Şehir HatlarıIstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) subsidiary Şehir Hatları is switching to its summer schedule, effective from June 29 to September 6. During the summer period, an average of 839 daily trips will be operated. Alongside the Princes' Islands (Adalar) routes, night ferries, and Bosphorus tours, the popular moonlight tours will also continue to welcome passengers.
Providing maritime transport in Istanbul for 175 years, Şehir Hatları operates across a total of 32 routes and carries approximately 40 million passengers annually. During the summer schedule, services will continue uninterrupted, with an average of 839 trips scheduled daily.
Night Ferries to Continue
Night ferry services will be maintained throughout the summer season. Night trips on the Bostancı-Adalar ring route will operate daily, while the Friday and Saturday night services on the Kadıköy-Karaköy-Beşiktaş route will continue as scheduled.
Busy Season on the Princes' Islands Routes
Experiencing high demand during the summer months, the Princes' Islands routes will operate with increased capacity. The Tuzla-Pendik-Adalar, Maltepe-Adalar, Kabataş-Adalar, Adalar-Beşiktaş, and Bostancı-Adalar ring routes, along with the Büyükada-Sedef Island route, will continue to serve passengers throughout the summer season.
Moonlight Tours Return
Şehir Hatları's traditional moonlight tours will also return with the summer season. Held every Saturday, these tours will give passengers the opportunity to cruise the Bosphorus under the moonlight. Ferry Musicians will also accompany the events with live performances.
The moonlight cruises will operate on the Bostancı-Kadıköy-Eminönü-Üsküdar-Beşiktaş-Rumeli Kavağı-Anadolu Kavağı route.
Bosphorus Tours and Sea Taxis in Service
The year-round Bosphorus tours will continue during the summer period. The Long Bosphorus Tour and Short Bosphorus Tour will operate daily, while the Short Bosphorus Tour will run twice a day on official holidays and national festivals.
Meanwhile, the 24/7 Sea Taxis will also continue to serve during the summer season in I