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Check out Newport Landing's official parade website: Newport Beach Boat Parade 2024
BOOK A PRIVATE RENTAL Newport Landing offers multiple cruises each night of the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade as well as holiday lights cruises throughout the month of December to view the amazing light displays that have made Newport beach legendary. Come enjoy the annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade of Lights with Newport Landing!
Holiday cruises beginning Dec. 6, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025. The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade begins December 18th and ends December 22nd for 2024. Newport Landing offers three cruises nightly for both all of the holiday light cruise dates as well as the 5 nights of the Newport Beach Boat Parade. Newport Landing's holiday lights cruises travel throughout Newport Bay viewing amazing light displays from the many Bayfront estates lining Newport Bay. Parade ship entries are also often viewed in full décor as they cruise through the bay or as the decorated ships are at dock and part of a bay front landscape transformed for the holiday season.
During the 5 nights of the Newport Beach Boat Parade, Newport Landing offers cruises that actually travel in the parade viewing all the decorated ships and Bayfront estates while traveling the parade route the travels through Newport Bay. What better way is there to view all of the holiday activities and décor centering around the boat parade than by ship? All of Newport Landing's ships are fully decorated and have lots of nice amenities to enjoy the festivities in comfort. Newport Landing gives spectators the opportunity to actually participate in the parade, instead of just watching it from the sidelines!
The Newport Beach Boat Parade has a long tradition spanning over a century, from its relatively small scale beginnings to becoming one of the nation's largest holiday events. The Newport Beach Boat Parade wasn't always the giant holiday event it is known for today. The boat parade started out as a 4th of July celebration in Newport Bay back at the turn of the 20th century. The Newport Beach Boat Parade transformed from a 4th of July celebration into a Christmas time event in the 1920's and has continue to grow in spite of challenging times including such obstacles as the Great Depression to the more recent energy crisis of the early 70's. Today's Newport Beach Boat Parade is viewed by over 2 million people each year and has over 300 decorated ships of all of types participating along with hundreds of decorated bay front estates. The holiday season transforms Newport Bay into a most unique southern California holiday destination, a definite must see.
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Reserve Your TripTickets for Holiday Lights Cruises
All ticket sales for Holiday Cruises are final and non-refundable.
Holiday Cruise:
Dec. 6 - Dec. 17 & Dec. 23 - Jan. 1 | Departure Times: 5:30pm, 7:00pm, & 8:30pm
Trips Are 75 Minutes In Length
| Event | Adults | Juniors | Infants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Cruises Dec. 6 - Dec. 17 | Dec. 23 - Jan. 1 |
$36 | $32 | $10 |
Private Rentals
Holiday Cruises
Reserve a Party BoatMonday - Thursday
Dec. 6 - Dec. 17 | Dec. 23 - Jan. 1
Holiday Cruise Departure Times: 5:30PM, 7:00PM, & 8:30PM
Trips Are 75 Minutes In Length
| Boat Name | Length | Passengers | Price per trip | Additional hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Legacy | 72 feet | 144 people | $2,050 | $450* |
| Freelance | 80 feet | 93 people | $1,250 | $300* |
| Ocean Explorer | 70 feet | 102 people | $1,400 | $300* |
| Nautilus | 72 feet | 72 people | $1,250 | $300* |
| Western Pride | 75 feet | 88 people | $1,100 | $300* |
| Patriot | 72 feet | 76 people | $1,000 | $250* |
| Thunderbird | 65 feet | 47 people | $1,000 | $200* |
| Aggressor | 65 feet | 47 people | $1,000 | $200* |
