Şehir HatlarıOrganized by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Şehir Hatları, the Moonlight Cruises—a traditional summer event—have resumed for the 2026 summer season.
ŞEHİR HATLARI MOONLIGHT CRUISES 2026 HAVE BEGUN
Offering Istanbulites and visiting tourists the opportunity to view the Bosphorus's historic mansions, bridges, and coastline in a nighttime atmosphere, the official route, schedule, and updated pricing details for the cruises have been announced.
ISTANBUL MOONLIGHT CRUISE ROUTE AND ITINERARY
As part of the long Bosphorus cruise lasting approximately 7.5 hours, the ferries head north, stopping at key piers on both the European and Asian sides. The Şehir Hatları Moonlight Cruise route includes the following piers in order: Bostancı, Kadıköy, Eminönü, Üsküdar, Beşiktaş, Rumeli Kavağı, and finally Anadolu Kavağı.
Offering unparalleled night views of both continents throughout the journey, the tour provides passengers with 2 hours and 25 minutes of free time upon reaching Anadolu Kavağı before the return trip.
WHAT TIME DOES THE MOONLIGHT CRUISE START?
The departure and arrival times for the tour program, which begins with the evening Bosphorus breeze, have been finalized. Moonlight Cruise departures start at 17:30 from the initial departure point, Bostancı, and conclude at 01:00 after completing the entire route. This extensive journey, starting at sunset, allows participants to experience Istanbul's nighttime skyline uninterrupted.
HOW MUCH IS THE 2026 MOONLIGHT CRUISE TICKET PRICE?
According to the updated tariff announced by Şehir Hatları officials, the 2026 moonlight cruise round-trip ticket price is set at 365 TL per person. Due to the high demand for the event, passengers wishing to join the tour must make a reservation prior to the voyage and purchase their tickets in advance.