Monthlong lineup includes family fun, music, fireworks and an exclusive holiday stay package<\/p>\n
South Seas is transforming into a Festive paradise this holiday season with a monthlong series of island-inspired celebrations, live entertainment and family-friendly activities culminating in a spectacular New Year\u2019s Eve celebration. Guests can enjoy all the fun with special savings through the resort\u2019s The Gift of South Seas, a limited time offer inspired by its popular\u00a0Golden Hour Getaway.<\/p>\n
From Captiva\u2019s beloved Luminary Night and the return of the Boats in Lights celebration to a Christmas tree lighting and an unforgettable beachside New Year\u2019s Eve party, guests of all ages can experience the magic of the season in true island style.<\/p>\n
Festive Season Highlights<\/p>\n
Dec. 5\u20136: Luminary Weekends
Celebrate the holidays Captiva-style as the Shops at South Seas light up with live music, holiday d\u00e9cor, and festive treats. Guests can enjoy Starbucks hot cocoa, red and green popcorn from Outfitters, and holiday cocktails, mocktails and cookies from Spirits & Provisions.<\/p>\n
Dec. 12, 13, and 19: Boats in Lights at the Marina
One of the island\u2019s most cherished traditions returns with festive decorated boats, live music, holiday cocktails, s\u2019mores at the fire pit and a hot cocoa station. Guests can also enjoy glow cornhole and pose for photos near giant illuminated \u201cJOY\u201d and \u201cHAPPY HOLIDAYS\u201d displays.<\/p>\n
Dec. 20: Festive Kickoff Celebration
Holiday cheer fills the resort with a golf cart parade, the \u201cJolly Trolley,\u201d a reading of\u00a0\u2018Twas the Night Before Christmas,\u00a0tree lighting and the opening of the marina stroll. Festivities include cookie and ornament decorating, letters to Santa, crafts, games, carolers and a visit from Santa himself.<\/p>\n
Dec. 21\u201325: Daily Holiday Activities hosted by Recreation
Families can join in themed crafts, games and events including gingerbread house making, charcuterie and wine workshops, and a festive photo scavenger hunt. Live poolside music and Christmas Day celebrations add to the island magic.<\/p>\n
Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Family Feast<\/p>\n
Guests are invited to gather for a delicious family-style Christmas Eve dinner featuring antipasti, entr\u00e9es, sides, desserts and wine specials. Pricing: $95++ per adult. Available exclusively to registered South Seas guests and Club Captiva members.<\/p>\n
Dec. 26\u201330: Festive Week Fun
Throughout the resort, each day brings new surprises, from glow golf and fishing with Hawaiian Santa to karaoke, magic shows, movies under the stars and a silent disco on the Beach House restaurant patio.<\/p>\n
Dec. 31: New Year\u2019s Eve at Beach House
Ring in 2026 with an unforgettable beachfront celebration featuring a DJ, fire dancer and bongo drummer, beach ball drop, fireworks, glow seating, a 360-photo booth and GlamBot. Guests will enjoy food and beverage offerings from Beach House and festive giveaways including glow necklaces, hats and trinkets.<\/p>\n
Jan. 1\u20133: New Year\u2019s Weekend
Start the year with poolside music, crafts, balloon art, paint classes, a \u201cSip and Stroke\u201d workshop and another dazzling magic show to close out the season.<\/p>\n
The Gift of South Seas<\/p>\n
Guests who book two or more nights at South Seas will receive 25% off their stay as part of The Gift of South Seas. To book, visit www.southseas.com\/offers\/the-gift-of-south-seas\/ or call 800-237-6000.<\/p>\n
About South Seas<\/p>\n
Presenting classic island charm, the 330-acre South Seas is nestled among mangroves with more than half of the resort a dedicated wildlife preserve and estuary. Outstanding golf, famed fishing, boating, yachting and discovering storied barrier islands, flavorful dining and memorable island adventures are among the unforgettable experiences of a South Seas guest. The resort has been a cherished destination for more than 75 years. As a new chapter begins, one that has been inspired by the many past generations of guests and thoughtfully recast for the future South Seas is dedicated to delivering a resilient, world-class resort.\u00a0SouthSeas.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Monthlong lineup includes family fun, music, fireworks and an exclusive holiday stay package South Seas is transforming into…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7645,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[209,211,210],"class_list":["post-41068","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cape-coral","tag-cape-coral","tag-cape-coral-headlines","tag-cape-coral-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41068","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41068"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41068\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7645"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41068"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41068"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41068"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}