How to get to the Princes' Islands from Istanbul by ferry — prices and routes
Based on 2 discussions with 7 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
Ferries to the Princes' Islands depart from Eminönü (200 TL, cash only) or Kabataş (137 TL with İstanbulkart). From the pier to the waterpark on Büyükada is about a 20-minute walk.
What the community said
Some travelers recommend buying a round-trip ticket upfront. Besides Eminönü (200 TL, cash) and Kabataş, ferries also run to/from Bostancı — with İstanbulkart this costs around 137 TL.
1 day ago Bostancı — ~137 TL with İstanbulkart
From Taksim, take the F1 funicular down to Kabataş (2–3 minutes), then board a Şehir Hatları city ferry from Terminal D to the Princes' Islands. Pay with İstanbulkart — around 137 TL.
1 day ago Kabataş Terminal D — 137 TL with İstanbulkart
The ferry from Eminönü costs 200 TL, cash only — operated by Turyol. The island with the waterpark is the third stop from Istanbul. It's about a 20-minute walk from the pier to the waterpark.
1 day ago Eminönü — 200 TL cash, Turyol
Eminönü ferries are cash-only (200 TL), while Kabataş accepts İstanbulkart (137 TL). If you already have an İstanbulkart, departing from Kabataş is cheaper and more convenient.
1 day ago Kabataş 137 TL vs Eminönü 200 TL cash