Bosphorus New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise in Istanbul

4.0 (9 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Turkish, Dutch, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 150 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

You forgot all the New Years you had before. How about having fun with an unforgettable night in 2026? We bring you Turkish cuisine with our unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks open bar and a dinner menu special for the New Year. Turkish dances, including belly dance, and you will encounter many surprises. You will watch the fireworks show while sipping your champagne on board. We look forward to seeing you among us.

What's included

  • Multi-course gala dinner featuring traditional Turkish specialties
  • Midnight champagne toast for New Year's Eve
  • Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Bosphorus New Year's Eve celebration cruise on a luxury vessel
  • Onboard live entertainment including belly dancers and folk shows
  • Live DJ performance and countdown celebration
  • Personal gratuities for boat crew and service staff
  • Imported premium spirits and vintage wines (unless upgraded)
  • Hotel transfers outside designated central Istanbul zones

What to expect

  1. Bosphorus Strait
    Pass by
    You will have the chance to see many palaces, mosques, towers, fortresses, and waterfront mansions on the Bosphorus sunset yacht tour. Historical sites you will see on the European shore of the Bosphorus; Galata Tower Dolmabahce Palace Ciragan Palace Ortakoy Mosque The Bosphorus Bridge Rumeli Fortress The Fatih Mehmet Bridge Galata Bridge Galata Port Historical sites you will see on the Asia shore of the Bosphorus; Kanlica Amcazade Huseyin Pasa Yali Anatolian Fortress Kucuksu Palace Kandilli The Kuleli Naval Station Cengelkoy Beylerbeyi Palace Maiden's Tower
  2. Dolmabahce Palace
    Pass by
    The Dolmabahce Palace, built by the Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecit in 1856 on the shore of the Bosphorus, is one of the most important landmarks of Istanbul with its magnificent view bearing traces of Western architecture.

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  3. Pass by
    Ortaköy is one of Istanbul's favorite districts with its beautiful and colorful bazaar and lively atmosphere located in the triangle of the magnificent mosque, mosque, church and synagogue, situated under the European foot of the Bosphorus Bridge. Ortaköy is also one of the most popular meeting points of Istanbul residents with its popular nightclubs, bars, beautiful cafes and restaurants, and the pier square and kumpir shops.
  4. Bosphorus Bridge
    Pass by
    The oldest bridge built in Istanbul, it is a magnificent structure connecting the continents of Asia and Europe.
  5. Ortakoy
    Pass by
    The oldest bridge built in Istanbul, it is a magnificent structure connecting the continents of Asia and Europe.
  6. Bebek Sahili
    Pass by
    It is claimed that the oldest known name of the district, which is thought to date back to the pre-Christian era as a small fishing village, is Hallai, a corrupted form of the word Skallai (piers) written in various ways (Challae, Chilai, Khile) in various sources.
  7. Pass by
    The Rumeli Fortress, which is a magnificent structure with its three big towers and city walls, is located opposite the Anadolu fortress at the point where the two shores of the Bosphorus are at the very closest point
  8. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
    Pass by
    Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is the suspension bridge between Kavacık and Hisarüstü in Istanbul, connecting Asia and Europe for the second time after the Bosphorus Bridge.
  9. Anadolu Hisari Fort
    Pass by
    Anadoluhisarı was built between 1393 and 1394 on the commission of the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I, as part of his preparations for a siege on the then-Byzantine city of Constantinople.
  10. Kucuksu Pavilion
    Pass by
    Kucuksu Pavilion (Küçüksu Kasrı) located in the area between Küçüksu and Göksu streams in the Bosphorus, dates back to the Byzantine period. Küçüksu was one of the sultan’s private gardens during the Ottoman period. It is known that Murad IV. (1623-1640) loved it and called it “Silver Cypress”.
  11. Beylerbeyi Palace
    Pass by
    Beylerbeyi Palace, which has an impressive structure with its wooden carving and gold embroidery workmanship, is one of the most spectacular buildings in Istanbul.
  12. KIz Kulesi
    Pass by
    One of the most romantic symbols of Istanbul, the Maiden's Tower was restored in 2000 and started to serve as a restaurant. Üsküdar coastal boats reached the island in 5 minutes to offer marriage to the girl, became one of Istanbul's customs. There is no need to eat in the restaurant to visit the Maiden's Tower, you can only see the Maiden's Tower by paying the toll on the boat.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Detailed information will be sent to you again via WhatsApp.
Meeting time: 20:30

End point

Detailed information will be sent to you again via WhatsApp.
Meeting time: 20:30

Pickup details

Pick-up is available only from hotels located in the following areas:
Istanbul City Center Hotels, Sultanahmet, Aksaray, Laleli, Grand Bazaar, Sirkeci, Karakoy, Taksim, Beyoglu, Fatih, Eminonu, Cankurtaran, Sisli, Kadırga, Kumkapi, Beyazit.

Please note:
Pick-up service is not available from the Asian (Anatolian) side of Istanbul.
Guests staying on the Asian side are kindly requested to meet at a designated meeting point in the European side city center.

Make sure to be ready at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.

The exact pick-up time will be confirmed after booking.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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