Vessel Information
- Enclosed and open air viewing
- Food & Beverage Service with Full Bar
- Ample Seating
- Restrooms
- Limited Capacity For Comfort
2025 Holiday Lights & Newport Beach Boat Parade Cruises
If you enjoy Christmas lights and you want to do something with the family then consider a fun & festive Holiday Lights Cruise! During the entire month of December Catalina Flyer offers Holiday Lights Cruises. A Holiday Cruise gives you a front row seat to miles of elaborate Christmas light displays on bayfront estates as well as hundreds of decorated boats. The Catalina Flyer also offers tickets to the 117th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade.
Departures
Dec 17, 2025 through Dec. 21, 2025
Catalina Flyer Departures:
6pm & 8pm
6pm & 8pm
Melissa Ann Departures:
5:20pm, 6:50pm & 8:35pm
5:20pm, 6:50pm & 8:35pm
Harbor Boat Departures:
5:10pm, 6:55pm, 8:40pm
Note: Harbor Boats do not have restrooms. You may bring on your own beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and food onboard! (no alcohol sales are available on these vessels)
5:10pm, 6:55pm, 8:40pm
Note: Harbor Boats do not have restrooms. You may bring on your own beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and food onboard! (no alcohol sales are available on these vessels)
Event Details
As the 117th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade moves its way through the Newport Harbor this December, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Committee, with the leadership of The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, will continue with its parade route starting and ending point at Tip of Lido Isle. The parade will begin at approximately 6:00 p.m. each night from December 17 – 21, 2025.