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2024 Newport Beach Holiday Lights Cruises

Reserve a Holiday Lights Cruise Nov. 29 - Jan. 1 Reserve a Private Charter Nov. 29 - Jan. 1

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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 Nov. 29, 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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All ticket sales for Holiday Cruises are final and non-refundable. Holiday Cruise: Nov. 29 - Dec. 17 & Dec. 23 - Jan. 1 | Departure Times: 5:30pm, 7:00pm, & 8:30pm Trips Are 75 Minutes In Length

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Monday - Thursday Nov. 29 - Dec. 17 | Dec. 23 - Jan. 1 Holiday Cruise Departure Times: 5:30PM, 7:00PM, & 8:30PM Trips Are 75 Minutes In Length

Friday - Sunday Nov. 29 - Dec. 17 | Dec. 23 - Jan. 1 Holiday Cruise Departure Times: 5:30PM, 7:00PM, & 8:30PM Trips Are 75 Minutes In Length

Christmas Parade of Lights

Wednesday Dec. 18th Christmas Parade Cruise Departure Times: 5:30p - 6:50p, 7:05p - 8:15p, & 8:30p - 9:50p

Thursday Dec. 19th Christmas Parade Cruise Departure Times: 5:30p - 6:50p, 7:05p - 8:15p, & 8:30p - 9:50p

Friday - Sunday Dec. 20th - Dec. 22nd Christmas Parade Cruise Departure Times: 5:30p - 6:50p, 7:05p - 8:15p, & 8:30p - 9:50p

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.

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Starting Friday, December 1

A light-seeing cruise like no other.

If you think the waterfront mansions on “Millionaire’s Row” are impressive, just wait till you see them decked out for the holidays! You’ll have a front-row seat for a spectacular seasonal show of lights and decorations when you book our perennially popular Holiday Lights Cruise, featuring live music and a host of holiday cocktails sure to make your spirits bright.

With Water Taxi, the music starts the moment you step aboard. Let the sounds of the sea be the perfect prelude to the festival beats!

Adults:  $45 per person Children (Ages 3 – 11):  $15 Under 3 ride FREE

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Between Stranahan House and Riverside Hotel 335 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale

Please arrive 15 minutes before your selected boarding time.

Metered parking within walking distance available at the following locations: 620 East Las Olas Boulevard Garage Street metered parking on Las Olas

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Want a boat to yourself for family, friends, or the whole office? We can accommodate! Visit the  Private Charters  page for more information. Make your special occasion one to remember.

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JOURNEY TO THE NORTH POLE CRUISES

Experience the NEW North Pole, the Lighting Ceremony & New Year's Eve on Lake Coeur d'Alene

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EXPERIENCE A MAGICAL JOURNEY ACROSS LAKE COEUR D'aLENE TO THE NORTH POLE!

Get ready to feel the holiday magic on Lake Coeur d’Alene! Take a Journey to the North Pole onboard Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises to see 1.5 million twinkling lights, fire-breathing dragons, and even visit Santa at his NEW North Pole! Join us for our 26th year of these magical cruises out on the water - an annual family tradition that is fun for all ages.

Featuring an extravaganza of over 250 holiday light displays and millions of vibrant lights that will light the way as your family cruises to meet Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, the Elves, and even the Grinch, too! And the best part: parents and kids alike will be delighted as Santa reads each child’s name from the Nice List. The evening concludes with a brilliant display of fireworks lighting up the night sky. Cruises are 40 minutes in length - reserve your spots to make long-lasting holiday memories!

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Santa’s Sneak Peek Week Cruises

Preview the Holiday Light Show Before The Crowds

Wednesday, November 15th - Wednesday, November 22nd

40-Minute Cruises Departing at 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Boarding takes place at The Resort Plaza Shops (210 E Sherman) 30 minutes prior to departure.

Note: Our team will walk you down to the Boardwalk Marina as a group - please do not go directly to the Boardwalk Marina. We ask that you check-in at The Resort Plaza Shops first

Experience the wonder before the crowds. It's the same Journey to the North Pole - same lights, same Santa, same MAGIC - just a sneak peek at Santa’s NEW North Pole before others see it! Enjoy 25% off ticket prices during Santa's Sneak Peek Week Cruises.

Ticket Prices (includes taxes & fees):

  • Adults: $21.00 (reg price $27.50)
  • Senior (ages 55+): $20.25 (reg price $26.50)
  • Youth (ages 6-12): $9.75 (reg price $12.50)
  • Children ages 5 & under: FREE!

