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. 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 — ashore before the taxi queues get impossible.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Bronze (€175) is a standing cocktail party — cocktail-style canapés and snacks with unlimited local drinks, the full show and a DJ, but no seated dinner. Silver (€225) is a seated New Year's gala dinner with a selectable main course and an unlimited local open bar. Gold (€350) is the same gala dinner with an unlimited premium / imported open bar (fine wines, whisky, gin, vodka, rakı and cocktails). All three include hotel transfers, the full stage show, party favors, a champagne toast at midnight and reserved tables.
Boarding is at 9:00 PM and the cruise runs until about 2:00 AM — five hours covering the full midnight window, with the fireworks over the Bosphorus at midnight.
Yes — round-trip hotel pick-up and drop-off is included in every package.
Daniel Park (verified owner) –
The undisputed highlight of our winter trip. It’s not cheap, but you get what you pay for: a world-class event. The sound system handled both the live band and DJ perfectly. The dance floor was spacious. The views were constant and stunning. A flawless execution of a massive, complex party.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Daniel! A world-class event worth every penny — the sound system handling live music and DJ seamlessly is something we take great pride in. Glad it was the highlight of your trip!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Michael Zhang (verified owner) –
The quintessential New Year’s celebration. It combined the excitement of a massive party with the uniqueness of Istanbul’s geography. The “welcome cocktail” was delicious. The fact that hotel transfer was included removed all stress. A brilliant, all-inclusive way to experience NYE in this magnificent city.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Michael! The quintessential New Year’s celebration combining massive party excitement with Istanbul’s unique geography is what makes our event truly one-of-a-kind!
Valentina Costa (verified owner) –
Uno stupore continuo. Dallo sbarco sulla nave lussuosa allo spettacolo dei fuochi, ogni momento era speciale. Il programma è stato rispettato al minuto. Il clima a bordo era di festa ma anche di grande rispetto. Un’esperienza che consiglio a coppie, gruppi di amici e famiglie con figli grandi.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Valentina! L’energia esplosiva dal cocktail di benvenuto fino alla fine e esattamente cio che cerchiamo di creare. Due livelli di festa per il massimo divertimento!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Valentina! Uno stupore continuo dalla nave lussuosa ai fuochi d’artificio — siamo orgogliosi che il programma sia stato rispettato al minuto. Ogni momento speciale!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Elena Marchetti (verified owner) –
Una serata sfavillante! Dalle luci della città alle scintille dei fuochi, tutto brillava. L’organizzazione è stata impeccabile, nessuna confusione all’imbarco o allo sbarco. Il menù con cinque portate principali dava veramente l’idea di una cena di gala. Complimenti per la professionalità.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Elena! Una serata sfavillante dalle luci della citta alle scintille dei fuochi e il nostro sogno realizzato. Organizzazione impeccabile senza confusione e la nostra promessa!
Sofia Mendes (verified owner) –
¡Espectacular de principio a fin! El barco es precioso y muy espacioso. La opción de vino, cerveza y raki ilimitados es un plus enorme. Los shows de baile son profesionales y muy entretenidos. Y la pirotecnia… ¡wow! Fue como si toda la ciudad estuviera celebrando con nosotros. 100% recomendado.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Muchas gracias, Sofia! Nos encanta que el barco espacioso y las bebidas ilimitadas hayan sido un gran plus. Los shows de baile son el alma de nuestra celebracion. Esperamos verte de nuevo!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Muchas gracias, Sofia! Su primera vez en Estambul y eligieron la mejor forma de recibir el ano — un recuerdo para atesorar siempre. La amabilidad del equipo es nuestro orgullo!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Rosa Alvarado (verified owner) –
¡Una fiesta tan vibrante! La energía de los artistas se contagiaba al público. El show de percusión antes de la medianoche era adrenalina pura. La comida, especialmente los postres (baklava y fruta), estaba deliciosa. Fue la forma más emocionante y memorable de dar la bienvenida al 2024.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Muchas gracias, Rosa! La energia contagiosa de los artistas y el show de percusion antes de la medianoche son momentos que nos enorgullecen. Nos alegra que la fiesta haya sido tan vibrante para ti!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Muchas gracias, Rosa! Nos alegra enormemente que hayas disfrutado de la fiesta desde el primer momento. La banda en vivo y las danzas regionales son el corazon de nuestra celebracion. Esperamos verte de nuevo!
William Knight (verified owner) –
Extravagance done right. It felt luxurious without being stuffy. The open bar meant no constantly pulling out your wallet. The entertainment was first-class. And the setting… sailing the Bosphorus on New Year’s Eve is just the pinnacle. It’s an investment in an unforgettable experience.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, William! Luxurious without being stuffy — that’s exactly the vibe we aim for. Open bar, first-class entertainment, and no hassle. Glad the extravagance was done right!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Arthur Bennett (verified owner) –
A masterpiece of event planning. Timing was perfect, crowd management was excellent, and the quality of every element (food, drink, entertainment) was high. Watching the illuminated Rumeli Fortress glide by while holding a champagne flute… that’s a moment of pure luxury and joy.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Arthur! A masterpiece of event planning is high praise we truly appreciate. Perfect timing, excellent crowd management, and quality in every element is what our team strives for!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Arthur! Istanbul’s skyline as your midnight backdrop with unobstructed fireworks views — it really is unbeatable from the water. So glad you loved it!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Paolo Lombardi (verified owner) –
Un gioiello di organizzazione. La Motor Yacht Turna è una nave bellissima e adatta perfettamente allo scopo. Il sistema Wi-Fi a bordo ha permesso di condividere subito le foto strepitose. La selezione di bevande locali illimitate è stata una piacevole sorpresa. Capodanno sul Bosforo: fatto!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Paolo! La Motor Yacht Turna e davvero un gioiello adatto perfettamente alle nostre feste. Il Wi-Fi a bordo e un tocco moderno che i nostri ospiti apprezzano molto!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Paolo! Il tempo vola quando l’intrattenimento e curatissimo con costumi bellissimi. Un’atmosfera effervescente dalla partenza all’arrivo — grazie a voi!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Isabella Conti (verified owner) –
Una meraviglia organizzativa. Per una festa così grande, tutto è scorso liscio. Gli spettacoli si susseguivano senza pause lunghe. La cena era servita calda e ben presentata. Il momento del conto alla rovescia è stato carico di un’energia positiva incredibile. Esperienza da vivere almeno una volta.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Grazie, Isabella! Una meraviglia organizzativa e il nostro obiettivo ogni anno. Spettacoli senza pause lunghe e cena servita con cura sono al centro della nostra esperienza. Speriamo di rivedervi!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Muchas gracias, Isabella! La danza romany siempre pone a todos a bailar — es la energia contagiosa que nos encanta. Nos alegra que la cena satisficiera a todos!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team