The Rainbow Harbor is a beautiful place to spend an evening watching the sunset, but it can sometimes be tricky to find a good seating area and avoid crowds at the same time. With this swan pedal boat experience, get out on the water with just your group, and choose where you want to pedal to on the Rainbow Lagoon. Along the way, get great views of local sights such as Downtown Long Beach, and the Pike Ferris Wheel.

Set off on the Rainbow Lagoon in a sparkling swan boat that’s lit up
A fun activity with friends or a partner—bring an onboard picnic with you
A great way to access beautiful views of the Rainbow Harbor sunset
A safe experience—a US coast guard-approved life vest is provided

What's Included

Illuminated Swan Boat Rental
US Coast Guard Approved Life Vest

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Rainbow Lagoon Swan Boats by Wheel Fun Rentals
Shoreline Drive at, S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your boat ride under the stars begins by meeting at the dock. Bid farewell to crowded spaces, put on your safety gear, and then setting off on a private pedal boat experience with your crew. Glide across the magical Rainbow Lagoon as the LED lights on your swan boat illuminate the surface of the water.

As you float along, take the opportunity to view Downtown Long Beach and the sparkling Pike Ferris Wheel, painting the night sky. Stop pedaling to take in the views and enjoy the serene tranquility of the glassy waters. It's the perfect chance to capture a selfie or a picture with friends.

Whether you seek a romantic date night or a thrilling adventure with friends, this experience is suitable for everyone.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:Where do we meet for the Illuminated Swan Boat Night Ride on Rainbow Lagoon?

A:You can redeem your ticket at the corner of Shoreline Drive and South Pine Avenue in Long Beach, CA.

Apr 2021

Q:What are the hours of operation for the Illuminated Swan Boat Night Ride on Rainbow Lagoon?

A:Boats are available 7 days a week from 10 am to 10 pm. Night rides start at sundown. (Hours subject to vary - Please call the phone number on your ticket to confirm the current schedule.)

Apr 2021

Q:Is parking available for the Illuminated Swan Boat Night Ride on Rainbow Lagoon?

A:Parking is available to the general public from 8 AM to 12 AM at the Marina Green parking lot, located at 386 E. Shoreline Dr. There is a fee to park.

Apr 2021

Q:Are there any age restrictions for the Illuminated Swan Boat Night Ride on Rainbow Lagoon?

A:All ages are welcome to ride the swan pedal boats (infant life jackets are available). Minors under 15 years of age must have a parent or guardian over 18 years old on board.

Apr 2021

Q:Is the pricing per person or per boat for the Illuminated Swan Boat Night Ride on Rainbow Lagoon?

A:Pricing is per person, based on the time of departure. Please be sure to select your desired departure time at checkout.

Apr 2021

Q:How many people can fit into one boat during the Illuminated Swan Boat Night Ride on Rainbow Lagoon?

A:The large swan boat can seat up to 5 passengers. The small swan boat can seat two adults and two children 10 years or younger. Once you check in on the dock, the rental staff will help determine which swan best works for your party.

Apr 2021

Q:Is there a weight limit to participate in the Illuminated Swan Boat Night Ride on Rainbow Lagoon?

A:There is no individual weight limit, however, the large swan boats hold a total weight capacity of 1,400 lbs.

Apr 2021

Q:Do you provide life jackets during the Illuminated Swan Boat Night Ride on Rainbow Lagoon?

A:Yes - Life jackets in a variety of sizes that can accommodate newborns through adult sizes up to a 70″ chest circumference are available to guests.

Apr 2021

Q:Can I bring my dog on the Illuminated Swan Boat Night Ride on Rainbow Lagoon?

A:Yes, however, pet owners should use good judgment when deciding whether or not to bring a dog. Dogs should be friendly, well socialized, and always kept on a leash when in line and on the dock. Pet owners are responsible for their dogs at all times.

Apr 2021

Q:Can I bring food/drinks with me on the Illuminated Swan Boat Night Ride on Rainbow Lagoon?

A:Yes, non-alcoholic drinks and food are permitted aboard the swan pedal boats. A small lap-sized cooler is allowed. Bring a blanket and create your own sunset or evening picnic experience. Please note: there is no alcohol allowed on board.

