Holiday Lights Cruise
Overview
Enclosed heated catamaran decorated for the holidays. Welcomed by our friendly staff and Local musicians playing familiar holiday tunes. Enjoy comfortable seating while cruising along the Wilmington Waterfront "dressed up" with fabulous lighting for the holidays. Our full-service bar includes non-alcoholic & alcoholic beverages and holiday treats. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards. ~ Wheelchair accessible for single-size non-motorized wheelchair. Clean bathroom onboard.
Parking on the street, Orange, Ann & Front St. at the meter $3/hr Free after 6:30pm. Private lots located corner of Water & Orange Street (enter between Dock & Water St.$7/hr. amount may chance) City Parking deck located on Market St. between Second & Front St. First hour free then $1/hr. Parking deck 3 blocks from boat landing.
What's Included
- Holiday treats
- Live Music, Capatin, Mate, Bartender
- Not a guided Tour.
Meeting Location
212 South Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-351021P3
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Average 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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 (EST).
- Holiday treats.
- Live Music, Capatin, Mate, Bartender.
- Not a guided Tour.
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 is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 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
- Holiday treats
- Live Music, Capatin, Mate, Bartender
- Not a guided Tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
