Christmas Trips · NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
One night, and every good table in the city goes at once. The 15 below cover the countdown cruises, the rooftop dinners and the gala tickets, with prices, what is included and how much of the fireworks you actually see.
Spend one hour with Classic Ensemble Vienna in St. Peter’s Church, a Baroque landmark in central Vienna. Hear Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, selections from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and works by Bach, Beethoven, Haydn, and Schubert. Arrive early for the best seat in your ticket section.
“A Lovely Evening In Vienna. Amazing Concert With Very Talented Quartet.”
Spend about an hour with Classic Ensemble Vienna in baroque St. Peter’s Church, hearing a string quartet perform Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Strauss, and other classical favorites. The concert is intimate and atmospheric, but traditional Christmas songs are not guaranteed, and church seating can be tight and cold.
“It was a good show, but I should have really done more research. I went in thinking it was a Christmas/New year concert and the majority of music played was strauss”
Board a VMT Madeira catamaran at Funchal Marina for a 1.5-hour New Year’s Eve cruise. You’ll watch the fireworks from the water, see Funchal lit up after dark, and enjoy champagne, wine, beer, or soft drinks. English and Portuguese guides are provided.
“It was a magnificent experience, very well organised, but most of all the fireworks were amazing :)”
Sail from Funchal Marina at 11:00 PM, view Madeira’s Christmas lights from the water, then settle in the bay for the midnight fireworks. English and Portuguese guides are provided, with champagne, Madeira wine, and snacks served on board. Return is planned for about 12:30 AM.
“Picie i przekąski no limit, widoki warte każdej ceny. 10/10 i chętnie bym tam wróciła”
Board a comfortable Special Tours boat at Reykjavik's Old Harbor at 11 p.m. Cruise into Faxaflói Bay, watch fireworks across the city, toast midnight with champagne or non-alcoholic Prosecco, and return around 12:30 a.m.
Spend six hours aboard the elegant Gróf Széchenyi, sailing past Budapest's lit monuments while enjoying a five-course dinner, unlimited drinks, Rajkó Ensemble folk music and dancing, a midnight buffet, and a DJ. Choose a meat, poultry, or vegetarian menu before you go.
“Repas n’est pas raffiné! Cher pour rien!!!! Pas beaucoup d’ambiance.”
You’ll spend three hours aboard the Pacific cruise ship, leaving Doca da Marinha for music, drinks, city views, and midnight fireworks near Praça do Comércio. A live DJ plays all-night hits, while the open bar serves beer, wine, spirits, sparkling wine, and sangria. Hosts speak Portuguese, English, and French.
Board Sydney Sundancer at King Street Wharf at 5:00 pm for an eight-hour New Year’s Eve cruise. Expect a seafood-heavy feast, Bollinger Champagne, wine, beer, Opera House photos, Harbour Bridge views, and a prime fireworks anchorage for up to 50 people.
“This truly checked off a top item on my bucket list. John maneuvered the boat so that we had a front row view of the New Years fireworks over the Harbor Bridge. In addition, the food was abundant and tasty, and there was champagne, wine, and beer flowing freely for those who wanted it. It was an experience I will never forget!”
Ring in 2025 aboard a three-hour City Cruises boat with a reserved table, chef-prepared buffet, open bar, live DJ, and sparkling wine toast for guests 21 and older. You will see Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Statue of Liberty, and the New Year's Eve fireworks from enclosed decks or the open-air rooftop.
“The meal is completely unsuitable for New Year's Eve. The setting, however, is very pleasant.”
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on a five-hour Istanbul Bosphorus cruise with hotel pickup, dinner, unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks, belly dance and folk performances, a DJ, and a midnight champagne moment. You’ll see Istanbul’s European and Asian shores from the water.
“Due to heavy traffic, the hotel pick-up and drop-off were slightly delayed. Apart from that, we had a fun evening. The ship was large and beautifully decorated. At midnight, we went up to the terrace and opened a bottle of champagne. The view was amazing, and later in the evening, we drank a lot and danced to music.”
Meet Palmayachts at Belém at 10:30 pm for a three-hour New Year’s Eve sail on the Tagus. Your small group sees Belém Tower, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Christ the King, Praça do Comércio, and Lisbon’s lights, with drinks, snacks, and sparkling wine at midnight.
“The views were amazing and the crew did everything in its power to make us feel comfortable and have fun. Definitely an experience I would recommend and plan on having again.”
Spend two hours in Rome’s St. Paul’s Within the Walls with the Orchestra of I Virtuosi dell’Opera di Roma, soprano Ms. Testa, tenor Mr. Gentili, and baritone Mr. Utzeri. Choose a New Year’s Eve or January 1 concert featuring Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Rossini, and Strauss.
“It was a surreal experience to attend the concert on a new year’s eve in the church. Loved it”
Start at 9 pm at Coco Bongo Playa del Carmen for a five-hour New Year’s Eve party with premium drinks, DJs, live performers, flying acrobats, confetti, video screens, and Vegas-style production. You must be 18 or older. Seating is not guaranteed.
“Juan Carlos and Antonio was amazing. Service was perfect. Provided drinks all night! Amazing evening really recommend”
Join an English-speaking guide for a six-hour New Year’s Eve crawl through Prague. You’ll visit Chapeau Rouge, Fu Club & Lounge, and ONYX Music Club, then skip the line into Karlovy Lazne. Guides including Darragh, Talel, Kailash, and Mosquito have been praised for their energy and help.
“Great experience. I love Pub Crawl and the guides, especially Tal. When i needed help, he was helping me. When i asked something, he always had answer. I apreciate his patience. To work with drunk people isnt easy.”
Board at Saigon Waterbus Station at 9:15 PM for a small-group New Year’s Eve speedboat cruise. Enjoy finger food, beer, soft drinks, and a midnight champagne toast before watching the fireworks from the Saigon River. Vegetarian snacks require advance notice.
“was amazing view, stuff was friendly and professional, snacks and drinks spot on. overall really enjoyed, would offer to everyone”
Pick a market, a lights run or a night in the snow.
