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Holiday Lights Spectator Cruise
Holiday Parade of Lights Dinner Cruise
Experience one of San Diego’s most cherished holiday traditions from an unforgettable vantage point — right on the water. On Sunday, December 13 and Sunday, December 20, 2026, the 56th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights returns with this year’s theme, “Liberty Lights the Bay – Cheers to 250 Years.” Step aboard a Flagship yacht for spectacular views as festively decorated boats illuminate San Diego Bay. Skip the crowded shoreline and enjoy the celebration in comfort from the water.
Your Holiday Experience
- Prime, on-the-water viewing of approximately 80 decorated holiday boats
- Festive onboard atmosphere with holiday music and décor
- Indoor climate-controlled seating with panoramic windows
- Spacious open-air observation decks for fresh air and photos
- Avoid crowded shoreline viewing spots and chilly conditions
- Family-owned and operated, delivering warm hospitality for over a century
Decorated yacht during the parade of lights
The Best View of the Parade of Lights
San Diego Skyline at christmas Time
Coronado Bridge lit up during the Parade
U.S.S. Midway during the Parade of Lights
The Coronado Hotel Del at Dusk
Choose Your Parade Night Experience
- Spectator Cruise
- Festive narrated harbor tour along the parade route
- Boarding: 4:30 PM | Departure: 5:00 PM | Return: Approximately 7:30 PM
- Snack bar with wine, cocktails, local beer, and light refreshments available for purchase
- Dinner Cruise
- Our Harbor Lights Dinner Cruise departs earlier on parade nights for the best viewing
- Includes gourmet plated dinner, boarding champagne, live music, and parade views
- Indoor dining salon with panoramic windows and access to outdoor decks
- Full bar service available for purchase
The Parade of Lights is one of San Diego’s most popular holiday traditions, and Flagship offers a front-row seat from the bay. With just two parade nights — December 13 and 20 — reserve early for this special holiday experience on the water.
Select Your Cruise
Holiday Lights Spectator Cruise
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$79.50 $75.00 + All Taxes & Fees |
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| Child |
$79.50 $75.00 + All Taxes & Fees |
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| Infant |
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Boarding time 30 minutes prior.
Holiday Parade of Lights Dinner Cruise
| Adult | Ages 13+ | $137.27 | |
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| Child | Ages 4-12 yrs | $102.96 | |
| Infant |
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Boarding time 30 minutes prior.
Before you depart
Cruises may be cancelled in the rare event of unsafe weather conditions.
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Testimonials
The captain parked us right on the boat route for dinner and would turn back and forth every few minutes to make sure both sides of the table had viewing time of the lit up boats.
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