Holiday Lights Cruise Throughout Luxurious Newport Beach Harbor
Overview
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!
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- 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 Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Balboa Fun Zone
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Balboa Pier
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-5481P7
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Average 4.25 out of 5 stars based on 12 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Driver/guide.
- Local taxes.
- Live commentary on board.
- Local guide.
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Holiday Lights Cruise Throughout Luxurious Newport Beach Harbor is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Holiday Lights Cruise Throughout Luxurious Newport Beach Harbor will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
