The booking process was smooth, and communication with the English-speaking representative was professional. Unfortunately, the service delivered fell significantly short of what was promised. Our hotel pickup was 45 minutes late, forcing changes to our plans. Both the departure port and the yacht were changed, and the trip started 40 minutes late. The crew was unaware of our pre-ordered drinks and snacks and could not communicate in English, leaving me to coordinate arrangements by phone instead of enjoying what was meant to be a special occasion for our wedding celebration. The change of departure port also affected the sea conditions and views, which were an important part of our plans. The photography service was equally disappointing, with poorly lit and framed photos and a video clip that spent around 20 seconds showing only the sea rather than us. To make matters worse, the drop-off arrangements changed, and we had to leave the yacht 10 minutes earlier than scheduled, despite paying for the service by the hour. These were not minor inconveniences but a series of organizational failures that significantly affected the entire experience. What should have been a memorable celebration became a stressful and disappointing day. I strongly encourage the company to improve its coordination, communication with customers and crew, and quality control. I would advise future customers, particularly international visitors who do not speak Turkish, to confirm all arrangements in writing and ensure that the promised services can actually be delivered. A special occasion deserves reliability and professionalism. Unfortunately, that was not our experience.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Snacks (nuts and mini cakes)
- Bottled water
- A cold drink of your choosing
- Insurance
Excludes
- Grilled seasonal fish or Mixed Turkish Kebap (starts from 40$/person, pre-order required)
- Wine, sparkling wine (starts from 40$/bottle)
- Turkish Breakfast (starts from 40$/person, pre-order required)
- Decoration (table 10$/person, 10 helium baloons 60$, 2 helium letter baloons 60$)
- Photo shooting by photographer (90$)
- Live music (Saxaphonist or Violinist) - please ask for a quote
- Laser show (75$)
- Birthday Cake (small 36$, baklava cake 75$)
- Flower Bouquet (45$)
- 20% Tax for Extra Services
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- It is possible to start or end at Kandilli upon request.
Return
- It is possible to start or end at Kandilli upon request.
Itinerary
Starting point of our tours. Popular district with bars, clubs and restaurants.
Strait that separates Europe and Asia, where heart of İstanbul beats.
Under the second bridge, breathtaking view of the castle
Summer palace of Ottoman Sultans, beautiful building that best seen from the sea.
An Imperial Ottoman summer residence built in the 1860s located under Bosporus Bridge. You are going to see this building from the sea.
The mosque of Ortakoy is an historical and beautiful building right next to İstanbul Bridge. You are going to see this building from the sea.
Dolmabahce Palace stands next to Bosphorus, it is one of the most beautiful buildings to see from sea rather than land. You are going to see this building from the sea.
Legendary Maiden's Tower will welcome us as we approach to the entrance of Bosphorus Strait. You are going to see this building from the sea.
As we approach to Maiden's Tower historical peninsula will glance us with its magnificent sites, Topkapı Palace, Ayasofya and Sultan Ahmet Mosque. You are going to see this area from the sea.
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Reviews
From the very beginning, this team exceeded every expectation we had. Planning something so special in a different country made me incredibly nervous, but they made the entire process feel effortless, smooth, and completely stress-free. They handled everything — from transportation to the most beautiful setup, including elegant décor and even traditional hot tea service that added such a special touch. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and executed to perfection. The quality of the photos and drone videos was absolutely stunning — beyond anything we imagined. They captured every moment so beautifully and professionally, turning our experience into something we will cherish forever. What truly stood out was their professionalism, organization, and genuine care. They were attentive, responsive, and made us feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. The final result? Absolutely breathtaking. We are beyond happy with everything and so grateful we chose to book with them. If you’re planning something special in Istanbul and want it done flawlessly — look no further. This team is simply the best. 💫 Highly, highly recommended!
