Absolutely everything I dreamed of for a sunset boat ride! You're in good hands with a coast guard…read morecertified captain. He's wonderful and just the kind of Long Beach small business owner that I love to support. Thank you for not only making our sunset cruise amazing, you also inspired my husband to love sailing!! Thank you! If you're considering, look no further than here, @jollysailing makes it easy, safe, and thoroughly enjoyable! Thank you for helping us celebrate our wedding!!

Thank you Captain Max for an awesome experience! We had such a great time out on the water. He's…read moresuper friendly and profesional. The whole vibe was relaxed and fun -- perfect mix of good music, great views. The boat was clean and comfortable, and Max made sure everyone felt safe and taken care of while still letting us just enjoy the ride. We even got to catch a beautiful sunset! Would 100% recommend if you're looking for an easygoing, memorable day on the water. Thanks again, Captain Max -- can't wait to do it again!

We've been taking Harbor Breeze Cruises for many years and have probably been on the Long Beach…read moreHarbor Tour more than a dozen times. Whenever we have family or friends visiting from out of state or overseas, it's one of our favorite activities because it's a relaxing way to see the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary, and, if you're lucky, the sea lions. We brought another group yesterday, and everyone enjoyed the tour. The only downside, in my opinion, is the boats used for the harbor tour. Yesterday we were on the Kristina, and in the past we've also been on the Caroline, which we chartered for my mother's ash-scattering ceremony about 14 years ago. Both vessels are showing their age. I also think the marketing could be clearer. The photos on the website and many travel sites prominently feature the newer catamarans, which gives the impression that those are the boats used for the harbor tour. I actually called ahead to ask and learned that the harbor tours use different vessels. While I appreciated getting the correct information, many first-time visitors probably wouldn't think to ask and may expect the newer boats shown in the advertising. The harbor tour itself is still worthwhile, and we'll likely continue bringing our guests because we genuinely enjoy the experience. I just hope Harbor Breeze considers updating or refurbishing the harbor tour vessels and making the marketing a little clearer so guests know exactly what to expect.

I took the 2 1/2 hour Whale Watching & Dolphin Tour. I've always wanted to see a whale…read more When you check in you get a paper ticket and they tell you which dock you go to then you line up. There was a lot of people in line. I was in the middle and thought I wouldn't get good seats, but I ended up sitting outside in the front. The boat is really nice and big. The front is the best place to sit with a good view of the whales and dolphins. The inside was packed and you don't really see a lot and sitting outside in the back you could smell the fumes from the engine. I did see dolphins and whales - the mom and the calf. They had a couple of experts talk about the whales and dolphins. We were past Newport Beach when we finally saw the whales. We spent a good amount of time seeing them. Then we went back. It's gets windy. It was a fun experience.

I recently charted a yacht for employee appreciation week at the company I own. We all had a…read moredelightful time, except for the Executive VP who barfed into the harbor--an unlikely and smelly chum--and caused the fish to start floating belly up in the water! (AG, you know who you are, lol). Other than that mishap, it was a fantastic experience, and it made me consider participating in a yacht timeshare myself. Boating makes me want to quit my career and travel the world by sea. But alas, Wifey likes her diamonds, and I like my luxury cars...

Poor customer service and poor quality of boat. I have to…read moresay it's difficult for me to write this review as my family and I were very much looking forward to spending a beautiful day on the bait to celebrate my dads birthday. And all though we still made the best of it it really did not live up to what was promised and the amount of money we paid. So let's start with m: 1. The address did not match what was listed on their Yelp page and created a lot of confusion and frustration especially since we had kids with us. I had to text the owner, Mario, and he gave us another location to charter form which was not at all what was listed on their page. 2. Not sure if the captain of the day,Noah, was having a bad day or what but he was definitely not in the mood to greet us properly. He was very short, not so friendly and barely spoke to us during our ride. 3. The boat was not like the photos they presented or posted on Yelp. I even texted the owner and asked him to send me a few photos of what the boat will look like. It was definitely dirty, the coaches were so damaged and dirty they had black clothes over them. One of inside couches was wet, my uncle sat on it unknowingly making his pants wet and him uncomfortable for the rest of the ride. 4. The table surfaces were all damaged & chipped. We had to be careful for the kids not to get splinters when they would approach the table to grab something to eat. 5. Worst of it all was that we only watched cargo shipments for 2 hours!! On our phone call with Mario mentioned we can go through the canals and even get a far glimpse of the Queen Mary but we didn't. We even asked Noah to take us the other way around into the open water and he said no he needs to this way first (meaning by the cargo shipments). It was very disappointing since it was my dads actual birthday and the experience was completely robbed from us. It's very sad that we wasted over a thousand dollars and didn't receive what we had paid for. And I even texted Mario afterwards telling him our concerns but didn't get a reply back. Poor customer service.

