Nights of Lights Viewing Boat with Live Music
Overview
See St. Augustine's Nights of Lights from the water on an evening cruise with live music, drinks, snacks and holiday cookies: choose a 2-hour sunset cruise or a 1.5-hour lights viewing.
Highlights
- Nights of Lights from the water: the bayfront, Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos
- Choose a 2-hour sunset cruise or a 1.5-hour lights viewing
- Live music on board
- Beer, wine, margaritas and champagne included, plus sodas and hot chocolate
- Holiday cookies, snacks and festive 3-D glasses
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
An evening cruise to see St. Augustine's Nights of Lights from the water, with live music, drinks and holiday cookies, as a 2-hour sunset cruise or a 1.5-hour viewing.
Description
Experience St. Augustine's Nights of Lights from the water, where the view is wide open. Millions of white lights trace the bayfront, the Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos every holiday season, and this cruise shows you the whole glowing skyline without the crowds and traffic downtown.
Pick the cruise that suits your evening. The 2-hour Sunset Nights of Lights Tour heads out while the sky is still golden and stays out as the city lights up around you. The 1.5-hour Nights of Lights Viewing Tour sails after dark, when the display is at its brightest.
Both cruises leave from Vilano Beach with live music on board. Beer, wine, margaritas and champagne are included (sodas and hot chocolate too), along with bagged snacks, holiday cookies and festive 3-D glasses that make every light sparkle.
It's an easy, relaxed outing for couples, families and groups, and a festive holiday tradition for visitors and locals alike. Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund.
What's Included
- Nights of Lights cruise (2-hour sunset or 1.5-hour viewing)
- Live music
- Beer, wine, margaritas and champagne (guests 21+)
- Sodas and hot chocolate
- Holiday cookies and bagged snacks
- Festive 3-D glasses
- Parking
- Gratuities
What To Expect
An evening cruise through St. Augustine's harbor during the Nights of Lights celebration, with live music and drinks on board.
Check in at Vilano Beach
Check in 30 minutes before departure at 250 Vilano Road, Vilano Beach.
Board and set sail
Find your spot on deck as the boat heads across the water toward the city. On the sunset cruise, watch the sky turn gold over the coast.
See the Nights of Lights from the water
Take in the illuminated bayfront, the Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos, with festive 3-D glasses for the full effect.
Enjoy live music, drinks and holiday treats
Beer, wine, margaritas, champagne, sodas and hot chocolate are included, with holiday cookies and snacks.
Guests must be 21 or older with valid 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, bottled water & snacks, and a smile!
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants sit on an adult's lap
- Guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID to consume alcohol
- Guests 17 and younger need an adult at check-in to sign their waiver
- Guests 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult on the cruise
- Two options: the 2-hour Sunset Nights of Lights Tour or the 1.5-hour Nights of Lights Viewing Tour; pick the one that suits you
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
- The minimum age for this tour is All ages
- This tour will have a maximum of 120 guests
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on St Augustine Nights of Lights Viewing Boat with Live Music?
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Activity code: C-1463727
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool St. Augustine 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 (2-hour sunset or 1.5-hour viewing).
- Live music.
- Beer, wine, margaritas and champagne (guests 21+).
- Sodas and hot chocolate.
- Holiday cookies and bagged snacks.
- Festive 3-D glasses.
- 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 Boat with Live Music will be included in your confirmation email from Cool St. Augustine. 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 (2-hour sunset or 1.5-hour viewing)
- Live music
- Beer, wine, margaritas and champagne (guests 21+)
- Sodas and hot chocolate
- Holiday cookies and bagged snacks
- Festive 3-D glasses
- Parking
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- What to bring: credit card, rain jacket, bottled water & snacks, and a smile!
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants sit on an adult's lap
- Guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID to consume alcohol
- Guests 17 and younger need an adult at check-in to sign their waiver
- Guests 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult on the cruise
- Two options: the 2-hour Sunset Nights of Lights Tour or the 1.5-hour Nights of Lights Viewing Tour; pick the one that suits you
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
- The minimum age for this tour is All ages
- This tour will have a maximum of 120 guests
