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 (949) 673-7200 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 Anchored by Hornblower (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 |
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 eight imported Venetian boats, including the historic Curci gondola (the Lucia) and two brand-new gondolas launched in mid-2022, direct from Italy (Bella and Luna).” |
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 2022 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 2022 by ship allows everyone to get the full boat parade experience without the need of your own boat. |