This review is specifically for the Pride fishing vessel and crew. Wow! I recently went on their 2…read moreday trip on 7/17 to 7/19 and what a trip it was. Captain Michael, 2nd captain Max, galley cook and deckhand Ayden, as well as the other 2 deckhands John and Cooper made it an amazing trip. Not only did they put us on the fish, but they helped recommend the proper tackle tips, ensured we had minimal tangles, and had the gaf ready for each fish that made it up. The meals included in our trip price was very good. Kept us fueled as we were putting major time at the rail fishing. I will definitely be booking another trip on this boat before the season is over. Thanks again Pride crew

I gave them another try, hoping things had improved, but unfortunately my experience was pretty…read moremuch the same. It started in the tackle shop when I asked for a lure but had the name wrong. Instead of simply helping me figure out what I was looking for, the employee made a point of correcting me and did it with an unnecessary attitude. Then there was the $20 fuel surcharge. With gas prices having come down considerably, I was surprised to still see an additional fuel charge added to the trip. The deckhands were good and I had no issues with them. I could also question why we went after bluefin when the yellowtail bite has been hot, but I understand that is ultimately the captain's decision. At the end of the trip, I cleared my galley tab for $25. I'll take responsibility for not confirming exactly what I was being charged for, but I had a cheeseburger, a Coke, and asked to have three rockfish filleted, so the amount seemed about right. I also left a tip. When we got back to the dock, however, I received all three fish whole--not gutted or filleted. When I questioned it, the response was basically an "oh well" attitude with no real attempt to fix the situation. Mistakes happen, and none of these issues individually would necessarily ruin a trip. The bigger problem is the overall attitude and lack of customer service. I gave them another chance, but unfortunately I don't feel much has changed.

I have been to a bunch of Whale Watching Tours before but the Harbor Breeze Whale Watching &…read moreDolphin Tour is the BEST! I highly recommend this business to all my friends and family. Keep up the good work and may God bless you all!

I've been dolphin watching in San Francisco, but it didn't compare to Harbor Breeze!…read more We chose the daytime 2.5-hour tour, and from easy online booking, text/email updates, to the amazing dolphin sightings, everything was perfect. Beautiful scenery, an unforgettable adventure, and memories we'll cherish. Thank you, Harbor Breeze!

POSITIVES +1) The crew was very friendly…read more+2) The boat was very clean. Especially the galley and restrooms. +3) The narration from tour guide was informative and easy to hear over the loudspeaker. +4) I appreciate them taking precautions with COVID like requiring masks and having a separation window in the galley. +5) The galley snacks are reasonably priced. You can bring your own snacks if you like. We did. +6/-6) The crew does accept tips. For our experience I would absolutely have tipped. But because of -2) below I did not because that had my unused $40 ticket fee already that was not refundable. I felt that was my tip instead. See below. NEGATIVES -1) The access to the boat IS NOT handicap accessible. I did not see this warning on their webpage when we ordered a ticket for our 75 year old mother. If I missed the warning I apologize. -2) Tickets are non refundable once you order. This was noted on their website. We ended up loosing (1) $40 ticket cost because our mother was not able to go. It would have been nice to have been offered a voucher to come back at a later date considering, A) you had our money already, B) 1 return voucher would have obviously turned into other purchased tickets and not just the one person and they would have gained more fees. -3) Because tickets are non refundable I do not recommend buying them in advance. Although you save $5 by buying early you may end up loosing out if your whole party doesn't end up going like we did. Just get there at least 30-45 minutes early and get in line. You'll be fine.

We did the Harbor tour and really enjoyed it! A nice way to take in some fresh sea breeze. The…read morestaff was super nice and knowledgeable. My main complaint is that I wish they wouldn't blast music the entire time, esp as it sort of ruins the experience. I took a tour a year back and there was no music. I also wish there was a little less chatting through the intercom and more time for quiet to enjoy the scenery. Other than that we enjoyed it!

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.

Amazing personal experience! I highly recommend this tour! You will not be sorry!!! Riding next to…read morethe dolphins was absolutely amazing!

I had a great time with Captain Steve. I actually did two whale watching trips this January hoping…read moreto see the orcas. The first time, I went with Harbor Breeze on their big boat, the second was with SoCal Whale Watching on a much smaller rigid inflatable boat. The pluses are that you covered more ground and therefore have a chance to see more animals. I think Captain Steve covered about x5 the distance on his boat in comparison to the much slower big boat. You are also down low and next to the water, which means you can see the animals up close. The main downside is that it is not as comfortable as the bigger boat and you have to remember to bundle up really warm. Don't worry about getting sea sick though. Big boats tend to roll a lot, whereas this little boat was surprisingly smooth. You have less of a chance of getting sea sick on this little boat. We had some chop and a fair swell, and it didn't affect me at all. It is not uncomfortable or bumpy, but there is no cabin or restroom like on a big boat. Captain Steve was friendly and knew his marine biology really well. He answered questions and explained things as we went. On our trip, we got to see a giant pod of common dolphins, a big fin whale, and the two gray whales. We started out due west and made it about halfway to Catalina, and then went northeast and ended up off of Palos Verde. We covered a lot of square miles. Unfortunately, no orcas, but I was very pleased with the trip.

It was truly a wonderful experience. My daughters really enjoyed the ride. The captain of the boat…read morepier's knowledge was impressive, and the way he included everyone, even my four-year-old, was remarkable. We will definitely be doing this again very soon.,

We found that the view from the top of the boat was much better than the view through the glass…read morebottom, lol. Everyone is split into two groups, and each group takes turns going down to the glass-bottom area to look at the fish for about 10-15 minutes. The ride was about 45 minutes. A couple of tips: use the restroom before the tour since there isn't one on the boat, and don't forget to bring a hat or cap, water, and plenty of sunscreen. Overall, it was a fun boat ride! Our captain was friendly, and we got to learn some local history while seeing Redondo Beach from the water. It was a scenic, relaxing, and memorable way to spend time out on the ocean.

