2023 Boat Parade & Holiday Lights Cruises

From USD $32.00
  • Duration: 75 Minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Newport Beach, CA

2023 NEWPORT BAY HOLIDAY LIGHTS CRUISES (MULTIPLE CRUISE TIMES NIGHTLY. DEC 1 - DEC 31)

Cruises take in the amazing light displays and holiday décor of bay front estates and landscapes competing in the “Ring Of Lights” competition. Millions of lights and elaborate decorations transform Newport Bay into a magical holiday experience. Holiday Lights Cruises tour the bay viewing these amazing displays along with many of the boat parade entrants also touring through Newport Bay. Holiday cruises offer 85% of what the parade offers without the huge numbers of people and parking challenges. I can’t think of a more relaxing evening than under the stars cruising Newport Bay with all of the holiday décor. Departure times vary between 4:30pm - 9pm. Each holiday lights cruise is roughly 75 minutes in length. 

Note: Cruise times before 5 pm or after 9:30 pm on December 13 - 17 are Holiday Lights Cruises not boat parade cruises.


**This is a sellout event. Reservations are a must.

2023 NEWPORT BEACH CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISES (CRUISE TIMES 5 pm To 8:30 pm Only NIGHTLY DEC 13 - DEC 17)


The 115th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is one of the premier holiday events in the nation. Hundreds of decorated yachts and ships of all sizes take part competing for top honors in several categories.  Yachts go all out with thousands of lights and elaborate décor to win top honors.  Our cruises during the boat parade not only 
view the parade but travel with the parade viewings all the decorated ships as well as many of the amazing light displays of bayfront estates. 

Note: Cruise times before 5 pm or after 9:30 pm on December 13 - 17 are Holiday Lights Cruises not boat parade cruises.


Due to COVID-19 our vessel capacities have been lowered to aid in social distancing. Therefore, a supplemental charge of $5 per person will apply at time of booking for cruises departure time between 5:00pm and 8:30pm.  All cruises are outside in open air

Cancellation Policy: 

Due to the limited duration of the event, all Boat Parade & Holiday Lights Cruise bookings are final sale.  We will not honor any refund requests, under any circumstance, for these trips.  If you do need to re-schedule for any reason, you have up to 7days before your trips departure to request a re-schedule.  We will not honor any requests made within 7 days of your trips departure.  There will be a re-schedule fee of $5 per ticket for any reschedule request that is honored.  Not all requests will be honored.