This boat was so much fun for my boys and I. My original plan was to go with the boys fishing so I…read morecould maybe see some otters and whales. When I told the captain he made sure to point out different animals to me. The captain was really nice. My boys are young and I wasn't sure how the smallest would do on the boat. He is only 6 but the captain was really sweet and allowed him to ride inside the captains area. My oldest son is 11 and has been fishing many times. I knew he wouldn't get scared or sick. He loved the trip and had a blast fishing. Of course I got sick and had to stay in the galley most of the time. The other people on the trip were all nice and it was good being on a smaller boat. I was happy that the boat was overly crowded like some of the others I've been on. I'm going to book another trip when we head back up north.

Had a great time on the 8 hour trip Saturday. We have been out 3 times this year and this is the…read moreonly boat i will go out on. Captain Kyle put us on quality fish all 3 times. Crew is very friendly and is always willing to answer any questions. They even gave us great spots to fish from shore after our trip was over.

Wow! I mean. Wow!!…read more I'm an angler. I fish a lot. By "a lot" I mean every break from work, time to myself, wanna get away and nothing else to do. Well, there's always something else to do. Fishing. A few years ago, an angler friend who drove down to San Diego to fish tuna told me wonderful stories about Morro Bay and the size of the fish they catch up there. He made it sound like the Land of Plenty. We anglers love to tell fishing tales, just look at the length of this review so far, so I took it all with a grain of salt; by salt I mean a good flavorful blackened fish rub. HELLO! After the fishing trip ended, he sent me an invite to join a Facebook group called Friends of the Black Pearl. I accepted the invite because I had just deleted my old FB account because I kept getting put in Facebook Jail, 30 days being able to see posts and comments from everybody else but not able to post or comment myself, TORTURE! People posting and commenting stupid stuff and I couldn't check them. Anyway, what's this review about? Oh yeah. The Black Pearl. I started to see the photos of the fish people caught and thought I myself, hmmm. "6 hour drive in the car by myself. Hotel room by myself. Get some fishing in the next day. Hotel room again by myself. 6 hour drive home by myself." No sooner than I finished the thought, maybe while I was still thinking, I had already booked my first trip and hotel. It was the " by myself" part that did it. What? I love my family. I just need to miss them every now and then. My first trip the weather did not permit the boat to leave the bay due to the extreme conditions. However, three things happened. 1 - We were still able to catch a lot of decent sized fish. Not the monsters I was expecting, but definitely bigger than anything I would have caught in San Diego. 2 - I saw a Captain, Captain Brian, drive a boat with the most skill I've ever seen a Captain display on a day trip. I mean, the sea was rough yet he was able to keep us on the rock pile so we could keep fishing. I had never seen such a thing. I didn't even know it was possible in such high surf and wind. 3 - I met and bonded with the most exceptional crew ever. From Gambit preparing amazing means then handling the rails deck handing with best of them to the other deck hands making sure tangles were immediately addressed and angler had the time they paid for. It was like 4 star hotel hospitality training. Amazing!! However, I didn't see the huge fish I was promised. Then that's when I learned the term "Jurassic Park". Turns out that when the sea conditions permit, the boat is able to leave the harbor and sail to the coast of Big Sur. With that information etched in my brain, I scheduled a 1.5 day and did the drive and hotel thing again a few months later. This time... We made it! OMG!! Monsters!! Now with monsters come tangles because you're fishing so deep and let's face it, the fish you hook are fighting for their lives and don't come straight up. They're swimming all over the place in their panic and wrap themselves around other anglers' lines in their fight for survival. The harder they fight the more fun I'm having. " Yeah Baby! You better fight if you wanna avoid this beer batter and hot grease. Fight like your life depends on it!! It does!" I crack myself up. Since I've been fishing this boat, I've joined a few sponsored trips, made a huge amount of friends, caught lots of fish and even taken my son and best friend to fish with me. I don't even bother to fish rock fish in San Diego anymore. I've experienced the boat's new remodel, new crew members, I've even enjoyed Lisa's fine cuisine on every trip. Oh! Didn't I mention that? Lisa, the boat owner, specially prepares the meals at home for every trip. So you don't just get boat burgers, you get real food. I'm talking brisket and pulled pork sandwiches. Hot dogs with home made pickles, pickled cabbage and sour kraut. Potato salad (), baked beans and so on. A different meal every time. Today, a trip on the Black Pearl has become my happy place. When I need a break or just want to fill my freezer, or even just wanna see Gambit, Captain Brian and the crew again, I plan this time for myself. As an experienced angler, it's really not about catching fish, it's about the experience while fishing. Check out these photos over my years on the Pearl.

I would say the crew was amazing. Extremely helpful and…read morenice. The boat was filled to the max and honestly, it felt very crowded. It was definitely hard to move around which also could've been because there was extra people on the boat that got on the wrong charter boat. I could have done without the smoking. Pretty much every minute of the trip was filled with smoke instead of sea area. We did go on a charter to experience fishing and smell the fresh air. We will not be returning to the though I'm sure that most charters are filled with nonstop people smoking.

