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R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026
Want to experience it from the water? Book a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts are included in the ticket. Beer and wine for purchase Pricing: Children and Adults: $65 Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): $10
Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026
Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute at our Boat Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the 51st annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. This year’s Boat Parade of Lights theme is “Harboritaville”. Guests are invited to view the parade from our one-of-a-kind setting that only the Ocean Institute can provide! Join us for: Beer, […]
Parade of Lights Premier Viewing 2026
Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location of the 51st annual Dana Point Parade of Lights! Small-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf that sits over the water. You will also have access to view the parade from the 1700s replica schooner Spirit of Dana […]
R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026
Want to experience it from the water? Book a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts are included in the ticket. Beer and wine for purchase Pricing: Children and Adults: $65 Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): $10
Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026
Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute at our Boat Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the 51st annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. This year’s Boat Parade of Lights theme is “Harboritaville”. Guests are invited to view the parade from our one-of-a-kind setting that only the Ocean Institute can provide! Join us for: Beer, […]
Parade of Lights Premier Viewing 2026
Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location of the 51st annual Dana Point Parade of Lights! Small-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf that sits over the water. You will also have access to view the parade from the 1700s replica schooner Spirit of Dana […]
R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026
Want to experience it from the water? Book a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts are included in the ticket. Beer and wine for purchase Pricing: Children and Adults: $65 Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): $10