Or Call (208) 292-5670 for Tickets

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Experience the Magic

Thursday, November 23rd through Tuesday, January 2nd

40-Minute Cruises Departing at 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Take an unforgettable holiday lake cruise across the sparkling waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene to view more than 1.5 million twinkling holiday lights and visit Santa Claus and his elves at his NEW North Pole, where he magically speaks to each child by name!

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  • Adults: $27.50
  • Senior (ages 55+): $26.50
  • Youth (ages 6-12): $12.50

Deluxe Private North Pole Cruises

Experience a Private journey to the North pole

Date range (based on availability): Tuesday, November 15th to Monday January 2nd

Cruise Times: 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:30 PM

Experience the magic of Santa’s NEW North Pole on your own privately-rented cruise boat! This exclusive cruise is available for up to 35 guests for a 1-hour Cruise to the North Pole. Hot Chocolate bar add-on available for additional cost and a no-host bar will be available to purchase cocktails on board the boat.

Prices (includes taxes & fees):

Deluxe Weekday Package ($699)

  • Available Monday through Thursday

Deluxe Weekend Package ($799)

  • Available Friday through Sunday

To book this magical experience, please contact Cheryl Johnston, Cruise Sales Manager, at (208) 415-5623. Reservation required. If you would like to book the boat for more than 1 hour, or for more than 25 people, please inquire with Cheryl.

Lighting Ceremony Cruises

Watch the Lake Light up for holidays

Friday, November 24th, 2023

Cruise Times: 5:00 PM & 5:30 PM

Length of Cruise: 90 Minutes

Boarding takes place at The Resort Plaza Shops (they will take you down to the Boardwalk Marina)

Join us for a Coeur d'Alene tradition that gets bigger and better every year: our Annual Lighting Ceremony on Lake Coeur d'Alene! Experience the magic as we flip the switch and light up the lake with over 1.5 million Christmas lights and the most magnificent holiday fireworks display in the Pacific Northwest. Ticket includes a 90-minute cruise with a trip to the North Pole and front-row seats to the Annual Lighting Ceremony Fireworks Show.

  • Adults: $42.75
  • Youth (ages 6-12): $31.75

New Year's Eve Cruises

Join us on Sunday, December 31st, for our New Year’s Eve Dessert Cruises! Enjoy delicious bites with the BEST views of the Coeur d'Alene fireworks! All ages are welcome.

New Year’s Eve Dessert Cruise:

Ticket Prices:

Adult: $49.00 Senior: $47.00 Youth: $39.50

When: Sunday, December 31st, 2023

Cruise Time: 10:30 pm to 12:15 am

Boarding: Boarding takes place 30 minutes prior to departure at The Resort Plaza Shops - our team will walk you down to the Boardwalk Marina for boarding.

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This magical holiday experience will leave your family with priceless lasting memories to cherish. Celebrate the season at The Coeur d’Alene Resort with these incredible holiday packages.

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Offer Valid: December 01, 2023 - December 23, 2023

Click “ More Info ” To Reserve Online for the $20 Holiday Lights Cruise Special. Three times nightly at 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm, & 8:30 pm from Friday, December 2-Saturday December 31 
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Can also call (949) 675-0551 to reserve. Just mention Promo “Lights20” for $20 special. Valid for all 75-minute holiday/parade cruises (excluding Dec 16-18). Note *$5 Supplement charge applies to cruise times 5:00 pm-9:00 pm. Newport Landing ‘s Holiday Lights Cruises take in all of the amazing light displays and decorations centering around the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade & Ring Of Lights celebrations. Bay front estates, all types of yachts/ships, and bay front landscapes are decorated for these annual holiday celebrations.

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See you DECEMBER 18-22, 2024!

December 13 – 17, 2023, 115th newport beach christmas boat parade and ring of lights, proudly hosted by the commodores club of the newport beach chamber of commerce.

Watch beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the harbor in the 115th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. This year’s parade will be held Wednesday through Sunday, December 13-17, 2023 and is once again hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce.

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LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE TO SEE THE PARADE?

Great viewing of the 2023 newport beach christmas boat parade at marina park.

Bring the entire family to the 10.5 acre Marina Park (1600 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663), the largest public viewing location on the parade route.

Open to the public and admission is free.

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Check out our new digital version of the event program, featuring places to dock, dine and enjoy in Newport Beach.

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On the opening night of the parade on Wednesday, December 13 at approximately 6:15 pm , a special opening fireworks display will take place off the Newport Pier to kick off the parade. Then, on the final night of the parade, Sunday, December 17, a special fireworks display will close out the parade from the Balboa Pier. Beginning at approximately 9:00 pm, the fireworks will be visible from all around the harbor.

