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Dinner Cruise

Dinner Cruise

Get ready for a delicious experience accompanied by the mesmerizing views of the Bosphorus! At Joy Boat Events, we offer you a delightful dining experience on the water with your loved ones. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with our chefs’ carefully prepared special menus, elegant presentations, and comfortable yachts. Whether it's a romantic dinner, a corporate event, or a special celebration... To embark on a pleasant journey in the sparkling atmosphere of the Bosphorus, away from the noise of the city, make your reservation now.

Dinner Cruise

Frequently Asked Questions

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A dinner cruise is a special event held on various sea and lake routes, especially the Bosphorus in Istanbul, where guests can dine with various menus during the tour. These tours are usually organized in the evenings, and participants enjoy both delicious meals with a pre-determined menu on the selected boat and experience unique views. Dinner cruises are organized by reservation. When making a reservation for the tour, details such as the number of guests, menu selection, boat departure point, and times are determined. Organization companies usually offer personalized options as well as standard packages. These tours provide an ideal setting for couples, families, colleagues, or special day celebrations.  Additionally, entertainment options such as live music or DJ performances are usually available on the tours.

Dinner cruise prices are determined by the tour duration, the food menu offered, the comfort of the boat, and the additional services provided. On average, per person prices in Istanbul generally range from 400 TL to 1500 TL. This price range includes basic services such as boat rental, the specified food menu (usually including appetizers, hot appetizers, main course, dessert, and drinks), table setup, waiter service, and music broadcasting. Prices may be higher for tours on luxury yachts or those offering extra services such as special menus and live music. The quality, variety, and presentation of the food are also factors that directly affect prices. Tours usually offer options like group discounts, so it is possible to find advantageous packages by researching prices.

Set menus are generally preferred for dinner cruises. These menus start with various appetizers, salads, and hot appetizers as starters; main course options include fish, chicken, or red meat. Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage options are also offered with the meals. 1 Dessert and fruit plates are usually a standard part of the menu. Special menus can be prepared for guests who are vegan, vegetarian, or have gluten sensitivities; however, it is important to share such requests with the organization company in advance. The menu content can be customized to suit the taste of the participants or the concept of the organization.

Dinner cruises typically last between 3 to 5 hours on average. The tour duration is determined during the reservation and is usually planned to start in the evening at sunset and end at night. Tours on the Bosphorus in Istanbul usually depart from central points such as Ortaköy, Beşiktaş, or Eminönü and follow routes covering important historical sites such as the Bosphorus Bridge, Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Anadolu Fortress, and Rumeli Fortress. The route is determined based on the boat's speed and weather conditions, and minor adjustments can be made during the tour according to special requests. The tours offer unique photo and video shooting opportunities thanks to the Bosphorus view that meets the city lights.

Entertainment and music services are indispensable for dinner cruises. Usually, professional DJ or live music performances take place throughout the tour. DJ performances generally consist of popular music, Turkish pop, or special request songs; while live music performances may include Turkish classical music groups, acoustic performances, or jazz and blues bands. To enhance the entertainment, extra entertainment options such as oriental dance, folk dance shows, or surprise shows can also be offered. Especially on special days and celebrations, such entertainment makes the tour's atmosphere more vibrant.

The most popular time for dinner cruises is usually during the spring and summer months. During these seasons, the weather is warmer, the sea is calmer, and the night views are clearer. Especially cruising the Bosphorus with a dinner cruise between May and September offers a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for guests. However, dinner cruises are also organized on boats with closed, heated lounges in winter and autumn. Special organizations can be arranged for guests who want to experience the different atmosphere of the Bosphorus in these seasons. Boat tours are also suitable for this event in every season, as they are held with special concepts on special days such as New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day.

For dinner cruises, generally stylish but comfortable clothes are preferred. It is beneficial to bring a light jacket or shawl with you, as the sea air can be cool in the evenings. Comfortable and non-slip shoes should be preferred over high-heeled shoes, as the boat floor may be slightly shaky while moving. If the event has a special concept (e.g., a special celebration or gala night), the organizing companies usually specify the dress code in advance.

Yes, it is possible to join dinner cruises with children and babies. Most tour companies offer special discounted prices for children, and special menus can be prepared for them. Safety measures are generally taken on boats; however, it is important for families to pay extra attention to the safety of their children. Families attending with babies are advised to discuss with the company in advance whether services such as baby chairs or baby care are available.

Boats are equipped in accordance with maritime rules, and a professional captain and crew are on duty during the tour. Boats have a sufficient number of life jackets, emergency exits, and safety equipment. Companies constantly monitor weather conditions and may postpone or change the route in bad weather. All necessary measures are taken meticulously to ensure guests have a comfortable and safe tour.

