Cruise of Lights December 7 & 8

[Eli]

Huntington Harbor Boat Parade Cruise of Lights

Throwing this out there to see if people are interested in going and having a HotBoat meet up PotLuck style?

I've never been so if there's another option I'm open to suggestions. Thought it would be fun to meet up before the Holidays.

We can also bring an unwrapped toy and I'll drop them off at the Marine Corp base for Toys for Tots.




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[ChumpChange]

I have my office party on the 7th. Back in the day we had our party at the Balboa Bay Club that night.

[Eli]

I have my office party on the 7th. Back in the day we had our party at the Balboa Bay Club that night.

Ditch them you see them everyday

Is there another one on a different Saturday?

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[Joker]

I have been barred from any future boat parades.

[Eli]

I have been barred from any future boat parades.

Perfect you have to go! I'll let you borrow my wig ;)


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[riverrunner1984]

THat sounds like it could be a good time.
Never been so I am not sure a place to stay, eat and watch the parade but def sounds like a good time!
Any HB locals have suggestions?

Edit: I like Sat the 7th

[Wendi]

We used to have our company Xmas party at a restaurant on the parade route. Oh how I miss those days. I'm in.

[Wendi]

Does anyone have a yacht we can borrow?

[Wendi]

Oh wait wrong cruise of lights. I thought you were talking the Newport Beach xmas lights. Never been to this one.

[Tishimself]

We have a 50 footer, but we are using it for the Newport Beach parade the week after....sorry...LOL...

[Eli]

Bump


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[She's Mine]

This is basically in my backyard... We'll be there, with bells and whistles or maybe shot glasses and Fireball!

[Eli]

This is basically in my backyard... We'll be there, with bells and whistles or maybe shot glasses and Fireball!

Perfect! Maybe you can give us info on where to stay, meet etc?


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[GRADS]

I'll be there!

[She's Mine]

Perfect! Maybe you can give us info on where to stay, meet etc?


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All over it... I will do some recon and report back...

[Eli]

All over it... I will do some recon and report back...

You rock!!!! Thank you so much!!!


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[Joker]

Perfect you have to go! I'll let you borrow my wig ;)


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The wife would still recognize me in a wig.

[Eli]

The wife would still recognize me in a wig.

Well...I'm not gonna help you hide from your wife! Ex-wife yes, current wife NO!

Bring her and the fam bam!!!


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[Joker]

Well...I'm not gonna help you hide from your wife! Ex-wife yes, current wife NO!

Bring her and the fam bam!!!


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We can do Huntington, not Newport. Therefore we are in.

[Eli]

We can do Huntington, not Newport. Therefore we are in.

Excellent! We're doing Huntington!


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[She's Mine]

Ok, question for the masses...

1.) Do we want to meet for drinks

2.) Do we want to meet for dinner

3.) Will there be a need for a hotel for anyone?

Just want to know what I should be looking for this weekend.

Eli, do you have the name of the harbor cruise line so we can see about capacity and group discount pricing or should we just go individual? If they have a website I can post that up so everyone can get their tickets...

Just trying to help out and not step on anyone's toes.

[Wendi]

Is their a groupon?

[Eli]

Ok, question for the masses...

1.) Do we want to meet for drinks

2.) Do we want to meet for dinner

3.) Will there be a need for a hotel for anyone?

Just want to know what I should be looking for this weekend.

Eli, do you have the name of the harbor cruise line so we can see about capacity and group discount pricing or should we just go individual? If they have a website I can post that up so everyone can get their tickets...

Just trying to help out and not step on anyone's toes.

Wow, you're all over this. I've never been so I'm open to ideas. Hell with all this info you can step on my head!

I need a hotel. My only requirement is I don't have to drive from the drinking to the hotel oh and they don't have hourly rates :D


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[niceguyeddie]

Is their a groupon?

lol..


Ok I'm might be down to meet up if we do some kinda HB event! I'm only a cab ride away!

[riverrunner1984]

If there is a big group of us, I wonder what it would cost to hire a private boat for the evening to take us around. I mean it may be cheaper if we have enough people. Most of the time they would let us bring on booze as well.
Just a thought...

