Overview
See St. Augustine's Nights of Lights from the water on a 75-minute evening cruise aboard a 45-foot power catamaran, with champagne, wine, beer, sodas and holiday cookies included.
Highlights
- Nights of Lights from the water, with an unobstructed view of the illuminated skyline
- Cruise aboard a 45-foot Corinthian power catamaran
- Champagne, wine, beer, sodas and water included
- Holiday cookies on board
- Small cruise of up to 36 guests
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
A 75-minute evening cruise to see St. Augustine's Nights of Lights from the water, with champagne and holiday cookies included.
Description
Experience St. Augustine's Nights of Lights the way the city looks best: from the water. Millions of white lights trace the rooftops, balconies and bayfront of America's oldest city every holiday season, and this evening cruise gives you an unobstructed view of the whole glowing skyline, without the crowds and traffic downtown.
You'll board a 45-foot Corinthian power catamaran at the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier and cruise into the harbor as the lights come on. Relax on deck with a glass of champagne, wine or beer (sodas and water too) and a holiday cookie while the historic waterfront and Castillo de San Marcos sparkle across the water.
Departures are at 7:15pm on select dates through the Nights of Lights season, and each cruise takes up to 36 guests, so there's room to move around and find your spot for photos. It's an easy, relaxed outing for couples, families and groups, and a festive new holiday tradition for visitors and locals alike.
Book online and you'll receive your confirmation by email, with everything you need for check-in. Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund.
What's Included
- Nights of Lights cruise aboard a 45-foot power catamaran
- Champagne, wine and beer (guests 21+)
- Sodas and water
- Holiday cookies
- Parking
- Gratuities
What To Expect
An evening cruise through St. Augustine's harbor during the Nights of Lights celebration, aboard a 45-foot Corinthian power catamaran.
Check in at the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier
Check in 30 minutes before departure at 260 Vilano Road, Public Vilano Beach Fishing Pier.
See the Nights of Lights from the water
Take in the illuminated bayfront, rooftops and Castillo de San Marcos from the water.
Enjoy drinks and holiday cookies
Champagne, wine, beer, sodas and water are included, with holiday cookies.
Guests must be 21 or older with valid government-issued photo ID to drink alcohol.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- What to bring: credit card, rain jacket, camera, and a smile!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID to consume alcohol
- Every guest, including young children, needs a ticket
- Operates on select dates during the Nights of Lights season
- Requires good weather; if cancelled for weather you'll be offered another date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
- The minimum age for this tour is All ages
- This tour will have a maximum of 36 guests
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on St Augustine Nights of Lights Viewing – Champagne Cruise?
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Activity code: C-1463740
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Nights of Lights cruise aboard a 45-foot power catamaran.
- Champagne, wine and beer (guests 21+).
- Sodas and water.
- Holiday cookies.
- Parking.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age for this tour is All ages.
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St Augustine Nights of Lights Viewing – Champagne Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Nights of Lights cruise aboard a 45-foot power catamaran
- Champagne, wine and beer (guests 21+)
- Sodas and water
- Holiday cookies
- Parking
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- What to bring: credit card, rain jacket, camera, and a smile!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID to consume alcohol
- Every guest, including young children, needs a ticket
- Operates on select dates during the Nights of Lights season
- Requires good weather; if cancelled for weather you'll be offered another date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
- The minimum age for this tour is All ages
- This tour will have a maximum of 36 guests
