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SOLD OUT! 21+ New Year's Eve Cruise aboard La Espada FROM LONG BEACH

• Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
• Location : Long Beach, CA
• Product code: 21+ NYE 2023

Join us for our annual 21+ New Year's Eve Cruise aboard La Espada Ring in the New Year with the cruise company voted # 1 by LA Magazine!

While cruising through the beautiful Long Beach Harbor, enjoy the following:

-Cash bar -Fireworks and Champagne Toast at Midnight! -Finger foods -Live DJ

Sunday, December 31, 2023

Boarding at 8:30pm Departing Dock at 9:15pm

Back to dock(approx. 12:30am) -Per Person $90.00(1 ticket)

Dock #2 in Rainbow Harbor Marina

(Adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific)

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

**This event is for ages 21 and over.

This will be the BEST party in the Long Beach Harbor and  will be a sold-out event, so get your tickets early, you won’t want to miss this!!!

 We look forward to having you aboard this evening to celebrate the new years.  Any questions please contact us at 562-432-4900 or [email protected]   ***Cruising subject to weather conditions

****We recommend arriving at least 1-hour prior to your cruise to secure parking, pick up your tickets, and line up for your boat.

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New Year's Cruises from California

There are New Year holiday cruises from California to the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, and through the Panama Canal. Departures are from San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

There will be big New Year's Eve parties on the ship. You'll also enjoy all the food you can eat, sports, and a wide variety of entertainment. And, of course, stops at wonderful warm destination ports.

December 18, 2024: 16-night New Year cruise on Holland America . Round-trip from San Diego to Honolulu (Hawaii), Maui (Hawaii), Hilo (Hawaii), Kona (Hawaii) and Ensenada (Mexico).

December 19, 2024: 16-night New Year cruise on Princess . Round-trip from Los Angeles to Honolulu (Hawaii), Kauai (Hawaii), Maui (Hawaii), Hilo (Hawaii) and Ensenada (Mexico).

December 19, 2024: 16-night New Year cruise on Princess . One-way from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale (Florida). Visit Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Huatulco (Mexico), San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua), Puntarenas (Costa Rica), Fuerte Amador (Panama), the Panama Canal and Curacao.

December 27, 2024: 7-night New Year cruise on Royal Caribbean . Round-trip from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Mazatlan (Mexico) and Puerto Vallarta (Mexico).

December 28, 2024: 7-night New Year cruise on Holland America . Round-trip from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Mazatlan (Mexico) and Puerto Vallarta (Mexico).

December 28, 2024: 7-night New Year cruise on Princess . Round-trip from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Mazatlan (Mexico) and Puerto Vallarta (Mexico).

December 28, 2024: 7-night New Year cruise on Carnival . Round-trip from Long Beach to Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Mazatlan (Mexico) and Cabo San Lucas (Mexico).

December 29, 2024: 7-night New Year cruise on Norwegian . Round-trip from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Mazatlan (Mexico) and Ensenada (Mexico).

December 30, 2024: 4-night New Year cruise on Carnival . Round-trip from Long Beach to Catalina Island (California) and Ensenada (Mexico).

December 31, 2024: 5-night New Year cruise on Carnival . Round-trip from Long Beach to Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) and Ensenada (Mexico).

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Ring in the New Year in Long Beach!

Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Not when you’re living in Long Beach – where magical memories are made every day! Expect the exceptional this New Year’s Eve – with a spectacular array of celebrations guaranteed to ignite 2020 with a bang! From glittering fireworks displays to dance-til-you-drop night club bashes, sophisticated champagne soirées, glamorous harbor cruises, and even Las Vegas and Tiki themed entertainment, you can’t go wrong when you ring in the New Year in Long Beach!

New Years Eve Past & Present   The Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy. Long Beach, CA 90802

New Year’s Eve Past and Present invites you to step into a world of fantasy and liberation, including exclusive VIP parties, a hidden speakeasy, and the headlining DJ set by Young Bombs on the stern of the ship. The party concludes with SoCal’s most dazzling fireworks display lighting up the sky directly overhead at midnight. Party goers will have the closest possible view of the Queen Mary’s fireworks show, which is seen from miles away.