[Eli]

lol..


Ok I'm might be down to meet up if we do some kinda HB event! I'm only a cab ride away!

It will be fun!! It's an HB peeps event! ;)


If there is a big group of us, I wonder what it would cost to hire a private boat for the evening to take us around. I mean it may be cheaper if we have enough people. Most of the time they would let us bring on booze as well.
Just a thought...

That's a great idea!



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[niceguyeddie]

If there is a big group of us, I wonder what it would cost to hire a private boat for the evening to take us around. I mean it may be cheaper if we have enough people. Most of the time they would let us bring on booze as well.
Just a thought...

I'm totally down for this! We can get a charter boat and if we had a big enough group, the price per person/couple wouldn't be bad. Who wants to research this, collect money and etc?

[Eli]

I'm totally down for this! We can get a charter boat and if we had a big enough group, the price per person/couple wouldn't be bad. Who wants to research this, collect money and etc?

I'm gonna throw this out to She's Mine and see if he knows anything


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[WESTERNAERO]

Chartered booze cruise. I'm in!!!

[Wendi]

Chartered booze cruise. I'm in!!!

Ill get Carolanne drunk whoo hoo

[78Southwind]

I am pretty sure Lisa and I are in...

[WESTERNAERO]

Ill get Carolanne drunk whoo hoo

Well that's not hard to do, you know that. I'm getting ready to get her drunk here real soon.

[riverrunner1984]

I will start looking for boat figure about 40 people or so?
I just cant spot the money for a deposit ahead of time.

Im thinking maybe a 4 hour rental how does that sound?

[Wendi]

I will start looking for boat figure about 40 people or so?
I just cant spot the money for a deposit ahead of time.

Im thinking maybe a 4 hour rental how does that sound?

I'm online and the dates aren't matching up. Dec 14-25 and 19-23 unless I'm wrong www.cruiseoflights.org

[Eli]

I'm online and the dates aren't matching up. Dec 14-25 and 19-23 unless I'm wrong www.cruiseoflights.org

I looked it up twice on the day I started the thread and I checked the year for 2013...but, you're right it says Dec 14-15 and 19-23...

[riverrunner1984]

I'm online and the dates aren't matching up. Dec 14-25 and 19-23 unless I'm wrong www.cruiseoflights.org

Looks like an organized boat ride.
If we charter a boat, Im sure we will still see all the houses lit up.

[riverrunner1984]

Looks like the boat parade is on the 7th and 8th

HHPC Boat Parade

Dec 7 - 8, 2013

[Eli]

Looks like the boat parade is on the 7th and 8th

HHPC Boat Parade

Dec 7 - 8, 2013

I'm open to both options.

[Wendi]

I will start looking for boat figure about 40 people or so?
I just cant spot the money for a deposit ahead of time.

Im thinking maybe a 4 hour rental how does that sound?

Ok start looking I've got a list going on FB too. 40 will be good. Let us know what you come up with. RVRMOM is also going to talk to her mom who does the duffy boats for a recommendation.

[Eli]

Ok start looking I've got a list going on FB too. 40 will be good. Let us know what you come up with. RVRMOM is also going to talk to her mom who does the duffy boats for a recommendation.

So is someone bringing me a date or are we looking at 39 or 41 ;)


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[Wendi]

So is someone bringing me a date or are we looking at 39 or 41 ;)


Sent from my Bat Cave LOL!!! Set up a blind date.

[Eli]

LOL!!! Set up a blind date.

That's mean! I'm gonna invite a blind guy to a lights show?


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[riverrunner1984]

So is someone bringing me a date or are we looking at 39 or 41 ;)


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We can post a craigslist add for you lol

[Wendi]

That's mean! I'm gonna invite a blind guy to a lights show?


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LMFAO!!! That is a good come back.

[Eli]

We can post a craigslist add for you lol

Aren't all those people freaks?


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[riverrunner1984]

Aren't all those people freaks?