I haven't been in a couple years, but I went three times in the past and loved it. I think the only…read morereason I haven't been there. Is the group kayaking with friends hasn't posted any new events on Facebook. Looking it up today I see they are doing one this weekend, but I really love this being part of a group. You don't have to paddle around by yourself.

Nestled at the southern end of Long Beach, this little beach and inlet are a hub of sailing action…read more Most of the vessels leaving these shores are people powered and peacefully sail their way out to sea. There's parking along the road (bring quarters) and a hose is racked up on the wall that borders the edge of the sidewalk/driveway where you can wash off your feet, flip-flops and boards. It's peaceful, tranquil and downright lovely. *sigh* Wish I was there now...

Finally a place that rents boats that you can take into the ocean! Although you're not allowed to…read morego too far out. And they're phasing out their most powerful boat, the 75hp, because of too much abuse and the associated high insurance costs. But they still offer the 40hp boat and that has plenty of power, with a top speed of about 20 knots. It comfortably seats 4 people in designated seats, but can fit an extra two people sitting up front sideways on bench seating. I had a great time. I saw seals sunbathing on the buoys, and I even saw dolphins near the first oil rig island by the Queen Mary ship. Of course you can also get a nice close-up view of the Queen Mary itself. You're allowed to go almost to the Seal Beach Municipal Pier, but not quite. 1hr duration is enough if you want to do a quick single lap of the designated ocean area. 2hrs is highly recommend if you want to take your time and not be rushed. Be sure to bring a light jacket, hat, and sunglasses to protect yourself from the wind and sun. The designated driver is not allowed to drink. I'm not sure if the rest of the guests are allowed to drink. Park near the Yard House restaurant and then walk to the back of the restaurant and you'll see the little hut with the staff in it. If nobody is there then look over the edge to the docked boats because the staff might be down there instead.

The 40hp boat was not powerful enough for 6 passengers out in the Long Beach harbor past the Queen…read moreMary. Because we couldn't get up on a plane, the small waves ended up splashing everyone on the boat. We just puttered around the shoreline marina. It was fun, but a little disappointing at the same time.

This IS the friendly club! Shoreline Yacht Club has a great kitchen, bar, sponsors sailing…read morelessons, and is actively the sailing community. This is not a bougie yacht club that is about costumes and flummery. This is a sailors' club where you will be greeted as a friend. Food service is outstanding! Drinks are great! I highly recommend Shoreline Yacht Club!

Our friends who are members invite us to various activities the yacht clue hosts…read more Good food, good drinks, and great food value. The club house itself is clean and comfy.

Super fun family experience! Kind, helpful, efficient staff! Would definitely do it again.read more

We did a two our rental in a Saturday at 5pm. I have rented Duffy boats in Newport Harbor and…read moreHuntington Harbor in the past, but this is our first time in Alamitos Bay. When we checked in 30 mins early we were met by very friendly staff in the office who quickly verified our registration. I had forgotten to add a Captains hat and extra ice to my reservation but that was no issue for them they happily assisted me with those needs. We were given our paperwork and told exactly where to go to meet the gentleman down on the dock who would assist us in getting to our boat. Down on the dock we met Mets and so glad we did. Although he was working several other groups at the same time he greeted us, assisted us with loading our coolers on the boat and made sure we knew he would be checking on us as we decorated our boat for a surprise birthday. Once our group arrived he took the time to talk to our soon whose birthday it was. He was very thorough in his safety briefing and we felt very comfortable in safely operating the boat. He even pointed out that there were large groups of jellyfish in a certain area and that we should go see them. Once we returned he was standing right on the edge of the dock guiding us in. He asked all about our experience, was very sincere, and even recommended we bring our dogs next time. He is insisted on cleaning up our decorations for us ( though I highly recommend bringing a small trash bag for your trash) I cannot to rent again from London! Mike

We scattered my father ashes . Such a wonderful experience. The staff was excellent making the…read moreexperience very memorable. Thank you !

I highly recommend Prince Charters who arranged the Celebration of Life for my husband. They were…read morevery easy to work with, compassionate and respectful. We provided our own pastor for the ceremony and several guests spoke and honored him on the way back to the harbor. The boat was perfect for our 30 family and friends and many commented on what a beautiful and peaceful way to honor your loved one.