Cruising the Bosphorus Strait
The Bosphorus Strait (also known as the Istanbul Strait) connects the Black Sea to the north with the Sea of Marmara to the south (which in turn connects to the Mediterranean Sea), dividing the city of Istanbul, Turkey into two parts: Asia and Europe (Photo 1, where (1) is Asia, and (2) (3) are Europe).
On May 25, 2024, we boarded the iS TANBUL CITY cruise ship (Photo 16) and toured this strategic maritime chokepoint between Asia and Europe.
At 10:39 AM, we boarded the second level of the ship from the Golden Horn Bay (the first level is an enclosed sightseeing cabin, and the second level is an open observation deck. For the best views, all tourists went up to the second level).
The 90-minute round trip offered us the pleasure of admiring the Istanbul scenery on both shores and the distant cityscape:
The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Dolmabahçe Palace, which we had visited, were all in sight!
Along the way, the cruise ship passed under the Bosphorus Bridge, the first bridge connecting the European and Asian continents (Photos 11, 12). This bridge, spanning more than a thousand meters between the west and east shores of the strait without any piers in the middle, has a 'gate'-shaped tower at each end (according to related information, this bridge is the largest suspension bridge in Europe and the fourth largest in the world).
Cruising the Bosphorus Strait indeed gave us a different perspective of Istanbul:
Historically famous Constantinople (now Istanbul) not only has a glorious history but also occupies a 'world crossroads' in terms of geography and is a melting pot of Eastern and Western cultures...
With its unique advantages, long history, and thriving development, its future is immeasurable!!!
The Bosporus Strait, which divides Istanbul in two, is also known as the Strait of Istanbul. It connects the Black Sea in the north to the Marmara and Mediterranean Sea in the south, splitting Turkey into a European side and an Asian side. Both sides are famous historical districts in Istanbul.
We have been to Istanbul last May. Bosphorus cruise is must see. You can enjoy city sightseeing for 1 hour with very affordable price.
The Bosphorus Strait can take a cruise around, there is a car to pick up the hotel, the ship provides free biscuits and tea, the ship will be in English, Russian (there are many Turkish Russian tourists), Turkish broadcast on both sides of the attractions introduction, in the downstairs cabin can be heard clearly, other places can not hear clearly. After the cruise ship docked on the Asian side, all tourists disembarked, gathered around and then boarded the ship back to the European side. The return journey of the ship was very fast, about 15m away, and then the car was returned to the hotel.
The Bosphorus Strait, also known as the Istanbul Strait, communicates the Black Sea and Marmara Sea, and separates the Asian and European parts of Turkey. In the middle of the strait there is a rapid flow from the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea, and under the water there is a counter current to bring salty seawater from the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea. The fishery is abundant because fish travel seasonally through the straits to and from the Black Sea. Trees are lush on both sides of the Strait, with villages, tourist attractions, ornate residences and villas scattered.
The Bosphorus Strait, also known as the Istanbul Strait, communicates the Black Sea and Marmara Sea, and separates the Asian part of Turkey from the European part: the gorge. The length is 30 kilometers. The widest part of the north entrance is3.7 kilometers. In the middle of the strait there is a rapid flow from the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea, and under the water there is a counter current to bring salty seawater from the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea. The fishery is abundant because fish travel seasonally through the straits to and from the Black Sea. Trees are lush on both sides of the Strait, with villages, tourist attractions, ornate residences and villas scattered.
The Bosphorus Strait, also known as the Istanbul Strait, is a narrow waterway that communicates the Black Sea and Marmara Sea, forming the Turkish Strait (also known as the Black Sea Strait) together with the Dardanelle Strait and the Marmara Sea, and separating the Asian part of Turkey from the European part of Turkey 30 kilometers in length The widest part of the north entrance is 3.7 kilometer. It is an important military fortress in Europe. It is also a reservation project for the cruise of Istanbul, Turkey. It is like the Huangpu River in the magic capital. There are many classical buildings on both sides of the Strait. Hagia Sophia Cathedral Topkapa Palace Blue. The mosque... one by one, skipped by