(Coeur d’Alene, ID) – Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises and The Coeur d’Alene Resort are excited to announce the annual Journey to the North PoleCruises are back for their 35th year in a row. Tickets are now on sale for this exciting tradition that has been named one of America’s top holiday attractions: cdacruises.com.
The 2021 Journey to the North Pole Program, a magical facet of The Coeur d’Alene Resort’s Annual Holiday Light Show, is as follows:
Santa’s Sneak Peek Week Cruises | November 13th – 24th, 2021
● Event Description: Experience the wonder before the crowds. It’s the same Journey to the North Pole – same lights, same Santa, same MAGIC – just a sneak peek before others see it! Enjoy 25% off ticket prices during
Santa’s Sneak Peek Week Cruises
● Cruise Time(s): 5:30PM, 6:30PM & 7:30PM
● Ticket Prices (includes taxes & fees):
- Adults: $19.88 (reg price $26.50)
- Senior (ages 55+): $19.13 (reg price $25.50)
- Kiddos (ages 6-12): $8.63 (reg price $11.50)
- Ages 5 & under: FREE!
● Boarding: Boarding takes place at The Resort Plaza Shops (115 S 2nd Street) 30 minutes prior to departure.
Journey to the North Pole Cruises | November 25, 2021 – January 2, 2022
● Event Description: Take an unforgettable holiday lake cruise across the sparkling waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene to view more than 1.5 million twinkling holiday lights and visit Santa Claus and his elves at his waterfront toy workshop, where he magically speaks to each child by name!
● Cruise Time(s): 5:30PM, 6:30PM & 7:30PM
● Ticket Prices (includes taxes & fees):
- Adults: $26.50
- Senior (ages 55+): $25.50
- Kiddos (ages 6-12): $11.50
- Ages 5 & under: FREE!
*NOTE: Ticket prices on Monday-Thursday decrease by $1.
● Boarding: Boarding takes place at The Resort Plaza Shops (115 S 2nd Street) 30 minutes prior to departure.
● Overnight Package: ‘Santa’s Family Getaway Package’ at The Coeur d’Alene Resort includes overnight accommodations, two adult Journey to the North Pole cruise tickets, $30 breakfast credit (redeemable at Dockside or Room Service), cookies delivered to your room by Santa’s Elves & evening children’s fireside story time.
NEW! Deluxe Private North Pole Cruises | November 13, 2021 – January 2, 2022
● Event Description: Experience the magic of the North Pole onboard your own privately-rented cruise boat! This NEW offering is available for up to 25 guests for a 1-hour Cruise to the North Pole.
● Cruise Time(s): 4:30PM, 6PM & 7:30PM
● Prices (includes taxes & fees):
○ Platinum Package ($500): Includes Bottomless Hot Cocoa Bar & Cookies (no-host bar with bartender on-board)
○ Platinum Package ($1000): Includes Bottomless Hot Cocoa Bar, Cookies AND Full-Hosted Bar
● How to Book: To book this magical experience, please contact Kelly VanDewerker, Cruises Sales Director, at (208) 415-5623. Reservation required. If you would like to book the boat for more than 1 hour, or for more than 25 people, please inquire with Kelly.
Annual Lighting Ceremony | Friday, November 26th, 2021
● Event Description: Join us for a Coeur d’Alene tradition that gets bigger and better every year: our Annual Lighting Ceremony on Lake Coeur d’Alene! Experience the magic as we flip the switch and light up the lake with over 1.5 million Christmas lights and the most magnificent holiday fireworks display in the Pacific Northwest.
● Location: The Coeur d’Alene Resort (front lawn)
● Price: FREE! All ages welcome.
● Lighting Ceremony Cruises: SOLD OUT! All of our 2021 Lighting Ceremony Cruises are sold out for the season.
Tickets for all cruises can be booked online at cdacruises.com or by phone at (208) 292-5670. Overnight Packages at The Coeur d’Alene Resort can be booked online at cdaresort.com or by phone at (855) 923-8217.
With the health and safety of our Guests and Team Members in mind, we have implemented the following safety precautions for our cruises:
● Reduced Capacities Onboard Boat
● Optional Masks will be provided for guests and cruise team members (masks are not required)
● Temperature Checks Upon Boarding (Journey to the North Pole Cruises only)
● Hand Sanitizer available throughout boat
● All equipment and tables are thoroughly sanitized between cruises
● Plexiglass Dividers at the Bar
● Social Distancing (encouraged via signage)
For more information, please visit cdacruises.com.
