MOUNT DORA BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Festive Sunset Afloat: Mount Dora’s Christmas Cruise on Lake Beauclair
A 1-hour seasonal pontoon cruise departing from Lakeside Inn that pairs shoreline sunset views with onboard hot apple cider, cookies and a return passage to Mount Dora Marina’s Christmas Lights Display.
A Festive Sunset Afloat: Mount Dora’s Christmas Cruise on Lake Beauclair.
Mount Dora’s seasonal Christmas Cruise is a compact, atmospheric outing: a one-hour Festive Sunset Cruise that launches from the Lakeside Inn dock at 5pm, steers across Lake Beauclair to drink in shoreline light and the sinking sun, then returns to Lake Dora so passengers can take in the town’s Christmas Lights Display from the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lake Beauclair at Golden Hour
The cruise times its passage to coincide with sunset across Lake Beauclair, giving passengers sustained shoreline views and a waterfront vantage on the evening light.
Seasonal Warmups on Deck
Onboard refreshments—hot apple cider and Christmas cookies—pair with festive music to shape the cruise’s holiday atmosphere.
Mount Dora Marina After-Dark
After circling Lake Beauclair the boat returns to Lake Dora so guests can view the town’s Christmas Lights Display from the Mount Dora Marina vantage.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
In an hour the tour compresses several moods: a gentle launch from the Lakeside Inn dock, the quiet lateral sweep of shoreline as the sun lowers over Lake Beauclair, and a return that turns attention outward again—to the glittering, communal display of holiday lights at Mount Dora Marina—while crew serve seasonal refreshments aboard a luxury all‑weather pontoon.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Departs at 5pm from the dock at Lakeside Inn; the tour duration is one hour.
Guests are offered hot apple cider and Christmas cookies, and the cruise features festive music aboard a luxury all‑weather pontoon boat.
Meet at the Lakeside Inn dock for boarding.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Christmas Cruise?
The Festive Sunset Cruise lasts one hour.
Where do I meet for departure?
Boarding is at the dock at Lakeside Inn.
What time does the cruise depart?
The seasonal cruise departs at 5pm.
What is included onboard?
The cruise includes hot apple cider, Christmas cookies and festive music while aboard the luxury all‑weather pontoon boat.
Where will we view the Christmas lights?
After cruising Lake Beauclair the boat returns to Lake Dora so passengers can view the Christmas Lights Display from the Mount Dora Marina area.
Is the cruise suitable for children and older guests?
The experience is presented as suitable for all ages.