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Could be but it would make a great HB post

[Eli]

Could be but it would make a great HB post

I'm happy to share a random dating experience from beginning to middle with all of you, but not at the risk of my safety ;)


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[riverrunner1984]

So from what I have found so far, it looks like most of the charters leave from Newport harbor.
I can send a few emails tomorrow and see if they would go to Huntington for the parade and if so, how much.

We can bring the hotboat banner, zip tie rope lights around it and enter the parade lol

[Eli]

So from what I have found so far, it looks like most of the charters leave from Newport harbor.
I can send a few emails tomorrow and see if they would go to Huntington for the parade and if so, how much.

We can bring the hotboat banner, zip tie rope lights around it and enter the parade lol

Thanks for all the efforts!

I love the decorating idea!


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[Wendi]

So from what I have found so far, it looks like most of the charters leave from Newport harbor.
I can send a few emails tomorrow and see if they would go to Huntington for the parade and if so, how much.

We can bring the hotboat banner, zip tie rope lights around it and enter the parade lol
Sounds good!

[riverrunner1984]

I will give them a call tomorrow.
http://www.admiralyachtcharters.com/seasonal

[Eli]

I will give them a call tomorrow.
http://www.admiralyachtcharters.com/seasonal

You rock!


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[riverrunner1984]

Question to all:
Are we thinking food on the boat or just a booze cruise?
Also, any other questions I should ask when I call tomorrow?

[Wendi]

So from what I have found so far, it looks like most of the charters leave from Newport harbor.
I can send a few emails tomorrow and see if they would go to Huntington for the parade and if so, how much.

We can bring the hotboat banner, zip tie rope lights around it and enter the parade lol I think this is only for Newport though. But we may be able to rent them for HB.
http://www.christmasparadeboats.com/private.html

$1600.00 / 1.5
$400.00 add 1 hour

They do have bar packages where you can pay as you go. They do not allow us to bring in our own food or alcohol. I say eat before and do a bar.

[Eli]

Question to all:
Are we thinking food on the boat or just a booze cruise?
Also, any other questions I should ask when I call tomorrow?

No food just the good stuff Booze!


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[Wendi]

Question to all:
Are we thinking food on the boat or just a booze cruise?
Also, any other questions I should ask when I call tomorrow?
Booze cruise! Eat before, that could get costly. Unless you find a charter that let's us bring stuff on, then I would say potluck. But most likely you will have to use their caterer.

[riverrunner1984]

Booze cruise! Eat before, that could get costly. Unless you find a charter that let's us bring stuff on, then I would say potluck. But most likely you will have to use their caterer.

I agree with eating before as well!

[Wendi]

All guys must bring a flask with Fireball!!! LOL

[riverrunner1984]

I think this is only for Newport though. But we may be able to rent them for HB.
http://www.christmasparadeboats.com/private.html

$1600.00 / 1.5
$400.00 add 1 hour

They do have bar packages where you can pay as you go. They do not allow us to bring in our own food or alcohol. I say eat before and do a bar.

If we do sat the 7th, its 1250 for 75min plus 250 each additional hour. Say we do 4 hours and we have 40 peeps thats only about 50 per person. Thats sounds really goo to me. I will call them tom as well.

[Wendi]

I will give them a call tomorrow.
http://www.admiralyachtcharters.com/seasonal

Also Electra Cruises out of Newport.

[Wendi]

If we do sat the 7th, its 1250 for 75min plus 250 each additional hour. Say we do 4 hours and we have 40 peeps thats only about 50 per person. Thats sounds really goo to me. I will call them tom as well.
That sounds good to me!

[riverrunner1984]

All guys must bring a flask with Fireball!!! LOL

We can all tailgate in the parking lot ahead of time to get a good buzz going before heading out and not have to worry about the bar on the boat too much.
Fireball can carry us through the night!

[Wendi]

We can all tailgate in the parking lot ahead of time to get a good buzz going before heading out and not have to worry about the bar on the boat too much.
Fireball can carry us through the night!Once you get details we need to get a confirmed list of attendees and 50% down from everyone, they will require that as a deposit.

[riverrunner1984]

Once you get details we need to get a confirmed list of attendees and 50% down from everyone, they will require that as a deposit.

