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.

Mary the owner is fabulous CB i'm not sure if this is the right place. If it is Newport got…read morecharters with Mary Makovich. She's awesome. She'll throw down a great party for you. You look completely amazing on a beautiful boat in Newport Harbor go with her she's awesome. Hey mario it's Sean Engle.

We had a great time OC Yacht Rentals! Outstanding service. Defiantly recommend it! Loved our day…read moretrip! Thank you.

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 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.

From the booking to the meeting at the Marina to the cruise itself there couldn't have been a more…read moreperfect process with attention to detail and the customer's wishes!! Regina helped us book and not be annoying clients by giving us hints on what to bring etc. she was so helpful! Captain George was AMAZING - funny, kind, engaging- we loved him. He found us a GIANT pod of dolphins and parked us so we could fully experience the wildlife as they did their thing. Dolphins were literally beside the boat, coming toward us, it was so exciting and surreal. We were so close we heard their dolphin sounds! When we come back to Cali this is the ONLY charter for us!!

I called unique yacht charter for my son's birthday trip last minute. They were very accommodating…read moreresponded immediately. Arrived to the location and were greeted by Captain George, who was very pleasant and funny. The boat was super clean. What an experience! Captain George found dolphins for us. (hundreds of them) Better than the San Diego zoo! Seen so many dolphins in real life was the highlight of the trip and my grandkids are going to remember that day forever. Thank you QNIQ and Captain George for this great experience.. can't wait to come back again.

I found Boat & Bottle when looking for a memorable experience to take my wife on for our first…read moreValentine's Day as a married couple, and I am very glad I did. Captain Sebastian was super friendly and a fantastic communicator, making sure we had all the information we needed to make it to the launch ramp on time (directions, parking, etc.). We got lucky and caught a SpaceX launch from the boat, which was surreal to see. We opted for the V-day package which included flowers, chocolates, and balloons and really added to the ambience. Overall it was a magical night, and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique date night.

I booked a boat and bottle for my sister's birthday. Captain Sebastian was kind, communicative, and…read morean all around amazing host! We will definitely be booking again!!

it was great! The weather was perfect. The boat crew and educators were knowledgeable and friendly…read more And we saw a blue whale!

the company was very good about sending a reminder about our reservation. The cruise was…read morecomfortable, and we saw whales!! We saw a mother and child finned whale, multiple times. The captain did a great job positioning the boat so everyone got a good view. All in all a great experience.

AAHHHHH SH!T!!!!!!!! GET YOUR TOWELS READY!!!!!…read more IT'S ABOUT TO GO DOWN!!!!!!! I'M ON A BOAT!!!!! EVERYBODY LOOK AT ME CAUSE I'M SAILING ON A BOAT!!!!! Question... What happens when you take -Mounds of Alcohol -Lonely Island & TPain -Sulty Sailor suits -A Dolphin -of course the great company we keep -& the open sea??? ...One F*ckin' Bomb A$$ Birthday Party!!!! Yes, on the Lady Hornblower.... and yes, I know how to pick out a vessel for my birthday. First let me say that the people working at the AAS offices are AWESOME! They helped me from the first phone call/email message and then every time I called or emailed afterward! I got to pick out the colors of the balloons and linens. They had hors d'oeuvres!! And yeah renting a boat to cruise around a harbor for 4 hours is expensive, but soooo worth it. They also hooked us up with a shuttle bus to the marina!! Special thanks to Mr. Jackson! Second, the staff ON the boat were chill too. From the girl at the bar who knew how to take some cash from drunks, to the chefs who hid below, to Nathan the cute waiter, to Mr. "been in the navy for over 20 years" Captain of the Lady H. And the yacht itself was pretty chill too, complete with dance floor, outdoor patio in the front aaannnnddddd a stripper pole in the bedroom... major plus for the drunkies! Note : Letting people steer the yacht while intoxicated was also a plus.... a very scared-for-my-life-plus tho. Our captain was the plus! The "displayed" food was bomb: * Local and Artisan Cheese Display, Dried Fruit, Nuts, Seasonal Grapes and Berries, Flat Breads, Crackers, Parmesan Crostini and Bread Sticks * Artichoke and Spinach Gratin, Served with Toasted Pita Chips The Nathan-Steward-passed was even better!! : * Cashew Chicken Spring Roll with Mango Chili Sauce * Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Maple-Dijon Glaze * Thai Beef Sate with Spicy Peanut sauce * Poached Prawns with Wasabi Cocktail sauce * Curried Potato Vegetable Samosa with Cucumber Mint Chutney (Doesn't that just scream yummy!!! and I'm not talking the food lol!) The DJ they hired (TallHairmusic.com) was cool and played anything and everything. She emailed me to get a feel of what kind of music to play, and she definitely keep the party going! Thanks Kelly!!!! So if you want to have the best birthday, and you dont mind spending a little money for it, this is the way to go! (unless of course you're just a rich-b!tch and you always blow that kind of cash on random parties....) PS- no one died or got thrown overboard......... this time.

My husband and I booked our wedding reception aboard the Dream Maker. Although we could have been…read moremarried on the boat, we really wanted to be married on the beach, with our toes in the sand. The staff at Adventures at Sea were completely OK with that, and accommodated our request to change things a bit. One of the best things about booking our reception through this company is that everything - and I mean EVERYTHING - was included. The food, bar, DJ, and cake were all part of the package. The only thing I had to do myself was make place cards and favors! Our wedding was on July 15, and since we live in Arizona, we had booked the yacht without visiting it in person, which made me a little nervous. In March, we drove to Newport Beach to see the boat and do our tastings (food and cake). We were so impressed with the staff and especially the chef, who assured us that he would be happy to accommodate any special dietary needs our guests may have (we had one vegetarian, one gluten-free, and 2 kids' meals). It was all so stress-free, it almost seemed too good to be true! When we visited the bakery, we were very happy with the quality of the cakes that were included in the package. Sometimes when you get a "package deal" it isn't the best quality, but absolutely everything was amazing. The day of the wedding, everything went perfectly. We didn't have to worry about a single detail, since the staff was on top of everything. We ate a delicious sit-down dinner on the top deck, and while everyone went downstairs for the cake cutting, they quickly took down all the tables and scattered chairs around so that our dance floor would be ready! That type of smooth transition is what made our wedding so stress-free. Our guests commented several times on what a cool idea it was to have our reception on a yacht! The weather was perfect and I can't imagine a better wedding. It was definitely a wedding that everyone will remember, and I loved doing something untraditional and unique. The cost was very reasonable, considering all that was included - we even opted for an open bar and additional appetizers, since the price was so good! We also added on a couple of "extras" - a personalized ring buoy and a "gondola escape", which was the coolest thing ever! Basically, at the end of the night, my husband and I got off the yacht and into a gondola, and our guests waved goodbye from the deck as we sailed away. Tip: The company can book a photographer (from their recommended list) for an additonal fee. It's well worth the money to have professional photos, especially with the challenges of lighting on a boat. I highly recommend using Washburn Photographers - they are wonderful!

Loved every second of this experience. From the ease of parking to the professionalism and fun of…read morethe team there ! The Duffy boat was very clean and very modern compared to many on the water ! We took the Duffy on the water to Buddha's Favorite sushi on Lido! One of the best Valentine's Day ever ! We want to do it again! Thank you so much for this super special time

We had the best time ever. Easy reservation process. Staff were very engaged and friendly. We…read morerented a Duffy for an hour and half. It was perfect to make it around the bay. The boat was clean and in great shape. Had help from the staff pulling away and returning to the dock. Parking was easy. Clean restrooms. Would highly recommend.

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!!!