The 15 Best Christmas & New Year Firework Parties

1.Madeira: New Year’s Eve Fireworks by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews · from $171Our pick

Meet at Funchal Marina for a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise timed around Madeira's New Year's Eve fireworks. You will watch the display from offshore while Funchal glows after dark. Champagne, wine, beer, and soft drinks are included, with live commentary in English and Portuguese. Check in 30 minutes before departure.

“It was a magnificent experience, very well organised, but most of all the fireworks were amazing :)”

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2.Madeira: New Years Eve Fireworks Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews

Join Seaborn Catamaran at Funchal Marina at 11:00 PM for a 90-minute New Year’s Eve cruise. Sail past Madeira’s Christmas lights, return to Funchal Bay for the midnight fireworks, and toast with champagne and Madeira wine. English and Portuguese are spoken, but the boat is not wheelchair accessible.

“Absolutely brilliant, great crew. Lovely atmosphere everyone was out to have a good time.”

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3.New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 54 reviews · 2 hours · from $182

Leave Reykjavik’s Old Harbor at 11 pm aboard a comfortable boat, cruise into Faxaflói Bay, and watch fireworks spread across the city from the water. You’ll have an indoor saloon, open-air deck, bar, warm overalls, and a champagne toast, with non-alcoholic Prosecco also available.

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4.New Year’s Eve Party Cruise with Food & Live Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 52 reviews · 6 hours · from $341

You’ll spend six hours aboard the elegant Gróf Széchenyi, starting at Akadémia 2 dock. Expect a five-course dinner, unlimited beer, wine, prosecco, and soft drinks, Rajkó Ensemble folk dancing, live music, a midnight buffet, and a DJ. The boat passes Parliament, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle sights, and several illuminated bridges.

“Repas n’est pas raffiné! Cher pour rien!!!! Pas beaucoup d’ambiance.”

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5.New Year’s Eve with Live Dj Fireworks and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 50 reviews · from $210

Spend three hours aboard the Pacific cruise ship on Lisbon’s Tagus River. A live DJ plays the year’s hits while beer, wine, spirits, sparkling wine, sangria, and a personal cheese and charcuterie board keep the party moving. At midnight, watch fireworks over Praça do Comércio. Hosts speak Portuguese, English, and French.

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6.New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner Fireworks Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · from $552

Spend three hours aboard a climate-controlled New York harbor cruise with a reserved table, chef-prepared buffet, open bar, live DJ, and sparkling wine toast for those 21 and older. You’ll pass landmarks from the Statue of Liberty to the Brooklyn Bridge, then watch New Year’s Eve fireworks from the water, weather permitting.

“The decoration and the atmosphere were amazing. Everyone was super friendly, the food was good. The music could have included more new songs, unfortunately only oldies were played, which meant that the dance floor was getting a little emptier. But overall it was a great experience, although it could have gone on a little longer, 3 hours went by way too quickly.”

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7.New Year’s Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Party 2027

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $331

Spend New Year’s Eve on a decorated Istanbul boat cruising between Europe and Asia. You’ll get hotel pickup and drop-off, dinner, unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks, stage shows, belly dance, folk dance, DJ music, and a midnight champagne moment. The fireworks are advertised, but displays may be limited by official restrictions.

“Choosing to celebrate New Year's Eve on the Bosphorus instead of a typical celebration was a very good decision. The atmosphere was delightful from the moment we stepped aboard. The live DJ performance and stage shows added extra excitement to the night. The food was meticulously prepared, and beverage service continued uninterrupted throughout the evening. The scenery during the cruise between the European and Asian continents was truly breathtaking. Thanks to the included transfer service, we didn't have to worry about any details and focused solely on the fun. It was a full and very well-planned event from start to finish.”

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8.Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $179

Spend a festive evening at Magic Kingdom from 7 pm to midnight with Mickey, Minnie, Elsa, Anna, Olaf, holiday fireworks, a parade, castle shows, character greetings, snow on Main Street, cookies, cocoa, and a keepsake. A mobile ticket is included, but parking, meals, and transport are not.

