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.

Excellent company! Timely, super organized, and even decorated the boat for us for a birthday…read moreparty! Thank you HB Duffy!

Will definitely be booking HB Duffy again! Super friendly & cute decorations for Valentine's Day…read more He even helped our friend rescue her iPhone that she dropped in the water

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.

Went on a boys trip for a friend that retired from the military.. He got real sick but the rest of…read moreus had a blast lol.. Captain Woody is the guy if you're looking to go out.. Had a great music playlist and took us right where the fish were.. When in doubt just take Dramamine 30-40 mins before don't ruin your trip

Captain woody is an awesome captain, really chill and knows his stuff. He was very eager to share…read morehis knowledge and changed my nephews view on fishing (he's loves it) definitely calling him again next time I want to catch fish!

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 Rented this bot 3 times was amazing , seamless booking . Beautiful boat highly recommend.read more

What an amazing experience. Kevin, Gabe, and the entire crew were nothing short of amazing! The…read moreboat was beautiful and clean. I highly recommend!

Robert and Bob were amazing!…read more They took great care in making sure our group of 6 had a great time. We caught a lot of fish, saw dolphins/whales, and had a truly memorable time. Robert even filleted the fish for us to enjoy. They are just regular guys like us, who enjoy having a good time and catching fish. Don't hesitate to book a trip! They will take care of you! Thank you!

I had a great fishing trip with my Dad today thanks to Robert and Bob!…read morePrior to the trip, Robert is very responsive to my questions. During the trip, we can definitely feel that they do this not just because it's their business but they are passionate about it and they want to give us a great experience. We were able to get live squid baits today and that helped us catch some big fish. We moved to many fishing spots with different depths and caught fishes at each one of them. If you want a proper fishing experience, don't go with the "Groupon" boats, this is the right way to do it, and I highly recommend doing it with Robert and Bob!

AMAZING experience. I've booked through others in the past and wasn't as satisfied. We booked for…read moretwo hours on Father's Day. We should have booked for 3. The staff was wonderful! Answered all questions quickly, gave very clear instructions, was waiting for us at the dock when we arrived back from our outtinf. I would book again with Gold Coast.

We loved this rental! Was soo easy to get on and off. Our guide, Abby - was super helpful getting…read moreus set up, and picking us up. We didn't need a captain - and the boat was easy to navigate. They provided some blankets and towels on the boat and even offered to clean. We cleaned ourselves but overall the experience was so nice and really easy to use. Thank you! We will be coming back.

My family and I went on this cruise last night, and we had an enjoyable experience! I had some…read moreconcerns based on the negative reviews I had read here, but we didn't have any problem finding a place to park or getting on the bus. There were so many volunteers all around us, that there was never a question about where we needed to go. The bus ride is a very short one on a traditional school bus. I actually enjoyed it! I do agree with some of the reviewers who have mentioned that it would be a more pleasant experience if they would skip the narration during the cruise, and play Christmas carols instead. The narrator on the boat was clearly reading from a script, and she obviously wasn't familiar with it, because she stumbled over her words quite a bit. The lights are beautiful, though, and while it's true that not every single house is decorated, there are many families that have gone to great lengths to create a fantastic display of lights! What I enjoyed the most was being on the water in such a peaceful setting! There weren't very many boats in the harbor, and that added to the relaxing ambiance. I would have given this experience a five-star rating, but I subtracted one star because of the narration. It wasn't too loud, so that was a plus. It's just that the narrative didn't add anything to the experience because it was simply a description of what was plainly obvious for all to see. One reviewer described the crowd as worse than Disneyland, but I'm happy to say that wasn't our experience. There were exactly 2 busloads of people on the boat, so after the cruise, half of us went on one bus, and the other half went on the other one. Both buses were there to meet us immediately after the cruise, so there was minimal waiting involved. Other reviewers have mentioned that it is important to be on the right side of the boat, so that's where we sat. We had a good view, but since the boat goes up one side of the channel and down the other, all of the houses can be seen from either side of the boat. We avoided the back of the boat because of the fumes coming out of the engine. There is a snack bar on board that sells reasonably-priced snacks and drinks. There is also a restroom on the boat. The only annoying thing we experienced had nothing to do with the operators of the cruise. I only mention it so that others may be more aware of the people around them and show consideration. There was a lady standing behind us who talked nonstop and very loudly to her friend about her travels, her vocational accomplishments, her home redecorating experience, etc. throughout the cruise. I couldn't help but wonder if she even realized that she was on a harbor cruise meant for relaxation and enjoyment of the Christmas lights. As her voice mixed with the voice of the narrator, it created an unpleasant cacophony that put a damper on the serenity of the evening. I know I could have moved away from her, but I chose to stay because I had a seat near the railing. I would highly recommend this cruise, mostly because it is an inexpensive way to get away from the hustle bustle of Christmas preparation, and the proceeds benefit a worthy organization that helps school children.

This was a one and done event for me. You park behind the Trader Joe's. Then they take you on a…read moreschool bus to the boat.You cruise around for about an hour, the problem I had was there was hardly any houses decorated.And the information they were saying about the houses through the speakers during the tour was extremely difficult to understand very muffled speaker system. The positive was it helped the music program for the schools.