Pontoon Boat Cruises take in the amazing light displays and holiday décor of bay-front estates and landscapes competing in the “Ring Of Lights” competition. Lights galore 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 approximately 85% of what the parade offers without the huge numbers of people and parking challenges. Please Note: This event takes place before the scheduled Newport Beach Boat parage December 16th - 20th.

Each holiday lights cruise is roughly 75 minutes in length.

Medical Forms A & B are required for every guest and will be collected upon check-in at the Newport Sea Base.

All guests 12 & under will be REQUIRED to wear a life jacket while on the cruise. Life jackets will be provided by the Newport Sea Base.

No vaping/smoking or alcoholic beverages will be allowed on the cruise!

Dec. 5, Sat @ 5:30pm-6:45pm OR 7:00pm-8:15pm |  $27/person  | Ages 3 and up

Dec. 12, Sat @ 5:30pm-6:45pm OR 7:00pm-8:15pm |  $27/person  | Ages 3 and up

Limited free parking available in the Newport Sea Base lot for the Holiday Lights Cruises and not the Boat Parade nights. Otherwise, we recommend free parking along PCH or the metered Avon Parking Lot (208 Tustin Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92663).

Please check in with the Newport Sea Base representative on the lawn prior to proceeding to the boat dock.