Bosphorus Sunset Cruise in Istanbul | Private Yacht Tours
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New Year's Eve Party Cruise Istanbul
Duration
5 Hours
Max People
100 People
Avalibility
31 December
Pick-up & Drop-Off
Include
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. You choose between two options:
- Cocktail Party (€250) — a standing party with continuous cocktail-style food, unlimited local drinks, the full stage show and a DJ until late.
- Dinner (€400) — a seated New Year’s dinner with a full menu, the same entertainment and midnight celebration.
Both options include round-trip hotel transfers, a midnight champagne toast, party favors handed out at 11:30 PM, and reserved tables. 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 Cocktail Party or Dinner menu
- Unlimited local drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks)
- 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
- Tips
Tour Plan
A standing party concept: cocktail-style food and drinks served through the night, 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 served throughout.
Unlimited local drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks), a glass of champagne at midnight, reserved tables and all party favors are included.
A seated dinner with a full New Year's menu, plus the same entertainment and midnight celebration as the party boat.
Menu: ten cold appetizers, seasonal salad, main courses (turkey with Turkish rice, grilled chicken, grilled meatballs, grilled sea bream, falafel), fresh fruit and baklava.
Unlimited local drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks), a glass of champagne at midnight and reserved tables are included.
Live entertainment runs through the evening on both options:
- 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 — ashore before the taxi queues get impossible.
New Year’s Eve cruise on the Bosphorus. Boarding 8:30 PM, runs until 1:30 AM. Buffet dinner, Turkish Night show, midnight champagne, DJ and dancing after midnight. Anchored position for the Bosphorus fireworks at midnight. From €250 per person — open soft drinks bar included, alcohol on sale onboard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cocktail Party (€250) is a standing party with cocktail-style food, unlimited local drinks, the full show and a DJ. The Dinner (€400) is a seated New Year's dinner with a full menu, plus the same entertainment and midnight celebration. Both run the same night on the same 9 PM–2 AM schedule.
Yes. At midnight the boat is positioned on the Bosphorus with a panoramic view of the fireworks over the bridges — one of the best vantage points in the city.
Boarding is at 9:00 PM and the boat returns to the pier at about 2:00 AM.
Unlimited local drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks) are included on both options, plus a glass of champagne at midnight. Imported and premium spirits are available to purchase on board.
Yes, round-trip hotel transfers (pick-up and drop-off) are included.
Smart-elegant. Most guests dress up for the evening.
This is our most popular night and sells out weeks in advance. We recommend booking by late November.
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Henry & Clara Jensen (verified owner) –
We celebrated our first New Year’s as a married couple here, and it was perfect. Romantic views during dinner, then joining the big party. The belly dancer was mesmerizing. The countdown felt intimate despite the crowd. The included transportation made it so easy. A perfect start to our year.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Henry! We are glad our New Year’s extravaganza delivered on all fronts with a proper sit-down dinner and unlimited local drinks. Sampling raki and Turkish wines is a wonderful experience!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Congratulations on your first New Year’s as a married couple, Henry and Clara! Romantic views during dinner followed by the big party — what a perfect way to celebrate. We’re honored you chose us!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Muchas gracias, Clara! Nos encanto la broma! La calidez del barco contrastando con el aire fresco del Bosforo — una noche increible con mucho humor!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Thomas Wright (verified owner) –
An unbeatable venue for NYE. Where else can you dance under the stars with ancient palaces floating by? The mix of guests was wonderful. The entertainment schedule kept the momentum building perfectly towards midnight. The post-midnight DJ set was the perfect release. An incredible, iconic celebration.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Thomas! Being called legendary and topping your NYE list across many cities is the ultimate compliment. The party favors at 23:30 are our little surprise touch. See you next year!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Thomas! Dancing under the stars with ancient palaces floating by — there really is no other venue like it. Glad the mix of guests and entertainment made it unbeatable!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Thomas! Trying raki with the open bar while the dance floor bounces — pure revelry on the Bosphorus! Glad the local spirits added that authentic touch!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Ana Carvalho (verified owner) –
