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R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise

R/V SEA EXPLORER PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE Join the parade with Ocean Institute! Climb aboard the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the 50th annual Parade of Lights! Dessert and hot cocoa are included in the ticket. Beer and wine available for purchase. Pricing: Adults and Children: $65 Toddler […]

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Boat Parade of Lights Viewing Party

Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute at our Boat Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the 50th annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. This year’s Boat Parade of Lights theme is “Carol of the Boats”. Guests are invited to view the parade from our one-of-a-kind setting that only the Ocean Institute can provide! Join […]

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Boat Parade of Lights Premier Viewing

  Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location of the 50th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights! Small-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning […]