Yachting in Istanbul, Turkey

Cut in half by the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul is both part of Asia and Europe. Its culture is heard through the Muezzins calling for prayers and its trade is displayed in its fashionable bistros, The Grand Bazaar and luxurious boutiques. Istanbul, manages to infuse the modern day life and with its old monuments such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace. Appreciate the skyline view, as seen from the Bosphorus Straight, as you lounge in luxury aboard your yacht. Istanbul, Turkey’s capital city is located on the Sea of Marmara and is connected to the Black Sea via the historically important Bosphorus Strait. In so many ways Istanbul may be considered a bridging city, between land and sea, Asia and Europe, Byzantine and Islamic architecture, the modern and the old; and this is reflected throughout the Old City. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome and Egyptian obelisks, the iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia with its 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics. Once you board your yacht, at one of Istanbul’s marinas, take a cruise down the Bosphorus Strait to admire the city’s majestic skyline and the enjoy the novelty of sailing between two continents, Europe and Asia. Also, as you cruise down this historically significant straight, you will pass by some of Istanbul’s landmarks, such as the Beylerbeyi Palace, the Rumeli Hisarı, the Küçüksu Kasrı and many other castles, fortresses and important buildings. A sunset cruise along the straight is stunning, but a night cruise, when all the building’s lights are on, is something simply from another world. The Rumeli Fortress is one of the landmarks on the Bosphorus Strait that should not be only seen from afar. Once you reach this fortress, located at the strait’s narrowest point, drop anchor and tender onshore to visit the fortress for a truly indescribable view of Istanbul, unlike anywhere else. Istanbul possesses other landmarks worth visiting that are located right at the mouth of the Bosphorus Strait, these include: the Basilica Cistern, the Topkapi Palace and the Süleymaniye Mosque. As you sail out of the Bosphorus, the Topkapi Palace will be immediately visible in all its grandeur. This is Istanbul’s largest palace and it used house the sultans of the Ottoman Empire for approximately 400 years, currently it is a museum showcasing the former extravagance of Turkey’s leaders. Drop anchor and visit the Ottoman Palace, the Byzantine Basilica Cistern and the Süleymaniye Mosque for a better understanding of the city’s rich history and culture. If you are still looking for further inspiration on possible tours, you can check out: - Akasiayacthing.com - VIP Yacht Charter - Cruise Istanbul Yachting in Istanbul will prove to be an experience not to be missed and will make for lifelong memories for you and your guests. Enjoy this stunning part of the world as it was meant to be seen - by the water. For a luxury yacht charter, if you are looking for convenience, check out YachtLife’s app, the best boat rental app available on iOS and Android. Download the app and book your yacht now. You deserve it! For more rental locations, check out all our yacht charter locations.