An Absolutely Incredible Experience!…read more We had the most amazing time with Newport Coastal Adventure! Captain Dave and Sarah were absolutely wonderful--friendly, welcoming, incredibly knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. They got us out to a pod of dolphins so quickly and efficiently, and it was absolutely breathtaking! Then, thanks to their years of experience and expertise, they managed to find not just one, but THREE whales in such a short amount of time! It was truly an unforgettable experience. I would HIGHLY recommend Newport Coastal Adventure to anyone looking for a unique and exciting adventure on the water. It was well worth the money and so much more personal than being on one of the large, crowded whale-watching boats. The smaller group made the entire experience feel intimate, comfortable, and special. This is such a fun adventure for the whole family, and Captain Dave and Sarah made the experience even better with their professionalism, and wonderful personalities. Five stars all the way! We will definitely be back!

Just went whale watching this past Saturday, it was pretty awesome we saw everything a humpback…read morewhale, a pod of dolphins, sea lions. All during our tour I'm definitely doing this again!!!

May 31, 2026 | Long Beach | While both Taste Around Avalon & The Catalina Wine Mixer events were…read morehappening on Catalina Island, ferries were pretty much booked to capacity! This was my first time taking the Catalina Express Ferry to Long Beach on my way back! Inside | Spacious! Cafe on board, cozy, plush seating, large windows, and a tray to pull down on the seat in front of you! Once we walked off the ferry and into the building, my friends, and I simply walked through to get to the garage! Customer Service | Friendly! Reservations | I highly recommend booking online, and in advance, especially when there's an event on Catalina Island! Seats on the ferry can fill up quite quickly! While booking online to Catalina and ahead of time, I was able to get a seat at my usual San Pedro Port! On the return ferry, also booked in advance, but because of the event, seats were sold out in San Pedro! It was nice to have the option of Long Beach to get to the island! Parking | On several levels of a huge parking garage across the way! Be sure to remember where you parked! Overall | I'm glad there are options to consider when taking a ferry to Catalina Island! Thanks, Long Beach, you saved the day!

We ended up taking one of the 6:00am rides on our way to Avalon. I enjoyed how easy it was to find…read moreparking and how close it was to the office area. As for check-in, everything went pretty smoothly, and from there it was just a matter of waiting in line. On our ride to the island, I enjoyed all the different seating options that were available, whether you wanted to sit up top or somewhere inside. And overall, the views from the windows were really nice, especially the closer we got to Avalon! Later on in the day, we took the 6:30pm ride back, but this time in the Commodore Lounge. I think that for the $20 difference, it was nice to get priority boarding along with snacks and a drink (alcohol included). Plus, since we left around sunset, the views on the way back across the island and ocean were sooo pretty! Overall, I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit back! :)

Dustin is the Best Captain!…read more We had an absolutely incredible time! Dustin was right on time, professional, friendly, and extremely attentive to everyone in our group from start to finish. Dustin went above and beyond to make sure we had an unforgettable day. He even found whales for us out in the ocean, which was such an amazing experience! Afterward, he got us set up in the bay with paddle boards, a lily pad, and goggles so everyone could get in the water and enjoy themselves. If you're looking for a captain who genuinely cares about making sure everyone has an amazing experience, ask for Dustin. 10/10 experience and easily 5 stars. We will absolutely book with him again!

This was the best experience I've had out on the water. Perfect for a birthday or other celebration…read morewith a small group. We saw tons of dolphins, sea lions, and a whale and we were super close. I said "wow!" the most I ever have in my life during this excursion. Dustin was super accommodating and knowledgeable. Thank you for such a memorable time with my friends.

another visit to the Los Angeles World Cruise Center, located as part of the Port of Los Angeles in…read morethe San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles... this time embarking on a 15 night trans-pacific one-way trip to Japan on the Navigator of the Seas. My wife, her mom, three family friends, and I took two ride shares from our home in Beach (cost about $40 for a 20 minute ride), and were dropped off where we could give our pre-tagged checked bags to the waiting porters. They were allowing everyone to enter the terminal, regardless of your scheduled boarding time. First was going through security. it's a bit different than airport security in that you are allowed to carry on sealed bottled water and cans of soda, but not allowed to bring on-board restricted items like extension cords. They do make an exception if you can show that you are bringing onboard a Cpap machine. My wife recently got the new Royal Caribbean Plus Visa card, which allowed our party to use the quicker suite line to get to the second floor, rather than waiting in the longer general line. At top, we were personally greeted by staff show who checked us in (using our boarding pass on our phones and our original passports). It was quick, and were directed to sit and wait. They started to allow passengers to board by 10:30. We used the same long winding ramp that allowed one to climb up to Deck 5 of the ship, without having to take stairs. There continues to be talks about opening a newer terminal in the outer harbor, able to handle even bigger ships (biggest one so far is the RC Ovation of the Seas, which has sailed from LA since 2025). As of now, all non-Carnival ships sail out of the two existing terminals.

Easy terminal to get in and out of. There are two negatives: if you're driving and parking, you…read morehave to get here around 10am if you want a spot near the terminal otherwise you have to park in the overflow lot. Parking is $22 a day - you can pay on the way out. Crazy thing, not a lot of changes inside the terminal since 1999 unlike at other ports where there's a nice waiting area, etc.