Safety is always our most important concern. Fireworks will commence as long as it is safe to do so as determined by Federal, State and Local guidelines. Please check back for more updates.

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Through a partnership with Eagle Four Partners, Code Four and Skyworx Drone Shows, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade has added another nighttime spectacular with our first in-air drone show. Two shows will be lighting up the skies in front of the Balboa Bay Resort each night on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights of the parade at approximately 6:15 pm and 8:30 pm.

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Pre-Parade Live Entertainment

Through a partnership with Eagle Four Partners and Code Four, the waters of Newport Beach will be rockin’ with the sounds of “SATISFACTION – THE ULTIMATE ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE BAND” as they cruise around the harbor and appear at various locations in front of the parade on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.

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2023 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Route

As the 115th 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 6:30 p.m. each night from December 13 – 17, 2023.

Parade participants will start from the east end of Lido Island following the celebrated route, with the first public viewing destination at the 10.5-acre Marina Park. The community park offers 177 parking spaces, nautical-themed playground, picnic area and sailing center, and is also the largest public viewing area along the parade route, creating an optimal location to gather and enjoy the festivities.

Residents and visitors will have optimal viewing of the beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail in the parade from the Dine & Watch waterfront and Dine & Walk dining options within walking distance of the many public viewing spots.

Please reference the site map with times the parade passes various destination points.

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Our Holiday Lights Cruises are festive fun!

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Elaborate Christmas light displays of bayfront estates with their Ring of Lights competition and one of the largest decorated boat parades in the country. Hundreds of decorated ships of all sizes compete for top awards in over a half dozen categories. The Newport Beach Boat Parade is viewed by over 1.5 million people each season and is one of the largest boat parades you will likely ever see. Millions of holiday lights are a part of the Newport Beach Boat Parade and Ring of Lights decorations making Newport Bay a "must see” for the holiday season. If you particularly enjoy Christmas lights and you want to do something with the family, or if you are planning a holiday office party, and you want something different, then consider a fun & festive Holiday Lights Cruise! Whether you have heard of it before or not, this is an event that you do not want to miss.

Adult Cruise Ticket : $36  ||  Child Cruise Ticket : $32 Departure Times: 5:30pm, 7:00pm, 8:30pm | Nov. 29 - Dec. 17 | Dec. 23 - Jan. 1 Note: 4% Processing Fee Applies Book a Cruise Now

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Holiday Lights Cruises

A Holiday Boat Ride in Dana Point You’re Sure to Remember!

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  • Calendar Dates: December 1st, 2nd, 15th, 16th, 21st, and 22nd @ 6pm

A Holiday Harbor Boat Ride in California You’re Sure to Remember!

Join us on the water and get into the holiday spirit.

December 1st, 2nd, 15th, 16th, 21st, and 22nd @ 6pm

Get a panoramic view of our beautiful harbor all dressed up for the season.

While on board one of our 60 minute  Holiday Cruises , you will enjoy:

  • Holiday music
  • Beautiful harbor scenery
  • decorated boats

Take a 60 minute boat ride around Dana Point Harbor and enjoy all the light displays from the land and the sea.  Become a part of this incredible local tradition and enjoy a one of a kind Holiday experience!

  • Adults: $25
  • Children: (ages 3-12) $15
  • Toddlers: $5

Please note that seating is somewhat limited so you may be standing during the duration of the cruise.

Don’t miss the opportunity to become a part of this incredible local tradition & enjoy a one-of-a-kind holiday experience!

**THIS TRIP IS NOT A BOAT PARADE**

Please join us for The Annual Boat Parade of Lights around the Dana Point Harbor!

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Boat Ride With Santa

Take a boat ride with Santa this holiday season, hosted by Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. Tickets are $5 per person and all proceeds will be donated to Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay.   R eserve today!

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Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2024 with Newport Landing is the event of the season!

What will you be doing this Christmas? The holiday season is a time to spend with family, eat big & delicious meals, exchange gifts, and go to holiday office parties. Of course, you won't want to miss out on festive holiday lights and decorations either.The answer, The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Of Lights 2024 has it all. Elaborate Christmas light displays of bayfront estates with their Ring Of Lights competition and one of the largest decorated boat parades in the country. Hundreds of decorated ships of all sizes compete for top awards in over a half dozen categories. The Newport Beach Boat Parade is viewed by over 1.5 million people each season and is one of the largest boat parades you will likely ever see. Millions of holiday lights are a part of the Newport Beach Boat Parade and Ring Of Lights decorations making Newport Bay a "must see” for the holiday season.

