Nights of Lights Boat Cruise
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
*After purchasing your tickets, please call ahead if you would like to add a Charcuterie Box or Dessert Box for 2 to your cruise experience!*
Making the holidays even more memorable, Florida Water Tours offers world-class yacht charter services for the annual Nights of Lights festival in St. Augustine, Florida. Join us to view the millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere on the water, in the nation's oldest city.
Departing nightly, enjoy the best seat in town to view the legendary Nights of Lights!
We have 3 vessels to choose from: The OSPREY is for adults only and has a bar on board with a great variety of drinks and local favorites.
The ISLAND BREEZE (BYOB) and GREAT BLUE HERON (Bar on board) are both family friendly, ages 5+.
All tours and vessels have, complimentary hot cocoa, 3D glasses to view the lights, restroom on board, free parking and window shutters for warmth! All tours are 75 minutes long.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult, children under 5 not permitted
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
A maximum of 6 people per booking
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
A 24 hour cancellation notice is required.
No heels, flip flops or slides. Secured footwear is recommended
Must be physically able to walk 4 minutes down to the boat, up and down a ramp to the floating dock, up 2-4 steps and over a gap to the boat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All necessary USCG inspected life jackets
Complimentary hot chocolate and 3D glasses
Free Parking
Local and professional tour guide
Master Captain
USCG inspected and insured tour boat
What To Expect
Bridge of Lions
A beautiful view of the Bridge decorated with thousands of lights! You'll learn history and get some great photo opportunities!
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.
We will pass by the lighthouse and tell you some history while heading downtown to the bayfront all lit up with millions of lights!
Options
Island Breeze- Family Friendly
Family Friendly - 5+ only : Under 5 years old is not permitted.
Osprey - Bar on board
Bar on Board: The 6:45 tour time is family friendly, 8:15 & 9:45 are Adults Only 21+
Great Blue Heron
Bar on board: Bar is available on board for purchase of drinks.
Family Friendly (5+ only): Under 5 years old not permitted
Reviews
382 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic!
N3749UCds,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time with family. Crew was awesome and very informative. The fireworks were amazing! The captain ensured we all had a great view. We are returning customers!
Great way to see the lights!
Marissa M,
Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00we very much enjoyed our tour to see the lights. Mary Claire our tour guide was great as was our boat driver, and both were very friendly and knowledgeable. They provided hot chocolate, which was a very nice perk with the colder weather and a great tour with a lot of fun facts, as well as plenty of time and angles to see the lights and other monuments. Reasonable price and wasn’t too crowded would definitely do again.
Loved our Nights of Lights tour!
104astridam,
Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on the 9:15 pm Nights of Lights evening cruise on 12/23/24, and what a blast that was! It was really cold outside and we dressed for it! Our tour guide was Mckenzie, who was so much fun and full of interesting information about St Augustine. The rest of the crew were also wonderful! The boat was full but not overcrowded, which was nice. It was cold but we managed by singing to the music and laughing with McKenzie. We saw the entire coastline of St Augustine lit up with all of the Nights of Lights. It was gorgeous! We highly recommend this tour. For those with disabilities or back/knee/foot problems, they have made it easier to enter and exit the boat with a ramp and a low 2 step up. This was the only boat I was able to find that offered this assistance. But be sure to call first to discuss your particular situation. Parking is close, and there is a paved pathway to get to and from. We would definitely take this boat tour again.
Weathered Out
Brian M,
Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Unfortunately we were weathered out; and I accept safety first, especially since the water was cold and an incident could have been catastrophic. With that said, I truly applaud the company for trying to reach me to either reschedule or refund. We had to refund because we could not stay any longer in St Augustine. With customer service like that, and a mind for safety, I’d book with them again in a heart beat.
The crew is very...
Maureen H,
Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The crew is very professional and knowledgeable. For handicapped people it was too far to walk to the dock from the parking lot.
The ride was beautiful...
Virginia B,
Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The ride was beautiful and Capt Kevin, Troy and Mary Claire water very entertaining and fun. Best way to see the lights!!
Don't Miss This Experience!
jcoleman2016,
Jan 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Nights of Lights Boat Cruise is definitely worth the money! I loved it! The boat was very comfortable, even for a chilly evening, and the staff was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. To see the lovely Christmas lights from the water is the way to go! The reflections on the water were mesmerizing. I would definitely take this tour again, or any of the others this great company offers the next time I am in St. Augustine. A beautiful experience!
Loving the sea
H6411DYjeffm,
Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my girlfriend come to St.Augustine on a regular vacation every few months and we look forward to these tours, we have did multiple the sunset one being one of our favorites. We love the knowledge Kevin has of the sea life and Sarah’s humor. We will continue to go these tours as long as they continue the voyages.
It was a cold night but...
Chuck M,
Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a cold night but the Captain and crew were as warm as toast, as they made several passes so we could see and film the lights. A grand time for us.
Very memorable!
Luis M,
Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You don’t wanna miss this it was amazing beautiful lights in downtown Saint Augustine can beautifully be seen from the boat our tour guide Rose was wonderful captain Isaac and Mary, who is the weightlifting, at the bar, serving hot chocolate and other drinks
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