¡Mágica! La palabra que define la noche. Todo era perfecto: la música, la gente, la comida, la bebida, el ambiente. El espectáculo de los derviches fue un momento de paz y belleza inesperado. Los fuegos artificiales nos dejaron sin palabras. Sin duda, la mejor Nochevieja de mi vida.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Muchas gracias, Ana! Los fuegos artificiales sobre el Bosforo son realmente incomparables. Nos alegra que la banda en vivo y todo lo demas tambien estuvieran a la altura. Esperamos verte de nuevo!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Muchas gracias, Ana! Magica — la palabra perfecta. Musica, gente, comida, bebida, ambiente y los derviches. Todo era perfecto, y nos alegra enormemente que lo hayan vivido!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Nathanial Reed (verified owner) –
The grand finale to our year of travel. It encapsulated the magic of Istanbul: historic, vibrant, and welcoming. The party had a heart, thanks to the traditional performances. The logistics were flawless. Sailing back to the pier at 2 AM, tired and happy, we knew we’d just had a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Nathanial! The grand finale to a year of travel, capturing Istanbul’s historic, vibrant, and welcoming spirit — what a beautiful way to end it. We’re honored it had heart!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Elena Fiore (verified owner) –
Esperienza superlativa. La cena è stata servita in tempi rapidi nonostante la capienza della nave. I piatti erano caldi e gustosi. Lo spettacolo delle 23:30 con la banda dal vivo e le percussioni ha scaldato l’atmosfera per il countdown. Mezzanotte sul Bosforo è un must assoluto.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Elena! Siamo orgogliosi che il programma sia stato rispettato alla lettera. Lo spettacolo Naz Eleme e la nostra professionalita sono al centro di ogni evento. Speriamo di rivedervi!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Elena! Servizio rapido, piatti caldi e gustosi nonostante la capienza — un’esperienza superlativa. Lo spettacolo delle danze e sempre il momento piu atteso!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Elena! La Yacht Turna con il suo sistema audio fantastico e il momento del brindisi — una notte magica che ha superato ogni aspettativa!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Evelyn Harper (verified owner) –
Spectacular is an understatement. The fireworks choreographed over the Bosphorus bridges were a professional display, not just random explosions. The boat had heaters on the deck so we could enjoy the views without freezing. Thoughtful touches like that showed the level of planning. Exceptional.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Evelyn! Choreographed fireworks over the Bosphorus bridges — not just random explosions. That’s the professional display we’re so proud to offer. Spectacular is the word!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Giovanni Russo (verified owner) –
Tradizione e modernità si fondono alla perfezione. Gli spettacoli folkloristici ti fanno sentire in Turchia, mentre il DJ dopo mezzanotte ti fa ballare come in qualsiasi capitale mondiale. La nave è il palcoscenico perfetto. Un Capodanno “esperienziale” nel vero senso della parola.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Giovanni! Tradizione e modernita che si fondono alla perfezione — dagli spettacoli folkloristici al DJ dopo mezzanotte. E una notte sul Bosforo che non si dimentica!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Giovanni! Spettacoli da teatro, una nave enorme e stabile — una serata superlativa. Siamo orgogliosi della qualita del gruppo di danza folk turco!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Robert Adler (verified owner) –
A masterclass in hosting a large-scale event. Flow was perfect, from dining to shows to dancing. The crew was everywhere, ensuring safety and fun. The inclusion of local drinks like raki and Turkish wine was a great touch. The 5-hour duration let you fully immerse without feeling rushed. Bravo.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Robert! A masterclass in hosting — perfect flow from dining to shows to dancing, with crew everywhere ensuring safety and fun. That’s the standard we set every year!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Victoria Thorne (verified owner) –
Our group of 10 had the best time. There was something for everyone: history buffs loved the views, foodies loved the dinner, and our friends who love to dance didn’t leave the floor all night. The scheduled program meant we never had to think “what’s next?” It was all laid out for us. Perfect.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Victoria! Having something for everyone in a group of 10, from history buffs to foodies to party lovers, is exactly what we design our celebration to achieve!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Victoria! Core memories for a lifetime — what a beautiful way to describe the evening. The countdown with streamers and champagne is pure joy indeed!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Oscar Miller (verified owner) –
A floating gala. It had the elegance of a formal dinner with the heart of a massive street party. The live music band was versatile, playing Turkish, English, and Spanish songs. The transition into the DJ set after midnight was seamless. The views of the city lights from the deck were priceless.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Oscar! A floating gala with the elegance of a formal dinner and the heart of a massive street party is the perfect description. Our versatile live band is always a crowd favorite!