Lotus Yachts made our wedding anniversary truly unforgettable. The yacht was beautiful, the dinner was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for a special night with my wife. The photographer and violinist were amazing and added a really romantic touch throughout the evening. The laser message on the bridge with our names was the highlight of the night and made the whole experience feel unique and personal. Everything was well-organized from start to finish, and we would definitely recommend them for any special occasions.
I went to a surprise birthday party for my niece’s husband. Amazing!.Between my niece and the staff it was so well organised. All the staff were so helpful especially Jean who served food and helped at tables.
We had a fantastic time on the yacht. Basak and his team made sure of it. As I booked it for a proposal it was important that everything goes as planned, communication was easy and they ensured that it is a memorable one.
Impeccable in every way. The cake I ordered was exceptional. The service was very nice and they even for a price moved the meeting point to Galataport to keep us from having to get a long ride. This is first class all the way.
"Exceptional service from Banraplang Sun and Neeraj at the birthday party in Courtyard! They were incredibly attentive, making sure everyone's needs were met promptly and with a smile. Their professionalism and friendly demeanor added so much to the celebration. Thank you for making the event memorable!"
The service, good and the ambiance. The best in town. I love this spot right here. We definitely will be back
We had a yacht party in the lotus yacht with my friends and we had so fun. They were very friendly and kind. Everything was so good. İf you are looking yacht for events or trip, you are at the right place. Thanks a lot for everything Lotus Yacht...
Lotus yatch is a wonderful company, Anıl who is captain of lotus yatch he is very friendly and kind. We had wonderful time at lotus yatch.
We have a laser greetings that surprise everyone but disappointed with the service . The host welcome us very well into the boat but didn't offer any drinks of water,cola but offered the wine which we pay it extra. We pay extra for the table to look nice if we nibble something as it says on the booking snacks , cakes , drinks included but never served As the tour nearly finish and we are thirsty we asked for water and cola to the waiter but didn't served. As we about to leave the boat I told the host about the inclusions we expect and seems or pretend that he is not aware, he checked his phone and offered if we want it, how could we have it if we are leaving already, as a host they should know this already . Thinking about it, kt was funny to have a table set and not been used and mind you we pay for it. Booking this tour be aware of weather conditions - it was raining and windy so the boat was covered and you can not enjoyed the view fully. The pick up point is too far from the center. It took us over an hour in a taxi from Sultanahmet and cost 1,200 Turkish lira
Excellent tour of the Bosphorus with great tour guides and lots of information about the history and architecture. Friendly and nothing was too much trouble!
These ladies made our special day the most beautiful day in our life. Everything was super organized, neat and clean, the orgnizer was on top of her plan and thw decoration was really good
This was the best experiance for me and my fiance. Super romantic and the boat crew took such good care of us.
Bebek itself is a beautiful place to visit and the private yacht tour was the highlight of the day. The experience is so great, the sea, privacy, beautfiul sunset and the birthday party was just awesome. Absolutely recommended, a great experience in your life.
What an amazing experience! Basak and her crew were honestly 10/10, while being the most reasonably priced they also offered the best experience with constant updates, customisable experience and a friendly attitude. If you’re looking around to book a private yacht in Istanbul honestly go straight for this one, you wont be disappointed.
Our evening on this boat was so amazing!! My fiancé (boyfriend at the time) booked this 2 months in advance to propose. It was the most amazing night. The crew were so nice and Basak was beyond helpful coordinating everything for our proposal! It was the most beautiful evening!!
Fantastic service. Wonderful communication. Highly recommended. We were a large group of 50 and they really made sure that we were taken care of. We had a fantastic time with them.
We were completely satisfied. Very nicely maintained and prepared boat. Dear Basak has always told something about the surroundings and the buildings on display at just the right time. On the other hand, you were very private and could fully enjoy the time. We definitely recommend it to others.
Amazing service, spotless boat. Recommendation for everyone👍 The captains (married and a very fun shift) added extra colors. We will go again.
It was a great experience and I've never seen the neck so beautiful. I felt like I was in a separate world.
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