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    Catalina Flyer

    3.1 (659 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Ki D.

    It's a Boat time! Made it to Catalina Island by taking the Newport Flyer. This Flyer sets sail only twice a day. Once in the morning and the return back in midafternoon. What an Oar-deal. And speaking of deals our group upgraded to the V.I.P package on the way to Catalina. It includes boarding 1st. 50% off drinks. The crew members go around with excursion packages with discounts as well. Yeah Buoy! The water can be a bit Rocky but the view is knot to shabby. If you're feeling a little nauti the Catalina Flyer is the way to flow and this is no Bull-Ship!

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    Jill G.

    The crew were very friendly. Explained everything about the ride & what to expect. They told you about the seating arrangement or which level is best for seasickness & why. Also offered Dramamine. Very comfortable seats. Nice bathrooms. Clean boat. The ride was about an hour & a half. Choppy going, smooth sailing back. Pleasant experience. It was Super Bowl Sunday, so they played the game on the tvs. I've taken them a couple years ago, I'd use them every time.

    Sallie R.

    Took the Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach to Avalon and had a good experience. The ride was a little bumpy, but the views were beautiful, and the staff were friendly. The boat is spacious with indoor/outdoor seating and a small snack bar. Just one trip per day, so plan accordingly. Make sure to arrive early because long line can add quickly. Overall, a convenient and scenic way to get to Catalina Island!

    Catalina Flyer

    Smooth ride from Newport to Catalina and back. The captain was very kind to slow down so guest can watch dolphins. Crew members came around to ask if guest would like anything from the snack shop. However, there were tons of people standing because there were no seats on the way to the island and back. We lost almost 2 hours of visiting the island to start making a line to ensure we had seats for our children. The crew should ask guest to take up one seat and backpacks or sweaters do not go on seats, in addition they should ask people to scoot in or allow others to take seats. It was very uncomfortable to stand for over an hour specially for elders and children or for those who had babies in their arms.

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    3 months ago

    Employees are great and cordial. Ship left on time and clean. I will definitely be a repeat customer! Please don't forget to tip them.

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    Rude reservation staff and horrible service. They have an attitude and are very unaccommodating.

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    Every time I call this location, they are always so rude and have no customer service at all.

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    Ask the Community - Catalina Flyer

    Is there any special promotion for your birthday?

    Is the parking at the Municipal safe? Can I leave my luggage in the car the whole day while I visit the island?

    Municipal parking lot has been recommended by the city of Newport Beach for all day and overnight parking for many years but the City of Newport Beach also recommends you do not leave anything valuable visible in your vehicle, you should always lock… Read more

    Do I have to store my stroller or can I keep it with me during the trip?

    They have a place to store strollers and luggage.

    Is there any free street parking or do you have to park in the lot?

    Yes there is free street parking. But note mondays and Tuesdays are street cleaning days. So be mindful of what side of the street to park on, on these days.

    Can you bring a coolerwith you?

    Yes

    Is there a restroom outside before boarding the ship?

    Yes there are public restrooms along the harbor.

    Is it handicap accessible?

    Yes

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    Review Highlights - Catalina Flyer

    On the way leaving catalina island, our captain slowed down the boat for us because there was a huge pod of dolphins!

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    Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

    Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

    3.6
    (358 reviews)

    I've been to other boat parades in California and the Newport Beach one is my favorite (and one of…read morethe most renowned) While it's fun to be in a boat for the boat parade, I truly believe the best view is from the shore! We try to go every year and the best time I've had is getting one of the coveted restaurant reservations and being able to sit by the window of a restaurant and eat a great meal and watch the boat parade go by from the warmth and comfort of inside one of the many restaurants that line the harbor. Another option is just to bundle up (although this year it wasn't that cold on a few days) and find parking and then watch it from the shore. That is the free option and since the boat parade is really good at publishing their schedule you can time your visit to when the parade will pass by that location. I love seeing all the creatively (and some professionally!) decorated lit up boats! My kids really enjoy it too and we always take hot chocolate and make it a fun family holiday activity!

    I had this Boat Parade booked for a few years and had the chance to attend it a few weeks ago. My…read moregirlfriend and I went on the boat at around 4:45 PM. We felt this was a great time to see the sunset set and also got to see all of the different home lights as it got darker. Many boats were also decorated with Christmas items as well. We were the first few to line up onto the boat, so we got a good spot at the front. Eventually, it got chilly, so we headed in the cabin to sit and eat our own snacks that we brought onboard. There's a restroom that is available on the boat we were on. The entire ride was about an hour long. Tickets were purchased on their website. Prices varied depending on the selected time; most expensive was mainly closer to when the show took place at around 7 PM. After reserving, a confirmation email was sent with extensive instructions. One of the key tips was making sure to arrive hours before to find parking. It was definitely a mission to find street parking; we ended up parking about 10 minutes away. After we arrived, there was a small check-in table that advised us to head in the store to get our physical tickets. Then we were directed to the waiting area until it was time to depart. For anyone that does want to watch all of the boats in the parade, there is a restaurant nearby with paid entry on the second floor. It's also possible to come early and camp for a good view.

    Newport Coastal Adventure

    Newport Coastal Adventure

    4.9
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    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.

    Catalina Flyer - boatcharters - Updated June 2026

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