Reserve your tickets through Newport Landing!

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A complete guide to the Newport Beach Christmas Parade:

The event: newport beach boat parade & ring of lights.

If you particularly enjoy Christmas lights and you want to do something with the family, or if you are planning a holiday office party, and you want something different, then it is time to consider the Newport Beach Boat Parade 2024. Whether you have heard of it before or not, this is an event that you do not want to miss. After all, it is more than 100 years in the making. That's right. This tradition began over one hundred years ago. The humble beginnings included only about a dozen boats that sailed the water with decorations. Things certainly have changed now. If you attend the 2024 Newport Beach Boat Parade, here is what you can expect: hundreds of boats are a part of the event, and they include unique and extravagant displays. It is not uncommon for yacht owners to spend tens of thousands of dollars on the decorations. Along with holiday lights, special effects and themes make decorations much more than just the light displays you may be accustomed to. Ships of all sizes enter the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade from multimillion dollar yachts to kayaks and canoes. Everyone certainly loves to get involved.

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The Homes: Newport Beach Boat Parade & Ring of Lights

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Bayfront estates and their landscapes take part in their own competition called the "Ring Of Lights”. You will see bayfront homes/docks/yards in extravagant holiday lights displays and decor. Yachting companies and other business that line the bay also get into the spirit creating a ring of lights around most of Newport Bay. It truly is a community-wide activity. Are you starting to see why the Newport Beach Boat Parade is considered one of the top ten holiday events in the whole country? It is a competition for both ship owners and homeowners and prizes are given out for the best boats and home displays. For that reason, the decorations get better and better every year. That's why so many people make going to the Newport Beach Boat Parade a tradition each holiday season.

The Specifications: Newport Beach Boat Parade

Of course, if you want to be a part of the Newport Beach Boat Parade, you need to know all of the specifics: The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2024 takes place once a year from the Third Wednesday in December to the third Sunday in the month. For 2024, the parade is from Wednesday December 18, 2024 to Sunday December 22, 2024. That means there will be five nights of parading for you to enjoy. Additionally, the opening night Wednesday Dec 18, 2024 and closing night Sunday December 22, 2024 ceremonies will include fireworks and other festivities. The Newport Beach Boat Parade 2024 takes place from around 6 pm to 10 pm every night.

All of those would be good viewing options, but think about something. If you stay on the shore, you will only be enjoying part of the event. Yes, you will see the decked out yachts, but what about all of the homes and docks? It will be impossible for you to enjoy them when you view the Newport Beach Boat Parade from the shore. So, what other option do you have? Consider Newport Landing Cruises.

If you own your own boat and you enjoy decorating, then you can certainly enter it into the Newport Beach Boat Parade Contest, but not everyone has that option. So, how can you enjoy the 2024 boat parade? According to the event website, you can view the parade from shore at such locations as:

  • The Fun Zone
  • Balboa Village
  • Reserved Seating at the American Legion
  • Reserved Seating at the Newport Sea Base
  • Harborside Restaurant
  • Rusty Pelican Restaurant

The Cruises: 2024 Newport Beach Boat Parade

If you contact Newport Landing, you will find the ideal way to enjoy the 2024 Newport Beach Boat Parade is by a decorated ship that views both parade and bayfront estates while traveling with the boat parade each night. What better way to experience the 2024 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade than by being a part of the parade. Newport Landing offers three cruise times a night for each of the five nights of the 2024 parade. The Newport Beach Boat Parade cruise times are 5:30, 7:05, and 8:30. Each boat parade cruise is from 60-90 minutes in length and will travel with the boat parade viewing both ships and estates and celebrating with the many shore bound events taking place around the bay.

The 2024 Newport Beach Boat Parade Cruises with Newport Landing are very popular and it is always recommended to make advance reservations. Just give Newport Landing a call at 949-675-0551 or request reservation online.

For those of you that can’t make the December 18, 2024 - December 22, 2024 parade, you can see most of the decorated parade ships and all the estates and landscapes in full décor from November 29, 2024 - January 1, 2025 nightly with the exception of the Newport Beach Boat Parade 2024 dates. Three times a night for the month of December, holiday lights cruises are offered.

Families and loved ones come to view the Newport Beach Boat Parade & Holiday Lights Cruises from throughout Southern California as well as neighboring states and throughout the country for this nationally recognized event. The 2024 Newport Beach Boat Parade & Ring of Lights events are sure to not disappoint.

