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Illuminated Swan Boat Night Ride on Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach

Los Angeles, USA
Popular pick
Booked 20+ times last week!
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

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

    Frequently Asked Questions (11)

    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

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

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    Yazmine_W
    It was a great experience. The check in was fast and easy . The price is worth the experience for a hour. I definitely enjoyed and recommend the night time version. I loved the LED lights on the swan boats as well as the space available on board. I appreciated being able to bring food and my blanket!

    Reviews

    4.2
    based on 72 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    This was a cute little...

    Natalie_H, Mar 2026
    This was a cute little family outing. The check in process was seamless and quick. The ride was about an hour. Give yourself time to park because it can get packed.

    Not good canceled my trip and haven’t refunded me

    Leonardo_V, Mar 2026
    Not good they canceled my trip and unfortunately I’m not from the city so I requested refund to original payment and they haven’t responded.

    Try other options

    Maria_B, Oct 2025
    It's an ok experience, rainbow lake is not a lake but an over sized swimming pool. The paddling isn't for the physically unfit. We went around the entire area in 14 minutes, fyi. Definitely needs more lighting. It's a cute novelty.

    It’s so fun I recommend...

    Ruben_H, Aug 2025
    It’s so fun I recommend it! Just get familiar with the driving it but it’s easy when you get the hang of it. 100% recommendations

    I got to relax as a third...

    Margo_O, Jul 2025
    I got to relax as a third wheel, while my husband and son did the boat peddling. The weather was amazing.

    Nice Swan Boat Ride

    Neil_R, Jul 2025
    Have a fun time with moderate exercise. Must make reservation ahead of time. But it is easy and worth it! Recommend making a reservation for early evening, as the sunset is the perfect time to cruise on the lake. Save time to ride the nearby Ferris wheel too!

    Romantic Nightmare

    Krystal_W, Jul 2025
    The swan my husband and I were on seemed to not work properly. It was very windy so we’re turned around several times. They allowed too many people at the same time and we kept bumping into others. We wanted this experience to be relaxing and romantic and it turned out to be a nightmare. I do not recommend!

    Don’t book!

    Kwestchen_L, Mar 2025
    The boat was making weird noises and even started to sink. I called the Dock and no one came to help leading us to have to escape the boat with children. The children were crying and so scared, the staff wasn’t helpful at all.

    Romantic Experience

    Yazmine_W, Jan 2025
    It was a great experience. The check in was fast and easy . The price is worth the experience for a hour. I definitely enjoyed and recommend the night time version. I loved the LED lights on the swan boats as well as the space available on board. I appreciated being able to bring food and my blanket!

    Ok

    Guisselle_M, Jan 2025
    It was ok. It would have been nice to see more illuminations and decorations. But I enjoyed spending time with my family doing something different.

    Our Anniversary with the Swan.

    Leng_H, Dec 2024
    First time riding a swan boat it was fun. I would love to do it again with the family next time! The tour guy was very friendly and professional. They was no time to help you.

    Love It!

    Sarayah_C, Dec 2024
    It was so much fun! My husband and I have a very romantic time. We were expecting to have a little fun, but we had a blast. We were able to move our bodies, take pictures, and rest to enjoy the lights. I recommend doing it during or directly after sunset.

    It's okay

    Sheena_P, Nov 2024
    It was okay. They didn't tell us that if we reserve before 5pm our swan wouldn't be lit. We checked in at 450pm and missed it by 10 min. The kids were disappointed and non of the lights from the Christmas tree were on, so ultimately it was a regular paddle boat. We went around the lagoon and returned the boat. It was a 15min ride. Would have been cooler if all the lights were on.

    Be ready for exercise

    Linda_J, Nov 2024
    It was exhausting. The boat did not want to steer at all. We ended up going backwards a lot. Pedaling was much harder than we expected.

    Simple & Relaxing

    Roshana_C, Jul 2024
    I had a wonderful experience with my hubby. My son and his girl came to have fun also from out of town.

    Long Beach Swan

    Capri_B, Jun 2024
    Great experience staff was wonderful. We arrived 20 minutes late and we were still able to enjoy the experience. Highly recommend will definitely do it again.

    Ok

    tiara_m, May 2024
    A lot of peddling. Should prefer drivers. It was a n little fun. Should make activities to do there while on the boat.

    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

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