The Bosphorus Cruise - Istanbul, Turkey
Posted by: Torgut
N 41° 01.093 E 028° 58.400
35T E 665919 N 4542654
The Bosphorus is one of the most important features of Istanbul and this is the main boat ride there.
Waymark Code: WMJM2Q
Location: Türkiye
Date Posted: 12/02/2013
Views: 13
There are two Bosphorus boat rides departing from here. A short one, leaving more often, and a long one, daily with a morning departure. However, frequency and time of departures change often and checking the current timetables with the operator is advised.
Sehir Hatlan Ferries is one of the biggest ferries operator in Istanbul and there is an English version of its website containing all relevant information about these boat rides: (
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Please take in consideration that at 10 Eur for a whole day trip, these cruises are very cheap and very popular. If the weather is good and specially on weekends, expect a long queue.
Electronic guides are available for an extra fee.
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