54 Days at Sea — Transiting the Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Sailing a large ship through the Bosporus Strait means taking aboard a pilot for the journey:

Bosporus Strait pilot

Along the way you might even see the yacht used by the presidents of Turkey. This is the state yacht of the Republic of Turkey, the MV Savarona:

MV Savarona — State Yacht of the Republic of Turkey

And being the Bosporus, sailing through it gives you yet another look at Istanbul. Click on any image below to bring up today’s gallery/slide show:

Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait