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Renting a private yacht on the Bosphorus costs from $190 per hour for the whole boat with us, about €169, and every charter runs for at least two hours, so the smallest realistic bill is $380, about €339, before food and drinks. That price is for the boat, not per person: twelve friends on the 13-metre Aura from Eminönü pay about $32 each for two hours. Larger yachts for 22, 32 or 72 guests cost more per hour but often less per head.

This page is written for travellers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland who search for "Yacht mieten Istanbul" and want the full bill in euros, not just an hourly headline. We list six boats with their pier, size and the arithmetic per person, explain what the hourly rate does and does not cover, and answer the questions German groups ask us most: can we bring our own drinks, can we swim, does it work for a JGA or a company outing, and which ID do we need. Euro figures use the European Central Bank reference rate of 5 November 2026 (1 euro = 1.1224 US dollars), rounded; we price and charge in US dollars.

What the whole charter costs, boat by boat

The last column is simple division: the two-hour price shared by the maximum number of guests. With half the group size, double it. A three-hour charter adds one more hourly rate, so Aura for three hours is $570 and ZENDAY $1,170.

Two things stand out. First, the cheapest boat per hour is not always the cheapest per person: a group of 20 cannot fit on Aura, and on ZENDAY it pays less per head than eight people on AMEŞİN N. Second, the length of a yacht says little about how many people it takes. AMEŞİN N is 26 metres but licensed for 12 guests, which gives a small group a lot of deck. Marilyn is only 12 metres but takes up to 28. Choose by guest count first, then by pier, then by style.

What the hourly rate covers, and what costs extra

On the charters from a fixed pier, the hourly price includes:

• the whole yacht for your group only, with a licensed captain and crew;
• fuel for the standard Bosphorus route;
• insurance on board;
• waiting staff for the stated number of guests.

Aura also includes ice and soft drinks; AMEŞİN N includes Wi-Fi and a Bluetooth sound system; Marilyn is heated in winter and lets you play your own music.

Not included, and the reason a final bill is higher than the hourly rate:

• Food and drink. You order a set menu or an alcohol package as an add-on, or you bring your own.
• Hotel transfers. The pier yachts start and end at their marina. A car to and from the hotel can be added and is priced by your address.
• Extras such as a cake and decoration, a DJ, a photographer, a belly dancer or a jet ski. We quote these with the charter.
• Longer routes beyond the standard Bosphorus route, and guests above the boat's capacity.

The cabins on board are not available on hourly charters; they are not hotel rooms. If you want a boat that collects you from the hotel, see the section on hotel pick-up below.

Bringing your own food and drinks

This surprises many German groups: on the yachts from a fixed pier, you may bring your own food and drinks, and the crew serves them. The galley itself is reserved for catering teams, so you cannot cook on board, and barbecues are not allowed. Practical consequences:

• A crate of beer, a few bottles of wine and a cake from a patisserie in Bebek or Karaköy are perfectly normal.
• Bring the food ready to serve. Mezze from a meyhane or a deli, sandwiches and fruit work best.
• If you want a hot meal on board, book the set menu with the charter so that a catering team comes with it.
• Confetti, torches, fireworks and anything flammable are not allowed. Sparklers on the birthday cake count as flammable, so ask first.

For a celebration with more organisation, our birthday yacht party guide explains decorations, cakes and timing.

Which yacht for which German group

Couples and families of four to six. Aura is the obvious choice at $190 per hour. It is a compact motor yacht with an open deck and an inside area, and Eminönü is easy to reach from Sultanahmet hotels.

Junggesellenabschied, birthday groups and friends of 10 to 20. ZENDAY from İstinye, built in 2026, takes 22 guests and costs about $35 per person for two hours when full. İstinye lies far up the European shore, so plan a car or taxi from the centre.

Small groups who want space and comfort. AMEŞİN N from Arnavutköy is the boat for eight to twelve people who want a big deck, porcelain plates and crystal glasses rather than a party.

Company outings, family reunions and wedding guests. White İstanbul from Bebek takes 32, Marilyn from Eminönü 28 and Corona Tokyo from Bebek, an event boat, up to 72. For a Betriebsausflug of 40 people, Corona Tokyo is often cheaper per head than two smaller boats.

