This was my second adventure with Captain Frank and had the time of my life! It's been a bit of the…read moreMay gray in OC the last few weeks, but out on the water the clouds melted away, the sun was shining and we came across a huge pod of dolphins...it was absolutely magical! This charming experience was perfectly paired with Captain Frank as our guide and the gorgeous views. With many years of sailing Captain Frank has such a passion for the ocean, his boat, the safety of his guests and some good tunes. Book him for your next adventure, you won't be disappointed!

This was fantastic! Booked a private sunset cruise for our anniversary and couldn't be happier!…read moreCaptain Frank let us use his bluetooth speaker and gave us blankets while we sat on the front of the boat watching the harbor and the sunset. We had all the privacy in the world and he constantly made sure that we were okay and taken care of. I can't wait to take my parents here! If you live in OC, you need this.

We have been using this charter company (since 2011 to current) and they run the Harbor 20 Club as…read morewell. Chris Jester the owner is great and has a professional passion for what he does. The boats are new and clean ... As a matter of fact I'm am signing up for this summer through 2027 for the Harbor 20 club again!

I had the best possible experience with Newport Beach Sailing Charters. I ran to them in tears…read moreafter another company I booked a boat with completely lied to me about pricing and didn't even give me an option to get the boat that I wanted. I was there on my birthday with all of my guests looking for someone to help us. This is when I asked the Newport Beach Sailing Charters if they had anything available. They have the most beautiful clean office, opposed to the dirty bus the first business was ran out of. While we signed all the papers, they offered us free drinks and everyone was INCREDIBLY nice! The captain got there so quickly, we got on the boat almost immediately and went sailing. Craig was also the best captain we've ever had. Me and my guests had the most amazing time. It's definitely one of the best birthdays I've ever had. I will NEVER go anywhere else again!!!

After doing extensive research found the Paradiso Yacht for my 50th birthday. The service with…read moreTanya was easy and professional. It did take a bit to get the premium bar menu to review - and I really wanted good champagne on the yacht to be served all night long, but they only had prosecco and we weren't able to work together to order nice bottles ahead of time. There was a 2 bottle maximum that was allowed to be brought on board with a $35 corkage - but they allowed me a few more bottles on board which was nice. But would have been nice to know ahead of time vs the day before. I wouldn't say anyone went above and beyond - but service was professional, courteous. Drinks for the premium bar were definitely on par with CA prices. They provided a list of caterers and for my milestone where I wanted French food - recommended Tom's Catering. He has been doing food on board for 20+ years and the food was PHENOMENAL. Guests devoured the food and everything was absolutely delicious. Boat has 3 levels and was able to fit the party nicely. The main floor had the bar and upstairs is where we played games. all in all - everyone had a lovely time, nobody got sea sick.

I highly recommend Pradiso Charters for a truly first-class experience. I had never used them…read morebefore booking an event in April 2026, and I was incredibly impressed from start to finish. Their team was attentive, professional, and went above and beyond to help coordinate every detail. They assisted me in arranging a meaningful military tribute, including having members of the Army present for a flag folding ceremony and the playing of Taps at the end of the day. Every element was handled beautifully - from the roses to the full-service yacht experience. The office staff was equally helpful and responsive throughout the entire process. Everything about this experience was first class, and I would highly recommend Pradiso Charter to anyone looking for exceptional service and care Thank You All Jerry F.

Both Chris and Captain Toby are first class sailors and super honest guys. Chris was my broker and…read moreCaptain Toby trained me. These guys are not only extremely competent but they are very trustworthy too. I cannot recommend Sailtime OC highly enough. The best of the best!

I've been working here as a Training and Charter Captain for 3 months. I have sailed my whole life…read moreand many thousands of miles. This is hands down the most well-maintained fleet I have ever seen ! When I say something needs service after a Charter or Instruction, it gets repaired often next-day and receives a full wash-down and detail daily or weekly. These boats look brand new even after a few years. Really the best SailTime franchise Owners and absolutely the nicest docks. Newport Beach guests demand a higher level of vessel and service; and SailTime NB delivers !!! I'm so blessed to be involved with these folk. The Owners and the Members treat me with respect and value my skills as a Captain. It is a joy to run these boats. Thank You !!!

Perfect experience for a special occasion. Captain Andrew delivered! He was knowledgeable and so…read morefriendly. Definitely recommend this private excursion.