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"It was a wonderful experience for me and my whole family. We couldn't stop smiling. The night was perfect...full of Christmas wonder and feel-good feelings. We can't wait for next year!"

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"My wife has been talking about the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade for years. So I surprised her last December with tickets to the parade. She was so ecstatic. It totally made her holiday. She wants to make it an annual tradition...and I can't complain. I loved it, too!"

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Where should you park? What type of clothing should you wear that night? What time does the parade start? Learn all that and more in our Frequently Asked Questions section.

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Private Cruises are perfect for holiday gatherings! With cruises throughout the month of December, customized times and cruise lengths are an option. Find out more!

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2023 boat parade & holiday lights cruises.

2023 Boat Parade & Holiday Lights Cruises

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2023 NEWPORT BAY HOLIDAY LIGHTS CRUISES (MULTIPLE  CRUISE TIMES NIGHTLY. DEC 1 - DEC 31)

Cruises take in the amazing light displays and holiday décor of bay front estates and landscapes competing in the “Ring Of Lights” competition. Millions of lights and elaborate decorations transform Newport Bay into a magical holiday experience. Holiday Lights Cruises tour the bay viewing these amazing displays along with many of the boat parade entrants also touring through Newport Bay. Holiday cruises offer 85% of what the parade offers without the huge numbers of people and parking challenges. I can’t think of a more relaxing evening than under the stars cruising Newport Bay with all of the holiday décor. Departure times vary between 4:30pm - 9pm. Each holiday lights cruise is roughly 75 minutes in length. 

Note: Cruise times before 5 pm or after 9:30 pm on December 13 - 17 are Holiday Lights Cruises not boat parade cruises.

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2023 NEWPORT BEACH CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISES (CRUISE TIMES 5 pm To 8:30 pm Only NIGHTLY DEC 13 - DEC 17)

The 115th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is one of the premier holiday events in the nation. Hundreds of decorated yachts and ships of all sizes take part competing for top honors in several categories.  Yachts go all out with thousands of lights and elaborate décor to win top honors.  Our cruises during the boat parade not only  view the parade but travel with the parade viewings all the decorated ships as well as many of the amazing light displays of bayfront estates. 

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The 53rd annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights takes place on Sunday, December 10, 2023 and Sunday, December 17, 2023. Come aboard a Flagship cruise for an up-close view of the dazzling holiday boat parade.

Approximately 80 festively decorated boats will be on display. The theme this year is "Christmas Traditions around the World." Organizers anticipate a crowd of more than 100,000 San Diego residents and visitors will watch from the shores. On both evenings, we'll be out on the bay offering passengers a one-of-a-kind viewing experience from the convenience, comfort and luxury of a Flagship yacht.

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There's no other experience on Earth quite like witnessing the northern lights. Also known as the aurora borealis, this spellbinding phenomenon – when brilliant hues of green, yellow and purple dance across the night sky – is visible in Alaska from late August to late April. Clear, dark evenings away from the ambient light of cities provide prime viewing opportunities.

Alaska is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis – especially locations in the Interior and Arctic regions, such as Coldfoot, Wiseman, Utqiagvik (Barrow) and Nome. Fairbanks is regarded as a top location due to its position directly under the auroral oval, a ring-shaped area in the far north where aurora activity is generally concentrated. The Southcentral region of Alaska, where you'll find Anchorage, Talkeetna and the Mat-Su Valley, also offers basecamps for northern lights viewing.

If you're hoping to see the magic aboard an Alaska cruise in 2024 or 2025, then you just might be in luck. Experts predict the next few seasons will be particularly good for northern lights sightings, due to increased solar activity. While seeing the northern lights is never guaranteed, your best chance of seeing them is during these high-activity solar cycles, which occur about every 11 years.

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When to take a cruise to view the northern lights

The Alaska cruise season falls between May and September, with a few cruise lines extending the season from April to October.

Holland America Line recommends booking a cruise or cruisetour (a combined sea and land package) during the autumnal equinox, or the official start of autumn, which falls around Sept. 22 in the Northern Hemisphere. Disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field are more likely around the autumn and spring equinoxes, which could increase your chances of seeing the aurora. For the best views, Holland America advises heading to higher ground in Anchorage , to vantage points like Glen Alps, the Knit River Valley and Point Woronzof.

