You have a friend in Istanbul
Don’t just see the Bosphorus. Experience it at its best.
Sevli Bosphorus is a personal, boutique Istanbul experience — from choosing the right cruise to being welcomed at the pier.
Our story
From golden hour to large private events
What began as a close family operation has grown into a boutique Bosphorus travel service for intimate shared cruises, fully private charters and carefully planned event sailings.
The focus remains transparent pricing, attentive service and warm Turkish hospitality. Experienced captains, onboard crew and multilingual guest support keep every reservation safe and clear.
Safety first
Life jackets and full safety equipment are available on every vessel.
Transparent pricing
Inclusions and every requested extra are written clearly before approval.
Local expertise
Captains and crew know the route, sea traffic and seasonal timing of the Bosphorus.
Meet our founder
Not a booking number. Your local connection.
Born in Istanbul, Kayra Sevli learned tourism onboard, at the pier and beside the guests themselves. He created Sevli Bosphorus so every question is answered by a real person, with care and local knowledge.
When you arrive in Istanbul, you should never feel like a stranger. You should have someone here who knows you.Read Kayra's story →
The name guests remember
What guests say about Kayra
These public guest reviews were written about Kayra during his earlier work with other tourism teams, before he founded Sevli Bosphorus.
★★★★★
“Price is very reasonable. Kayra is a very nice young man full of passion for the tourism sector. Strongly recommend this tour as a top 3 must-do in Istanbul.”
★★★★★
“Booked last moment and Kayra organized everything really well through WhatsApp. I really appreciated the flexibility. The boat was great, everyone had a nice seat. I really enjoyed the tour!”
★★★★★
“Kayra and his colleague organized a perfect tour for us!”
Start on the right page
Three core booking paths
TÜRSAB LICENSEDMeryem Yıldız TravelLicence No. 14316 · A-Group Travel Agency
Open licence details ↗Give us a date. We’ll shape the rest together.
Your most beautiful hours in Istanbul could start here.
Send your date, guest count and the experience you have in mind. Kayra will personally reply with the right cruise, availability and a clear price.