Yah I saw that and its def a must.
I have been burned so many times by flakes whom say they will go and I ended up spotting the money and they cancel last minute. Sucks when that happens.

[Wendi]

Yah I saw that and its def a must.
I have been burned so many times by flakes whom say they will go and I ended up spotting the money and they cancel last minute. Sucks when that happens.

No everyone will be required to put 50% down. They can paypal you or me the money.

[Eli]

All guys must bring a flask with Fireball!!! LOL

I'll bring one of Patron, so I actual drink it!


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[Eli]

Once you get details we need to get a confirmed list of attendees and 50% down from everyone, they will require that as a deposit.

It's so close that we should just pay the 100% that way we don't have to worry about it later.


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[78Southwind]

No everyone will be required to put 50% down. They can paypal you or me the money.

I would say 100% up front. But thats just me from prior experiences.

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[Wendi]

Ok 100% it is

[Riversparky]

Wendi here is there Web site

Www.electracruises.com

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[WMC]

Wendi here is there Web site

Www.electracruises.com

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Well are you good?



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[niceguyeddie]

Question to all:
Are we thinking food on the boat or just a booze cruise?
Also, any other questions I should ask when I call tomorrow?

I plan to eat before I get there. Booze only!

[niceguyeddie]

I would say 100% up front. But thats just me from prior experiences.

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I'm down for that. I don't like owing people money.

[She's Mine]

I'll check with an old friend of mine that is a private charter boat captain and see if he has a boat that we can charter.

[Eli]

I'll check with an old friend of mine that is a private charter boat captain and see if he has a boat that we can charter.

Thanks!!


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[riverrunner1984]

I'll check with an old friend of mine that is a private charter boat captain and see if he has a boat that we can charter.

This would be perfect!!!

[Wendi]

This would be perfect!!!

I'd still check with the others as backup. I've got 12 on Facebook who want to join and list is growing

[riverrunner1984]

I'd still check with the others as backup. I've got 12 on Facebook who want to join and list is growing

I def will.
Question, are we keeping this HB exclusive or can we invite other family/friends?

[Eli]

I def will.
Question, are we keeping this HB exclusive or can we invite other family/friends?

Bring all the eligible bachelors you want ;)

[riverrunner1984]

Bring all the eligible bachelors you want ;)

I have one but he is going to Mexico on the 7th for a week.
Next event I will bring him for you.

[Eli]

I have one but he is going to Mexico on the 7th for a week.
Next event I will bring him for you.

:party-smiley-020::party-smiley-020::party-smiley-020::party-smiley-020::party-smiley-020:

[WESTERNAERO]

100% paid up front by a set date, these things turn to shit otherwise.

[Wendi]

I've started a new roll call thread, please go there and add names so we can get a head count.

[riverrunner1984]

Thoughs on a DJ???

[Wendi]

Thoughs on a DJ??? Music would be good!

[riverrunner1984]

Got some info on 1 boat that is available on the 7th.
Personally I dont really like this deal as it felt like I was talking to a used car salesman.

This is the boat:
http://www.admiralyachtcharters.com/yachts/white-light-yacht

Info:
49 people max, leaves from Newport and will go to Huntington
$3200 for the 4 hours + $200 for a bartender + tax.
They have an option where for $25 its all you can drink for the 4hrs......Dont think they are too familiar with river people.
Boat will leave at 7pm.
Prices is based on cash/check. If we pay by CC they add 3% more.

Basically we are looking at 100 per person for this boat.
IMHO I am going to keep looking....Let me know all your thoughts.

[Wendi]

Got some info on 1 boat that is available on the 7th.
Personally I dont really like this deal as it felt like I was talking to a used car salesman.

This is the boat:
http://www.admiralyachtcharters.com/yachts/white-light-yacht

Info:
49 people max, leaves from Newport and will go to Huntington
$3200 for the 4 hours + $200 for a bartender + tax.
They have an option where for $25 its all you can drink for the 4hrs......Dont think they are too familiar with river people.
Boat will leave at 7pm.
Prices is based on cash/check. If we pay by CC they add 3% more.

