Jeff was very helpful. From original information so I could make a informed decision of which trip…read moreI wanted, to use detailed directions of where to meet him. He explained so many things when we were on the boat. What he was doing. what we were seeing. he encouraged us to help steer the boat or anything else we wanted to do. Our three hour sale was so relaxing. I highly recommend him.

August 10 sailing day. Weather was great, wind pretty calm, but made for a very relaxing day…read more Captain Bryan is an excellent people person and a very patient, calm teacher! Would absolutely recommend him and hope someday to sail with him again!

Boats... clean and new and ready to fish. Aaron was super helpful. It really was a flawless…read moreexperience. BTW huge bait tank....lots of flow. Kevin Tustin

1 star -- the owner's response to a customer's concern was worse than the rental itself. Wish 0 was…read morepossible and want to warn anyone interested in enjoying their night to avoid this establishment. Sorry for the lengthy review, but there are so many varied reasons to avoid this business. I rarely leave reviews like this, but the way this company handled themselves was so unprofessional that I feel other customers should know. This rental was for my birthday. The experience itself had several issues, including difficulty locating the dock, a malfunctioning Bluetooth system, confusing parking information, and an overall lack of professionalism before departure. The bigger problem started afterward. We were accused of returning late and leaving the boat excessively dirty. We were one minute late, and threw our trash away and checked the boat before we left to make sure there was no mess. I repeatedly asked for photo evidence of the alleged mess. None was provided. The description then escalated from a cleaning issue to claims that we had "thrashed" the boat. The timing allegations also kept changing. We understood the return time to be 7:30 PM. Their own attendant later stated he called us at 7:31 PM, but management subsequently characterized us as about 15 minutes late and charged me 55$ for being 1 minute late. Throughout the exchange, I repeatedly asked that everything remain in writing. I was frustrated, so I actually used ChatGPT to help me keep every response professional, factual, and measured rather than responding emotionally. That effort was clearly not reciprocated. The owner's messages eventually included: "Your out of your mind if you think that's going to happen." When I asked to not be charged a late arrival fee for being 1 minute late. and "Next time go to Newport that's where your kind need to rent Duffy boats." I still do not know what "your kind" was intended to mean, but there is simply no professional context in which a business owner should speak to a customer that way. I was also told that if I posted what they considered a "false review," they would make sure it did not get posted and would make sure my card was charged for the disputed overtime. That was especially concerning. What is most disappointing is that I was not initially trying to attack this business. I asked for evidence, corrected disputed facts, requested written communication, and tried repeatedly to resolve the issue professionally. We could easily have become repeat customers. Instead, the situation escalated into unsupported accusations, threats of additional charges, refusal to provide requested evidence, and increasingly hostile messages from the owner. The lesson here is simple: problems happen. Good businesses resolve them professionally. This one did not. I would strongly recommend choosing another Duffy or electric-boat rental company, especially for a birthday or family event where you want the experience to remain enjoyable. And respectfully, the owner might benefit from using ChatGPT himself before sending messages like "you're out of your mind" and "your kind."

Excellent, professional client service from Mark Rentziperis at Dick Simon Yachts…read more My dad had been looking online for a while. After going to check out a Sea Ray with sis and friend, dad decided it was the one. Mark was so kind and patient with all of us, walking us through the buying process. We all worked hard to help dad to achieve his dream of having another Sea Ray after giving his up after a stroke 15 years ago. Mark was was extremely knowledgeable about the boat, answered our numerous calls and texts, and went over and beyond to help us help dad. Mark helped with the whole process - from the mechanical inspection, survey, haul out, etc. He only chooses the best service providers to refer us to. Thanks again, Mark, and Dick Simon Yachts, for making Dad's, and our family's dreams come true!

Love the crew at Dick Simon Yachts! Graeme was so helpful and knowledgable! Nice to see someone…read morestill takes personal interest !

Dream Catcher Yachts helped me find the perfect sailboat for my family and I. Dave was helpful and…read moretruly cared about me making the right decision, not moving too quickly and not jumping into a purchase too quickly. He took his time, was thorough and even offered to help me learn more after the sale. I will be trusting Dave with Dream Catcher Yachts with all of my future boat sales and purchases!

The entire team at Dream Catcher is outstanding! Shelley…read moreHelped us sell our Formula Cruiser and really did a great job.

My friends and I booked a whale watching tour last week because we heard that orcas had recently…read morebeen spotted on Newport Coast, which is so rare this point we knew it was a longshot, but we knew we would still have a great time even if we didn't see any orcas. The company did a great job of emailing us all of the information days before our tour and there was ample parking. We ended up parking across the street with no issues at all. We walked over to Balboa and checked in at David's locker and lined up and boarded the boat. There was plenty of seating and the boat wasn't completely full. We opted to stand most of the tour but there were plenty of spots to sit. There were bathrooms on board that were very clean. We liked that they had a full bar, with very friendly bartenders, and they also had chips and other snacks for sale. We didn't see any animals for the first hour or so of the tour, but then we went further out and saw hundreds of dolphins! It was the coolest thing I've ever seen! They swam with the boat and our tour guides were so amazing that they let us stay out almost another full hour just to enjoy the experience with the dolphins. No orcas were spotted but we were ok with that! The staff was very nice, helpful, and had great personality and attitude. I would definitely book this to her again because everyone was so friendly and nice and we had such a great time even though it was really hot. We didn't really feel that uncomfortable because of the ocean breeze and I can't wait to go back for the Christmas light tour and for another whale watching tour soon!