“Lovely characters and yummy holiday food. Not very crowded so that was nice not having to fight the crowds”

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9.VIP Tour in Saigon: New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2027 by SpeedBoat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $150Top rated

Board at Saigon Waterbus Station at 9:15 PM for a two-hour New Year’s Eve speedboat cruise. Enjoy finger food, beer, soft drinks, and bottled water before champagne at midnight. The boat holds up to 26 people, with a vegetarian option available by request. Check the date carefully, as the schedule contains conflicting year references.

“Our guide was the best, knowledgeable, passionate, informative and caring.”

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10.New Years Fireworks Midnight Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours · from $170

Board the Amelia Rose at Ægisgarður 5b for a 10:30 PM New Year cruise across Faxaflói bay. You’ll watch fireworks over Reykjavik from three panoramic decks, enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne, and return about 12:30 AM. The boat has a bar, Wi-Fi, English-speaking crew, and wheelchair access.

“t Everything was perfect, very good service and management. The best! Thank you 😊”

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11.Fireworks, Music and Open Bar in New Year’s Eve Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $240

Board at Spanish Dock in Alcântara at 11 p.m. for a two-hour New Year’s Eve cruise on the Tagus. You’ll pass Praça do Comércio, see the 25 April Bridge and Saint George’s Castle from the water, enjoy an open bar of beer, wine, and sangria, then toast midnight with sparkling wine and raisins.

“I would definitely recommend this. We all thought we'd like it but seeing the fireworks from the water with the city in the background was spectacular. The crew on the boat were attentive such as handing out blankets and always checking on us. The boat was very nice and was a great experience all around.”

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12.New Years Fireworks by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $150

Board Sea Trips’ Arctic Rose in Reykjavik at 10:30 PM for a two-hour New Year’s Eve cruise on Faxaflói Bay. You’ll watch fireworks from three observation decks, toast midnight with Champagne, and enjoy coastline views from a traditional Icelandic-style whale-watching boat. English-speaking guides, blankets, Wi-Fi, snacks, drinks, and a restroom are provided.

“Amazing evening for nye plus added bonus of seeing northern lights”

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13.New Year’s Eve Fireworks Tagus River Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Spend three hours aboard a sailboat with Bloo Boat Charter, taking in Lisbon’s riverside landmarks before midnight fireworks. Guides speak English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Expect wine, sparkling wine, bolo rei, raisins, blankets, and wide views from Belém to Alfama. Dress warmly, since this is an open-air sailing experience.

“Joao and Justin were wonderful on our New Year’s Eve Fireworks Sailing Cruise on the Tagus River. We loved seeing Lisbon from the river! They pointed out landmarks and explained the history. It was a cold night and they provided plenty of blankets to keep us warm. It was a great evening of beautiful sights, fireworks, and fun conversation. Thank you!!”

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14.Christmas Party Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $101

Board at Westminster Pier for a three-hour Christmas lunch cruise toward Canary Wharf and back. You’ll receive sparkling wine, a hot three-course meal, tea or coffee, festive songs from a live vocalist, and views of the London Eye, The Shard, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. Smart-casual dress and shared tables of 10 make this an adults-only party outing.

“The entire Experience was GREAT! The food, atmosphere, dancing…. we LOVED it from start to finish”

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15.New Year Fireworks Cruise. Witness the spectacular fireworks in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 16 reviews · from $195

Board a traditional sailing vessel at Deira Creek at 10 p.m. for a New Year’s Eve dinner, live music, stage entertainment, and Dubai Festival City shows. The boat later heads toward the Burj Khalifa area for the midnight fireworks. Dinner, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and entertainment are included. Alcohol is not.

“Hospitality was very good . From hotel pick up and drop must be included which made the trip horrible . For that viator is responsible .”

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