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Set sail on Lake Chelan’s festive Santa Express cruise, where joyful mug decorating, warm hot chocolate, and scenic winter lake views combine for a memorable holiday outing. Perfect for families and friends celebrating the season together.
Set sail on Lake Chelan’s festive Santa Express cruise, where joyful mug decorating, warm hot chocolate, and scenic winter lake views combine for a memorable holiday outing. Perfect for families and friends celebrating the season together.
Book with Discover Lake Chelan
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Operated by Discover Lake Chelan · Chelan, Washington
easy.
1 hour.
No special fitness required; suitable for all ages and mobility levels
Yes, the Santa Express is designed for all ages, with kid-friendly activities like mug decorating and cookies.
No, mugs and decorating materials are provided as part of the experience.
The cruise departs from the main dock in Chelan, Washington on Lake Chelan.
It’s best to book in advance as spots are limited and the cruise is popular during the holidays.
Yes, cookies and hot chocolate are provided to all guests onboard.
The boat offers sheltered seating but dressing warmly is recommended as it is an open-air cruise.
Lake Chelan became a popular recreation destination since late 1800s with the development of steamboat cruises.
The operators encourage environmentally friendly boating practices to protect Lake Chelan’s pristine waters and wildlife habitats.
Discover Lake Chelan is a Stehekin, Washington-based tour and shuttle operator that provides scheduled transportation and guided scenic tours throughout the Stehekin Valley. The company runs multiple shuttle services to key trailheads and landmarks, including named departures such as 8AM Shuttle to High Bridge, 11:30 Shuttle to High Bridge, 2PM Shuttle to High Bridge, 5:30PM Shuttle to High Bridge, and evening returns like the 6:15PM Shuttle from High Bridge to Stehekin Landing. Discover Lake Chelan also offers off-season shuttle options — for example, the 9AM Shuttle to High Bridge (Off Season) and the 2PM Shuttle to High Bridge (Off Season) — that operate by reservation or prior request, giving visitors flexible access when demand is lower. In addition to transfers, the operator leads guided experiences such as the Heart of Cascades Tour and the Rainbow Falls Tour (11:00AM), showcasing local highlights like Rainbow Falls, the Historic Stehekin School, Buckner Homestead Orchard, Stehekin Pastry Company, Harlequin Bridge, and High Bridge. The company’s clearly named trips and published schedules are geared toward hikers, day visitors, and overnight guests who need reliable connections to trailheads, viewpoints, and village stops such as Stehekin Landing. Reservation-only runs and scheduled departures help visitors plan arrivals, transfers, and sightseeing with predictable logistics. Discover Lake Chelan focuses on practical access and scenic touring within the Stehekin Valley while operating from its Stehekin, Washington base.
Book with Discover Lake Chelan