Island Packers announces December 2025 holiday & seasonal cruises departing from Ventura Harbor

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VENTURA — Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends aboard Island Packers, (the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands) as part of company’s seasonal offerings, including a holiday caroling cruises, Ventura Harbor 49^th Annual Parade of Lights & Fireworks Cruise with select weekly departures from Ventura Harbor, and   winter whale watching www.islandpackers.com Seasonal options include:

One-hour Holiday Caroling Cruise in Ventura Harbor on selected dates between December 5  – December 23, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.  Enjoy a cruise through the harbor to view holiday lights in the main channels of the marinas. Listen or sing to seasonal music.  Dates are December 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23. The fare is $24 per adult, $ 22 per senior (55+), and $18 per child.

Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights Cruise and Fireworks: Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13. Cruises depart from 6:15 & 6:30 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m.  The boat will cruise the harbor to view holiday lights in the main channels of the marinas and then stage to watch the parade, which ends with a fireworks display (weather permitting).  The fare is $46 for adults, $42 for seniors and $33 for children under 12. Group rates are available.

Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends aboard Island Packers, (the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands) as part of company’s seasonal offerings, including a holiday caroling cruises, Ventura Harbor 49^th Annual Parade of Lights & Fireworks Cruise with select weekly departures from Ventura Harbor, and   winter whale watching www.islandpackers.com Seasonal options include:

One-hour Holiday Caroling Cruise in Ventura Harbor on selected dates between December 5  – December 23, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.  Enjoy a cruise through the harbor to view holiday lights in the main channels of the marinas. Listen or sing to seasonal music.  Dates are December 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23. The fare is $24 per adult, $ 22 per senior (55+), and $18 per child.

Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights Cruise and Fireworks: Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13. Cruises depart from 6:15 & 6:30 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m.  The boat will cruise the harbor to view holiday lights in the main channels of the marinas and then stage to watch the parade, which ends with a fireworks display (weather permitting).  The fare is $46 for adults, $42 for seniors and $33 for children under 12. Group rates are available.