Princess Cruises also suggests booking your vacation in the fall. September is an ideal month to watch for the spectacle in the sky as the nights start getting longer and darker. The elusive display is most likely to appear on crystal-clear evenings between midnight and 4 a.m. While you can see incredible light shows in Anchorage, consider an extended tour of Fairbanks or the Interior that takes you away from light pollution (such as to Denali National Park & Preserve).

U.S. News has compiled a list of the nine best cruises and cruisetours to give you the optimal chance of viewing these whimsical lights in the sky, with a focus on sailings around the autumnal equinox in 2024 and later dates in September 2025. We've also included an early sailing in April, before the end of the aurora season. (Keep in mind: Many of these trips and itineraries are also available on other dates during the season. Cruise fares were accurate at the time of publication.)

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9-Day Denali: Tour D8l

This nine-day land and sea tour on Nieuw Amsterdam includes an opportunity to search for the northern lights in Fairbanks, one of the best places to see them in Alaska (and in the world). Holland America offers a four-hour aurora borealis viewing tour outside the city in a yurt; it operates between the last week of August and mid-September.

If you'd like more options, there's no shortage of tour operators in town that can take you on a northern lights adventure in Fairbanks. You can even fly into town early to stay in the wilderness in an igloo with clear views of the night sky at Borealis Basecamp, located less than 30 miles from Fairbanks. Be sure to notify your hotel that you'd like a wake-up call or a knock on the door if the northern lights are on display.

You'll have more opportunities to see the aurora when you head to Denali National Park & Preserve for a stay at Holland America 's exclusive 60-acre McKinley Chalet Resort, located near the entrance to the park. After a full day exploring the park by ATV or a bucket list flightseeing adventure over Denali, you'll have another chance to see the colorful light display in Alaska's wilderness after midnight. The rest of the cruisetour itinerary includes scenic cruising days, with one spent in beautiful Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. You'll also call on Juneau , Skagway and Ketchikan before disembarking in Vancouver .

14-Day Denali: Tour D3c

This 14-day adventure includes scenic cruising of the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve and College Fjord, with stops in the ports of Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Whittier and Seward. You'll then have nearly a week on land in Anchorage, Denali National Park & Preserve and Fairbanks to go aurora hunting. If you spend an extra night or two in Fairbanks at the end of the trip, you'll be in town for the autumnal equinox, maximizing your northern lights viewing opportunities.

With the extra time in town, plan to book the Arctic Circle Air Adventure with Northern Alaska Tour Company. This unforgettable journey takes you on a flight over the Yukon River and Brooks Range, just east of the Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve. You'll then land 60 miles north of the Arctic Circle in the community of Coldfoot and receive an Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate before your return flight to Fairbanks.

7-Day Glacier Discovery Northbound

If you're interested in a cruise-only option and would prefer to arrange the land portion independently, consider this seven-day voyage on Nieuw Amsterdam. The itinerary includes three scenic cruising days, with one day in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, and calls on the ports of Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway before disembarking in Whittier, which sits roughly 60 miles south of Anchorage.

From Whittier, there are many options to transfer to Anchorage (by rail or by road), including the iconic Glacier Discovery Train. Plan to stay a few evenings in Anchorage with a multiday guided aurora tour, or reserve a spot on an evening outing in search of the northern lights.

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11-Day Denali Explorer – Tour DA4

This 11-day cruisetour begins with a seven-night voyage embarking from Vancouver on Royal Princess or Sapphire Princess . The itinerary includes three sea days, two of which are dedicated to scenic cruising through Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve and College Fjord. You'll make stops in the coastal towns of Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Anchorage (Whittier) before disembarking to depart for the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge via the line's direct-to-the-wilderness rail service.

Spending three nights at the lodge – located just outside the entrance to the park – in mid-September will offer excellent opportunities for aurora viewing. Keep your fingers crossed for high solar activity and clear, dark skies. Throughout your trip, learn photography tips to capture the mesmerizing display through Princess' North to Alaska Program. After your stay in Denali, you'll take a motor coach to Anchorage and stay overnight in a hotel there to finish up your voyage.

10-Day On Your Own – Tour BBX

The 10-Day On Your Own cruisetour with Princess Cruises begins with three nights on land, including overnights in Fairbanks, the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. While at the Mt. McKinley resort, be sure to check out the lodge's treehouse. Designed by Pete Nelson of Animal Planet's "Treehouse Masters," this vantage point offers impressive views of Denali – the highest peak in North America at 20,310 feet above sea level.

