Newport Harbor Christmas Parade

December 14 – 18, 2011

Rent a Duffy Electric Boat -18′ full enclosure

You and up to 7 of your guests (any age) will get a front row seat to view all of the magnificent boats decorated for the Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade of Lights. Bring your hot cider and holiday pastries to enjoy as you cruise past wonderfully decorated homes throughout the bay. Stay warm and dry, as these boats are fully enclosed for your comfort. This is a 3 hour rental. Boats are available for pick up at 5:00 pm and must be returned to Balboa Boat Rental’s docks no later than 8:00 pm

3 Hours $255.00 – Reserve Today!


Rent a Duffy Electric Boat – 21′ full enclosure

You and up to 11 of your guests (any age) will get a front row seat to view all of the magnificent boats decorated for the parade. Bring your hot cider and holiday pastries to enjoy as you cruise past wonderfully decorated homes throughout the bay. Stay warm and dry as these boats are fully enclosed for your comfort. This is a 3 hour rental. Boats are available for pick up at 5:00 pm and must be returned to Balboa Boat rental’s docks no later than 8:00 pm.

3 Hours – $270.00 – Reserve Today!


Narrated Parade & Waterfront Home Tours – December 14 – 31, 2011

32′ Parasail Power Boat- No Enclosure

Don’t want to drive your own boat during the Christmas Boat Parade? Don’t want to be crammed onto a large boat with 50 or more strangers? We have the answer…sit back and relax as our Coast Guard Licensed Captain and crew take you, your family and friends throughout Newport Harbor, where you will see beautifully decorated homes and magnificent boats parading through the harbor. Our narrated Harbor Tours run from December 14th to December 30th. Seating capacity is 14 per tour which offers a much more personalized and intimate experience. Hot chocolate and pastries will be served during your cruise.

$ 30.00Reserve Today!


Other Parades in Newport Harbor

  • 4th of July Parade
    July 4th, 2011 – 1pm
    It is the 4th of July, our country’s birthday! Newport Beach is ready to celebrate! The harbor is full of boats adorned in red-white-&-blue, with engines purring, flags unfurled and Sousa marches blaring, as the lead Newport Beach Harbor Patrol’s red fire boat turns on the firewater monitor, announcing the beginning of the time-honored Old Glory Boat Parade, sponsored by American Legion Post 291. [read more]