4 hours€400€120
5 hours€500€150
6 hours€600€180
7 hours€700€210
8 hours€800€240
9 hours€900€270
10 hours€1000€300

Prices are in euros and include VAT.

Day packages

Swim cruises

PackageStart · lengthTotal
3rd Bridge swim cruise10:00 · 6 hours€460
Princes' Islands swim cruise10:00 · 8 hours€730

Swimming happens only once the boat is stopped and secured, with life jackets and the captain's permission. The captain chooses the swimming spot.

What's included

Included in every cruise

  • The whole yacht for your group only
  • Licensed captain and crew
  • Passenger insurance
  • Service, tea, coffee and water
  • Free boarding at Bebek Marina or Kandilli

Optional extras

  • Snacks and cocktail menu: €20 per person
  • Dinner (mixed grill, meat or fish, meze): €40 per person
  • Photographer (photo + video): €75
  • Romantic decoration (rose petals, candlelight, red heart balloons): €40
  • Laser show: €40 · Balloon decoration: €20

Boarding at another pier

Boarding at Bebek Marina and Kandilli is free. Pick-up or drop-off at another Bosphorus pier costs €40 per pier, plus the yacht's travel time from Bebek at the hourly rate; we confirm it on WhatsApp.

Tips

How to get the best value

  • Bring friends. The price doesn't change with group size, so 10 guests pay a tenth each.
  • Board at Bebek or Kandilli. No pier fee and no travel time.
  • Book 3 hours at sunset. Daylight, sunset and the city lights in one cruise. See our sunset cruise guide.
  • Book early in summer. June to September evenings fill up first; a date change is free if your cruise is 15 or more days away.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is a private yacht on the Bosphorus per hour?

Hermes costs €100 per hour for the whole yacht, with a 2-hour minimum. Prices are in euros and include VAT.

Is the price per person or for the whole yacht?

For the whole yacht. Whether you are 2 or 10 guests, a 2-hour cruise costs €200. Only food menus are charged per person.

How much is the deposit?

30% of the total. It secures your date. The remaining 70% is paid on board on the day.

Are there hidden costs?

No. Service, tea, coffee and water are included. Extras such as food, a photographer or decoration are only added if you choose them. Boarding at a pier other than Bebek or Kandilli has a pier fee, which we tell you before you book.

Can I cancel?

If your cruise is 15 or more days away, you can change the date free of charge. The deposit is non-refundable if you cancel, but it is refunded if the cruise cannot go ahead because of bad weather.

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