Holiday Lights Cruise Throughout Luxurious Newport Beach Harbor
4.0 / 5 · 13 traveler reviews
What you'll do this Christmas? The holiday season is a time to spend with family, eat big and delicious meals, exchange gifts, and go to holiday office parties. Of course, you won't want to miss out on festive holiday lights and decorations either. The answer, The Newport Beach Harbor Cruise Of Lights has it all. Elaborate Christmas light displays of Bayfront estates with their Ring Of Lights competition and one of the largest decorated boat parades in the country. Hundreds of decorated ships of all sizes compete for top awards in over a half dozen categories. The Newport Beach Boat Parade is viewed by over 1.5 million people each season and is one of the largest boat parades you will likely ever see. Millions of holiday lights are a part of the Newport Beach Boat Parade and Ring Of Lights decorations making Newport Bay a "must see” for the holiday season. Jump on board one of our 9 tour vessels to view this spectacular event, that will also be decorated with holiday cheer!
Your experience
Stop 1
Children can enjoy an arcade, ferris wheel, large bounce trampoline and other fun activities. And, of course, the ever famoun, Balboa Bar (chocolate covered banana).
Stop 2
Embark down the beautiful Balboa Pier where Rubys Diner awaits at the end with a delicious burger or milk shake.
What’s included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase $2-$15)
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
- Balboa Pier Parking Lot $3.75 per hour or $37.50 per 24 hours
Meeting and pickup
Best place to park is at the Balboa Pier Municipal lot. Walk to the Balboa Pier then walk away from the Balboa Pier all the way down Main Street. Make a left once you hit the Balboa Pavilion and walk down the board walk roughly 300 yards past the Ferris wheel and auto ferry location is on the left.
Best place to park is at the Balboa Pier Municipal Parking lot. Walk to the Balboa Pier then walk away from the Balboa Pier all the way down Main Street and you will walk straight into Davey's Locker locating inside the Historic Balboa Pavilion.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Closed toed shoes and a heavy jacket are recommended
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Parking may be challenging during the week of the boat parade and weekends- please arrive early
- Rideshare is recommended on the weekend or arriving extra early for departure
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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