Where to Go When Renting a Boat from Bebek?

Bebek is the "most stylish" curve of the Bosphorus not only geographically but also in terms of social life. This is more than a district; it is the showcase of luxury, aesthetics, and Bosphorus culture.

As the Limancepte.com family, we put Bebek yacht charter rentals in a separate place from others. Because boarding a boat from Bebek is not just changing a transportation vehicle; it is escaping from the coastal traffic and crowds and moving to the most elite lodge of Istanbul. The moment you step off the pier, the lively energy of the district remains behind you, and the turquoise current of the Bosphorus lies ahead.

Here are 3 privileged routes and experiences you can steer towards when you depart from Bebek, the most prestigious bay of Istanbul:

1. Bebek Bay and Asiyan: "See and Be Seen"

The first and perhaps the most enjoyable stop of a boat departing from Bebek is Bebek Bay itself. Instead of moving away immediately after your boat leaves the pier, waiting at idle speed in the open waters of the bay, in front of that magnificent white mansion of the Egyptian Consulate, is a Bebek ritual. This place is sheltered against the wind. Watching the crowd walking on the beach from the "outside" with your coffee in hand is a great comfort.

2. Rumeli Fortress and Under the Bridge

Bebek's immediate northern neighbor is Rumeli Fortress (Rumeli Hisarı), Istanbul's most imposing structure. When you glide slightly north towards the Black Sea with your boat, the bastions of the fortress rise above you in all their grandeur. This is where the leg of the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge stands. Passing under the bridge and extending to the Baltalimanı and Emirgan shores, the greenest line of the European side, is the most popular route for short tours departing from Bebek.

3. Opposite Shore (Kandilli and Kucuksu)

Right across Bebek are Kandilli and Kucuksu, the most elegant districts of the Anatolian side. When you turn the route to the opposite side, not only the continent but also the atmosphere changes. That lively structure of the European side leaves its place to the calmer and historical texture of the Anatolian side. Stopping in front of Kucuksu Palace and watching that lace-like palace from the sea is fascinating.

Ideal Boat Type for Bebek

Since Bebek is a "stylish" location, Motor Yachts are generally preferred here. A chic, modern, and fast motor yacht integrates with Bebek's atmosphere. For those looking for a more nostalgic atmosphere, well-maintained wooden boats suitable for Bebek's historical texture are also a pleasant option.