The Ultimate Way to Ring in the New Year: Istanbul New Year’s Eve Cruise

Experience the Magic Where Continents Meet

Imagine the scene: Standing on the deck of a luxury yacht, the magnificent Istanbul skyline sparkling around you. As the clock ticks down, the entire Bosphorus lights up with a spectacular, coordinated fireworks display launched from the bridges. There is no better vantage point in the city to welcome the New Year.

This is your invitation to the most exclusive and memorable celebration in Istanbul.

Your All-Inclusive Gala Experience (4-5 Hours)

This tour transform the Bosphorus into your private ballroom. This is more than a cruise; it’s a full-scale New Year’s Eve Gala designed for luxury and maximum enjoyment.

Front-Row Firework View: Secure your spot right beneath the Bosphorus bridges for the clearest, most breathtaking view of the midnight display.
Gourmet Gala Dinner: Indulge in a rich, multi-course Turkish and International Gala Dinner (set menu) prepared specifically for the celebration.
Premium Drinks: Enjoy unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the evening. No endless bar tabs, just endless celebration!
World-Class Entertainment: The night is packed with high-energy live shows, including dazzling Belly Dance performances, traditional Turkish Folk Dancing, and a professional DJ spinning tunes to keep the party alive until the early morning.

Highlights

Sail between 2 continents and admire the fireworks on Istanbul New Year’s Eve Cruise
Start the year as you mean to go on with a cruise on a luxurious yacht
Enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul’s landmarks from the Bosphorus Strait
Watch as skilled dancers perform Turkish folk dancing and Latin flamenco
Take advantage of dinner, alcoholic drinks, and hotel transfer upgrades

Full description

Enjoy magical views of Istanbul from the Bosphorus Strait on this 2026 New Year’s Eve yacht trip. Sip on unlimited soft drinks while seeing the city’s sights and watching traditional Turkish dancing. Opt to include dinner, unlimited alcoholic drinks, and/or hotel transfers to complete your experience.

Depending on the option you choose, either make your way to the pier to board the yacht or get picked up at your hotel from select locations in Istanbul. With the latter, enjoy being transported to the boat in an air-conditioned van.

Once aboard, set sail and prepare for a stylish New Year’s Eve celebration for 2026. Take in views of Istanbul’s landmarks like Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and the Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridges.

During the cruise, watch live entertainment like Turkish folk dancing, Latin flamenco dancing, and a DJ. Gaze out the window at the Maiden’s Tower, which has stood since the medieval Byzantine period, and the imposing Galata Tower.

Savor unlimited soft drinks with all tour options, and upgrade to include unlimited alcoholic drinks too. If you select a dinner option, dine on your tasty food as you cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. At midnight, enjoy caviar canapes with a Champagne toast as the city’s fireworks display begins.

2026 New Year’s Eve Menu:

Welcome cocktail
Carrot cucumber slices with lemon sauce
Mixed nuts basket
Chips

• Cold Starter
Feta cheese
Cheddar cheese
Tomato and cucumber
Olive oil leaf wrap
Mixed eggplant pepper roast
Coriander barren
Potato salad with soy sauce
American salad
Cheese with haydari

• Hot Starters
Pastrami pastry
Potato croquettes

• Main Dish (choose one from)
• Beef medallion and stuffed rice
• Mixed grill and stuffed rice puree garnish
• Grilled fish and vegetable puree arugula garnish
• Vegetarian menu (vegetable saute with curry sauce and ginger)

• Seasonal salad

• Dessert and fruit

At midnight: caviar canapes on the terrace with a Champagne toast.

Includes

New Year’s Eve cruise

Private table

Unlimited soft drinks

Live entertainment program

Dinner (if option selected)

Alcoholic drinks and champagne (if option selected)

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Not Included:

Tips

Know before you go:

This activity caters to special dietary requirements, including vegetarian, pescetarian, and halal
If you opt to include hotel pickup but the pickup vehicle cannot access your location, pickup will take place at the nearest possible spot
Cruises take place on the Mega Lüfer-1 or Mega Lüfer-2 yachts, Istanbul’s only yachts with a Safe Tourism Certification, subject to boat availability. There is no option to choose a specific boat. Rest assured, there is no difference in the shows, meals or quality on board the boats.