Is an evening Bosphorus dinner cruise worth it in Istanbul, and where to book one?

One traveler is asking for firsthand reviews of evening Bosphorus dinner cruises — whether they're worth the money and which company to book through.

At some spots along the Bosphorus waterfront, tables and chairs are set up for visitors in the evening — you can relax there without booking a cruise at all.

Finding an evening Bosphorus cruise without dinner or an entertainment program — just snacks and drinks — and without a packed crowd turned out to be hard, since most operators only offer the full dinner-show format.