Considering their panoramic views and economical cost (from $1.10 per ride with the purchase of an ­Istanbulkart), the port city’s 600-to-2,100-passenger ferries are still the most popular way for ...

Two years after Galataport opened to fanfare as a tourism success story, not everyone is happy about how it has transformed the Turkish coastline Even if you don’t see them, the sound is inescapable.

The historic Pasabahce ferry is not only a vital link to the mainland, it’s also a hub for socialising and a vital part of peoples’ culture After a two-year restoration, the ferry is back in action ...

Critics say they are expensive, slow and can only reach selected parts of a city but – with New York and London planning expansions – ferry traffic is on the rise The Istanbul rush hour commute is ...

I was on the ferry’s rear deck, enjoying a glass of black tea and the shabby-sublime views: the waterside mosques, derelict docks, tottering timber houses and trendy factory restorations. We were also ...