Took an Intro to Sailing course out on the water yesterday 6/18…read more I learned much helpful nautical terminology, parts of the boat, trimming sails, right of way rules, points of sail, downwind, upwind, reverse action mechanics with the tiller and rudder. Also tacking and jibing, and how many degrees our boat was turned in relation to the wind. And so much more! Just the pure joy, of being out at sea. 'Hats off' to David...my very accomplished Skipper. He is very knowledgeable about sailing and the water. I look forward to reading: ASA "Sailing Made Easy" textbook, and continuing sailing lessons!

The South Bay Sailing team trained me to get my ASA 101sailing certification. They were great…read moreinstructors and made the learning journey fun!

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!!

I've gone on their whale watching tour twice now, the first time in December and the last time was…read moreyesterday, May 29th. I was hoping I'd see just one whale but in December, we saw 5 humpbacks ! Yesterday I wasn't too confident because one of the staff said the tour prior, they saw absolutely no life. Not even birds. But we went out and we saw a Minke whale and 3 humpback whales! One even waved for us. It was great. The staff is very knowledgeable about the whales and other animal life and even the surrounding area. Will definitely be back.

Fantastic trip! Great staff on board. Comfortable inside cabin seating…read more We got to see a huge pod of dolphins and a whale with her calf!

Geoff and Emily are the perfect sailing captains, guides, boat companions etc. They are so…read moreknowledgeable, fantastic conversationalists and just the loveliest people. The Alchemy is a gorgeous 36ft Sailboat, it was very comfortable for our party of 4 (plus Geoff & Emily), but can definitely comfortably accommodate additional numbers. Our group sailed for 4 hours from Redondo to Palos Verdes (swim/lunch break in PV) back up towards Manhattan Beach before we returned to the lovely King Harbor Marina (parking is very convenient!). I highly recommend going with Alchemy Sailing over the larger companies that operate out of Marina del Rey. The setting is much more picturesque sailing around the South Bay, and you're not stuck for an extended period navigating out of the labyrinth that is Marina del Rey. Plus you don't want to miss out on sailing with Geoff & Emily, they really made the experience very special and I can't wait to go again!

I waited way too long to try a sailing adventure after moving to SoCal, but glad it finally…read morehappened and that Geoff was my Captain . We got to enjoy a beautiful mid day sail towards PV and already planning my next one out to Catalina. He gave me a great heads up on wind conditions and the optimal time to go out. I can go on and on about the amazing craftsmanship he put into the interior of the boat. Super knowledgeable and great instructor if you're looking to learn things while "out at sea" (can I say that now?? I mean basically feel like a sailor now ).

This is a business I love to patronize because - besides providing a silent smooth Duffy…read moreunavailable in the King Harbor marina elsewhere, they do good in the harbor community among the marine life. Captain Jake was recently honored for building a ramp to sea lion barge so sea lion pups could make it up. They also just volunteered a Duffy for a ln inclusive community event in June. I highly recommend this business because they give us a great opportunity to boat, kayak, peddle boat right here in the South Bay.

Had such a fantastic time out on the Duffy! We went for a friend's birthday, and it was absolutely…read moreperfect. The staff was super friendly and made our experience so much fun. I highly recommend going at sunset--it was gorgeous! Plus, you can connect your own music and bring your own food and drinks, which made it even better. Definitely a great experience all around!

After stumbling across Captain Erica Tik Tok's page, we wanted to book an adventure. We have been…read moreon other whale watching adventures in Newport and Newport Coastal Adventure is by far the best. We are hooked and will ONLY go on their adventures now. Went on a 2 hour tour with Captain Erica and Molly, down in Newport Beach. They were absolutely the best. Captain Erica was knowledgeable and friendly that we were able to enjoy the whole ride. We saw a momma grey whale and baby and hundreds and hundreds of bottle nose dolphins. As Captain Erica said, we must have had lucky people on board to experience both on the same tour. Molly got some awesome and amazing shots that she was able to share with us. We thoroughly enjoyed the surfing dolphins that were created by the wake from our boat. The conditions were perfect, and the experience was worth every penny. We're already planning our next tour for the upcoming season and can't wait to book an Oxnard adventure with them. Hopefully we can get this dynamic duo again. Can't speak highly of Captain Erica and Molly. Total worth it. See you guys soon.

This was by far the worst whale watching tour I've ever taken. I've done whale watching multiple…read moretimes before -- in Boston and other locations -- and every other tour actually went out into deeper waters where whales are usually found. This tour, however, barely left the coastline. If whales could be seen that close to shore, I could have just stood on the beach and saved my money. The trip was advertised as 2 to 2.5 hours, but it only lasted about 1.5 hours. Most of that time was spent heading back toward the harbor, and then we sat near the harbor entrance for around 20 minutes just watching sea lions. I honestly don't understand why anyone should pay $50 per person just to look at something you can easily see from the shore. It felt misleading and disappointing. The boat never seriously attempted to go offshore, where whales are actually located. What made this even more frustrating was that I specifically asked the staff before booking whether we were likely to see whales, and they assured me we would. Do not waste your money on this tour.

Their website doesn't work, but I called the number listed and Richard picked up right away. I was…read moreable to book a gondola ride for the next day. Everything went smoothly. We were the only gondola on the water. We saw some sea lions. It felt very romantic. Would def recommend.

Took my GF on a romantic ride and we got engaged. Nice ride around the RB HARBOR…read more Our host provided the beautiful flowers