Şehir HatlarıIn a recent announcement, Şehir Hatları stated that its summer schedule will take effect starting June 29, 2026. Running until September 6, 2026, the summer timetable will feature an average of 839 daily ferry crossings.
Night Ferries to Continue Throughout the Summer
The operator confirmed that night ferry services will remain active during the summer season. Night crossings on the Bostancı-Adalar (Princes' Islands) ring route will operate daily. On the Kadıköy-Karaköy-Beşiktaş route, the weekend night ferries operating from Friday night into Saturday, and Saturday night into Sunday, will continue throughout the summer.
Additionally, the Moonlight Cruises (Mehtap Turları) will continue to set sail every Saturday throughout the summer. This year, the Moonlight Cruises will once again follow the Bostancı-Kadıköy-Eminönü-Üsküdar-Beşiktaş-Rumeli Kavağı-Anadolu Kavağı route.
Bosphorus Tours will also maintain their schedules during the summer period. The Long Bosphorus Tour and Short Bosphorus Tour will each operate once a day, while the Short Bosphorus Tour will run twice a day on public holidays and national festivals.