Viewing – On a Boat
A great way to view the parade is from one of our great yacht charter companies. Call them or visit their web sites for information about how you can experience the parade from on the water.
With thousands of people viewing the parade each evening, please allow extra time for travel and arrive as early as possible. All city parking lots will be open throughout the parade to accommodate viewers.
Chamber Member Boat Cruise / Yacht Charter Companies
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Boat Rentals of America (855) 690-0794 x1 www.boats4rent.com/newport/ |
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Captain Newport Luxury Boat & Yacht Charters (949) 515-3530 www.captainnewport.com |
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Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach (949) 673-5245 www.catalinainfo.com |
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City Cruises (949) 650-2412 www.citycruises.com/newport-beach |
Experience an unforgettable view of the Parade of Lights, festively decorated yachts and waterfront homes from the deck of a yacht! City Cruises’ Parade of Lights Cruises feature a delicious seasonal menu, entertainment, award-winning service and spectacular Newport Beach views. |
Davey’s Locker Sportsfishing & Whalewatching (949) 673-1434 www.christmasparadeboats.com |
General Admission Boat Parade & Holiday Lights Cruise Tickets Private Yacht Rentals/Charters In December |
East Meets West Excursions (949) 201-5650 www.emwexcursions.com |
Discover the magic of the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade like never before with East Meets West Excursions VIP private group tours (up to 6 persons)! Join us for an exclusive experience as we guide you to the heart of the festivities, ensuring you're front and center for this annual spectacle. Get ready to celebrate the holidays in style with unparalleled views of beautifully decorated boats, twinkling lights, and the enchanting atmosphere of Newport Beach, California. Reserve now and let us make your Christmas Boat Parade unforgettable! |
Gondola Adventures, Inc. (888) 446-6365 www.gondola.com |
The Christmas Boat Parade started with a gondola, and we are proud to carry on that century-old tradition! Our Christmas Boat Parade gondola cruises are approximately 90-minutes long and get the guests up close and personal with the Parade. We include lots of Christmas goodies (cookies and assorted treats) and provide what is akin to a sleigh ride on the water. In addition to Parade viewing, we also see many of the decorated homes around Linda and Harbor Islands. We offer two different time slots per evening, we can take up to 6 guests per boat (larger groups can book a “flotilla” where several gondolas cruise together in close proximity), and we include parking (one space for each gondola booked). At least one authentic Venetian gondola has been in Newport Harbor since John Scarpa arrived in the early 1900s. We are the last remaining gondola company here and we have four imported Venetian boats, including the historic Curci gondola (the Lucia) and a brand-new gondola launched in mid-2022, direct from Italy (Bella).” |
Newport Landing Sportsfishing & Whale Watching (949) 675-0550 www.christmasparadeboats.com |
Each Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade cruise is aboard one of our fully decorated ships that are in the actual parade. See all of the ships in the 2023 Newport Beach Parade while traveling through the bay. See the amazing holiday light displays of all the Newport Bay waterfront estates competing in their own contest called the Ring of Lights. Viewing the Newport Beach Boat Parade 2023 by ship allows everyone to get the full boat parade experience without the need of your own boat. |
Newport Yachts, Inc. (949) 274-5063 www.newportyachtrentals.com |
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Vision Electric Boat Rental (949) 612-8248 https://www.eboatsrental.com/ |
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