NYE Fireworks Cruise   1046 Queens Hwy. Long Beach, CA 90802

Set sail into 2020 at Southern California’s biggest yacht party six years running! Let loose into the gorgeous Southern California night aboard the 350 person Catalina King Yacht for breathtaking views of the Long Beach skyline, harbor, moonlight, fireworks show, snd more. The evening includes four DJs on two floors, plenty of fully stocked and professionally staffed cash bars, bottle and table service. Parking is available in the Queen Mary parking lot at California Cruises. Please ask the Queen Mary parking lot attendant where the Catalina Cruises spaces are located.

NYE at Shoreline Village   429 Shoreline Village Dr. Long Beach, CA 90802

Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable night at Shoreline Village! This free event features DJ Dance music, a local live band, and two of the best fireworks shows in Southern California! Shoreline Village parking will sell out for this event and an alternative source of transportation is strongly recommended.

L ost In Tiki The Bamboo Club 3522 E Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA 90804

Voted OC Weekly’s Best Bar in Long Beach, Lost in Tiki NYE 2020 will transport you to an enchanted island where the surreal becomes real as the magical allure of the South Seas and all its wonder envelope you. Enjoy a night filled with mystic revelry, thrilling Fire Shows, Polynesian dancing and amazing libations. VIP Bottle Service tables available.

Vegas in Long Beach   Gaslamp Long Beach 6251 Pacific Coast Hwy. Long Beach, CA 90803

Celebrate the amazing city that is Las Vegas – right here in Long Beach! Gaslamp Long Beach promises the ultimate New Year’s Eve Party with their 5th Annual Vegas in Long Beach Spectacular, featuring full casino gaming tables, dancing all night, showgirls, gourmet dinner and bottle service packages, live band & DJ, and Champagne and party favors upon arrival.

The Reef New Year’s Eve Party   880 S Harbor Scenic Dr. Long Beach, CA 90802

Celebrate the New Year at The Reef on the water! Feast at Grand Dinner Buffet featuring prime rib, stuffed pork loin, crab legs, mussels, caviar, made-to-order pasta, gourmet dessert display, and more! After you’ve eaten your fill, cap off your evening with dancing and a Midnight Toast.

Biggest DTLB New Years Eve Party   Sevilla Nightclub of Long Beach 140 Pine Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802

Welcome the New Year at Sevilla’s 2020 NYE Masquerade Party! If you’re ready to revel with several hundred like-minded party-goers, Sevilla Nightclub has it all – from an intimate ambiance to roomy dance floor, VIP Bottle Service, plush lounge area, and a full taps menu to choose from, delivering a unique atmosphere and the best in DJ and live entertainment. For more info call 858-900-5377.

Night Dive NYE   Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, California 90802

Toast to 2020 at the fourth annual New Year’s Eve Night Dive at the Aquarium of the Pacific. This will be a night to remember with live bands playing in the Great Hall and DJs spinning in the galleries—all curated by the team that brings you Night Dive events at the Aquarium. Dance as much as you want and when you need a break, grab a drink from the cash bar and go see your favorite furry and finned friends. You can also get your grub on with tasty bites on sale throughout the venue.

NYE Sip Bar + Lounge   Renaissance Hotel 111 East Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802

Raise a glass to 2020 at the Renaissance Hotel Sip Bar & Lounge New Year’s Eve event in the heart of downtown Long Beach! Festivities include DJ Slopoke & Katrina, live samba dancers, bottle service and more! Seating is limited. Call 562-810-6193 to reserve.

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NEW YEAR'S FUN… AND SO MUCH MORE

Funtastic New Year's cruises also include all the fun of a typical Carnival cruise.

• You could eat three amazing meals a day — plus snacks and more — without paying extra! Great stuff too, from casual munching spots to sit-down dining room meals featuring great dishes designed by Emeril.
• Your ship may even have specialty restaurants like the steakhouse, Cucina del Capitano ® with its family-style Italian, Guy Fieri’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse/Brewhouse featuring BBQs and brews, or a Creole bistro by Emeril Lagasse!
• Find our chefs showing off a little — from comfort food to exotic delicacies, get ready to discover new favorites, always fresh.
• We accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions and preferences, including an entire vegan dining room menu. Plus kids’ menus are ready to please even the pickiest little palates.
• Any hour of the day — all 24 of ‘em — is the best time to enjoy room service, plus soft-serve and pizza are available late into the night.

