Overview
Enjoy a full-day 8-hour private swimming tour aboard a luxury yacht, departing from the Karaköy docks. Your experience begins with a comfortable cruise away from the city as you explore Istanbul’s hidden bays, known for their calm waters and scenic surroundings. Throughout the day, enjoy multiple swimming stops, time to relax on deck, and stunning coastal views.
Midway through the tour, you’ll stop at the Princes’ Islands for a lunch break, where you can dine at a local restaurant or enjoy free time by the sea. After lunch, the cruise continues with more swimming and leisure time.
Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks, and the professional crew will be happy to serve them. This private yacht tour is ideal for families, friends, and groups seeking a relaxed and refreshing day on the water.
What's Included
- Expert Yacht Crew
- Tea & Coffee
- Water & Soda
- 8-Hour Private Yacht Rental
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Food
Meeting Location
Arap Cami
Üsküfçüler Sokak, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Experience Istanbul from the sea on an 8-hour private swimming tour aboard a luxury yacht. Your day begins at the Karaköy docks, where a professional crew welcomes you aboard a private yacht reserved exclusively for your group. Once onboard, sit back and enjoy the journey as you cruise away from the city crowds.
Throughout the day, the yacht takes you to Istanbul’s best hidden bays, carefully selected for their clear waters and peaceful atmosphere. Swim, relax on deck, or enjoy the scenery as you explore these lesser-known swimming spots accessible only by boat.
Midway through the tour, you’ll stop at the Princes’ Islands for a lunch break, giving you free time to dine at a local restaurant, walk along the island streets, or simply relax by the sea. After lunch, the cruise continues with more swimming and leisure time on the water.
This private yacht experience offers a flexible and relaxed pace, perfect for families, friends, and groups looking for a full day of swimming, sun, and coastal discovery. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks, and the crew will be happy to serve them.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private Luxury Yacht Swimming Tour in Istanbul?
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Activity code: C-5497384P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Expert Yacht Crew.
- Tea & Coffee.
- Water & Soda.
- 8-Hour Private Yacht Rental.
- Alcoholic Beverages.
- Food.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Luxury Yacht Swimming Tour in Istanbul is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Luxury Yacht Swimming Tour in Istanbul will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Expert Yacht Crew
- Tea & Coffee
- Water & Soda
- 8-Hour Private Yacht Rental
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Food
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