Before heading off to bed, get an update on aurora activity from the tracker on your smartphone, especially if you have clear skies that night; the app My Aurora Forecast & Alerts has excellent reviews. Request a wake-up call to have the Princess lodge staff call your room if the dazzling bands of light begin to dance in the sky. The next day, after traveling to Whittier by motor coach, you'll embark on your cruise to Vancouver aboard Royal Princess or Sapphire Princess.

The voyage from Whittier includes three sea days for relaxing activities on board the ship, with two days of scenic cruising around Hubbard Glacier and in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. During your time in Glacier Bay, park rangers will board the ship to offer commentary about this captivating wilderness area's pristine glaciers and abundant wildlife. Younger cruisers and teens will also appreciate learning about this spectacular place through the Junior Ranger program, which features interactive games, activities and presentations. (All cruise ships visiting the park participate in this program with the National Park Service.) Ports of call for the rest of the journey include Icy Strait Point or Skagway (depending on the cruise), then Juneau and Ketchikan. The voyage ends in Vancouver.

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The Great National Parks Expedition Cruisetour

Celebrity's pre-cruise national parks adventure takes guests on a wildlife viewing quest to destinations in the north and the Interior where you can watch for the aurora. The 12-night trip begins in Fairbanks with a free day to explore.

Consider a trip to the University of Alaska Museum of the North, which features exhibits on Arctic dinosaurs, diverse wildlife, Alaska Native cultures and 2,000 years of Alaska art. You could also visit the impressive collection of antique cars and clothing at the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, or take a walk with the reindeer into the woods at Running Reindeer Ranch. The second day in town includes a Riverboat Discovery ride and a tour of the city, as part of the cruisetour.

On the third day, you'll board the Wilderness Express (a glass-domed railcar) for the ride to Denali. Then, you'll embark on the Tundra Wilderness Tour in search of the park's grizzly bears, moose, Dall sheep and other wildlife. Be sure to put your name on the list before bedtime to get a wake-up call for aurora activity. You'll also have one evening in Anchorage, where you can arrange for a northern lights tour, and one night in Seward before setting sail on Celebrity Summit the next morning. Highlights of the voyage include cruising Hubbard Glacier and the Inside Passage as well as stopping in Juneau, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan. You'll disembark in Vancouver.

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13-Day Denali Explorer – Pre-Cruise Cruisetour

Norwegian Cruise Line's six-day pre-cruise adventure begins with overnights in Fairbanks, Denali and Anchorage, where you'll have the best chances to view the northern lights. Other highlights for the first part of the trip include a deluxe dome car rail journey from Talkeetna to Anchorage on the Alaska Railroad and a private tour to an Iditarod sled dog musher's kennel. You'll also have plenty of time in Denali National Park to book a flightseeing tour, go whitewater rafting, or take a hike with a park ranger to look for bears, moose, Dall sheep, wolves and other local wildlife before starting your cruise in Seattle .

Norwegian Encore will call on Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay and Ketchikan (Ward Cove) in Alaska. The Mill at Ward Cove near Ketchikan is a newly built cruise ship port that serves as a jumping-off point for outdoor activities in the Tongass National Forest, from hiking and biking to kayaking and sea cycling. You can even pick up souvenirs, grab a bite to eat and sample a cold Alaska brew at the mill. The cruise itinerary also includes one day at sea and a stop in Victoria, British Columbia, before you disembark in Seattle.

7-Night Alaska: Dawes Glacier, Juneau & Ketchikan

Consider this seven-day cruise on Norwegian Bliss if you prefer to travel early in the spring and take your chances at catching the northern lights toward the end of aurora season, which falls around April 21. This round-trip itinerary from Seattle is one of the earliest sailings of the year to visit the Great Land and features two sea days, with one day of scenic cruising in Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier. You'll also visit Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan (Ward Cove) and Victoria before disembarking in Seattle.

Juneau will offer one of the best opportunities during the cruise for seeing the northern lights, although chances are dependent on the weather and solar activity. There are several apps and websites with real-time updates for aurora tracking, including My Aurora Forecast & Alerts. If the skies are clear in the evening and the forecast looks promising, ask guest relations if there's a sign-up sheet to get a call or a knock on the door in the event of aurora activity.

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12 Night Mountain Panorama Adventure Cruisetour 5B (Pre Tour)

This 12-night cruisetour with Royal Caribbean International begins with an overnight in Anchorage before boarding the Wilderness Express, where you'll have a glass-domed rail car for the journey to Talkeetna. The quirky community of Talkeetna is said to be the inspiration for the fictional Alaska town of Cicely in the 1990s show "Northern Exposure." It's also an excellent base for chasing the aurora – especially at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, where you'll be staying.

