Holiday Lights Cruise Throughout Luxurious Newport Beach Harbor
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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!
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Balboa Fun Zone
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).
Balboa Pier
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
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
Options
Non-Peak Tour Times
Cruise: 75 minute Tour to view the Holiday Lights on the boats and homes of Newport Harbor
Peak Time Tours
Cruise
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun with family in Newport CA
Olga R,,Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice calm cruise through the waters w music, options for food and drink, admiring all the lights. Easy check in.
Great boat and tour but not enough seats
ideasamy,,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Went on Christmas Day - very beautiful tour but get there early there we’re not enough seats for everyone. Also wear warm clothes - it’s open air
Classy Cruise
Larry D,,Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The cruise was spectacular! The lights were so pretty. And the crew was so nice! I don't remember the gentleman's name, however, he was approximately in his 50s and was sporting an awesome White thick mustache. He was very kind to me and should we given some type of reward for his going out of his way to help me on to the boat and to my seat and to get a drink and then to help me back off the boat again. Also, captain Tom was a great captain on our cruise!
Fun holiday activity
Sandy R,,Dec 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Dress warmly and arrive very early for parking. No need for upgrade tickets offered in line. Beautiful estates decorated professionally
Lots of confusion getting...
Emily S,,Dec 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00Lots of confusion getting to the correct area to check in. Given different directions by the operator. Also, limited seating on the boat
HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
U2638ZJanniel,,Dec 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Horrible customer service - even before I went to the event. Because we have bad sea sick, we wanted to cancel not knowing that the holiday event is absolutely non refundable. The customer service (Cecilia - last name was not given because it is her privacy) hung up on me while I was struggling if I still want to cancel or not, and emailed cancellation confirmation. It is non refundable ticket and she didn't even confirm my final decision and cancel the reservation. I don't know if I can enjoy the event now. WONDERFUL WAY TO SPOIL THE HOLIDAY.
Good
mariazA8655GC,,Dec 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The view was amazing. But it needs more variety of Christmas music to make it more enjoyable. I did not like the sound of the music and the music itself.
-18% off
From US$31.16Was US$38.00
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