Mount Dora Christmas Lights Cruise

Highlights

Description

Each winter, Mount Dora comes alive with thousands of sparkling lights reflecting off Lake Dora—and the best way to see them is from the water. This one-hour evening cruise with Rusty Anchor Mount Dora offers a front-row seat to the town’s festive shoreline, from decorated homes to the breathtaking Mount Dora Marina display. Guests enjoy apple cider, cookies, and Christmas music as they glide across the lake under a canopy of lights. Whether you’re visiting from afar or continuing a cherished family tradition, this peaceful cruise blends small-town warmth with the beauty of the holiday season. Bring a blanket, share some smiles, and watch the reflections dance across the water for a truly unforgettable Christmas in Florida.

Itinerary

6:00 PM — Check in at Rusty Anchor dock (128 Tremain St)
6:15 PM — Board the boat & get comfortable with cider and cookies
6:20 PM — Cruise Lake Dora’s shoreline to view festive homes and lights
6:40 PM — Enjoy holiday tunes and views of the Mount Dora Marina
6:55 PM — Return across the lake under the glow of Christmas lights
7:00 PM — Disembark; enjoy downtown Mount Dora’s holiday charm

Price & Availability

Adults $30, Children $15, Toddlers under 5 free. 1-hour tour offered nightly in December. Non-refundable tickets; weather cancellations refunded or rescheduled.

Food & Drink

Apple cider and cookies included; guests may bring water or non-alcoholic beverages.

Instructions

Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at Rusty Anchor Mount Dora, 128 Tremain St, Mount Dora, FL. Parking available nearby.

Restrictions

All ages welcome. Children under 5 free on lap. Not wheelchair accessible. Runs nightly in December, weather permitting.

Transportation

Guests self-drive to Rusty Anchor dock. Paid parking nearby at Tremain St and downtown lots.