Best Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Tampa Bay

Best Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay 2024

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Yacht StarShip

Downtown Tampa and ClearwaterGet ready to bid farewell to 2024 in style. Join us aboard Yacht StarShip’s New Year’s Eve Celebration Cruise in Tampa and Clearwater for an evening of celebration and memories. Toast to new beginnings with cocktails, dance to live music, and soak in the night on our open-air top deck under the stars. With dazzling fireworks lighting up the sky, there’s no better way to welcome 2025. Don’t miss this magical night—make it a New Year’s Eve to remember! This cruise is for 21+ only!

TampaBoards: 10:00 PM | Cruises: 10:30 PM – 12:30 AM | Docking: 12:30 AM – 12:45 AM | Party continues dockside until 1 AM

  • 2 Hour Cruise (30 Minutes Dockside Afterward)
  • Open Bar
  • 4-course NYE Dinner– View Menu
  • DJ Entertainment
  • Champagne Toast At Midnight
  • Party Favors

$244.95 per person

Tampa PremiumBoards: 9 PM | Cruises: 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM | Docking: 12:30 AM – 12:45 AM | Party continues dockside until 1 AM

  • 4-course NYE Dinner – View Menu
  • 3-hour Cruise (30 Minutes Dockside Afterward)
  • Open Premium Bar
  • Complimentary Boarding Photo (1 Per Reservation)
  • DJ Entertainment
  • Champagne Toast at Midnight
  • Party Favors

$289.95 per person

Clearwater:

  • 4-course NYE Dinner – View Menu
  • 3-hour Cruise (30 Minutes Dockside Afterward)
  • Open Premium Bar
  • Complimentary Boarding Photo (1 Per Reservation)
  • DJ Entertainment
  • Champagne Toast At Midnight
  • Party Favors

$289.95 per person

*Prices are subject to change based on timing and availability. During the time of booking tax, administrative & processing fees, a $3 marine fee, and a $15 gratuity will be added. We do not accept vouchers or offer discounts on holiday cruises.

Dress Code: Cocktail Hour, A Jacket is suggested for men and cocktail dresses for women.

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Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

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Tampa – Oystercatchers will have a Pre Fixe Menu for NYE Dining celebrations starting at 5:30 p.m. for $150 ++ per person. Vegetarian and kids options are available. Holiday Hideaway seating on the upper deck is first come first serve on NYE.


Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach- Celebrate New Year’s Eve in electrifying style at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach’s Grand Glow Neon Nights! Join us for an evening inspired by the vibrant energy of an Asian street market. Step into a neon-lit world filled with lively street-style food stations, specialty cocktails, and dazzling décor. Dance to live music from The Black Honkeys and toast to 2025. This is New Year’s Eve, elevated—where the glow of the night and the pulse of celebration create an unforgettable start to the year!

Glow General Admission: $125

Includes: admission for one to the venue, two drink tickets, party favors, champagne toast at midnight, access to Asian market cuisine spread offering light bites and apps.

Good Fortune Table: $1,250

Includes: 10 admission tickets, reserved seating, a champagne bottle, 2 drink tickets per guest, party favors, champagne toast at midnight, access to Asian market cuisine spread offering light bites and app. Please note, these tables are not near the band.

Red Dragon VIP Table: $1,450

Includes: 10 admission tickets, Priority reserved seating next to the band, early access to venue at 7pm, 2 champagne bottles, 2 drink tickets per guest, party favors, champagne toast at midnight, access to Asian market cuisine spread offering light bites and app.

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Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar + Events Venue

Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar

Midtown Tampa – Step into a world of glitz and glamour this New Year’s Eve at Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar’s Old Hollywood NYE Party 2025. Set against sweeping skyline views, this timeless event will feature two DJs, live entertainment, a festive curated open bar experience, complimentary champagne toast and a bird’s eye view of Tampa fireworks at midnight. Guests are invited to dress to impress in vintage Hollywood glamour. Think black tie, faux fur, pearls, and tuxedos. Casual attire such as jeans, sneakers, or flip-flops will not be permitted.

9 PM – 2 AM

Bar opens at 8 PM

General Admission with Host Bar Package: $100

4-hour Premium Bar Package: $140

VIP experience: $300

  • 5-hour open bar
  • bottle of sparkling wine
  • passed hors d’oeuvres, prime rib carving station, pasta station
  • an exclusive photobooth experience to capture the elegance of the night.
  • Access to a private pool area with spectacular 360-degree views of the Tampa, Westshore, and St. Petersburg skylines

Shor American Seafood Grill | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach– Enjoy a memorable New Years Day experience with a champagne brunch overlooking one of the best views on Clearwater Beach! Our champagne brunch buffet includes a crab & asparagus omelet, hand-rolled sushi, smoked salmon with accompaniments, Chef’s selection of charcuterie, pickled veggies, caramel apple French Toast, Belgium Waffles and more. Not to forget the classics like fresh fruit, seasoned breakfast potatoes, sausage, bacon, breakfast trifle, a variety of pastries, scrambled eggs, custom omelets and eggs your way. Don’t forget the stewed black-eyed peas for good luck in the new year! Shor’s holiday brunch buffets are a hotel guest and local favorite, reservations go quickly. Happy New Year!

