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    Moe G.

    Had the most incredible first date here, John was our Gondolier. Before setting sail, he was communicative and recommended a few spots for parking. My first time in Gig harbor I was unfamiliar with the area but thankfully his directions were clear and precise and we found him waiting patiently for us almost as soon as we stepped out of the car. After welcoming us onto the dock, we enjoyed the most serene evening on the water. It was filled with love and respect for the environment and the history of the harbor we were floating on. He serenaded us with knowledge and his beautiful voice. My date and I were fortunate enough to come across several sea lions and even some jellyfish. Despite learning so much about the area, John was intuitive enough to let us talk and engage with each other with no interruptions. We already had a few drinks at our previous spot so we abstained but I do recommend bringing something bubbly, especially if you're on the sunset cruise. I also recommend bringing a blanket, although one may be provided for you. Gig harbor gondola now has a special place in our relationship and I truly cannot wait to bring her back her again for a chance at recapturing some of that magic.

    Greg was so great!! Beautiful boat, beautiful day, beautiful ride. Loved every minute of it!!!

    Sisomvang H.

    Luckily for us, my husband's stepmom lives in Gig Harbor and booked us this Gondola ride for my 40th bday trip for the 3 of us. We had been dealing with rain our previous two days in Seattle, but I believe my late father in law gifted us the beautiful sunny day we had in Gig Harbor during our Gondola ride. The Gondola is from Venice itself. We were on the Ferry to Bainbridge the day before and then on the 15th, we went on a tour on this Gondola with Greg. Greg knows a lot about the unincorporated and incorporated sides of Gig Harbor where the grand homes were, showed us the heartbreak hotel and told us about why Shorline was misspelled . Lol. The mini light house was gorgeous, seeing all of the different types boats up close were neat. We saw a house where Matthew Lillard's (Scream) parents used to live and how he would come out to wave hello to guests in the harbor. He also showed us a boat where Elton John and another rock star used to stastay. The Gondola was beautiful and he does serenade you in Italian. It would be so romantic if you are celebrating an anniversary or honeymoon. We saw a bald eagle, a few seals and some blue herons while on our Gondola ride. It is a must do while in Gig Harbor!

    Such an awesome evening, Greg our gondolier was so entertaining and knowledgeable.
    Carol H.

    I don't normally give 5 stars to any business feeling there's always an area to improve but based on our experience and all others, these guys are obviously doing something right!! Greg was our gondolier and did an awesome job making us feel comfortable, giving a ton of interesting info during our 90 min. ride as well as serenading us 3 times with his lovely voice. We had hesitations about choosing the 90 min. instead of the 60 min. option not sure if one of us would need to use the bathroom ( since coming from anniversary dinner) or the seat being hard/uncomfortable after a while but half way into it we were having such a wonderful time we didn't want it to end and happily agreed to full ride. The weather was just perfect and the timeframe of 6:30-8pm was a prime slot he said and we can see why. He supplies ice bucket and plastic glasses for you to bring beverages of choice, such a nice touch. Getting on and off the gondola was fairly easy for a bigger gal like me. No drastic big steps into it and he keeps it tied up to help stabilize it as well as offers his hand to assist getting in and seated. Bench seat nicely cushioned and comfortable. If it's not a warm summer evening you'd want a jacket, I think he has a blanket too. Such a nice romantic activity option for beautiful Gig Harbor, the authentic gondola a charming vessel that was shipped from Venice, only two of their kind in the PNW. Awesome experience!! Highly recommend, especially to top off a special occasion!

    Ana L.

    An absolute unforgetable experience so authentic and relaxing. The Gondolier was wonderful and made it all so comfortable and memorable. Very knowledgable guy and the sense of trust and safety was definately there. Beautiful gondola with a unique one of a kind story. A true Venecian experience in Gig Harbor! So much to learn about Gig Harbor! THANK YOU!

    I don't usually write reviews but this was such an awesome experience I needed to! My husband and I wanted to find a unique way to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were so excited when we found Gig Harbor Gondola. Our original date had surprise rain and John was so great about rescheduling, and I'm so glad we did! It was such a peaceful ride and we loved hearing John's stories about the gondola and different parts and properties of the harbor. I didn't want it to end! I can't recommend this enough if you're in the Gig Harbor area. 10/10 experience!

    Juanda C.

    Such an absolute wonderful experience. Due to the weather we had to reschedule a few times but no hassles during the process. John is amazing so personable and you can tell he is super passionate about his business. Through out the ride he shares stories of gig harbor history. Bring a friend, or enjoy with your spouse grab drinks and enjoy. We loved every bit of the experience. Would recommend arriving early to find parking.

    My husband and I, along with another couple, took the 90-minute tour with John in his lovely gondola last night. What a unique, wonderful experience! We learned a lot about the history of Gig Harbor and its real estate, along with details about the gondola and John's passion for gondola rowing. We felt completely safe and comfortable, and there was an outstanding mix of information and time for quiet conversation among ourselves. I highly recommend this for special events (anniversary, birthday), dates, entertaining out-of-town visitors, or simply as a treat for yourself. The price is reasonable given the experience, and where else are you going to get an authentic gondola ride in the Northwest?

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    Cheryl B.

    Such a wonderful experience. I can't wait to go again. His songs were such a nice surprise and a sweet addition to the experience.

    Celebrating our 41st anniversary on the beautiful Gig Harbor Gondola. Owner/gondolier John is amazing

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    Great experience! Relaxing and beautiful. John was a great host...knowledgeable about harbor history and threw in some interesting facts.

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    Amazing time! Staff were super friendly and informative. Very relaxing and will book again!

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    very relaxing and we even got a song. The history of the homes was fun and barber seals swam by to say hello

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