Entertainment

• Enjoy a high-energy stage show spectacular featuring singers, dancers and tunes you love.
• Move to the beat of live music performances, plus DJs spinning in locations around the ship.
• Show what you know — themed trivia’s going down, so start getting warmed up.
• Special New Year’s Bingo is your chance to start the New Year a winner.
• If live-’n-lively music is your thing, hit the piano bar for fun sing-alongs.
• There’s something funny about our onboard comedy club, which features laugh-out-loud performances, some just for adults and some for everyone.
• Gather at the club, grab a drink and party till late, all to the beat of the latest tunes and classics.

Outdoor Activities

• Splash into pools, go for a swim… and don’t forget the poolside bars.
• Adults have their own place to relax away from all the action and the… well, kids: it’s Serenity Adult-Only Retreat™!
• There are plenty of ways to play — and what’s more, win — with outdoor sports activities like mini-golf.
• Pack your running shoes — there’s a jogging track with an ocean view and a breeze!

Kids & Teens

• Carnival cruises feature supervised youth activities all day long, clubs where they can hang out and make new friends.
• There are four separate youth areas: Camp Ocean ® for ages 2–11, Circle “C ® ” for 12–14s and Club O2 ® for ages 15–17… plus now there’s Turtles ® for the under-2s!
• Whatever kind of fun they're into — games, movies, music, karaoke and more — we've got it.
• Keep them in good hands while you enjoy evening entertainment, with available babysitting service. (For ages 11 and under.)

• Open the door and you’ll find soft, comfy linens, plus a full private bathroom with shower. Ahh, the comforts of home!
• You’ve got a stateroom attendant, ready to take care of your needs.
• Room service is always on the menu, 24 hours a day (and night!). Delivery is just a quick call away.
• Some rooms come with a view, some with balconies… and some even have a connecting door or extra half-bathroom!

Exotic Destinations

• For your New Year's cruise, choose from the tropical Caribbean islands, The Bahamas and its crystal-clear waters, or culture-packed Mexico.
• Wake up in a new port each morning — it’s like taking multiple vacations in one trip!
• Find great activities ashore like snorkeling, parasailing or swimming with dolphins.
• Taking it slow is always an option, too — think sunning on the beach, catamaran cruising or swaying hammocks in the shade.

Welcome the new year, Carnival-style… and you’re gonna have photos to share! Hashtag yours #CarnivalCruise and #HappyNewYear to submit.

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New Year’s Eve Premier Dinner Cruise in Long Beach – City Cruises

December 31 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm.

Ring in 2024 on the water and countdown to midnight with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Premier Dinner Cruise in Long Beach. Whether for a romantic date night or a special celebration with friends and family, celebrate the new year in style off Long Beach’s waterfront with a buffet-style dinner freshly prepared by our chef, City Cruises’ distinctive hospitality, and full bar service. While onboard, guests will enjoy exceptional views of Southern California’s pristine harbor, dining and dancing, a sparkling wine toast, DJ entertainment, and festive décor. Happy New Year!

About this Experience

• Duration 4 hours
• Buffet-Style Dinner
• Sparkling wine toast (21+)
• Alcoholic beverages included
• Bottomless champagne included
• Scenic Long Beach views
• DJ entertainment

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New Year’s Eve on the Queen Mary in Long Beach

I freely admit, I have never been one to do too much on New Years Eve. I always stay up to see the ball drop but usually it is in the comfort of my home. That being said, I have always wanted to go to the Queen Mary as a night on the famous cruise liner celebrating New Years seemed like a very unique and fun way to end a year and usher in a new one. So for the 2014-2015 New Years I decided to make the trip out and spend a night dress up and celebrating on the historic boat.

Disclaimer : Tickets to this event were provided for me in exchange for an honest review of my time there.

• $99 for regular tickets, $199 for VIP (in 2014, may change in future)
• Room prices vary
• Always sells out so must book in advance
• Dress nice if you do not want to stick out

I opted to stay on board so that I could just walk back to my room when the celebration was over. If you stay on board then you have free access to Chill (the ice sculptures) and get 50% off tours of the boat itself.