Professional photo and video services can usually be obtained for dinner cruises for an extra fee. Professional shooting teams capture all special moments from the beginning to the end of the tour in high quality, and these contents are delivered to guests digitally. Additionally, you can immortalize your tour with special shooting services such as drone shots. It is important for those who wish to receive these services to make a request during the reservation.

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Reviews

By taking a look at real experiences about our dinner boat tours, which are preferred for both romantic dinners and special invitations, you too can be a part of this unique moment.

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Hilal

When it comes to boat tours, Joy Boat Organization definitely comes to mind! We wanted to celebrate Mother's Day by having a dinner organization on a boat. We thought of spending Mother's Day having dinner on a boat with my mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sisters, aunts, children, and nieces and nephews. This group, consisting only of women and children, set sail together joyfully. How often would we get the chance for dinner on a boat! Since we are a fairly fun-loving family, we had no trouble enjoying ourselves. On this special day, we left behind our spouses' responsibilities, housework, and daily life, and surrendered ourselves to the sea. I was given the task of organizing the event on the boat. While researching, I came across Joy Tour's economical opportunities. After examining them in detail, we met and spoke with Mr. Sinan. He asked and learned about the kind of organization we wanted, what we liked, which dishes would be on the menu, and whether we wanted music. Mr. Sinan loved his job so much that I immediately decided to make a reservation with Joy Tour. We had a very enjoyable Bosphorus tour as a family on the occasion of Mother's Day. We realized there that we hadn't spent time on ourselves for a long time. With work, life, responsibilities, housework, the rush to earn money, and stress, life is slipping away from us. We can't spend enough time with our loved ones. Thanks to this boat tour organization, we spent time together. We laughed a lot, had a lot of fun, and even sang and danced together with four generations, accompanied by a fasıl group. In short, we stole a day from life. We had such a happy and enjoyable day that we returned home very peacefully. In fact, after this organization, we promised to make these tours traditional. We will do these tours as a family a few times a year. Next time, we plan to come with our spouses. Sometimes, in the hustle and bustle of life, it's necessary to take breaks at a stop. I say, thank goodness we took a break with Joy Boat Events. It's guaranteed that you will make your loved ones happy by going on a boat tour during holidays, special occasions, and New Year's Eve, take it from me! From here, I recommend everyone to meet Joy Boat's punctual, fast, and friendly team. We were very satisfied; you should also try it and make your loved ones happy.

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AKKİM Kimya

I would like to express our great satisfaction with the dinner boat tour organization that AKKİM San. Ve Tic. A.Ş. held on June 25, 2015.

First and foremost, we thank all the personnel involved, including the owner of JOY BOAT ORGANIZATION:

Mr. Sinan DURMUŞ.


Sincerely,
AKKİM KİMYA SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş
YASEMİN MISIRLI BOZALAN
ASEK CENTRAL ORGANIZATION OFFICER

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Kerem

I wanted to organize a dinner boat tour for our company. This organization, which I would prepare for our company's anniversary, had to be absolutely perfect because our company officials attached great importance to this meeting. I started researching dinner boat tours with the aim of increasing employee motivation and celebrating the company's anniversary. While searching for companies that organize dinner events on boats, Joy Boat came up. I examined their website and wanted to have a meeting. Dear Mr. Sinan took great care of us for this organization. I would like to express my thanks to him from here. We had a guest list of 200 people for the Bosphorus tour dinner organization. I can say that all employees and, more importantly, company officials were very satisfied with the organization. Everything was perfect and flawless. We had previously conveyed our requests to the tour team. They were really beautifully and carefully prepared. I can say that it was a great morale and motivation boost for the employees. Thanks to you, our company officials were also very pleased. In addition to this, our officials are even considering making dinner boat tour organizations a tradition every year, just so you know! With our sincere thanks, the Joy Boat Events team…

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Tez Medikal

Hello;

I would like to express my thanks to you personally and to the entire JOY BOAT TOUR team for your extremely excellent and professional dinner boat tour organization during the Gala dinner held on your boat as part of the 1st National Occupational Health and Safety Symposium in the Logistics Sector, organized at Galatasaray University on October 8-9.

I declare that from now on, we will request this service without hesitation from JOY BOAT TOUR and yourself for our boat tour organizations, and I wish you continued success.

