Nights of Lights Festival: A Dazzling Display

Discover St. Augustine’s dazzling Nights of Lights by water tour. Experience breathtaking reflections and savor the aroma of top-notch cuisine.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - Starting from the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier at 260 Vilano Road, Red Boat’s 50-foot Pellicano will take you across Matanzas Bay into the heart of the stunning downtown St. Augustine, beautifully adorned for the holidays, in unmatched comfort.
    The boat’s cozy, padded seats guarantee the best view in town,…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Professional photographer guide
  • Comfortable padded seats
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Sales Tax
Additional Information

For over ten years, National Geographic has recognized The Ancient City as one of the top ten destinations worldwide to experience Christmas lights! Each year, the display grows with more lights, and the Nights of Lights Festival gains even more popularity. Why spend hours searching for parking and then walking to see just a few blocks of lights? Hop…

Location
260 Vilano Rd
Vilano Road
Please walk out on the pier where the big blue duck is. Walk half way down the pier and on the left you will see a floating dock that will take you directly to our boat. We will check you in at the boat. Please arrive 15 minutes early for boarding.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sightsee29638892514
Jan 28, 2026
Seasonal Festive Cruise - Just my wife and me, along with a large group who booked the same trip! No problem, though, they were great! And the crew did a fantastic job on a bitterly cold night! They had cookies and Hot chocolate available and shared very interesting information along the way! Since it was still Christmas season, they handed us glasses to look at the lights, and I'll just say it gave you festive views! All in all, a great 90 minutes or so, and thank you to the crew for making our visit a little more special!
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Dianez479
Jan 21, 2026
Christmas Lights with Red Boat Tours - Very fun, fantastic cookies & great knowledge! The lights were awesome it was the perfect night!
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Laura
Jan 11, 2026
Awesome boat tour - This boat tour was so worth the trip to see the famous Nights of Lights in St. Augustine. Our guide and captain were really knowledgeable. A must see adventure!
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Dianne_h
Jan 8, 2026
Nice night on the water! - Very fun evening ride to see the Christmas lights. Captain James was informative and hilarious. We were a little panicked because we couldn’t find the dock right away, so give yourself time beforehand - it’s dark out there!
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V8534hvshannonr
Jan 8, 2026
Wonderful Holiday Light Boat Tour - I was in town for the evening on a solo trip and wanted to see the lights in Saint Augustine a different way! I booked the all adult 9:15 boat tour and it was amazing! The captain and first mate were really friendly and informative and made everyone feel welcomed and comfortable! It was such a beautiful evening for a boat ride and I will definitely be back to do it again! I will also highly recommend this experience to the guests of our short term rental down in Homosassa!
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Archeryfamily-nj
Jan 7, 2026
Wonderful time on the Red Boat Nights of Lights cruise. - Thoroughly enjoyed our cruise to see the St. Augustine holiday lights. Roy and Dave provided a comfortable, informative and fun atmosphere. Smooth sailing while giving us insight on the area and this tradition. Highly recommend the Red Boat tour.
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Jltennis03
Jan 7, 2026
Must-do for Nights of Lights - Enjoyed the experience and a great way to see the lights from the water. This is probably the best way to see the lights! Add it to your itinerary.
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Debbie_b
Jan 7, 2026
Our 6th year riding on... - Our 6th year riding on the Red boat during Night of Lights! I think its the best way to enjoy the lights! Thank you for a wonderful adventure.
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Thomas_g
Jan 10, 2026
Enjoyable - Perfect weather. Nice experience people friendly. The lights reminded me of Epcot. Interesting facts about light house and Fort
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Michaelk4183
Jan 7, 2026
Try again next time. - We had bookef the 9:30PM harbor tour complete with New Years fireworks, unfortunately it happened to be a very low tide and the trip had to be canceled. What I'm writing about is how professional the owners of Red Boat Tours were, they explained what the situation was and that safety was the first priority. I truly appreciated their concern and would not hesitate booking a future tour with them, in addition our prepaidment was fully refunded.
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