From the moment you pull up in the Queen Mary parking lot, all of the stops have been pulled out to make this a night to remember. The boat itself has its main steam turbines covered in white lights and there are New Years displays all over. Hotel guests can valet park right near the entrance then head up the third floor for check in.

If you have a VIP pass then you get a wristband, drink tickets and souvenirs at check in. Also each member gets one chip, worth up to $500 (fake money) for use in the casino. From there it is on to the party in one of the seven rooms designed to mimic a port the Queen Mary sailed to.

Here are the rooms:

This room is mainly for eating and there is not too much going on here other then the buffet. I did not partake but the room was elegant and it has singers serenading the guests.

Full of cabaret dancing that would make the Moulin Rouge proud, wine glass dancing and gambling,this area is full of flavor. I for one loved to play blackjack with my fake money and the dealers really made it fun and seemed to be enjoying themselves.

The purple hued main room had a replica Eiffel Tower and a lot of couches that you could relax on.

The Spanish area has flamenco dancers, drinks and tapas to indulge in while you either take in the music or dance on the main floor. This was one of the most popular areas and was always busy.

On the top deck of the boat, the Greece area was the party area. It features and LED floor, greek food and non stop dancing to DJ’s. It was pretty cold though so I didn’t spend a lot of time there.

One of the main areas to hang out in, New York is a great place to listen to the dueling pianos and enjoy the dance floor. It was in the front of the ship so it provided the main viewing area for fireworks if you bought a regular pass.

Full of pyramids, belly dancers and snake charmers, Eygpt was a room not to be missed. I found myself spending the most time in here because it was the least busy interior room and it had a great atmosphere. My wife was excited because they had henna that you could get here as well.

This colorful exterior area had constant ethnic music, hooka and entertainers. It was composed of two main decks with lots of poofs that you could sit on. It was cold out here but this area was one of the better areas on the boat. This is where we watched the fireworks from and they literally exploded right over our heads.

All of these rooms feature shows every 15-20 minutes and their own drinks, events and style. There is never a shortage of things to do throughout the night. The rooms are open from 8PM – 1AM. The pictures were all taken at the start of the party which is why you do not see anyone there. All of these areas were packed when it began.

Right when the clock turns to 12, the fireworks start over the Queen Mary. It is literally the perfect way to end the night as you sit on the deck of the historic boat and soak in the massive fireworks display happening right above you and over the Long Beach Harbor. This was one of the better displays I have seen, mostly because it is right over top of you and you can hear and feel every firework explode, so much fun.

I booked a room on the boat so I was excited to be able to retire to the room instead of having to drive home after a night like this. The party continues to go, all the way until 1AM, and this is when they announce the raffle winners as well.

Of course this is a very expensive night if you pay for the tickets, hotel room and any food or drinks, so you will have to be the judge of whether or not it is right for you. For me it was a fantastic adventure, one that I fully enjoyed. I will always remember my New Years on the decks of the Queen Mary and have already told lots of people about the experience. Let me know what you did for New Years in the comments.

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Goodbye, 2022. Hello, 2023! Here's How to Celebrate New Year's Eve in San Diego

As 2022 comes to a close, here are some sparkling ways to count down to the new year, by mackenzie stafford • published december 14, 2022 • updated on december 30, 2022 at 12:17 pm.

Let’s face it -- we’ve been through a lot this year and we’ve passed many milestones here in San Diego. After all of the ups and downs in 2022, we all deserve to celebrate and commemorate the past year as we look forward to 2023 with gleaming eyes filled with hope for the dazzling new year. 

Whether you're looking to dance until you drop out or to celebrate with your little ones, here are ways to reminisce on 2022 and count down to the upcoming year.

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Kids’ New Year’s Eve For kiddos and families who like to have an earlier night in, check out Legoland’s Kids’ New Year’s Eve celebration. Legoland will still have all of its typical fun activities around the park, but for this special celebration, there will be an early firework show to round out the year. This party is included for those who already have season passes, but if you’d like to buy a one-day pass just for New Year's Eve tickets start at $89. 

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Noon Year Celebration At Plunge San Diego in Belmont Park, families can enjoy a noon balloon drop. This is a great way to celebrate early and enjoy a fun event for the whole family. Kids can dive into the fun by competing on a floating obstacle course. Little ones can even meet a surprise guest character in a meet and greet from The Storybook Character Company, last year families were joined by Elsa and Anna from Frozen. There will be desserts, giveaways, crafts, bouncy houses and more. For the full list of ticket options visit their website.