Proposals. A small yacht at sunset is all you need. Our Bosphorus yacht proposal page covers flowers, photographers and the quiet stretches of the strait.

Yachts that collect you at the hotel

Three of our charters work differently: the price includes a car from your hotel or from the Galataport cruise terminal, so you do not have to find the pier yourself.

These suit German cruise passengers who arrive at Galataport for one day, and families with small children who do not want to cross the city by taxi before boarding. Compare the true cost: a pier yacht plus a car can come close to a pick-up yacht, especially for groups staying outside the centre.

Swimming, season and the weather

You can swim from the yacht, but only on longer charters: swim stops are possible when you book four hours or more. The captain decides where and when it is safe to stop, away from the shipping lane. Bring your own towels and swimwear.

The Bosphorus is a working strait, about 30 kilometres long, with tankers, ferries and fishing boats. In heavy fog or a storm the coast guard can close it, and the captain always has the last word on whether it is safe to sail. Each charter page sets out what happens to your booking in that case, so read it before you pay.

When to go, by month:

• May, June, September and early October: the most comfortable months on deck, with long evenings. Sunset is around 20:30 in late June.
• July and August: warm and busy; this is the time for swim stops and early evening charters.
• November to March: cold and often windy, but the strait is quiet. Choose a yacht with an indoor saloon, such as Marilyn, which is heated, and plan to start early, since the sun sets around 17:40 in December.

For the full picture of what is on the water, see things to do on the Bosphorus and our page on the Bosphorus Strait.

Paying, tipping and entry for German, Austrian and Swiss guests

Currency. Our charters are priced in US dollars. The euro amounts on this page are a guide only, and your card provider's rate decides what you actually pay. In the city, the currency is the Turkish lira; restaurants and shops rarely take euro cash at a fair rate.

Tipping. Not compulsory. Guests who are happy with the crew usually leave something at the end, handed to the captain for the whole team. There is no fixed percentage.

Entry. German citizens need no visa for stays of up to 90 days within 180 days. The German Foreign Office lists the Reisepass, the Personalausweis, the vorläufiger Reisepass and the Kinderreisepass as accepted for entry; it advises against travelling with only a vorläufiger Personalausweis. Austrians and Swiss are also visa-free for tourist stays of up to 90 days, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry. Other passports: see our Turkey visa requirements update.

Time. Türkiye stays on UTC+3 all year, so Istanbul is two hours ahead of Germany in winter and one hour in summer. Book your charter in Istanbul time.

How to book a yacht from Germany

1. Send us the basics on WhatsApp: date, number of guests, preferred start time and occasion.
2. We suggest two or three boats that fit the group size and confirm which are free. In summer, weekend evenings go first.
3. Decide on add-ons: your own drinks, a set menu, a car from the hotel, a cake.
4. Confirm in writing the final price in dollars, the pier, the boarding time and the payment method.
5. Arrive 15 minutes early. The clock starts at the booked time, and Istanbul traffic to Bebek and İstinye can be slow on Friday evenings.

If a whole day in the city is the plan, combine the yacht with a guided morning, for example on our private Istanbul tour with a licensed guide, from $199 per group. German-speaking guides are arranged on request, subject to availability; see our German-speaking guide in Istanbul page. Travellers planning a longer trip can start with Turkey tour packages from Germany or our Istanbul city break from Germany.

Tours that cover this

• Aura Yacht Charter Istanbul: 13 m Private Motor Yacht for 12 Guests, from $190 per hour.
• Istanbul Yacht Charter from İstinye: ZENDAY, 22 m, Up to 22 Guests, from $390 per hour.
• White İstanbul Yacht Charter in Bebek: 24 m Motor Yacht, 32 Guests, from $599 per hour.
• Event Yacht Charter Istanbul: Corona Tokyo at Bebek, Up to 72 Guests, from $1,050 per hour.

All our boats are on the yacht tours page, and the Bosphorus yacht rental guide compares piers and charter lengths in more detail.

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