Beginning this summer, hotel guests can enjoy seamless arrivals, departures, and scenic personalised voyages on the Bosphorus
Wanderlust Union client, The Peninsula Istanbul is delighted to introduce an exceptional new experience for its guests this summer: exclusive transfers and breathtaking cruises on the Bosphorus aboard the hotelโs custom-built, 16-metre private luxury motor yacht, PEN 1.
Designed by renowned Turkish naval architect Tanju Kalaycฤฑoฤlu and constructed by Su Marine custom yacht builders, the one-of-a-kind, impeccably crafted mahogany vessel can accommodate up to 16 passengers at a time. PEN 1 blends classic maritime design with luxurious modern aesthetics and finishes including teak decking, polished stainless-steel fixtures, and handcrafted details, and a gleaming hull finished in signature Peninsula green.
Handled by a dedicated, expert captain and crew, it provides convenient โ and superbly stylish โwater transport between The Peninsula Istanbulโs private boat dock at Galataport and key waterfront areas of รskรผdar and Haliรง (Golden Horn).
โSat at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, Istanbul is a city best seen from the water,โ said Jonathan Crook, Managing Director of The Peninsula Istanbul. โAboard PEN 1, guests of The Peninsula Istanbul can discover the buzzing metropolis in style, with sweeping views of both continents and in complete serenity, all with the impeccable hospitality they have come to expect.โ
PEN 1 guests will experience an especially enchanting journey. Those arriving at Istanbul Airport will be comfortably transferred by private vehicle to Haliรง, while those arriving at Sabiha Gรถkรงen Airport will be brought to รskรผdar (their luggage will then be driven directly to The Peninsula Istanbul to meet them upon their arrival). Once aboard the boat, they will be warmly welcomed by a Guest Experience Executive and treated to a glass of Champagne that sets the tone for a rarefied hotel stay.
In addition to transfers, PEN 1 is available for customised private guest voyages โ from romantic sunset cruises and birthday or anniversary celebrations on the Bosphorus. Each excursion can be tailored to suit guestsโ particular preferences, but all will feature dazzling views of the Bosphorus and as well as the hotel brandโs legendary luxury and impeccably attentive service. Whether for transport or leisure, cruises aboard PEN 1 promise to create indelible memories for guests of the award-winning hotel.
