Corporate Events Istanbul

Before your guests arrive, the selected yacht or event boat can be prepared according to the confirmed event plan.

Depending on your requirements, setup may include:

• Reception desk
• Company signage
• Branded welcome area
• Seating plan
• Dining setup
• Cocktail tables
• Microphones
• Presentation screen
• Audio equipment
• Product display area
• Menu cards
• Name cards
• Floral arrangements
• Entertainment equipment

All technical requirements should be provided in advance so they can be matched with a suitable vessel.

Guests arrive at the confirmed Bosphorus pier according to the event schedule.

Crew members welcome participants and assist with boarding.

For larger corporate groups, a registration or welcome desk can be arranged when suitable.

Welcome beverages and canapés may also be served as guests arrive.

Private cars, minibuses or coaches can be organized to transfer attendees from hotels, conference venues or offices to the pier.

Once everyone is on board, begin the private cruise between Europe and Asia.

The opening section provides an opportunity for informal networking while Istanbul becomes the backdrop to the event.

Depending on the route, guests may see:

• Dolmabahce Palace
• Ciragan Palace
• Besiktas waterfront
• Ortakoy Mosque
• Bosphorus Bridge
• Arnavutkoy
• Bebek
• Rumeli Fortress

Background music and welcome service can be coordinated according to the event format.

If the event includes a business component, the formal program can begin after departure.

Depending on the vessel and technical package, arrangements may include:

• Company presentation
• Executive speech
• Product presentation
• Awards
• Project announcement
• Panel discussion
• Sales meeting
• Video presentation
• Employee recognition
• Client welcome speech

Microphones, screens and other audiovisual requirements should be specified before vessel selection.

Food service can be arranged around the business schedule.

Possible formats include:

• Coffee and refreshments
• Breakfast
• Working lunch
• Canapés
• Cocktail reception
• Passed hors d'oeuvres
• Buffet lunch
• Buffet dinner
• Seated dinner
• Dessert service
• Customized corporate menu

The final menu and service style are agreed before the event.

Vegetarian and other dietary requirements can be planned when provided in advance.

Allow guests time to network while the vessel continues along the Bosphorus.

Indoor and outdoor areas can be used according to the selected vessel and weather conditions.

A cruise provides a natural transition between structured business sessions and informal conversation, making this part of the event particularly useful for client entertainment, partner meetings and conference networking.

For product launches and promotional events, a dedicated presentation period can be built into the program.

Depending on the vessel and event requirements, arrangements may include:

• Product display
• Company backdrop
• Branded signage
• Presentation screen
• Launch speech
• Photography area
• Media content
• Promotional materials
• Branded menus or table elements

Technical and production requirements must be reviewed before confirmation to ensure that the selected vessel is suitable.

If your company is hosting visitors from outside Türkiye, the Bosphorus cruise can also serve as an introduction to Istanbul.

A private licensed guide can be added to provide commentary about the palaces, neighborhoods, bridges and history visible during the cruise.

This option works particularly well for international conferences, incentive groups and overseas business delegations.

After the formal business program, the event can transition into a more social atmosphere.

Optional entertainment may include:

• DJ
• Live band
• Solo musicians
• Background music
• Turkish dance performances
• Other entertainment appropriate to the event

For company celebrations and employee events, space for dancing can also be considered when selecting the vessel.

Continue the cruise along the Asian side of Istanbul.

Depending on duration and route, views may include:

• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Kuzguncuk
• Anadolu Fortress
• Asian-side waterfront mansions
• Maiden's Tower

For evening events, the illuminated bridges and waterfront provide a memorable setting for networking, dining and photography.

Toward the end of the event, company representatives can make closing remarks, thank guests or present awards if required.

The vessel then returns toward the agreed disembarkation point.

The event schedule can be coordinated so food service, presentations and entertainment conclude smoothly before arrival.

Crew members assist guests with disembarkation.

If private transportation has been arranged, vehicles can meet the group at the confirmed pier.

Guests can then be transferred back to hotels, offices, conference venues or another destination according to the agreed transportation plan.