We booked the first time-slot of the day (1 hr Duffy boat rental) on a Friday morning, and when we…read morearrived only one worker was there but she was soooo helpful and kind! She made sure we had everything we needed and gave great instructions. Sorry we didn't catch her name. The best part of this excursion was that they're dog friendly and of course we opted to get a doggy captain hat! Thankfully my husband is a good driver but it looked simple enough. I also recommend getting an early time slot bc we were almost the only ones in the water. I think I'd be more nervous if the water was crowded like later in the day. We really enjoyed our experience and would definitely come back again!

Myself and a few friends decided to go kayaking yesterday. We googled "hunting harbor kayaking" and…read morethe harbor boat rental popped up. We were presently surprised at the check in process and friendly staff. We ended up renting 3 single kayaks for 2 hours. Upon check in, the employee offered us use of the restroom and helped us into the kayaks. We were able to cruise around the harbor for 2 hours, which was a good amount of time.

Oh man I never published this review.. this is from our booking on Nov 26, 2025…read more. Fantastic experience from start to finish! Decided to surprise my wife with a relaxing duffy boat ride for our wedding anniversary with some friends. Went straight to Yelp to do my research (thanks Yelp!). Originally, I was going to book with a rental company for Newport Harbor, but then came across a Groupon for PCH Electric Boats. After checking out their website and reading the glowing reviews on Yelp, I immediately booked. I called to book a white duffy boat on the day before Thanksgiving. The person on the phone was friendly, courteous and really easy-going. They asked if I had a Groupon and if I could provide the voucher number. BOOM. done. all set! I received an email with VERY DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS (including photos) of where to park and where the meeting area was. Additionally, a link to the waiver form that every passenger is required to fill out (even your babies) was included in that email. On the day of our booking, we were met by the owner Grant who I'm pretty sure was the same friendly, courteous and easy-going person I talked to on the phone days earlier when I booked. He provided specific instructions on where we're allowed to go and what to avoid. He saw we had several small children in our party and recommended everyone use the restroom nearby before boarding since there is not place to stop out in the harbor. After we came back from our potty break, Grant lead us down to the dock and got all the kiddos fitted for their life vests (all in great condition btw). He assisted us with our bags so we could focus on boarding the kids safely and even took a group photo for us! The boat was clean and easy to drive. The sound system was bumping and all the windows easily lifted up for that nice harbor breeze. It was a beautiful and memorable day. On our return, Grant was at the dock with one of his employees ready to receive us. He guided us in smoothly and as we were gathering our belongings and cleaning up, he helped all the kids out and grabbed our bags. We handed Grant a tip and immediately he passed it over to his employee who was going to do the post-ride cleaning.. what a great boss!!!! Definitely will be booking with PCH Electric Boats again! Thanks Grant!!!!

I booked the pink Duffy boat for my friends and I on a Saturday for two hours; it was the perfect…read moreamount of time to explore the canal. I made a charcuterie board for the ride, everyone enjoyed it. I love how there is a built in ice chest, and built in speakers. I highly recommend PCH Electric Boats.

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.

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.

Easy to book online and great customer service over the phone. Make sure you get there early - the…read moreparking lot is small, but there is street parking. They recommend your entire party use the restroom and gathers together in one of their nice seating areas before letting them know you're ready to board. If your party isn't ready and taking awhile to get situated, it will eat into your reservation time. The boats was clean and it was electric and very quiet. You're not going very fast but it's nice to cruise around with music playing.

We rented a Duffy Boat for a birthday celebration, and it was a smooth transaction. They had…read moreexcellent communication with several email reminders leading up to date of event, including parking information and photos so that the business can be located easily. As we embarked on the Duffy boat, we were given a map of the waterway and instructions how to operate the boat and turn on the bluetooth for music. The boat looked clean and well maintained. There was a large table and cushioned seating all around the table. We could also go to the aft of the boat which had two small seats. We ordered a charcuterie box which was already on the boat upon our arrival. Very pleasant experience from start to finish.

We had the perfect family Valentine's Day cruising around Newport Beach with EBoat Rental. Their…read moreboats are modern, spotless, and incredibly enjoyable to ride. We chose the red and white boat it was stylish, comfortable, and contemporary. Such a fantastic way to spend time together and take in the beauty of the harbor! Booking was seamless thanks to Mariah, who made the entire process quick and easy. If you're looking to explore Newport Beach in style, I highly recommend EBoat Rental!

Great experience, boat was clean and the service was very friendly and polite! Will definitely come…read moreagain and will use the coupon code

Captain Ryan was amazing--so professional and made the entire experience unforgettable. 10/10…read morerecommend! We can't wait to book again. Thank you for such a great experience!

We were on a 4th of July cruise when my daughter spotted the Tiki Fun Boat. I promised her we would…read morego on it. I contacted Ryan with a couple dates we had in mind. He was very prompt in response. We booked a sunset Friday night. It was just my husband, my daughter & myself. We ordered Cheesecake Factory to bring aboard the sunset cruise. I'm sure the average guests bring cocktails & have a crazy time. We were just making an evening with our daughter. There is a Bluetooth speaker you can hook your phone up to & listen to music. Loved all the spots we cruised. Heard some little fun facts about houses & boats owned in the area. It was flawless & so enjoyable. Ryan, the captain, was a very nice young man. He made me have faith that there are still some hard working, ambitious young adults around. He is wise beyond his years. We will definitely book again & if you're reading this, you should too.

Check in was so easy and the personnel was extremely helpful and very polite. We have rented boats…read morefrom other places, but these boats ran nicely and very clean! We will definitely be back!

I rented a 12-passenger boat for our group of 8 adults + 1 dog (golden retriever), and it was such…read morea wonderful experience! The staff were friendly and patient, and the boat itself was spacious, very clean, and easy to drive (according to my husband, haha). We booked for 3 hours (3:30-6:30pm), which turned out to be the perfect amount of time. The harbor is beautiful, and it was so much fun cruising around and checking out all the homes. We even got lucky and spotted two dolphins! The meeting location was easy to find, though keep in mind that parking is only available along PCH. Highly recommend!

I brought my crew out on the double decker, and I have to say this was the coolest boat and coolest…read morecaptain we've ever had. He only added to the fun! Book him yesterday #captainsteverogers

Fantastic fun day. Andy met us at the dock, gave us a tour of the boat, controls and a few…read moresuggested routes around the water ways. We brought a picnic and had a wonderful time eating and bobbing around on the water. We will for sure bring our family the next time the are over, it was a fantastic day, will definitely be back for another go and the OC team were fantastic. The boat was super clean and easy to control, we appreciated the shaded roof. Wonderful day

Incredible, epic time out on the water with Newport Surfrider and Captain Dustin. Weather was…read moreperfect and being out on the ocean just is amazing. We had fun the entire time and can't wait to do this experience again in the future. Saw so many dolphins and a huge sun fish. Highly recommend A+++

Captain Dustin was the best! He navigated us right into a massive dolphin pod and was also very…read moreknowledgeable about the surrounding area and marine life. 10/10 experience!