After an overnight at the lodge, your tour moves on to Denali, where you can search for wildlife by day and look for the aurora at night. Another evening on land at Hotel Alyeska in the remote town of Girdwood affords more opportunities to chase the finnicky lights before heading to Seward to board your ship, Radiance of the Seas .

Ports of call on this voyage include Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan. There are also two days of scenic cruising through Hubbard Glacier and the Inside Passage before disembarking in Vancouver. While there are plenty of activities, dining venues, bars and lounges on board to keep you entertained all night long, be sure to save up enough energy to wake up in the middle of the night should you get a call to see the magical natural wonder that is the northern lights.

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Gwen Pratesi is a U.S. News & World Report contributor and an avid travel adventurer who fell in love with Alaska on her first visit to the state many years ago. She's returned several times both by land and sea to view wildlife and chase the northern lights in one of the best places on the planet to view them. She's even considered moving to The Great Land as a full-time resident. Pratesi used her deep knowledge of Alaska and the cruise industry to write this article.

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Popular holiday island ‘heading for disaster’ due to sunken cruise ship

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A sunken shipwreck is threatening a popular holiday island as campaigners say it’s polluting the environment surrounding it.

The cruise ship, which sunk off the coast of the Greek island of Santorini in 2007, was left to rot under the sea for years.

And now experts fear the MS Sea Diamond is releasing toxic waste into the water which could affect the holiday hotspot.

Two passengers died when the 22,000-ton cruise ship sunk off the coast of the Greek island nearly 17 years ago.

Local people have been fighting for years to get the wreckage removed, worried about the consequences of the pollution caused by the ship’s fuel tanks.

And residents have this week demanded the necessary and immediate removal of the ship in a letter to the Greek Parliament’s Special Standing Committee for Environmental Protection.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Sipa/REX/Shutterstock (655236a) A picture by one of the Spanish tourists aboard the Greek cruise ship 'Sea Diamond' shows the cruise ship listing heavily after striking rocks off the Greek island of Santorini. The 'Sea Diamond' sank 15 hours after the accident occurred. The evacuation of passengers from the Greek cruise ship 'Sea Diamond', Santorini, Greece - 05 Apr 2007

The letter read: ‘The shipwreck remains on the seabed and continues to pollute, at a slow but steady rate, it erodes daily and at any time it can cause an incalculable ecological disaster.’

But so far local authorities have failed to salvage the shipwreck.

It’s causing a long-running dispute on the island, which could spell disaster for the future of Santorini.

Campaigners told The Sun that the popular island is ‘heading for disaster’ if something isn’t done soon to tackle the wreckage.

They added that the government has ‘failed the community’ and the lack of action may lead to an environmental disaster.

There are fears that toxic waste could spill out of the sunken ship and poison Santorini’s coastlines, which would make it dangerous for people to go to the beaches and swim in the sea.

The shipwreck contains huge volumes of motor fuel and lubricants as well as hundreds of litres of battery electrolytes.

It also contains copper cables, toxic heavy metals and other dangerous chemicals.

Experts say it could take up to 400 years for all of these pollutants to fully decompose.

Now they have called the island a ‘ticking time bomb’ as the wreck could cause a catastrophic event impacting the popular destination.

The listing Greek-flagged cruise ship Sea Diamond, carrying nearly 1,200 passengers and some 400 crew, is surrounded by rescue vessels at the old port on the Greek island of Santorini April 5, 2007. REUTERS/Dimitris Prassos (GREECE)

Loucas Lignos said: ‘All these carcinogenic substances are dangerous for humans. At the same time, desalination procedures cannot filter through the dangerous heavy metals.

‘The main problem is that these chemicals can enter the human body through bioaccumulation – either via desalination of the water or by fish consumption.

‘If that happens it will be a huge environmental disaster for the Santorini beaches.’

The wreckage is around 800m from the port and around 100m underwater.

The ship, owned by Louis Hellenic Cruises, sunk on April 5, 2007, on a reef. It was carrying 1,195 passengers at the time.

Most of the people on board, who were mostly Americans and Canadians, were safely rescued but a French dad and his teenage daughter died.

The bodies of Jean Christophe Allain, 45, and his 16-year-old daughter Maud were never found.

In the months immediately after the wreckage there was an attempt made to decontaminate the waters around it.

This was followed by an unsuccessful effort to sort the problem with a pumping operation.

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Best of Moscow by high speed train

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

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If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

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We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

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I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

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We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

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scubacruiserx2

scubacruiserx2

Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1927687

greygypsy

Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

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