Princes’ Islands Day Trip by Boat with Lunch
Operated by Ontripo · Istanbul

Princes’ Islands Day Trip by Boat with Lunch

A day on the Sea of Marmara visiting Büyükada and Kınalıada, with lunch, live songs and games on board.

DurationAbout 9 hours
RunsEvery day
GroupShared boat
PickupTransport included

About this trip

The Princes’ Islands are a short sail from Istanbul and feel like another country: no private cars, wooden mansions behind bougainvillea, and pine woods running down to the water.

The boat calls at two islands. Büyükada is the largest, known for its grand old houses and long seafront. Kınalıada is the closest to the city and the smallest of the main islands, good for a walk and a swim stop in season.

Lunch is served as part of the day, and the crew keeps the deck lively with songs and games on the way out and back.

Included

  • Transport
  • Boat trip to Büyükada and Kınalıada
  • Lunch on board
  • Tour guide
  • Live songs and games on board

Not included

  • Bike or electric vehicle hire on the islands
  • Drinks and personal spending

Good to know

  • Wear comfortable shoes. The islands are explored on foot.
  • Sea conditions can change the timetable. We confirm the day before on WhatsApp.
  • Hotel pickup is between 8:00 and 9:30. We send the exact time about 12 hours before.
  • The boat leaves between 9:30 and 10:00 and is back at the pier between 16:00 and 16:30. You are back at your hotel between 17:00 and 17:30.
  • Pickup is from hotels in Fatih, Beyoğlu and Şişli on the European side.
  • Our guides speak Arabic and English.
  • Children aged 0 to 3 join free, without their own seat or meal. From age 4, the full price applies.
  • Free cancellation up to 12 hours before the start. If you do not show up, the full price is due.
  • You can change the date or the number of people free of charge up to 12 hours before the start.
  • You pay on the day, in cash, in any currency. No deposit is needed.
  • If we cancel because of the weather, we offer you another date, or cancel the booking with nothing to pay.

How booking works

  1. Message us on WhatsAppSend your date, number of guests and hotel. No deposit is needed to ask.
  2. We confirmOur team checks availability and replies with your pickup time and meeting point.
  3. TravelYou pay on the day, in cash, in any currency. Members mention their account email to get the member price.

Our team answers messages every day from 8:00 to 23:00 (Istanbul time).

Frequently asked questions

Which islands does the trip visit?

Büyükada and Kınalıada.

Is it suitable in winter?

The trip runs every day, but the sea is cold and the islands are quiet in winter. Spring to autumn is the best time.

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Price$20per personBook on WhatsApp