| Catallac | 50 feet | 40 people | $1,200 | $425* |
| * Additional hours may be added prior to the first departure or after the last departure only. | ||||
Holiday Cruises
Reserve a Party BoatFriday - Sunday
Dec. 6 - Dec. 17 | Dec. 23 - Jan. 1
Holiday Cruise Departure Times: 5:30PM, 7:00PM, & 8:30PM
Trips Are 75 Minutes In Length
| Boat Name | Length | Passengers | Price per trip | Additional hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Legacy | 72 feet | 144 people | $2,600 | $1,400* |
| Freelance | 80 feet | 93 people | $1,600 | $1,000* |
| Ocean Explorer | 70 feet | 102 people | $2,150 | $1,300* |
| Nautilus | 72 feet | 72 people | $2,000 | $1,300* |
| Western Pride | 75 feet | 88 people | $1,550 | $1,000* |
| Patriot | 72 feet | 76 people | $1,500 | $1,000* |
| Thunderbird | 65 feet | 47 people | $1,400 | $900* |
| Aggressor | 65 feet | 47 people | $1,300 | $800* |
| Catallac | 50 feet | 40 people | $1,800 | $1,200* |
| * Additional hours may be added prior to the first departure or after the last departure only. | ||||
Christmas Parade of Lights
Reserve a Party BoatWednesday
Dec. 18th
Christmas Parade Cruise
Departure Times: 5:30p - 6:50p, 7:05p - 8:15p, & 8:30p - 9:50p
| Boat Name | Length | Passengers | Price per trip | Additional hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Legacy | 72 feet | 144 people | $6,500 | $2,000* |
| Freelance | 80 feet | 93 people | $2,900 | $1,400* |
| Ocean Explorer | 70 feet | 102 people | $5,000 | $1,900* |
| Nautilus | 72 feet | 72 people | $4,300 | $1,400* |
| Western Pride | 75 feet | 88 people | $2,500 | $1,500* |
| Patriot | 72 feet | 76 people | $2,300 | $1,400* |
| Thunderbird | 65 feet | 47 people | $2,900 | $1,000* |
| Aggressor | 65 feet | 47 people | $1,600 | $1,000* |
| Catallac | 50 feet | 40 people | $3,600 | $1,800* |
| * Additional hours may be added prior to the first departure or after the last departure only. | ||||
Christmas Parade of Lights
Reserve a Party BoatThursday
Dec. 19th
Christmas Parade Cruise
Departure Times: 5:30p - 6:50p, 7:05p - 8:15p, & 8:30p - 9:50p
| Boat Name | Length | Passengers | Price per trip | Additional hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Legacy | 72 feet | 144 people | $6,500 | $2,000* |
| Freelance | 80 feet | 93 people | $2,900 | $1,400* |
| Ocean Explorer | 70 feet | 102 people | $5,000 | $1,900* |
| Nautilus | 72 feet | 72 people | $4,300 | $1,400* |
| Western Pride | 75 feet | 88 people | $2,500 | $1,500* |
| Patriot | 72 feet | 76 people | $2,300 | $1,400* |
| Thunderbird | 65 feet | 47 people | $2,900 | $1,000* |
| Aggressor | 65 feet | 47 people | $1,600 | $1,000* |
| Catallac | 50 feet | 40 people | $3,600 | $1,800* |
| * Additional hours may be added prior to the first departure or after the last departure only. | ||||
Christmas Parade of Lights
Reserve a Party BoatFriday - Sunday
Dec. 20th - Dec. 22nd
Christmas Parade Cruise
Departure Times: 5:30p - 6:50p, 7:05p - 8:15p, & 8:30p - 9:50p
| Boat Name | Length | Passengers | Price per trip | Additional hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Legacy | 72 feet | 144 people | $8,600 | $2,500* |
| Freelance | 80 feet | 93 people | $4,100 | $2,100* |
| Ocean Explorer | 70 feet | 102 people | $6,300 | $2,500* |
| Nautilus | 72 feet | 72 people | $6,200 | $1,800* |
| Western Pride | 75 feet | 88 people | $3,800 | $2,000* |
| Patriot | 72 feet | 76 people | $3,800 | $1,700* |
| Thunderbird | 65 feet | 47 people | $3,700 | $1,200* |
| Aggressor | 65 feet | 47 people | $2,000 | $1,200* |
| Catallac | 50 feet | 40 people | $4,200 | $1,800* |
| * Additional hours may be added prior to the first departure or after the last departure only. | ||||
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Additional hours can be added before the 5:30PM departure or after the 8:30pm departure
All charter reservations require a 50% non-refundable deposit when booked!
For more information contact us at (949) 675-0551.