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    Tampa Holiday Lights Cruise

    Celebrate Tampa's waterfront holiday lights with a playful Elf-led cruise

    4.4 stars• 1.6K reviews

    Duration

    45 mins

    Includes

    Cruise, holiday lights, elf

    Highlights

    Step aboard Pirate Water Taxi for a seasonal cruise along Tampa's waterfront, hosted by a playful Holiday Elf. Family-focused departures pair the lights with interactive holiday traditions, while the 9:15 PM Happy Hour Cruise offers an adult-focused evening with one complimentary beverage.

    • View waterfront holiday decorations and lights along the Hillsborough River
    • Join family sing-alongs with snow flurries during "Let It Snow"
    • Send a child's letter to Santa through Tampa's floating mail buoy
    • Meet the Elf on a Barge, where each child receives a holiday surprise

    What's Included

    • Holiday Elf host
    • Holiday lights and decorations viewing
    • Family sing-alongs and snow flurry surprise
    • Letter delivery through the floating mail buoy
    • Holiday surprise from the elf for each child
    • One complimentary beverage on the 9:15 PM Happy Hour Cruise

    Important details

    • Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure to board on time

    Cancellation Policy

    Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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    FAQs

    Paid street parking and the Poe Garage are available near the dock.

    Yes. Beer, wine, seltzers, soda, and bottled water are available for purchase.

    Meeting details

    Pirate Water Taxi Stop #12 – Winter Village/Curtis Hixon Park on the Tampa Riverwalk

    Experience provided by Pirate Water Taxi

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    Adult

    $39.72

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $28.38

    Ages 2-12

    0

    Infant

    $0

    Ages 0-1

    0

    Why book through Greetwell?

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      Most experiences can be cancelled for a full refund

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Mark and Alyssa were so accommodating, kind, and genuinely fun to talk to! We went on a rainy Sunday, and it ended up being just me and my two friends on the boat, which made the experience feel extra special. They let us pick our own music and happily played the rock music we requested. Even with the rainy weather, the whole ride was relaxed, fun, and such a nice experience. We had a great time and really enjoyed having Mark and Alyssa as our crew! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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    Stephanie Semaisim

    August 24, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Mark and Alyssa were so accommodating, kind, and genuinely fun to talk to! We went on a rainy Sunday, and it ended up being just me and my two friends on the boat, which made the experience feel extra special. They let us pick our own music and happily played the rock music we requested. Even with the rainy weather, the whole ride was relaxed, fun, and such a nice experience. We had a great time and really enjoyed having Mark and Alyssa as our crew! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Photo of Stephanie Semaisim

    Stephanie Semaisim

    August 24, 2026

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