Popping into 2023 At the Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista, guests can enjoy a very bubbly event. This New Year’s Eve celebration will be jam-packed with an interactive bubble show, a silent disco, bubble-making stations and bubble experiments. If you get tired from all the bubble mania, there will be a food truck there so you can grab a quick bite. The Popping into 2023 event will also have guided night hikes and animal encounters. 

21-and-Up Events

Big Night San Diego Taking place at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, the 20th annual New Year's Eve celebration will be popping off with all drinks included, eight different bands, DJs, dance floors and a special guest. San Diego native Mario Lopez will be announcing the countdown to midnight to ring in 2023. Tickets start around $100 and increase as the new year creeps up. 

Downtown San Diego Bar Crawl For this New Year's Eve, you can hit over 10 different locations participating in the bar crawl with deals such as a free welcome shot, drink discounts, food specials and more. The pre-party starts at Bloom Nightclub and then the bar crawl will commence from there. Tickets start around $20 but they increase in price the closer it gets to New Year’s Eve. 

Gatsby’s House In Downtown, continue to celebrate the roaring twenty-20s at the Hotel Republic, San Diego.  This event is Great Gatsby themed so come in your best flapper wear and 20’s themed attire. Drinks and accessories will be provided at the event. There will be DJs playing everyone’s favorite top 40 songs and taking requests, maybe you can even hear a track from “The Great Gatsby” movie. Tickets start at $95. 

Glitz & Glam Head over to the Hard Rock in Downtown San Diego for a sparkling celebration of the new year. This event will take up the first three floors of the hotel creating the ultimate glitz and glam experience. DJ duo Ship Wrek will be headlining the event on the Hard Rock rooftop with all sorts of house and techno music to lead guests into 2023. There will be bars, more DJs and you can even purchase a fast pass to skip the lines. Tickets start at $59.

M asquerade Gala Experience the New Year at The Del in Coronado in their Victorian-style Southpoint ballroom. There will be a delectable menu for the dinner as well as a live band and a midnight champagne toast to the new year. Guests are encouraged to dress in black-tie masquerade attire. Tickets start at $390. 

New Year's Eve Bash If you love some classic hip-hop and R&B tracks this is the NYE event for you! D.J. Kool-T & D.J. Gil will be serving up all the old-school jams at Four Points by Sheraton San Diego in Kearny Mesa. The end-of-the-year bash will be held in the Skies Lounge inside the hotel. Tickets are $30 ahead of time.

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On the Boardwalk Cruise What better way to celebrate the end of 2022 than sailing the seas on a yacht? For this NYE extravaganza, guests will be all aboard the Inspiration Mega Yacht, which has three different decks and is over 200 feet long. There are expected to be six different DJs, hor d’oeuvres, an open bar and more. Tickets for the three-hour cruise start at $159. 

Pacific Beach NYE Bar Crawl With over nine locations and more to be announced this is a huge all-access pass to Pacific Beach for New Year's Eve. Each location provides a discount or drinks special with the bar crawl pass. Most of these include a welcome shot with a purchase, $5 drinks or even a buy-one-get-one slice of pizza at Woodstock Pizza! Tickets start around $20 but they increase in price the closer it gets to New Year’s Eve. 

Proper NYE With over 20 artists performing over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day this festival will be an absolutely electric way to ring in the new year. The Proper event will be put on by FNGRS CRSSD. At Petco Park, guests can see headliners such as John Summit, Chris Lake and Dombresky. There will be three different stages at the event including one at the park, the terrace and one on the field. 

Time Warp New Year's Eve As we ring in the new year there will be an absolute time warp thrown by the Levinson Group with a Studio 54 theme. There will be rooms celebrating each of the decades and their different music choices. There will be eight different rooms expected to play music for everyone where you can pick and choose your favorite vibe. Whether you’re more into Latin music, 90’s covers or a silent disco this Time Warp has it all. Held in Kearny Mesa tickets start at $65 but you can also tack on a bus pass to be driven to and from the event. There will be food, merch and more. Each ticket is also expected to provide a meal by donation to the It’s All About the Kids Foundation, according to their website. 

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