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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Menu: What Food and Drinks Are Included?
Quick Answer
Is the Dinner a Buffet or Served at the Table?
The dinner is served as part of the seated cruise experience rather than requiring guests to leave their table for a large self-service buffet. Guests remain at their assigned table while dinner and the evening entertainment take place.
Main-course choices are selected from the available menu options.
The exact presentation of individual dishes can vary operationally, so decorative presentation, portion sizes and a specific plating style are not guaranteed.
What Main Courses Can You Choose?
The standard dinner provides several main-course choices so guests are not limited to a single dish.
Main-course availability can be affected by operational circumstances. If you have an important dietary requirement, tell us before the cruise rather than waiting until boarding.
Are Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal or Gluten-Free Options Available?
A vegetarian main-course option is available on the standard menu.
For vegan, gluten-free, allergy-related or other specific dietary requirements, guests should contact us before the cruise so the request can be checked with the operating boat.
Do not rely on a special diet unless it has been confirmed for the individual reservation. If halal preparation is important to you, contact us before booking so the current food arrangements can be checked.
Visiting during the holy month? The Ramadan Dinner Cruise Guide explains why the regular menu should not be assumed to be an iftar menu.
Good to know: For allergies or strict dietary requirements, advance notice is strongly recommended.
Are Soft Drinks Unlimited?
Yes. Unlimited soft drinks are included across the current GBosphorus dinner cruise packages.
Depending on the package, guests can combine the standard dinner with either soft drinks only, a limited alcoholic-drink allowance or the VIP unlimited-drinks option.
How Do Alcoholic Drinks Work?
The alcoholic-drink policy is one of the most important differences between packages.
Standard alcoholic packages do not include unlimited alcohol. They include two alcoholic drinks per person plus unlimited soft drinks. This applies to Shared Table · Alcoholic Drinks, Private Table · Alcoholic Drinks and Stage-Front Table · Alcoholic Drinks.
Guests who specifically want unlimited alcoholic drinks should choose the VIP package. Read the drinks guide for the complete package comparison.
Which Dinner Cruise Package Includes What?
These are the standard retail prices per person. Compare the table, dinner and drink allowance directly.
| Package | Table | Dinner | Alcohol | Soft Drinks | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Drinks | Shared | Standard Menu | Not Included | Unlimited | €45 per person |
| Alcoholic Drinks | Shared | Standard Menu | 2 Drinks | Unlimited | €55 per person |
| Private Table | Private | Standard Menu | 2 Drinks | Unlimited | €75 per person |
| Stage Front | Stage-Front Private | Standard Menu | 2 Drinks | Unlimited | €85 per person |
| VIP | Stage-Front Private | VIP Menu | Unlimited | Unlimited | €125 per person |
Does a Private Table Change the Menu?
Not by itself.
The €75 Private Table and €85 Stage-Front Private Table use the standard dinner menu. Their main difference is seating.
The Private Table gives your party its own reserved table. The Stage-Front Table keeps the private table but positions it closer to the Turkish Night Show performance area. Exact seat or front-row positioning is not guaranteed.
The VIP package combines Stage-Front Private Table positioning with the upgraded VIP menu and unlimited alcoholic drinks.
Which Package Should You Choose for Food and Drinks?
Choose Soft Drinks if:
You do not need alcohol and want the lowest-priced complete dinner cruise package.
Choose Alcoholic Drinks if:
You want the standard dinner with two alcoholic drinks and do not need a private table.
Choose Private Table if:
Having your own table matters more than sitting close to the show.
Choose Stage Front if:
You want your own table positioned closer to the entertainment.
Choose VIP if:
The upgraded menu and unlimited alcoholic drinks are important to your evening.
The cruise route and Turkish Night Show remain central parts of the evening across the packages. The main differences are table arrangement, alcoholic-drink allowance and the VIP menu.
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Menu FAQ
Is dinner included in a Bosphorus dinner cruise?
Yes. GBosphorus dinner cruise packages include dinner together with the Bosphorus cruise and Turkish Night Show. The exact menu depends on whether you choose a standard or VIP package.
What food is served on a Bosphorus dinner cruise?
The standard menu includes Turkish meze, salad, a choice of grilled fish, chicken shish, meatballs or a vegetarian main course, followed by dessert, tea, coffee and soft drinks.
Are soft drinks unlimited?
Yes. Unlimited soft drinks are included in the current GBosphorus dinner cruise packages.
Are alcoholic drinks unlimited?
Only with the VIP package. Standard alcoholic packages include two alcoholic drinks per person together with unlimited soft drinks.
Does the Private Table package have a different menu?
No. The Private Table and Stage-Front Private Table packages use the standard dinner menu. VIP is the package with the upgraded menu and unlimited alcoholic drinks.
Is vegetarian food available?
Yes. A vegetarian main-course option is available. Guests with additional dietary requirements should contact us before the cruise.
Is vegan or gluten-free food available?
Special dietary requests should be made before the cruise so availability can be checked with the operating boat. Do not rely on an unconfirmed special meal when booking.
What is included in the VIP dinner menu?
The VIP package includes an expanded starter selection, hot starters, additional main-course choices, dessert, tea, coffee, soft drinks and unlimited alcoholic drinks.