ST. AUGUSTINE BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
St. Augustine After Dark: Nights of Lights from Aboard Pellicano
A 1 hour and 15 minute evening cruise that shows you St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights from the water—bringing the glint of the festival into sharp reflection and letting you enjoy the display with your own beverages.
St. Augustine After Dark: Nights of Lights from Aboard Pellicano.
Step aboard Pellicano and watch St. Augustine’s holiday display rearrange itself in the tide. From the boat you see the city’s Nights of Lights doubled by reflections on the water while you relax with your own drinks and a cool night breeze—an alternative to fighting for parking and narrow sidewalks during the festival season.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lights Multiplied by Water
The lights of downtown take on new depth from the bay: reflections on the water amplify the display, turning the shoreline into a luminous corridor best seen from the Pellicano.
A Globally Recognized Display
Nights of Lights is a perennial draw—recognized by National Geographic as one of the top places in the world to see Christmas lights—and the boat tour places you directly in that famed spectacle.
BYOB Evenings Afloat
This is an informal, come-as-you-are cruise: bring your favorite beverages, settle in, and let the captain guide you past the illuminated waterfront—just book early, the season fills up fast.
What the day feels like
How the Night Unfolds
For 1 hour and 15 minutes you glide slowly along the waterfront aboard Pellicano, watching the shoreline’s lights bloom in the water. The pace is relaxed: guests bring their own drinks, enjoy the fresh night air over the bay, and take in stretches of downtown that often congest on foot—seen instead from a clear vantage on the water.
THE VIEW
Lights Multiplied by Water
The lights of downtown take on new depth from the bay: reflections on the water amplify the display, turning the shoreline into a luminous corridor best seen from the Pellicano.
THE FESTIVAL
A Globally Recognized Display
Nights of Lights is a perennial draw—recognized by National Geographic as one of the top places in the world to see Christmas lights—and the boat tour places you directly in that famed spectacle.
THE BOAT
BYOB Evenings Afloat
This is an informal, come-as-you-are cruise: bring your favorite beverages, settle in, and let the captain guide you past the illuminated waterfront—just book early, the season fills up fast.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your own beverages—guests are encouraged to pack drinks and anything else they want for a relaxed evening on deck.
Dress for cool night air over the bay; pack a light jacket or layers to stay comfortable while watching the lights.
Reserve early during Nights of Lights—seasons and specific sailings fill up quickly.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The cruise runs 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Can I bring my own drinks?
Yes—guests are invited to bring their own beverages aboard the Pellicano.
Will I see the Nights of Lights from the water?
Yes—the tour showcases downtown lights and their reflections on the water for a distinctive view of the festival.
Do tours sell out?
Yes—this season fills up fast, so book early.
Are there blackout dates?
Blackouts apply for the season; check available dates when booking.