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Estero Adventures

4.9 (93 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Vanessa E.

This was so much fun! Bring some snacks and drinks. You do not need a boat license to drive, they're very easy to navigate. The staff is very nice, easy going and helpful. I would return in a heartbeat!

Electric Boat Ride in Morro Bay
Nicole P.

Mike was awesome. The ride was fun, we had the best boat! We could honk, play music, snuggle with a comfortable blanket, it was easy to understand the instructions and navigate the boat. We were even able to bring our dog! It took about an hour to see the whole tour. Overall a beautiful experience, and interaction with friendly, easygoing people.

Beverly H.

We pulled off a surprise birthday adventure for a couple of friends, and it was a huge success! Thank so much to the staff, especially Eric, for making things so easy. They even let us on the boat a little early to decorate it. Everyone had such a great time.

Sea otters were out in full force on a foggy afternoon.
Scott H.

We dropped in on Estero Adventures hoping they would have a tandem kayak for us and they did! John was super helpful in getting us set up and launched. He even gave us a little "head start" before our hour rental started. When we returned to the dock, we texted the number John had given us and Keegan was there to help us on our return. The tandem kayak was in excellent shape and very comfortable. John was really knowledgeable and gave us some great tips to help us fully enjoy our time on the water. We saw a whole bunch of sea otters and seals as well as tons of brown pelicans and other sea birds. Highly recommend!

I had friends visiting from out of town with their 3 teenagers- we took some snacks and had a blast! The young gentleman who checked us in was helpful, enthusiastic and fun- he also packed us three blankets to stay warm even though sun was out. The teens plugged in their bluetooth so we had beats as we cruised along. Everyone had a wonderful time, and the kids even put away their cell phones for a few to watch the sea otters and seal lions.

Mark T.

Staff was very helpful. We got great instructions on how to operate their electric boats. Great fun . Everyone should do it and get an alternate view of the beautiful Morro Bay!

Scott J.

Chill spot for a rental. Boats are cruisers for sure perfect for just trying to have some beers while listening to some tunes. Boat definitely handled that! Customer service was great! Will be back next time I come up to Morro Bay!

Sammy L.

Electric pontoon boats may not be fast but boy are they a blast around Morro Bay rock harbor! We had four adults and one kid it was around $100 for an hour and we loved every minute of it. There is Bluetooth capability on the boat so you can blast your music and just cruise around. We grabbed some drinks before boarding and just chilled out. You have enough time to probably eat as well if you brought some picnic foods. The one hour was perfect to see all the cute marine life, seals and otters are all around. The views from the boat is absolutely amazing. The customer service and booking was a cinch all online. We parked at a nearby spot as there is no dedicated parking lot. The whole downtown area gets pretty packed so give yourself time to find a spot. Enjoy!!!

Kids must where a life-vest. So many sea lions!!!
Sharon R.

Super fun! Great price! Easy to book! Excellent communication! Highly recommend to locals and visitors! My family and I did the 1-hour boat rental. Directions on how to drive the boat were straight forward. The staff were friendly and easy to communicate with. Love that you can bring food and drinks! We saw lots of sea lions and sea otters. We are already planning our next visit :) Discounts are available! Just ask them!

My child loving the view of the Bay
Cecilia G.

Had a fantastic time during this adventure with my cousin and my two-year-old, I love that they provided a life vest for him and for us if we needed it, and they were such a good help. I believe his name was Dave or David, but he was a great help. Sorry if I got your name wrong. But I can't wait to go back and do it again for my next vacation

Monica J.

The highlight of our trip! My boyfriend surprised me for our anniversary and we had the best experience. We actually extended our time (recommend at least 2 hours), and we went back the next day for kayaking. We will definitely be coming back and booking with this company. John helped us, and he was super helpful and friendly!

Boat, views, morrow bay rock
Makenna G.

Great staff and such a nice boat! Felt very professional and they did a great job explaining the bay and how to use the boat! You HAVE to do this if you're in morro bay! 10/10 recommend. The views were the best!

G Y.

Rented for an hour and it was great. New boats, very comfy, barely can hear them they are so quiet. Check in and out was extremely simple. Staff was friendly. I did book online and it was very easy and user friendly. We saw a lot of sea life and enjoyed the trip. We will be back.

Electric boat rental for a beautiful view of Morro Rock and lots of otters splashing around.

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Wonderful time! Great service - thank you Eric! Clean facilities and boats, everything was perfect.

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Ask the Community - Estero Adventures

Is there an onsite parking lot?

No unfortunately, we found a spot on the street nearby but the area can get pretty busy so allow extra time to secure a spot. :)

Are dogs allowed on the electric boats?

As I was booking one, I saw that pets were not allowed.

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We definitely had some trouble getting out, our electric boat swallowed a ton of kelp and wouldn't run.