Adults: $45 | Children 12 and under: $20

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TradeWinds Resort

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St. Pete Beach – Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable evening of vibrant energy and entertainment. We’re offering a variety of party options that are tailored to meet everyone’s needs.

  • NYE Party & Dinner Experience: Family-friendly
  • NYE Party Experience Only: Family-friendly
  • NYE Masquerade Party: Ages 21+
  • Glitter & Glow supervised Kids Camp, ages 5 – 12.

Call 727-363-2290 for Palm Court reservations


Red Mesa Events

St. Pete- Celebrate 15 fabulous years at Red Mesa with an unforgettable quinceañera-inspired soirée! Step into a world of glamour and enchantment as we honor this milestone with an evening filled with joy, elegance, and vibrant celebration. Let your dreams come alive in a magical setting where every detail sparkles with the charm of the season!

General Admission: $20

  • 9pm-11pm Rooftop Cocktail Party with Cash Bar
  • DJ, Photo booth and more!

Deluxe: $65

  • 9pm-11pm Cocktail Party with Heavy Passed Hors D’oeuvres and Cash Bar
  • 11pm-1am Rooftop Afterparty with City Views and Cash Bar
  • DJ, Photo booth and more!

VIP: $125

  • 9pm-11pm Cocktail Party with Heavy Passed Hors D’oeuvres and Premium Bar
  • 11pm-1am Rooftop Afterparty with City Views and Cash Bar
  • DJ, Photo booth and more!

Industrial Downtown St Pete Wedding Venue Red Mesa Events

Fenway Hotel

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Dunedin Fenway Hotel is inviting the public and guests to roar into 2025 with a New Year’s Eve party full of glitz, glamour, and Gatsby-inspired revelry. An icon of the Jazz Age, the historic hotel is the perfect setting for a fabulous evening of roaring ‘20s celebrations and decadence. The elegant affair includes a premium open bar with handcrafted cocktails and sumptuous passed hors d’ oeuvres. Guests will dance the night away to the sultry sounds of Jeremy Carter’s jazz band, counting down the evening in the Caladesi Ballroom & Terrace. As the clock strikes midnight, guests can raise a glass to 2025 with a shimmering champagne toast.


The event is open to the public and flapper dresses, dapper suits, vintage accessories and other 1920s attire are welcome.

9 PM – 1 AM

$160 per person


Élevage SoHo Kitchen + Bar | Epicurean Hotel

South Tampa – Celebrate the New Year with a special dinner at Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar, featuring our traditional menus along with exciting holiday additions!

Menu highlights include Baked Brie, Wagyu Flat Iron, and Espresso Budino

5 PM – 12 AM

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Pirate Water Taxi

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Tampa– Celebrate with Champagne and Stunning Views on the Pirate Water Taxi New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise!

  • One-hour cruise with view of downtown Tampa’s New Year’s Eve fireworks
  • Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase on board
  • Complimentary champagne toast

11:30 PM – 12:30 AM

Adult: $89.95 | Child 12 and Under: $69.95


Lost Pearl

Tampa– Avast, me hearties! 2024 is almost over. Set sail into a New Year aboard Lost Pearl. Say “Happy New Yarrgh’s Eve” with your favorite crew as you enjoy an open bar during your 1.5-hour pirate-themed party cruise. Cheers to a new year with a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight, and get a front row seat to Downtown Tampa’s spectacular firework show.

Includes:

  • 1.5-hour Cruise
  • Complimentary Open Bar (Age 21+ Guests) 
  • Complimentary Soda and Water
  • Champagne Toast at Midnight
  • View New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Fireworks are not guaranteed, subject to city, current guidelines, and weather.
  • Souvenirs are Available for Purchase

Boarding: 10:45 p.m.
Cruise Time: 11 PM – 12:30 AM

Adult, 13+: $99.95

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Bay Rocket

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Tampa– Celebrate the new year with an adrenaline-pumping 60 minute cruise, starting with an exciting blast-off and featuring spectacular views of Downtown Tampa’s skyline. Experience the thrill of cruising on Bay Rocket’s open-air bow, relaxing in bucket seats, and rocking out to a jamming sound system. Cap off the night with Tampa’s stunning New Year’s Eve fireworks show—a funway to welcome 2025!

Includes:

  • One Cruise – Blast off & Fireworks Viewing
  • Cruising Around Downtown Jamming to Bay Rocket’s Playlist
  • View New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Fireworks Are Not Guaranteed, Subject to City, Current Guidelines, And Weather.
  • Please note, Bay Rocket does not have a restroom.

11:15 PM – 12:15 AM

Adult: $49.95 | Children 5-12: $44.95


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