Apr 2021

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pamluster

Had a wonderful time. Beautiful scenery. Very romantic. The staff was great. Will definitely do this again.

Reviews

4.5

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Don’t pay in advance

Diane_C, Feb 2024

Paid in advance. Lost my money due to bad information. I wouldn’t recommend giving money in advance.

Refund/Reschedule

Morgan_M, Jan 2024

I made a spontaneous trip to California with my family and I booked this through the Viator app. Due to high winds the swan boat was cancelled and I was told to request a refund/reschedule on the app. In trying to do so, I got no where. No one answered, the options were confusing.

Fun

Aldair_F, Dec 2023

Had an amazing night with my lady. Was my first time but got the hang of it , will definitely go back

Awesome 👌🏿

Roamer_H, Nov 2023

It was one of the best times of my life i took my wife for her birthday and she was just so happy. The look on Her FACE will carry me through the rest of My Life. I definitely will be back again especially during the Christmas 🎄 season when they have all of the lights ✨️

All fun!

Gilbert_S, May 2023

Easy check in and exiting. An hour is well worth it. All had fun, it should have everyone peddling and not just the persons up front.

Fun

Soanataake_A, Apr 2023

Very physical lol but fun and kids loved this activity because we always see it on movies. Fun and good price.

It was a cute,...

Summer_L, Feb 2023

It was a cute, inexpensive and silly date idea. We had a good time and lots of laughs trying to steer the boat.

Family ride

Margaret_G, Dec 2022

Little tricky with rescheduling but besides that awesome ride nice workout on the legs nice family ride😉.

Lovely experience!

Rebeca_M, Dec 2022

Lovely experience to share with my son, easy to book, friendly customer service, great idea of entertainment!

I got dumped

Christopher_M, Oct 2022

Mannnnnn I got dumped after this cuz my ex thought I was trying to make her work out instead of having a date. Smh y’all need figure y’all stuff out I deserve a refund.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Hi Christopher, We are sorry to hear you got dumped on your date. Our pedal boats are human-powered and so they do require a touch of exercise to keep them moving. Our boats feature a large hull for increased buoyancy that creates a super stable and smooth ride. And our large paddlewheel makes for much more efficient pedaling so the boat moves with much greater ease compared to other pedal boats on the market. Our swan boats glide on the surface of the water creating less friction than other human-powered boats. So while our boats do require human power to keep them moving, we pride ourselves are providing the best pedal boat to explore the lake. Kind Regards.

The employees were nice....

dazia_v, Aug 2022

The employees were nice. The view at night was beautiful. It was very nice and peaceful. I will definitely becoming back

Romantic boat ride

Adrian_W, Aug 2022

The relaxing atmosphere ,it was romantic for me💙.. You must make reservation though altogether my first experience was great

Night time fun

Felicia_W, Aug 2022

Had so much fun padding around. We laughed so much while learning to navigate the swans the lake was a nice size.well do this again. It would be nice if they had a timer or clock on the swan just in case you didn't bring your phone with you

Unfortunately they didn't...

JonathanE_A, Jul 2022

Unfortunately they didn't let me go up and enjoy with my wife, we arrived 5 minutes late because I drove 1 hour and found traffic and they didn't allow me to go up and enjoy my ride. Very bad part of the person who was working.

10/10 but get there early

mariah_t, Jul 2022

I had so much fun with my boyfriend for the surprise best date night. Just go early because the line gets really long.

It was a cool experience,...

Alexis_S, Jul 2022

It was a cool experience, it just doesn’t make sense that you have to wait in a long line even though you made a reservation. Other than that everything was pretty cool.

Date Night Idea

Anthony_T, Jul 2022

Great night date idea, bring a little picnic basket and hang out on the water. I also suggest bringing a speaker to set the mood

If you like piña coladas…

Kandy_H, Jul 2022

The sunset views were awesome! My teenage boys loved out as well. We had a great time and enjoyed every minute. An hour is more than enough time on the boats.

It was awesome especially...

Mary_J, Jun 2022

It was awesome especially when it got dark! Everyone should do this. Very relaxing. Reasonably priced. Fun for all

Beautiful night

Christina_A, Jun 2022

So much fun! Kids loved the swan ride for the whole hour and loved the light up swans. It was a great time!