Private Longtail Boat (Taxi Boat)

If you want to avoid people entirely on New Year's Eve, hire a Private Longtail Boat. This is the most flexible option. You can tell the captain, "Take me to Shark Bay and Turtle Island, but avoid the crowds." You can bring your own cooler of drinks, stay as long as you want at Japanese Garden, and watch the sunset from the boat before heading back for dinner. It’s authentic, private, and surprisingly affordable if you split the cost.