Boat Charters & Water-Activities: Dora Queen Cruises on Lake Dora

Watch The 35th Annual Mount Dora Lighted Boat Parade from aboard The Dora Queen!

Reserve your tickets to watch this historic lighted boat parade with us! The Dora Queen will be looking festive and cruising the waters of Lake Dora on December 6th, 2025 to enjoy watching this 35th annual event that is hosted by our friends at The Rusty Anchor. We will have Dale New performing Christmas music live on our upper deck while we take in the best of the festive lighted boats on the water for 2025 from aboard the Queen!

Tickets are Limited. This is a "Special Event/Holiday" extended paddlewheel boat cruise. Seating is first-come-first-serve, so be sure to arrive early!

A *Full-Service bar is available on board for Beverage Purchases. Dora Queen's beverage bar hosts a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, Beers, Seltzer Beers, Wines, Champagne, and Liquor for Cocktails and Shot! (*Alcohol Sale & Consumption is limited to guests aged 21+ with photo ID. Cash/Cards are accepted.)

Charcuterie is available as a Pre-Order "add-on" while reserving your tickets if you'd like to order food. Each Charcuterie feeds 2-4 people.

Come have Fun with Us!

Cruise Details: Boarding begins at 4:45pm. Cruise Departs at 5:15pm, sharp. We will return to the dock at the conclusion of the boat parade, estimated to be around 7:45pm or shortly thereafter.

*Alcohol Consumption is limited to guests aged 21+ with photo ID *Children must be in the company of an adult aged 18+ and supervised at all times, while on board The Dora Queen, for the safety and comfort of all passengers.

Outside food is always permitted on board The Dora Queen

CRUISE RESTRICTIONS: No Sparklers, confetti or other firework items permitted on board. No Pets. No Coolers. No Picnic baskets. No outside Beverages. No Refunds for missed cruises.

*NOTE TO GUESTS: The Dora Queen will not be IN the parade. We will be enjoying the parade from our cruise aboard The Queen, out on the water.