The Gondola Company is running Holiday Gondola Cruises through the Coronado Cays, and if you’ve been looking for a date night or group outing that’s actually festive without being cheesy, this hits the right balance.
A 50-minute cruise on a beautifully decorated gondola with a festively dressed gondolier, soft holiday music, and views of the Coronado Cays creates the kind of seasonal experience that feels special without requiring much effort on your part.
What Makes This Work
The gondolas are fully decked out for the holidays, which sets the tone before you even push off from the dock. Your gondolier is dressed for the season, the music is dialed in, and the route through the Coronado Cays offers sights that work year-round but feel particularly good during the holidays when everything’s decorated.
The Gondola Company added festive touches throughout the season, including complimentary corkage so you can bring your own drinks. That’s a smart move – it keeps costs down while letting you customize the experience.
Additional add-ons include holiday-themed wine glasses and mugs, freshly baked gingerbread cookies, and cozy holiday blankets to keep you warm as you’re on the water.
Pricing That Actually Makes Sense
Holiday Gondola Cruises start at $129 for two guests, which positions it as a special occasion activity without being completely out of reach.
For larger groups, the Holiday Caorlina Cruises can host up to 14 passengers starting at $530. That breaks down to about $38 per person for a group of 14, which makes it reasonable for office parties, friend groups, or extended family gatherings.
The 50-minute duration is long enough to feel substantial but short enough that it doesn’t drag. You’re not committing to a three-hour excursion – just under an hour of gliding through the Cays with holiday vibes and whatever drinks you brought along.
The Coronado Cays Setting
The Coronado Cays offer calm waters and scenic views that make gondola rides work in the first place. During the holidays, the area takes on extra charm with seasonal decorations visible from the water.
It’s one of those settings where the activity and the location amplify each other – you wouldn’t want to do this on just any body of water, and the Cays benefit from having something like decorated gondolas cruising through them.
See you there!
Book your cruise, bring your favorite drinks, and spend 50 minutes on the water enjoying the holidays the way they’re supposed to feel – relaxed, festive, and genuinely enjoyable.
📆 December 3-23, 2025
🎟️ Book here
ℹ️ More info here
See you there, San Diego!