ST. AUGUSTINE BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
In the Thick of It: A Two‑Hour Cruise Through St. Augustine’s Regatta of Lights
A two-hour cruise that places you amid the parade of decorated boats during St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights; this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
In the Thick of It: A Two‑Hour Cruise Through St. Augustine’s Regatta of Lights.
This special two-hour cruise drops you into the heart of St. Augustine’s seasonal spectacle: boats decked in holiday lights making passes while the city’s Nights of Lights blankets the waterfront in millions of twinkling points. Bring a drink, a snack, and a sense of patience—the procession and the lightscape together create a slow, luminous show best taken in from the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Amid the Parade
This cruise positions you squarely among the participating boats as they make their passes by the judging stand, offering an up-close vantage on the decorated fleet.
A Waterfront of Millions of Twinkles
Against the backdrop of St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights, the event layers even more illumination onto an already luminous city—an expansive, season-long light display that frames the boat parade.
Bring Your Own Snacks and Drinks
Guests are invited to bring their favorite beverages and snacks or food to enjoy while they sit back and relax during the two-hour cruise.
What the day feels like
What Being Onboard Feels Like
For two hours you move slowly through a concentrated parade of decorated vessels while St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights glows along the shore. The pace is unhurried: passengers relax with brought-along food and drink as the decorated boats rotate past the judging stand and the city’s lightscape drifts by.
THE ROUTE
Amid the Parade
This cruise positions you squarely among the participating boats as they make their passes by the judging stand, offering an up-close vantage on the decorated fleet.
THE LIGHTS
A Waterfront of Millions of Twinkles
Against the backdrop of St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights, the event layers even more illumination onto an already luminous city—an expansive, season-long light display that frames the boat parade.
THE COMFORT
Bring Your Own Snacks and Drinks
Guests are invited to bring their favorite beverages and snacks or food to enjoy while they sit back and relax during the two-hour cruise.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits and when it might not be ideal.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This cruise is a special event tied to St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights; it runs during the city’s seasonal illumination when participating boats parade for judging.
The cruise is two hours in duration.
Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite snacks and beverages/food to enjoy onboard.
This is a special, timed cruise that places you among the participating boats as they make their passes; specific boarding and operational details should be confirmed with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Regatta of Lights cruise?
The cruise is two hours long.
Can I bring food and drinks on board?
Yes — guests are invited to bring their favorite snacks and beverages/food to enjoy during the cruise.
What event is this cruise part of?
The cruise takes place during St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights, joining the city’s seasonal illumination with a parade of decorated boats.
Where will I be relative to the participating boats?
The cruise will put you right in the middle of the participating boats as they make their passes by the judging stand.
What should I expect to see from the water?
Expect a dazzling display of decorated boats and the city’s millions of twinkling lights, with this event adding additional illumination to the Nights of Lights displays.