My husband and I (and our dog) rented the boat named The Otter Spotter last week. We were staying…read morein Cambria for a few days. For months I've been telling my husband if we have good weather while we're there, I would really love to rent a pontoon and cruise around Morro Bay. We rented pontoons in other locations in California, but never here and we had no idea which boat rental company to go to. We looked at this one and one other and clearly we made the best choice going with Morro Bay Boat Rentals. Their boats are clean, well maintained and maybe a bit larger than some others. When we walked into their shop, we were greeted by friendly and accommodating staff. Good Customer Service makes a difference! Although we spoke with three different people, Dane is the one who explained the process, brought us down to the boat, clearly explained the operations of the boat, and where we could, and could not go within the bay. We had a hand radio so that if there were any problems, we could get in touch with Dane immediately, as well as let them know when we were heading back so Dane could be there waiting to help my husband pull into the boat slip. As far as our experience out in the middle of the bay, it was amazing and everything I hoped for. First of all our dog absolutely loved it. My husband was easily able to drive the boat and thoroughly enjoyed it. As for me, I was busy taking photos with my long camera lens of birds and otters and Morro rock. I have been looking forward to this for months and I was not disappointed. We were fortunate to have a sunny day and calm waters. We spent about an hour and a half cruising around, and it was truly the highlight of our time on the central coast. We radioed Dane about five minutes before we approached, and he was there at the end of the dock waiting for us. He asked us how we enjoyed our time and if everything went well. Back in the office we signed off the papers and told all three members that we were really happy with our choice to rent from them. Let's see if I can figure out how to attach some photos.

I had an emergency and was not able to get a refund for a boat ride. Owners were lent helpful or…read morewilling to work with me. Just asked me "so you're not gonna show up."

Captain Stew's was a fun boat cruise that got our family up close to the resident sea otters…read more Their promotion is $10 bay cruises ( 5 for kids). True to it's name, if you have the cash you have a seat. To begin your voyage you and your group gather outside Captain Stew's office on the wharf. For all intents and purposes his office is really just a door with a grease penned phone number on it. Apparently you call the number and some person tells you to wait for the boat to show up. We just waited outside his door and walked right on board when he landed at the dock. No reservation needed. The tour is about 45 minutes, blankets and binoculars are there for your use. The captain does a good job with facts about the bay while trying his best not to hit the many kayaks that are tootling around. You'll probably see at least fifty sea otters as they're everywhere in the Bay. There's one other stop the boat makes on this trip and that's to pick up more/drop off passengers on the other end of the wharf. - Kids get a free stuffed fish - Yes, that's a Budweiser sign above the Captain's office door.. - There are several negative reviews for this tour, mostly along the lines of cancelled reservations. Look, would you trust a pirate with a reservation? Probably not, so just show up and if he's sailing that day have fun...If not, there are other outfits you can check out.. -Recommended

Captain Stew was wonderful, informative, friendly and humorous! This wasn't a typical canned tour…read morespeech; he was excited to share the beautiful wildlife and interesting historical tid-bits about the bay. He took time to answer questions and made the trip enjoyable and memor. Best $10 we've spent in a while!

Had a blast on the scooters again. We rent here every time we come to Morro Bay, Nick is awesome…read moreand always makes us feel like family!

Went out with Gary to learn how to foil and had an absolute blast! He walked me through all of the…read moresteps and was very patient. I would go again and highly recommend him to anyone wanting to get out and try it!

Fantastic Experience - Highly Recommend!…read more We just had an amazing time on Lake Nacimiento thanks to SBR Rentals! From the rental process, making sure we had the boat that fit our needs, to the check in/check out, all the interactions were friendly, professional, and super helpful. The check-in process was quick and smooth, and they made sure we were fully comfortable with the boat before heading out. They were also very responsive when we had questions! The boat itself was in excellent condition--clean, well-maintained, and easy to operate. Definitely an added bonus that they had wakeboards and life vests for different sizes. The tube was a huge hit! What really stood out was the customer service. Mikey was amazing at the dock and even gave us tips on the best spots to wakeboard, tube, anchor and swim. We'll definitely be renting from them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and stress-free day on the water! Thank you for an awesome experience!

We had the most amazing day on Lake Naci through SBR Marine rentals. WOW! From start to finish,…read moreKristin, Mikey and their family took such good care of us. They were so attentive, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Our boat very comfortably fit the 8 of us, and we added on the tube and wakeboard. I cannot recommend this business enough. Such a fun day!!

Love this cruise... food and service is great. Staff give a warm welcome. And the ambiance is…read moreamazing. You're on a boat enjoying the view of the water. The boat ride is enjoyable!!! Need to schedule an event again!!!

First class all the way. Three in our party for father's day. The Clam Chowder is the best I've…read moreever had. The cruise of Harbour was full of wildlife. Recommend Highly.

I cannot really speak to the adventure of sailing itself because sadly our family took ill the day…read moreof our planned trip, but I wanted to review the business with five stars because they were so accommodating and understanding of our situation. These people definitely deserve your business. And when we come back next year we are definitely going to try again. They said they would refund our money and were totally understanding.

We took a sailing excursion on 1/17. Our first time on a sail boat & definitely not our last. We…read morecouldn't have asked for a more beautiful & perfect day. Captain Kevin was a great host. Although it wasn't an ideal time for whale watching he took us out 7 miles from the coast & we saw 2 gray whales & plenty of pods of dolphins. On the way back to the marina the wind picked up & we were cruising at 8 knots & the front of the boat dipped in the water. It was exciting & thrilling. This was the highlight of this trip to the central coast. Captain Kevin is awesome & we can't wait to see him again when the peak whale season starts.