Booking an Istanbul wedding boat is a big decision, and quotes from different companies can be hard to compare. These ten questions will help you understand exactly what you are getting, whichever company you choose.
1. Which boat will we have, and how many guests does it really fit?
Ask for the specific boat, photos of it, and its capacity for your format: a seated dinner fits fewer guests than a standing cocktail. Make sure you are not quoted for one boat and given another.
2. Is there an enclosed, heated or air-conditioned saloon?
This matters for comfort in summer heat, cool evenings and the occasional shower. See the best time for a wedding on the Bosphorus.
3. What happens if the weather is bad?
Ask what the plan is for strong wind or rain, who decides, and whether the date can be moved. A good organiser has a clear answer.
4. Where can guests board?
Ask which piers are included and whether other piers or a hotel jetty cost extra. We work with six partner piers: Kabataş, Arnavutköy, Kireçburnu, Beykoz, Beylerbeyi and Kadıköy. See our guest boarding guide.
5. What is included in the price?
Boat, cruise duration, catering, drinks, decoration, music, photography, service staff: check each one. Two quotes that look similar can include very different things. Our article on what shapes the cost of a boat wedding explains the main factors.
6. How is the catering handled?
Is the kitchen on board? Can you taste the menu beforehand? Can they handle dietary needs such as vegetarian, halal or allergies?
7. Can we bring our own suppliers?
If you already have a photographer, florist or band in mind, ask whether they can come on board and whether any coordination fee applies.
8. What are the music and sound options?
DJ, live band, traditional music, the sound system on board, and any time limits on music.
9. Is the boat licensed and insured for passengers?
Ask whether the boat is licensed to carry the number of guests you are inviting and carries passenger insurance. A professional company will answer this without hesitation.
10. Can we see reviews and real events?
Look at genuine reviews and videos of past weddings. You can read our Google reviews and watch our events on YouTube.
A bonus question: who is our contact on the day?
Knowing who to call on the day, and that they will be on board, takes a lot of stress off your shoulders.
Ready to ask us?
We have 24 boats and yachts for weddings of about 20 to 500 guests. Send us your date, guest count and preferred pier, and we’ll answer all ten. Ask on WhatsApp, or start with how to choose the right boat.
