
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events
Journey to the North Pole Cruises take families across Lake Coeur d’Alene for holiday lights and a visit to Santa’s waterfront North Pole. The regular 2026 holiday season continues through the December school break and into early January.
Daily cruise departures
- Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
- Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
- Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
- Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.
The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.
Tickets
Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.
Official event details and reservations
Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.
Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.