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Lost Isle Adventures

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While on vacation, my friend and I went in a boat ride of Morro Bay. The reservation was super…read moreeasy to make. I called day-of and was able to book a tour. I traveled here in spring, so I don't know what summer bookings look like. The ride is about an hour long. We went on the booze Tiki cruise. The drinks were rather large. They offered two sizes, we got the smaller size and that was perfect for me. I was super excited that I was able to bring my dog! I paid for my 2 dogs, I only brought on (the other is 18 and he had been out all day, he was asleep in his kennel). They don't do Refunds, but I was supposed to get a drink pass, but I don't think I did? I didn't realize until way later, though. There was also a goat on the cruise! I like to call it, "The Story of a Dog, a Goat and a Boat". I think the boat only held about 22 or 24 people. It wasn't super cold on the boat. We were pretty shielded. Remember, people might be drinking, so it can get loud! I'm giving them 5 stars just on the fact that I could bring my dog! I can't say that she loved it (she was scared, she had never been on a boat before), but thank you for a fun experience.

We got lucky with beautiful clear and calm day. Saw both Blue and Humpback whales. The boat ride…read moreitself was fantastic with an informative and friendly guide. Parking was super easy with clean public restrooms. Very easy to find the check-in location in a nice area. We came up from Avila Beach so it was a nice excursion to see Morro Bay.

Captain Stew's Bay Cruise - Great photo opportunities on Board the vessel.

Captain Stew's Bay Cruise

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Captain Stew's was a fun boat cruise that got our family up close to the resident sea otters…read more Their promotion is $10 bay cruises ( 5 for kids). True to it's name, if you have the cash you have a seat. To begin your voyage you and your group gather outside Captain Stew's office on the wharf. For all intents and purposes his office is really just a door with a grease penned phone number on it. Apparently you call the number and some person tells you to wait for the boat to show up. We just waited outside his door and walked right on board when he landed at the dock. No reservation needed. The tour is about 45 minutes, blankets and binoculars are there for your use. The captain does a good job with facts about the bay while trying his best not to hit the many kayaks that are tootling around. You'll probably see at least fifty sea otters as they're everywhere in the Bay. There's one other stop the boat makes on this trip and that's to pick up more/drop off passengers on the other end of the wharf. - Kids get a free stuffed fish - Yes, that's a Budweiser sign above the Captain's office door.. - There are several negative reviews for this tour, mostly along the lines of cancelled reservations. Look, would you trust a pirate with a reservation? Probably not, so just show up and if he's sailing that day have fun...If not, there are other outfits you can check out.. -Recommended

Captain Stew was wonderful, informative, friendly and humorous! This wasn't a typical canned tour…read morespeech; he was excited to share the beautiful wildlife and interesting historical tid-bits about the bay. He took time to answer questions and made the trip enjoyable and memor. Best $10 we've spent in a while!

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The sailing experience was amazing! Terry was a great captain. He really put us at ease on the open…read moreseas and was very accommodating to our circumstances of our children getting seasick. He was able to make the trip fun despite having to change plans. This is a great social distancing activity because he has his section of the boat and the guests have the rest. We will definitely be sailing with him again!

Our small little excursion with Captain Terry was incredible and so much more fun than I had ever…read moreimagined! The short story: you absolutely will not regret going on a trip with Maya Sailing Adventures! It's personal, private, beautiful, fun, easy, and so relaxing. The long story: my sister in law's wedding was postponed due to COVID-19. So the day of her wedding we planned a surprise sailing excursion with Captain Terry. My first impression was that he was incredibly easy to plan with. Everything was up to me. I could bring anything I wanted to make it a special night. It was so easy to plan and get all set up! So we set up a 4 hour sail around the bay for 4 people. After 2 hours he would drop my husband and I off and let my sister in law and her fiancé sail together for the last 2 hours. My biggest concern was that it wouldn't feel private enough for such a special occasion. No reason to worry at all, actually it was incredibly intimate and romantic and very private. If you'd like to chat with Captain, you can, but otherwise he is manning the boat and you are on our own in the front of the boat. It was so private and felt like we were on the boat by ourselves. I set up a charcuterie board and wine tasting with 5 different types of wines. Then we ordered a steak dinner from Windows on the Water and served it to them before they set sail on their own. That's the awesome thing about Maya - it's completely customizable for YOU. We sailed around the bay and relaxed and saw so many otters - mommas and babies! And even a baby seagull! Seeing the animals was so fun. My sister in law and fiancé then went out of the bay and sailed a little bit and saw A WHALE! I was so jealous. But seriously- how amazing? I CANT WAIT to do another trip with Captain Terry. One day, I would like to do the same thing but with only my husband and I... But my sister in law and her fiancé had a wonderful time and so did we. It was one of the best date nights of my life and I can't wait to do it again! You won't regret a sail with Captain Terry and Maya Sailing Adventure!

Estero Adventures - boating - Updated May 2026

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