Boat weddings in Istanbul · since 2015
Your boat wedding,
on the Bosphorus.
Vows on an open deck, dinner as the palaces slide past, dancing under the bridge lights. We plan and run the whole day on the water, from your first message to the last guest stepping ashore.
since 2015
Board from our partner piers
Why a boat wedding
A venue that moves through the most beautiful part of Istanbul
In a ballroom the view never changes. On a boat it changes every few minutes: Dolmabahçe Palace, the Maiden’s Tower, the walls of Rumeli Hisarı, the lit arches of the Bosphorus Bridge.
Your guests get a private cruise and a wedding in one evening, and your photos look like nowhere else. We work with couples from Istanbul and from abroad, plan remotely over WhatsApp and video calls in English, and handle everything on the water so you don’t have to juggle a dozen suppliers.
A private boat, only for you
Sunset on deck, the city all around
From an intimate yacht for 20 to a wedding boat for 500, every boat is reserved for your celebration alone, with our crew and team on board from start to finish.
What we organise
Every part of the celebration, on board
Ceremony on deck
An aisle down the open deck, a floral arch at the bow and the city as your backdrop. Civil or symbolic, we set the stage and keep the timing right.
Dinner and reception
Seated dinner or cocktail-style in an enclosed saloon with windows on both sides. Menu, table design, cake, live music or DJ, all from one team.
Engagement, henna and after-party
Not every celebration needs 300 guests. Engagement parties, henna nights and post-ceremony parties on boats sized to your group.
Proposals and intimate dinners
A private yacht, a table for two or for your closest family, and a route timed for the sunset over the old city.
Corporate events
Company dinners, launches and incentive groups on a private boat, with catering, sound and boarding close to your hotel.
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On board
Real weddings on the Bosphorus
Open-deck ceremony
A white aisle under string lights, with both shores as witnesses.
Party at sunset
The deck turns into a dance floor as the sun goes down behind the old city.
Indoor reception
Windows on both sides, so the view comes inside with you.
How it works
From first message to wedding day
01
Tell us your date
Send your date, guest count and the kind of day you picture. One WhatsApp message is enough to start.
02
Get a tailored quote
Price depends on the boat, season, menu and cruise length, so we send options for your plan instead of a fixed list.
03
See the boat
Visit in person or take a live video tour. Then we settle menu, decoration, music, route and pier together.
04
Step on board
On the day our team runs everything on board. You and your guests just walk up the gangway.
Boarding piers
Board on either side of the Bosphorus
Our partner piers let guests board close to where they’re staying. Other piers can be arranged on request, and if your waterfront hotel has its own jetty, we can pick you up there with the hotel’s permission, as long as the jetty suits the boat.
Rain or shine
A plan for every kind of weather
Our wedding boats have enclosed saloons as well as open decks. If the forecast turns, the ceremony and dinner move inside and the windows keep the view. We watch the weather with you in the days before the wedding and adjust the plan together.
Bematur in the press
Altın Zirve award winner, 2026 · See all press coverage →
We had a wonderful boat wedding with Bematur in mid-May.
Recep P. · Google review, translated from Turkish
Through every hesitation and every decision, they looked after us with real care and never tired of it.
Eylül B. · Google review, translated from Turkish
They were with us on everything, from the very beginning of our wedding celebration to the end.
Düğün.com review, translated from Turkish
After the sun goes down
The whole Bosphorus lights up for you
Palaces, mansions and both bridges glowing on either side while your guests dance on deck. The night is yours until the boat comes back to the pier.
Planning guides
Plan your wedding on the boat
Practical guides from our team: choosing an Istanbul wedding boat, the best season for a wedding on the Bosphorus, the cruise route, timelines and what to ask before you book.
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Wedding on a Boat in Istanbul: A Planning Checklist for International Couples
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10 Questions to Ask Before Booking an Istanbul Wedding Boat
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Good to know
Boat wedding questions
How much does a boat wedding in Istanbul cost?
It depends on the boat, guest count, day of the week, season, menu and how long you cruise. Weekdays and off-season dates usually cost less. Send us your details on WhatsApp and we’ll reply with options for your date.
How many guests can a wedding boat hold?
From around 20 guests on a yacht up to about 500 on our largest wedding boats. We match the boat to your guest list so the room feels full, not empty.
Can we get legally married on the boat?
Many couples complete their civil marriage at the municipality and hold the celebration, or a symbolic ceremony, on board. Rules depend on nationality and paperwork, so message us and we’ll explain the options for your situation.
We live abroad. Can we plan everything remotely?
Yes. Most planning happens over WhatsApp and video calls, and we can show you the boats on a live video tour.
Check your date
Summer weekends book up early. Send us your date and guest count and we’ll tell you which boats are free.
