About
I’m Fethi Karataş, the founder and lead guide of The Other Tour—Istanbul’s pioneering travel agency built around the human side of travel. I’ve spent years guiding curious travelers through this city, not just to see Istanbul, but to feel it: the neighborhoods, the daily rituals, the food, the conversations, and the small details that make life here so layered.
For me, the Bosphorus isn’t just a beautiful strait—it’s Istanbul’s heartbeat. It’s where continents meet, where stories of empires and migrations intersect, and where modern city life still unfolds along the shoreline every day. I love sharing that perspective in a way that’s relaxed, welcoming, and never rushed.
On CruiseBosphorus.com, I bring the same spirit to the water: warm hosting, thoughtful storytelling, and a calm pace that lets you actually take it all in. Whether it’s your first time in Istanbul or your tenth, my goal is simple—help you experience the Bosphorus in a way that feels personal, meaningful, and truly memorable.
OMG, we had such a great time on this boat for 2 full days! Fethi booked us this amazing yacht and we explored the Bosphorus and then went to the islands with this bad boy! Couldn't ask for a better time!!!