Basically we are looking at 100 per person for this boat.
IMHO I am going to keep looking....Let me know all your thoughts. Not too bad. I like the all you can drink option. Keep looking nonetheless.

[riverrunner1984]

So from what I am gathering, alot of the "charter companies" only sail around Newport Harbor. I cant find a charter company in Huntington Harbor.
Are we married to sailing up to Huntington or can we stay in Newport? From what I hear, people decorate their houses in Newport as well.
Thoughts?

We need someone's private yacht that we can rent for the evening and take us around.
Any word "She's Mine"

[Wendi]

So from what I am gathering, alot of the "charter companies" only sail around Newport Harbor. I cant find a charter company in Huntington Harbor.
Are we married to sailing up to Huntington or can we stay in Newport? From what I hear, people decorate their houses in Newport as well.
Thoughts?

We need someone's private yacht that we can rent for the evening and take us around.
Any word "She's Mine"

It would probably be cheaper to stay in Newport just saying and yes everyone is decorated with lights. Anyone with a yacht on the boards???

[riverrunner1984]

Just got off the phone with this company.
http://paradisoyachtcharters.com/

Their price $3500 for 4 hours and it accommodates up to 55 people.
If we want to add 1 hour, its $750
I asked about booze and they said since they have a liquor license they have to pour the alcohol but they would let us BYOB.
This boat stays in Newport but the lady also said the boat is decorated and the houses are all decorated and they will take us around.
What the lady did say was that Boats dont generally go into Hunting Harbor because the bridge is too low for alot of the boats.

I like this one better than the previous.

[78Southwind]

Just got off the phone with this company.
http://paradisoyachtcharters.com/

Their price $3500 for 4 hours and it accommodates up to 55 people.
If we want to add 1 hour, its $750
I asked about booze and they said since they have a liquor license they have to pour the alcohol but they would let us BYOB.
This boat stays in Newport but the lady also said the boat is decorated and the houses are all decorated and they will take us around.
What the lady did say was that Boats dont generally go into Hunting Harbor because the bridge is too low for alot of the boats.

I like this one better than the previous.

So if the math is right it's about $63 a person is this right?

[riverrunner1984]

So if the math is right it's about $63 a person is this right?

Roughly, Honestly, I would plan on $80-$100 just to be safe incase we want to spend an extra hour and of course there is always the inevitable tax they hit us with. Also depends on the amount of people we get to go.
Im still looking and hoping someone on the boards knows someone with a private boat that can take us all out and we can kick them down the money.

[Wendi]

Just got off the phone with this company.
http://paradisoyachtcharters.com/

Their price $3500 for 4 hours and it accommodates up to 55 people.
If we want to add 1 hour, its $750
I asked about booze and they said since they have a liquor license they have to pour the alcohol but they would let us BYOB.
This boat stays in Newport but the lady also said the boat is decorated and the houses are all decorated and they will take us around.
What the lady did say was that Boats dont generally go into Hunting Harbor because the bridge is too low for alot of the boats.

I like this one better than the previous.

I like this one too. I say 4 hours is plenty. So I say invite people ad lets get 50. Everyone bring booze and ice we are good to go. Do they have cups music?? Stay in Newport

[She's Mine]

So from what I am gathering, alot of the "charter companies" only sail around Newport Harbor. I cant find a charter company in Huntington Harbor.
Are we married to sailing up to Huntington or can we stay in Newport? From what I hear, people decorate their houses in Newport as well.
Thoughts?

We need someone's private yacht that we can rent for the evening and take us around.
Any word "She's Mine"

I have a call out to my buddy, just waiting to hear back from him.

[riverrunner1984]

Just called this company.
http://www.christmasparadeboats.com/private.html

THese are all fishing boats that cruise the harbor.
Although they are cheaper, they do not allow alcohol on board.
THis is the exact boat that is available.
http://newportlanding.com/naut.html

Out of the 3 I checked out, I think option 2 is the best.

Forgot to ask about cups and music Wendi. I will call back in a bit and ask.

[riverrunner1984]

I have a call out to my buddy, just waiting to hear back from him.

Awesome thanks!