The City of Oakland office of Parks and Recreation has a lovely offering every holiday season. They have a Water Sleigh tour on Lake Merritt with caroling (song sheets provided) & candy canes. It costs $5/per person and they also offer a private charter with a capacity of 20 for $90. The tour goes around the lake and includes complimentary cookies and hot cider at the end. Here is the schedule:
Friday Tours: December 11th & 18th Times: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
Saturday Tours December 12th & 19th Times: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
Sunday Tours December 13th & 20th Times: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
Tours depart Lake Merritt Boating Center – inside Lakeside Park
568 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland CA 94610
www.oaklandnet.com/parks
Call for reservations 510 238-2196