New Year Eve Party on the Bosphorus: Dinner, Belly Dance & Drinks

Seven hours on the Bosphorus: dinner, belly dance, folk performances, and unlimited local drinks as midnight arrives on the water.

A New Year's Eve party on a boat in Istanbul combines a seven-hour dinner cruise on the Bosphorus Strait with live entertainment (belly dance, folk dance and music) plus unlimited local alcoholic beverages. The boat departs from a meeting point you choose at booking, includes hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off, and operates year-round, though the departure port may shift based on weather. Children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

New Year Eve Party on Bosphorus

• Board boat on Bosphorus
• Enjoy dinner with Turkish cuisine
• Watch belly dancer and folk dance
• Listen to music and show
• Drink unlimited local beverages

The experience

The boat leaves from a meeting point you select when you book, with pickup from your hotel or accommodation included. You'll spend seven hours on the water crossing between Europe and Asia, watching the Bosphorus shoreline as the evening unfolds. Dinner is Turkish cuisine served on board. Unlimited local drinks (beer, wine, raki and soft options) flow throughout the night. The show starts once you're underway: a belly dancer performs, followed by folk dancers and live music that keeps running until well past midnight.

The timing matters here because you choose your preferred departure time at booking, and the boat's route and departure port can shift if weather demands it. Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early. The party is built for all fitness levels and welcomes children from age 4, so families can ring in the year together on the water. Local taxes are included in the price. Gratuities are separate.

What’s included

• Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off.
• Turkish cuisine dinner.
• unlimited local alcoholic beverages.
• belly dance and folk dance performances.
• live music throughout the evening.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 31 Dec

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 150

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Turista Travel Agency

Is this one for you?The boat operates in Turkish, so you'll follow the entertainment and announcements in that language. If you're comfortable with that or traveling with someone who speaks it, the party flows without translation. For groups where English is essential, confirm the language setup when you book.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the New Year's Eve party boat leave Istanbul?

You choose your preferred departure time when you book and note it in the Special Requirements field. Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your selected time so the boat can depart on schedule.

What's included in the dinner on the Bosphorus boat?

Turkish cuisine dinner and unlimited local alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, raki and soft drinks) are included throughout the seven-hour party on the water.

Does the New Year's Eve party include entertainment?

Yes. The boat features a belly dancer, folk dancers and live music performing throughout the evening as you cross the Bosphorus.

What happens if the weather is bad on New Year's Eve?

The departure port location and route may change based on weather or other reasons beyond the service provider's control. You'll be notified of any changes, and public transportation options are available near the meeting point if needed.