Erdinç Günay
DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER
TEZ MEDİKAL
Joint Health and Safety Unit

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Aslan

We are a rather large family. For many years, we hadn't been able to see some of our family members very often. With the hustle and bustle of Istanbul, the traffic, and the intensity of work, we couldn't even spare time for our closest relatives. I came up with the idea of spending pleasant time and having dinner on the Bosphorus with my mother, father, wife, children, siblings, their spouses, our elders, and my nieces and nephews. I thought it would be a very nice surprise for the whole family to eat together. I shared this idea with my wife, and thankfully, she was very positive about it. She immediately started researching dinner organizations on a boat. Later, a friend recommended Joy Tour for the organization on the boat. We contacted them right away and spoke with Mr. Sinan on the phone. We told him that we wanted to have dinner on the boat and spend time as a family. He welcomed us very well. He asked us about the menu we wanted for dinner and whether we wanted to receive any extra services. To make the children happy, I mentioned that we wanted a large cake. Everything was very beautiful on the boat. Spending time together with my family was priceless. Of course, the Joy Boat Events team and Mr. Sinan made a very significant contribution to making this special and meaningful night happen. Throughout the night, Mr. Sinan went to great lengths to make us all happy and attended to each of us individually.

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Soyyiğit Grup

MR. SİNAN DURMUŞ

On September 4, 2014, we chose a Dinner Bosphorus Cruise for our company's white-collar staff motivation night.

All the preparations you made, the food, treats, service, and your Turkish classical music ensemble provided us with an unforgettable evening.

We would like to express our utmost satisfaction with the service we received. We hope to work with you and your team in the future and extend our thanks to you personally and to everyone at JOY BOAT ORGANIZATION who contributed their efforts.

Handan DEMİRYONTAN SOYYİĞİT GROUP
Human Resources and Administrative Affairs Manager

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Handan

We researched dinner opportunities on a boat to have fun and celebrate with our friends. We wanted to show our friend, who was visiting from abroad, a good time and make them happy. Our friend had been living abroad for many years and missed Istanbul very much. Actually, we wanted to prepare a nice welcome for them because it was the first time they would see Istanbul after many years, and their longing for their homeland was intense. In every phone call, they said they missed the sea and the Istanbul Bosphorus the most. They wanted to eat fresh seasonal fish and drink a strong Turkish tea and frothy Turkish coffee overlooking the Bosphorus. So, we decided to organize an event on a boat to make their dreams come true. All our friends gathered and made a joint decision, and while researching on the internet, Joy Boat Events appeared. Being able to determine the number of people we wanted at very reasonable prices was a great advantage in choosing Joy Boat because we were quite a large group of friends. We thought being crowded would be a good idea to have a fun and enjoyable time. Also, since we wanted to offer our friend the unique tastes of Turkey, a dinner boat tour organization was of course our first choice. We gave our friend a very stylish boat tour just as they had dreamed. They ate fresh fish and loved the food. Of course, the food was so delicious that its taste lingered on our palates. Our friend also drank tea and Turkish coffee on the Bosphorus after the meal, just as they had imagined. They were so happy that they were over the moon with joy... They kept thanking us over and over again. Thank you.

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Melis Yılmaz: I would like to start by thanking the employees of Joy Boat Events. We organized a dinner boat tour for our guests who came from abroad. We were a group of 25 people. I had organized dinner events on boats in the past, but thanks to Joy Boat, our night this time was extraordinarily meticulous and beautiful. I can say that only bird's milk was missing from our table. Our guests looked so delighted at our table with traditional Turkish dishes that I cannot even describe it. The Bosphorus view also accompanied our conversation, which lasted until late hours. Endless thanks to the dear, smiling Joy Boat employees who offered us the opportunity of dinner on the boat for everything

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Yemekli Tekne Turu

Fevziye & Metin Küçük: Our daughter lives in Istanbul. We came to visit her from Izmir. One evening, she told us to get ready because she wanted to take us on a dinner boat tour. Frankly, even though the thought of getting into Istanbul's heavy traffic and traveling that far seemed a bit daunting, we couldn't refuse our daughter. Our daughter had arrived before us and was waiting for us on the boat. When we arrived, we saw a very handsome young man with her. That day, they told us that they were planning to marry Mehmet and wanted to share this wonderful news during Dinner on the Boat. I can't describe the intensity of the emotions we experienced. When did my beautiful daughter grow up and decide to get married? Tears of joy streamed down my face throughout the night. After this wonderful news during the boat tour, my husband also started secretly observing the groom-to-be. My daughter told us that the gentleman who occasionally came to our side to ask if we needed anything was Mr. Sinan, who organizes events on the boat. My husband and I extend our endless thanks to the entire dinner boat organization team, especially Mr. Sinan, for facilitating such a beautiful evening. We have already decided that the wedding will also be on a boat.

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Karya Bilişim

On behalf of our company, I don't even know how to thank the Joy Boat employees who gave us an unforgettable evening with the atmosphere, food, and drinks at the dinner event we organized on the boat. This boat tour, which is also a matter of prestige for our growing company, also allowed our guests to get to know us better. Apart from the cold atmosphere of typical company dinners, I cannot find a single thing to criticize about our Bosphorus tour dinner, which we held in a very warm setting with a live music performance. Istanbul, the Bosphorus, our brightly lit boat – everything was flawless. Thank you very much, with love.

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