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Annapolis After Dark: A Holiday Boat Parade Dinner Cruise on the Chesapeake
A seasonal dinner cruise operated by Island Princess Cruises in Annapolis that pairs a meal and festive music with on-water views of holiday-lit boats.
Annapolis After Dark: A Holiday Boat Parade Dinner Cruise on the Chesapeake.
Celebrate the holiday season in Annapolis aboard Island Princess Cruises for the Holiday Boat Parade, a dinner cruise that sets guests afloat to watch vibrant lights shimmer on the water while enjoying a meal and festive music.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lights on the Water
The central draw is the parade itself: decorated boats and vibrant lights reflected across the harbor, creating a luminous waterfront spectacle best appreciated from the deck.
Dinner and Festive Music
This is a dinner cruise—guests enjoy a delicious meal accompanied by festive music as the procession of holiday-lit vessels passes by.
A Family-Friendly Holiday Night
Framed as a seasonal celebration, the cruise is described as perfect for families and friends seeking an enchanting holiday memory on the water.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like to Be Onboard
The Holiday Boat Parade is an evening dinner cruise in Annapolis: you board an Island Princess Cruises vessel, dine as holiday music plays, and watch a procession of lights glide past on the water, a setting designed to transform an ordinary night into a festive memory.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The event is presented as a Dec 9th Holiday Boat Parade Dinner Cruise in Annapolis; confirm the year and exact departure time when booking.
Follow the operator’s guidance for clothing and essentials for an evening on deck; Island Princess Cruises will provide event-specific recommendations.
The cruise lists Adult (ages 12+), Youth (ages 4–11), and Infant (ages 3 & under) categories; infants 3 & under are free. Confirm ticket pricing at purchase.
This Holiday Boat Parade dinner cruise is operated by Island Princess Cruises in Annapolis.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the Holiday Boat Parade dinner cruise take place?
The offering is listed as a Dec 9th Holiday Boat Parade Dinner Cruise; verify the year and departure time when booking.
Who operates the Holiday Boat Parade dinner cruise?
Island Princess Cruises operates the Holiday Boat Parade dinner cruise in Annapolis.
Is this a dinner cruise?
Yes. The event is described as a boat parade dinner cruise with a meal served onboard.
Are children and infants allowed?
The cruise lists age categories: Adult (12+), Youth (4–11), and Infant (3 & under); infants aged 3 and under are free.
What should I expect to see from the vessel?
Expect to watch festive, holiday-lit boats pass by on the water while enjoying onboard dining and music.