Welcome 2027 aboard Ocean Empress, sailing from Dubai Marina on 31 December. You are booking the VIP Reserved Table ticket. Ocean Empress is a large multi-deck mega dhow that sails out of Dubai Marina for the New Year celebration. This is the premium table-based tier, with a reserved table for your party rather than open seating.
The evening is built around a late departure so that you are out on the open water for the midnight fireworks. The vessel passes the Marina, Ain Dubai area, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab, and the fireworks can be watched from the water, subject to weather and the official event. Boarding for this style of event typically starts around 8 pm with sailing at about 9 pm and a return near 2 am, giving roughly five hours on the water; we confirm the exact times after booking.
Onboard you can expect an international buffet with live cooking stations, an open bar with premium drinks for the event, and DJ music with live entertainment. A reserved table is allocated to your party; ask the team about exact extras.
Important points: dress smartly, bring valid ID, and arrive early because the boat does not wait for latecomers. New Year's Eve bookings are non-refundable, so check your date and group size carefully. Hotel transfers are not included unless added at booking. Ask our team on WhatsApp and we will confirm the final menu, drinks and deck layout.
Check in at the Marina pier and board.
The vessel leaves the Marina.
Dinner, drinks and DJ music while cruising.
Watch the celebration from the water, subject to the event.
Back at the pier.
Timings: Boarding about 8 pm; sailing about 9 pm; return about 2 am (confirm at booking)
Timings are indicative and are confirmed in your booking message.
Cruises sail from Dubai Marina past the Marina skyline, Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab, with the fireworks viewed from the water, subject to the event and weather.
Boarding
View from the water
Fireworks area
Fireworks view
Dubai Marina pier; we confirm the exact boarding point after booking.
New Year's Eve bookings are non-refundable. Contact our team about any change before you pay.
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New Year's Eve on Ocean Empress with the VIP Reserved Table ticket.
Typical timings are boarding from about 8 pm, sailing at about 9 pm and return near 2 am for about 5 hours on the water; we confirm the exact times after booking.
At Dubai Marina; the exact pier is confirmed after booking.
An international buffet with live cooking stations and an open bar with premium drinks for the event; ask our team to confirm the final menu.
Yes, from the water near the Marina, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab, subject to the official event and weather.
Tiers differ by deck level and service; ask our team on WhatsApp and we will confirm the exact differences.
No, New Year's Eve bookings are non-refundable.
Dress smartly with no beachwear. Ask our team about age rules and child tickets when booking.
NYE~5 hrsMain-deck access, fireworks views (Atlantis/JBR/Burj Al Arab), international buffet & canapés, DJ & live entertainment, open bar.
NYE~5 hrsPriority middle-deck seating, premium fireworks spot, upgraded buffet & canapés, DJ & performers, premium open bar.
NYE~5 hrsTop-deck party atmosphere, highest fireworks platform, buffet, live grill & canapés, DJ set & countdown.
NYE~5 hrsBoard 8pm, cruise 9pm-2am. Fireworks views of Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis & JBR.
Tell us your date, group size and budget — we'll suggest the best cruise or tour and hold your seats. No payment needed to ask.
