Every Istanbul itinerary suggests a Bosphorus dinner cruise, and every review is either five stars or one. Having done it several times, here's the honest version: what the evening actually looks like, what the food is really like, and whether it's worth your money.

Seeing Istanbul from the Bosphorus is seeing the city the way it was meant to be seen. This guide covers every type of cruise, from the cheap public ferry to the private dinner cruise, so you can choose what's right for you.