New Year's Eve Party Cruise Istanbul
5 Hours
100 People
31 December
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New Year’s Eve in Istanbul means crowds everywhere that matters — Taksim closes to traffic, hotel parties sell out by October, and you can’t get near the main bridges. The cruise is the way around all of it: you spend the night in the middle of the Bosphorus, watch the city light up from the water, and at midnight the fireworks along both shores go off around you.
Boarding is at 9:00 PM and the cruise runs until about 2:00 AM — five hours that cover the full midnight window. Choose from three packages:
- Bronze — Cocktail Party (€175) — a standing party with cocktail-style food, unlimited local drinks, the full stage show and a DJ until late.
- Silver — Gala Dinner + Local Drinks (€225) — a seated New Year’s gala dinner with a selectable main course and an unlimited local open bar.
- Gold — Gala Dinner + Premium Drinks (€350) — the gala dinner with an unlimited premium / imported open bar all night.
Every package includes round-trip hotel transfers, a midnight champagne toast, party favors at 11:30 PM, reserved tables and the full stage show. Dress code is smart-elegant; the boat is heated with an indoor hall for the colder part of the night. This night sells out early — book by late November.
Included/Excluded
- Round-trip hotel transfers (pick-up & drop-off)
- Welcome cocktail on boarding
- Your choice of Bronze, Silver or Gold package
- Unlimited drinks — local open bar (premium / imported in the Gold package)
- A glass of champagne at midnight
- Full stage show — whirling dervish, belly dancers, Turkish folk & Caucasian dance, rhythm drum
- Professional DJ until late
- Party favors at 11:30 PM (glasses, whistles, hats)
- Reserved tables for all guests
- Prime Bosphorus position for the midnight fireworks
- Imported / premium spirits (except the Gold package)
- Tips
Tour Plan
A standing cocktail party — cocktail-style food and drinks served through the night (no seated dinner), with the full show program and a DJ.
Welcome cocktail (on boarding): chips, mixed nuts, dried fruit, green olives, breadsticks.
Cold canapés: beef ham, olive paste, tuna. Hot canapés: mini meatballs, potato croquette, mustard sausage — with soft and hot drinks throughout.
Unlimited local drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks), a glass of champagne at midnight and reserved tables included.
A seated New Year's Eve gala dinner with a selectable main course, plus an unlimited local open bar.
Menu: welcome cocktail; Turkish cold mezes (white feta, söğüş, Russian salad, şakşuka, stuffed grape leaves, kısır, haydari, roasted red pepper); paçanga böreği; main course — choose one: beef entrecôte with mushroom sauce, grilled seasonal Bosphorus fish, or oven-roasted turkey on chestnut pilaf; baklava.
Drinks: unlimited local alcohol (wine, beer, vodka, gin, rakı), unlimited soft & hot drinks, and a champagne toast at midnight.
Our premium package — the same seated gala dinner as Silver, with an unlimited premium / imported open bar all night.
Premium open bar: fine red & white wines, premium beers, whisky, gin & vodka, rakı and holiday cocktails, plus unlimited soft & hot drinks and the midnight champagne toast.
Includes the full gala dinner menu (Turkish mezes, paçanga böreği, selectable main course, baklava) and reserved tables.
Live entertainment runs through the evening on every package:
- Whirling Dervish (Sema) ceremony
- Turkish Roman (gypsy) dance
- Caucasian dance
- Belly-dance group show
- Turkish folk dance
- Rhythm drum show
- Solo belly dancer
- Professional DJ set all night
- New Year countdown show
9:00 PM — boarding at the pier, welcome cocktail.
11:30 PM — party favors handed out (glasses, whistles, hats).
Midnight — champagne toast and the countdown, with fireworks over the Bosphorus bridges from Galata and Ortaköy going off around the boat.
Until ~2:00 AM — DJ and dancing, then back to the pier.
New Year’s Eve on the Bosphorus — 9 PM boarding, runs until about 2 AM. Three packages from €175: cocktail party, gala dinner, or gala dinner with an unlimited premium open bar. Live Turkish shows, a DJ, unlimited drinks, midnight champagne and front-row Bosphorus fireworks.
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Olivia Harper –
Absolutely loved the New Year tour! The views of the city at night were breathtaking, and the staff made everything so enjoyable. Would definitely join again!
Ethan Brown –
The New Year tour exceeded my expectations. The combination of cultural experiences, entertainment, and festive vibes made it an unforgettable evening. Definitely a must-do!
Sophia Lee –
Everything was perfect, from the staff to the activities. The food was delicious, the sightseeing was beautiful, and the New Year celebration was magical. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour –
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our New Year tour and had a memorable time. We always aim to make every guest’s experience special and look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon!
Sarah –
We joined past year this tour. Really enjoyed. food was great and we wacthed so many shows
Bosphorus Cruise Tour –
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
Noah Martinez –
Great experience! Perfect way to welcome the New Year. The hosts were friendly, and every detail was thoughtfully planned. Truly unforgettable memories.
Liam Thompson –
Had a fantastic time celebrating the New Year here. From start to finish, the activities were well organized, and the atmosphere was full of excitement. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting!
Bosphorus Cruise Tour –
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our New Year tour and had a memorable time. We always aim to make every guest’s experience special and look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon!
Emma Wilson –
The tour was well organized and full of fun surprises. I especially loved the live music and the fireworks display. It was a perfect way to start the year on a high note.
Isabella Garcia –
Amazing experience! The scenery, events, and attention to detail were all incredible. It felt like the perfect mix of fun and relaxation, and the memories will last a lifetime.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour –
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our New Year tour and had a memorable time. We always aim to make every guest’s experience special and look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon!
Lucas Jhonson –
Everything went smoothly. The tour made my New Year special with amazing views, engaging activities, and a very welcoming atmosphere. I felt like every detail was thought through.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour –
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our New Year tour and had a memorable time. We always aim to make every guest’s experience special and look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon!
Mia Rodrigues –
Such a fun and festive way to celebrate New Year. I enjoyed meeting people from all over the world, the live entertainment was fantastic, and the overall energy was incredible.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour –
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our New Year tour and had a memorable time. We always aim to make every guest’s experience special and look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon!
Mason Clark –
Very well organized tour, loved every moment of it. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly, the schedule was perfectly timed, and the New Year countdown was just magical.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour –
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our New Year tour and had a memorable time. We always aim to make every guest’s experience special and look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon!