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Private Yacht Charter Istanbul: Prices and Planning

How whole-yacht pricing works for 12 to 150 guests, what is included and which extras change the final quote.

Private yacht charter on the Bosphorus in Istanbul

Private yacht prices in Istanbul are usually quoted for the entire vessel, not per passenger. Capacity, yacht class, duration and service extras matter more than simply multiplying a ticket price by the number of guests.

Sevli Bosphorus publishes the base charter prices so you can compare realistic totals before requesting availability.

Quick answer

  • Two-hour charters start from €220 for the whole yacht.
  • A 10% duration reduction is built into prices from three hours onward.
  • Captain, crew, fuel and standard refreshments are included.
  • Meals, alcohol, decoration, entertainment and special transfers are separate.

What the base price includes

Every published charter includes private use of the whole yacht, a licensed captain and crew, fuel for the standard route, cookies, mixed nuts, soft drinks, tea and water. Life jackets, safety equipment and the onboard Bluetooth sound system are also part of the normal setup.

Current price bands

The 12-guest boutique class starts at €220 for two hours, while newer boutique and private 15-guest options start between €240 and €260. The premium 15-guest yacht starts at €320. The group yacht is priced by both duration and whether the group is 1–15 or 16–40 guests. Event yachts for 90 and 150 guests require a fixed proposal.

For three hours or more, the published totals already reflect a 10% duration reduction. The live planner on the yacht page applies the correct figure when you choose the boat, guest count and hours.

Extras that change the quote

Meals start from €55 per person with menu choices. Wine, beer, spirits, bartender service, DJ, live music, dance performances, flowers, balloons, proposal styling, cake and professional photography are quoted separately. A custom marina pickup, hotel transfer or parking arrangement can also affect the total.

The fastest way to receive an accurate quote is to send one short brief: date, preferred time, guest count, occasion, food and drink requests, and whether transport is needed.

Choosing the right yacht

Do not choose only by maximum capacity. Compare the upper-deck seating, indoor salon, weather protection, boarding access and the space required for your setup. A 15-guest yacht may be legally suitable for 15 guests but feel different for a seated dinner than for a two-hour sightseeing cruise.

Frequently asked

Short answers about this topic

Is the yacht price per person?+

No. Published charter prices are for the whole yacht. Per-person charges apply only to selected extras such as meals.

Can we bring our own drinks?+

This can be arranged for many charters, but service, refrigeration and glassware conditions must be confirmed with the selected yacht in writing.

Do I pay while sending the request?+

No online payment is taken in the availability request. The yacht, marina, price and payment terms are confirmed in writing first.