CHRISTMAS LIGHTS... admired while on foot? "Fabulous" is one word that springs to merry mind. Blinking bulbs seen from the backseat of a slow-moving car? You'll probably "ooh" and "ahh" a few times, along with the other people in the vehicle. But seasonal illumination spotted from the deck of a boat? That feels like it belongs in its own mood-lifting category. For while the lights are the same (think LEDs, glowing displays, and such), the water surrounding the boat has a wonderfully consistent way of playing a mirror of sorts, giving viewers a double dose of dazzling delight. Ever been on a harbor cruise that's devoted to yuletide sights? Here's a chance to break out the ol' bucket list and cross an item off in your holiday category. For...
ISLAND PACKERS, that well-known on-the-water company that carries travelers, adventurers, and nature-loving lookie-loos out to the glorious Channel Islands, will once again offer Holiday Harbor Cruises around Ventura Harbor. The dates for 2019 run from Dec. 7 through 23, on select nights, so be sure to peruse the schedule before making for the picturesque slice of coastal charm. There shall be caroling, on a boat, which seems like two lovely things that should pair-up more often, and the vessel will visit some marinas, as well as the Ventura Keys, all to check out what people are doing to dress up their boats and on-shore homes this year. Tickets? They're $16 each for an adult, $13 for seniors, and $10 per child. And something to consider? The Parade of Lights will sail on Dec. 13 and 14, should you want to book your spot now.
SEARCHING FOR A FRESH WAY... to greet the season? Here's where you can enjoy the glimmer of lights twice, once as you spy them in the distance, and a second time, simultaneously, if the nighttime water catches the colors and twinkle in the fetching way that reflective surfaces do.
