Best New Year and Christmas Cruises — Our Top 10

1.Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise with Friday Fireworks Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 285 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Cruise from Honolulu along Waikiki Beach toward Diamond Head, dine on beef short ribs or mahi-mahi, and watch Friday fireworks near Hilton Hawaiian Village. The open-air deck offers the best views, while crew members including Alex, Lili, Lucy, and Jessica have been praised for warm service. Bring your own alcohol for the onboard bartender.

“The day before we were suppose to go, we got a text that it was canceled due to the boat needing repair. They said that they would give us a full refund. The concierge at the hotel was able to book us on the Royal Star. Much more expensive but I bet is was worth it.”

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2.Niagara Falls Premium Night Tour: Fireworks Boat Cruise & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 252 reviews · from $243

Spend about four hours exploring Niagara Falls after dark with hotel pickup, a narrated drive, dinner near Horseshoe Falls, a Niagara City Cruises boat ride, fireworks, and a visit to the Illumination Tower. Small groups of up to seven make the evening personal, with guides such as Oscar, Abin, and Joven leading the way.

“Our tour guide was amazing. He gave us first class experience and he was very knowledgeable and funny. We really enjoyed our tour experience.”

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3.NYC: 4th of July Fireworks Party Cruise with Buffet & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 122 reviews · 4 hours · from $269

Spend four hours aboard a Circle Line cruise for Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks. You’ll get a buffet of burgers, hot dogs, barbecue, salads, and desserts, plus beer, wine, soft drinks, a specialty cocktail, DJ music, and views of Lady Liberty and Manhattan.

“Once in a lifetime experience I enjoy every minute of it. Money well spent and I’m planning my next trip now.”

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4.Waikiki Fireworks Dinner Cruise: Sail & Sparkle on Friday Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Board Hawaii Nautical’s catamaran at Slip F28 for a two-hour Friday evening sail along Waikiki and Diamond Head. Captain Chris and the crew serve two drinks and a light bento meal before positioning the boat for the fireworks. Hotel shuttle pickup is available only with the shuttle-priced option.

“It’s worth every penny, great time! The ride was very smooth, served great drinks and a light snack. Very pleasant experience”

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

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

Spend five hours aboard a decorated Bosphorus boat with hotel pickup, an open buffet dinner, unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks, Turkish dance shows, a DJ, and a midnight champagne toast. You will see Istanbul’s European and Asian shores from the water, though fireworks and the countdown may vary.

“The New Year's Eve celebration was fantastic. It was well-organized. The food was served hot. There were dance shows throughout the night. The waiters were constantly serving drinks. We had a wonderful evening. It was snowing as we disembarked at the end of the night, creating a fantastic atmosphere. Thank you so much!”

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6.Friday Fireworks Dinner Sail from the Hilton Hawaiian Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $210

Sail from Hilton Hawaiian Village aboard the Spirit of Aloha catamaran for a two-hour sunset cruise past Diamond Head, Queen’s Beach, and Waikiki Beach. Captain Nick and crew members Paila and Nick provide a relaxed barefoot outing with dinner, drinks, and a front-row view of the Friday fireworks.

“We truly enjoyed the cruise. Captain Nick and his crew, Paila and Nick, provided excellent service. The food was average at best. Don’t choose this cruise for the dining experience. It’s a very casual atmosphere and you may even expedience some turbulence that leaves you soaked, depending on the conditions. But overall it was a really enjoyable with amazing fireworks on the 4th of July to top everything off!”

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7.Abu Dhabi: New Year’s Eve Yas Island Dhow Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $344Top rated

Spend three hours aboard a traditional Arabian dhow around Yas Island, with a festive buffet, unlimited soft drinks or house beverages, music, party props, and a midnight sparkling wine toast. Open-air decks give you views of Yas Marina, Etihad Arena, Yas Circuit, and the waterfront communities.

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8.Marina Del Rey: Christmas Eve Buffet Brunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $143

Spend Christmas Eve aboard a climate-controlled Marina del Rey cruise with a holiday buffet, music, harbor views, and table service. Choose brunch with unlimited mimosas, champagne, and sparkling cider, or dinner with turkey, salmon, tri-tip, and seasonal desserts. The cruise lasts 2 to 2.5 hours.

“Le buffet était plutôt bon La coupe de champagne d'accueil La vue sur les lumières du port L'ambiance plutôt conviviale”

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9.Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $80

Spend Christmas Eve on the Patapsco River with City Cruises Baltimore. Choose a two-hour brunch with unlimited mimosas or a three-hour dinner with a plated three-course meal, live DJ, private table seating, skyline views, and access to open-air decks.

“not as advertise wkrk party celebrating very inappropriate dancing felt like we were at strip show no games as advertise ending 30 minutes Early very disappointed for the amount of money we spent”

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10.Christmas Day Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $78Best value

Spend Christmas Day on the Patapsco River with City Cruises. Choose a two-hour brunch with buffet dining and unlimited mimosas, or a three-hour dinner with a plated three-course meal, private table, music, and views of Fort McHenry and Baltimore’s skyline.

“the food was great and the atmosphere was good. the servers were very professional.”

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