Island Packers Announces the Holiday Cruises for December 2025: Caroling Cruise, the Parade of Lights Cruise, and Whale Watching

Cherryl Connally (805) 642-1393
cconnally@islandpackers.com
October 2025

 
(VENTURA, CA) This holiday season, Island Packers will be offering seasonal cruises for family and friends, as well as group functions. Ventura Harbor Holiday Cruises and Whale Watching trips are splendid ways to celebrate the winter season.   Options include:

• One-hour Holiday Caroling Cruise in Ventura Harbor on selected dates between 12/05 – 12/23 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: 12/12 and 12/13. Cruises depart at 6:15 & 6:30pm 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.

 

• Winter Whale Watching starts 12/26 and runs through mid-April: This is an annual event to see the Gray Whales with boats departing from Oxnard and Ventura Harbors.   The fare is $49 per adult, $ 45 per senior (55+), and $ 36 per child.

 

• Gift Certificates Available: Find the perfect gift for family or friends.  Certificates for a Holiday Cruises, Whale Watch, Hike for the Day, Camp or Kayak, to the Channel Islands National Park.  To purchase call or visit our Ventura office.

 
 
For information, reservations or to purchase gift certificates: Visit www.islandpackers.com, call 805-642-1393, or visit Island Packers at 1691 Spinnaker Dr., Suite 105B, in Ventura Harbor Village for great stocking stuffers!