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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in unforgettable style with a festive dinner cruise on the Bosphorus. Cruise between Europe and Asia while enjoying Istanbul’s illuminated skyline, a special New Year’s Eve dinner, unlimited local drinks, and a spectacular program of traditional Turkish entertainment. Enjoy belly dancers, folk and Gypsy dances, a Whirling Dervish performance, and more. At midnight, join the countdown and welcome the New Year with a special champagne service on the Bosphorus.
Example Menu
Starter
Turkish Cold Appetizer Platter
Strained yogurt with garlic and dill, çiğ köfte , stuffed vine leaves in olive oil, potato salad, hummus, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, and grissini.
Starter
Salad & Hot Starter – Mediterranean Salad & Cheese Pastry
Fresh Mediterranean salad accompanied by a warm cheese-filled pastry.
Main
Main Course – Turkey Tandoori
Slow-cooked turkey tandoori served with special spiced rice, vegetable garnish, and baked potato.
Dessert
Dessert – Baklava & Fresh Fruit
Traditional Turkish baklava served with a selection of seasonal fresh fruits.
Dessert
Drinks & New Year Treats
Unlimited local wine, beer, gin, vodka, rakı, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Champagne is served at midnight.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from centrally located hotels in Istanbul.
Please be ready in your hotel lobby at the confirmed pickup time. The exact pickup time will be shared with you after booking, depending on your hotel's location and traffic conditions.
For hotels located outside our designated pickup area, we may provide the nearest available meeting point.
Please make sure your phone or WhatsApp number is reachable on the day of the experience.
Please come directly to Kabataş Pier. You can easily reach the meeting point by taking the T1 tram line and getting off at Kabataş Tram Station. The pier is just a short walk from the tram stop. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure and look for our staff at the meeting point.
What to expect
Board the boat at Kabataş and begin your evening with a selection of Turkish cold starters, followed by a hot starter, Mediterranean salad, and a special New Year's Eve main course. Finish your dinner with baklava and fresh fruit.
Throughout the night, enjoy unlimited local alcoholic and soft drinks while watching a lively Turkish entertainment program featuring a Whirling Dervish performance, Turkish Gypsy Dance, belly dancers, Caucasian dance, and traditional Turkish folk dances.
As midnight approaches, join the New Year countdown on board. At 00:00, celebrate the arrival of the New Year with a special champagne service while cruising on the Bosphorus.
After midnight, continue enjoying the festive atmosphere, music, drinks, snacks, and beautiful nighttime views of Istanbul.
The cruise starts at approximately 9:30 PM and the celebration continues until approximately 2:00 AM.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a special New Year's Eve celebration with live music, dance performances, a festive atmosphere, and a late finish at approximately 2:00 AM. Due to the duration, noise level, and lively entertainment, this experience is not recommended for infants or very young children.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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