CHRISTMAS LIGHT CANAL CRUISES
A Punta Gorda Tradition for 50 years!
Reservations for December 2025 will open later this year





Punta Gorda Christmas Light Canal Cruises

These popular, family-oriented cruises tour the residential canals in Punta Gorda to view Christmas lights, displays and decorations on homes, boats, seawalls and docks. Boats of all shapes and sizes cruise the canals during the evenings in December to enjoy this warm display of community Christmas spirit.
These trips sell out quickly, so advance reservations are a must!
We use multiple boats for these trips. You will be booking for a specific boat. If another party will be making a reservation separately and you would like to be on the same boat, please ensure they select the same boat at time of reservation.
Helen M.
Double-Decker Tour BoatCharlotte Lady
Double-Decker Tour BoatMiss Elissa
Double-Decker Tour BoatHarbor Cat
Open-Air Catamaran - Private Tours OnlyPrivate Charters

Want the whole tour boat for your holiday party or special event? Private charters for large groups are available for those wanting to reserve an entire tour boat for their guests only. We can accommodate groups up to 120 people. Call 941-639-0969 for rates and availability.
A Top-Rated Holiday Activity in Punta Gorda, FL ★★★★★
Great relaxing trip. Friendly, knowledgeable crew. One of the best trips I have done. Learned about the harbor, some history of Punta Gorda and its founding. Would definitely do it again. I hear Christmas is a good time because of the house lights.
– Eugene H. • Tripadvisor
Great views of the bay and most entertaining history lesson about south Florida by our captain. Mates Vince and Lindsey were running up and down both decks taking orders and seeing to it that kids got their special treats as well as serving the “adult beverages” to us. Recommend bringing a jacket if you’re doing the Christmas lights tour but the day time one that we did today was very pleasant.
– cerise • Tripadvisor
This is the third time my family and I have enjoyed the Christmas Cruise to see the canal Christmas lights. This however was the first time our 7yo grandson had taken the cruise and he loved it! This is the perfect holiday event to get you in the holiday spirit. Captain Rickey Duet and mates Brenda and Brad made our experience the BEST!
– Cynthia D. • Tripadvisor
This 2 hour New Years Eve cruise to see the last sunset of 2023 over Port Charlotte Harbor, followed by a cruise through the Punta Gorda canals to view the Christmas Lights was truly magical and fun from start to finish! What made the cruise really special was the personal attention given everyone on board by Captain Rick and mates Boston Mike and Ray. My husband and I look forward to trying other cruises offered by the King Fisher Fleet!
– Peggy • Tripadvisor