# Evening Holiday Harbor Cruise at Dana Point Harbor

> Event for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Fri, Dec 4 (+3 more dates) · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Where: Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Adults $30.74; children 3–12 $15.90; toddlers 2 and under $5.30 (ticket required)
- Organizer: Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching
- Official page: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/danawharf/items/271858/calendar/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching takes families on a one-hour evening loop of Dana Point Harbor to see the harbor's holiday light displays from the water, along with the decorated boats in the marina. Hot chocolate and cookies are served on board with holiday music playing, and there is a cash bar for adults. Seating is limited, so some passengers stand for the trip. The cruise is not the boat parade: Dana Wharf sells separate tickets for the Boat Parade of Lights weekend. Sailings are at 6 p.m. on four Friday and Saturday evenings in December, and every child needs a ticket, including those 2 and under.

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