Awesome experience with capt. Andrew and missy. We booked the mayflower for a 5pm sailing on the…read more4th. Not only is the boat amazing, but everyone was taking pictures of it as we passed by! The crew wore masks whenever they were within 6 feet of us. Everything was clean - we felt very safe. I highly recommend booking a trip with the lively schooner if you are looking to enjoy a day on one of their amazing boats. They are taking covid-19 seriously, and I am grateful for that!

Communication was great! Helpful staff, kind, polite and responsive. Having an ash service for…read morefamily member is not something anyone wants to do and these professionals assisted in every way. Thank you for sending our family member off in the best way.

Sadly my family used their services for a scattering and things were so miscommunicated. I made the…read moreeffort to discuss my concerns with the owners to only receive excuses for every concern. At a time of loss, that last thing I want to do is argue. No compassion was shown or remorse. Added more stress to an already difficult time.

This club is fantastic! I've been a member since 2024 and I must say...bravo! Over the past year I…read morehave rented several boats from the Newport Beach location and every rental has been so fun! The latest rental was over the Christmas holiday and I must say - from the fun afternoon sail to the evening holiday boat parade - this trip was excellent. Chuck went out of his way to make sure we were all set (Even going the extra mile to be sure we had sufficient parking for both me and my guests). Molly was helpful early last year with some great lessons and Michael has been great at keeping things organized...everything from scheduling to billing. And a special shout out to Michael for being so quick to reply. Lightning fast responses and communications. Love that! I look forward to many more years of rentals!

I have been a member of Marina Sailing NB since 2022 when I did my ASA ratings. I came into the…read moreprogram with some experience, which gave me extra insight into how excellent of an operation they really are. Mike(the owner), Molly and Molly to name a few have been fantastic to work with and they all work really hard to be flexible and accommodating to your needs and requests. Mariano is super helpful with all day of charter needs, and always has excellent game time advice. All of the boats are in good shape. Nothing but good things to say!

My family recently chartered Tunnel Vision for an ash spreading. I was not only blown away by the…read morebeauty of the boat itself and the smooth sailing out to sea, but also by the beauty and amazement that came over me watching the ashes gracefully and delicately spread over the water from the back stairs of the boat. The day was one we will never forget! Captain Nick and his first mate, Ali, were great hosts and very accomodating to our whole family. I will most defanantly be chartering this boat again.

My family and I had such a wonderful experience with Captain Newport! From the moment I called to…read moreget more information on their services, Reuben was such a huge help, kind, and readily available for anything I needed after the booking. The entire process was easy and I appreciated the straightforward pricing. When we arrived to the dock, we met Captain Joe and our host who were the upmost professionals and made sure that we had a fun and safe trip. Before boarding, Reuben informed me that there was an issue at the restaurant where I had ordered mobile pickup. He took it upon himself to handle the issue and ensure that we received our food order for onboard our cruise. Reuben took away the stress of me having to deal with it, picked up our order and had everything ready for us to enjoy. The 42 foot Von Dutch yacht that I rented for our cruise was exactly as pictured on the site. It was beautifully taken care of and clean. Throughout our cruise, Captain Joe would continually make sure that we were comfortable, kept us updated, and picked the most beautiful swimming location. He made our cruise so much fun! Our host onboard was super attentive, kind, and went above and beyond to ensure that we were taken care of. Overall, the service that Reuben and everyone at Captain Newport provided us was exceptional. I will definitely recommend them to others and would use their services again.

Amazing experience. Totally stress free and wonderful service.. Our captain Maureen was so kind and…read moreknowledgeable, the boat was beautiful and is perfect for a fun event or family outing. 10/10!

Our instructor, Deb, was fantastic! She is nice, an…read moreexcellent instructor. With patiences and a kind demeanor she to imparts basic sailing knowledge to being sailing students. While on the water her instructions are clear and always offered in a pleasant manner. Her patience and kindness when instructing this old fool was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend "the OCC Lido I, sailing course" and this instructor to anyone wanting to lean the beginning foundation of sailing. I will be registering for the Lido II course. Knowing i will have 4 more fun adventures sailing with her.

Excellent training, good instructor, lots of fun! I took the…read moreBeginning Sailing Course - Lido 14. It was a good value! The instructor tries to give the class as much time on the water as possible. I will suggest that if people are tall and/or don't like kneeling on hard surfaces, volleyball knee pads make the experience better. The Lido 14 is a small sailboat and there's a lot of moving from side to side of the boat on the very low bench seats. Being able to kneel on the floor as you switch sides can make the transitions faster. I took the 4 classes in one week, however I think I'll try the 1 class a week version next time. Sailing is a bit of a workout, so be prepared - practice squats and lunges. And don't forget your sunscreen.