Absolutely amazing on how they upgraded all the surrounding areas…read more Lots of new parking with a new multilevel parking structure and new bathrooms and showers for the boaters that have a permit for boat parking to launch their Crafts from Dana Point harbor. Automatically given 4 hours of free parking with quick access to any of the numerous restaurants and gift shops right on the water. This is the spot if you want to go offshore fishing on a charter or whale watching which I did on a couple hour tour it was outstanding. Not to mention all the whales dolphins and other mammals that were seen offshore. Tuesdays they still do half off. If you have not been give it a try it's so much better now with the easy access and plenty of free 4 hour parking. Don't overlook the stunning safe day beaches without the big Surf issues

What an incredible time aboard the Curlew! We chose this beautiful sailboat for a very special…read more40th work anniversary celebration. Our group of 25 guests enjoyed a beautiful 2.5-hour sunset cruise, and it truly could not have been a more memorable way to celebrate such an incredible milestone. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. A few weeks before our event, the owner graciously allowed me to come aboard for a walk-through so I could familiarize myself with the layout of the boat, meet the crew, and feel comfortable with all the details ahead of time. That extra level of hospitality and attention was greatly appreciated and made planning the event so much easier. On the day of our cruise, the crew was fantastic. They were welcoming, attentive, and took such great care of our entire group. They passed out our individual charcuterie boxes, made sure everyone was comfortable, and even took us out into the open water in hopes of spotting dolphins. Most importantly, they created a relaxed atmosphere that allowed our group to laugh, celebrate, and simply enjoy our time together. The Curlew provided the perfect setting for such a special celebration, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. We are so grateful to the owner and crew for helping make this 40th anniversary celebration one we will always remember. I would highly recommend the Curlew for anyone looking for a unique, beautiful, and truly memorable experience on the water!

We just went on the Curlew this past Sunday for a burial at sea…read more Everything went perfectly! The crew was thorough with their instructions, answered all the questions we had, kind and empathetic. The boat was well maintained and clean. I couldn't have asked for a more special way to say our goodbyes to our Dad. I will definitely recommend them to my friends and family.

I highly recommend Prince Charters who arranged the Celebration of Life for my husband. They were…read morevery easy to work with, compassionate and respectful. We provided our own pastor for the ceremony and several guests spoke and honored him on the way back to the harbor. The boat was perfect for our 30 family and friends and many commented on what a beautiful and peaceful way to honor your loved one.

We booked Prince Charters for my Dads scattering of ashes. The boat was beautiful and the first…read moremate and captain were great. The price was very reasonable for the boat and I liked that they did allow outside food aboard and provided water. Highly recommend them. My only suggestion is that if you are coming on a Saturday during the summer come very early. Parking is very limited. It was suggested to come 15-30 minutes ahead of time but I would actually suggest 30-45 minutes for parking or better yet park elsewhere and uber over.

My 7yr old son and I had the pleasure of being captained by Mark, and was a rock fishing trip for…read morethe books!!! I am a avid fisherman and have never met a captain with the drive and passion for fishing! Not only did he find the fish, he worked alongside of us to get the fish on the boat and to make sure my son was catching fish!!! Not only did my son land some of the biggest fish in his life it is memories that will last a lifetime! We will 100% be return customers as this was a great experience, great captain and great boat!! Mark my son and I owe you one my dude!

Went out fishing with Allwater charters. Could not have had a better morning. My wife and I had…read moreonly been fishing deep sea once before. Captain was friendly and has been fishing these waters for over 25 years. He made sure we will all comfortable on the boat. Amazing to learn all that we did today. I don't think we could top our trip today. We got 5 nice yellowtail. All of them were over 20-30lbs. We filled our ice chest! Definitely a trip all of us will remember. Excited for the bbq!

A student and I were on the riviera last weekend for an Advanced Open Water dive course. Dive…read moreMaster Kuhns did an amazing job helping weight redistribution during PPB. The staff was amazing helping get us in the water and out of the water. The snacks and water helped keep us recharged during the second and third dives.

Completed open Water 3 and 4 this weekend. The exceptional service continued with Riviera Capt…read more Bob and Dive Master! One of the things I really appreciated had nothing to do with diving. Capt. Bob saw a fishing boat in a protected area and respectfully recommended that they move to a legal place. The fishing crew was not as respectful. Instead of blowing up, Capt. Bob handled it appropriately and got them to move off. Thanks for protecting our marine life in a such a mature way!!! Looking forward to going out again with Bob and his exceptional dive masters!