23-06-2009
As a maritime waterway, the Bosporus connects various seas along the Eastern Mediterranean, the Balkans, the Near East, and Western Eurasia, and specifically connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. The Marmara further connects to the Aegean and Mediterranean seas via the Dardanelles. Thus, the Bosporus allows maritime connections from the Black Sea all the way to the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean via Gibraltar, and the Indian Ocean through the Suez Canal.
While in Istanbul, cruising the Bosporus is quintessential experience for visitors here. Sightseeing Cruise Boats set sail on a short Bosporus cruise and tourists enjoy spectacular views of Istanbul’s skyline, as you glide past landmarks such as Rumeli Fortress, Bosporus Bridge, Kucuksu Palace, and Dolmabahce Palace.
