We have been using this charter company (since 2011 to current) and they run the Harbor 20 Club as…read morewell. Chris Jester the owner is great and has a professional passion for what he does. The boats are new and clean ... As a matter of fact I'm am signing up for this summer through 2027 for the Harbor 20 club again!

Captain Rick was fantastic! The 40' Beneteau was pristine and so comfortable. All the comforts of…read morehome. He sought out dolphins and even a whale for our viewing pleasure. The magnificent weather was the cherry on top, which Capt Rick ordered up special for us! What a day! So memorable for my husband's 80th birthday.

Outstanding experience. The staff were all very patient and helpful. The staff did an excellent…read morejob with a training course and safety measure . We felt comfortable with the boat and all the features. Great experience

We've rented around 30 duffy boats over the years. Never seen such nice boats, in such great, new…read morecondition. The guys at the dock were super helpful!

This is my second time booking with Pacific Electric Boat Rentals, and they continue to exceed…read moreexpectations! Last summer, we rented a boat for a family group of 10 and had such a wonderful experience that I knew I had to book them again for a close friend's birthday cruise this July. From the start, the booking process is incredibly smooth. They provide an informative video, online waivers, and text message updates that make it so easy to coordinate and share details with your guests. Plus, having free parking right in the marina area is a huge, hassle-free bonus. Our boat was clean, spacious, perfectly on time, and everything on board worked flawlessly. While reviews for other Duffy boat rentals in the area often complain about dirty boats and rude staff, Pacific Electric Boat Rentals is the exact opposite. We had two staff members helping us, including Hayden, who were incredibly friendly and professional. They showed my group exactly how to operate the boat, and at the end of our trip, Hayden hopped on board to safely and easily dock it for us. They even offered to take care of our trash and helped carry our bags in and out of the boat. Outstanding customer service from start to finish--special thanks to Hayden for making our trip so great! We will definitely keep coming back.

We absolutely love Pacific Electric Boat Rentals. Every time we go, the boats are in great…read morecondition and everything is so easy and enjoyable. It's one of our favorite ways to spend time out on the harbor. The staff is genuinely friendly and makes you feel welcome right away. Brad was incredibly helpful both when we made our reservation and while we were there, and we really appreciated how attentive he was. Hayden was great too and made the whole experience even better. This place is just special. You can tell it's run by people who care, and we always look forward to coming back.

My husband just got back from an awesome fishing trip with his buddies. I was a bit apprehensive at…read morefirst because this was for my hubby as a surprise and I didn't know what questions to ask other than I knew they wanted to catch fish and drink beer. The person I talked to at Epic was very polite and most importantly helpful. He took the time explaining the different kinds of trips offered and the pricing breakdown for 3/4 day versus a full day. I was really glad they offered full service for lunch and beer since it meant I didn't have to do any work or shopping myself!! He and his friends went on a full day trip and fished Catalina Island. He said it was one of the best days he ever had other than being with me haha~ The boat looked brand new and fishing captain Jazz and the other captain Tim did all the baiting, hooks and gear so all they had to do was reel them in. They caught plenty of fish and my husband said they fileted all of them and ziplocked them for him and his friends. Very professional operation and we'll definitely be using Epic Charters again!!!

A group of 16 of us, adults and children, went to Balboa Island in hopes of taking out a couple of…read moreDuffy Boats, as we have done before. The company where we had planned to go was gone for the day, and we wanted to find another way to tour the bay without treking back to our cars and driving to another Duffy Boat business. I contacted Tim, who was working in his office. He was welcoming and friendly. He listened to my problem and offered to take our group on a tour of the bay in his boat. His girlfriend responded to the boat and they gave us a great price. They offered to take us out longer than we had planned so that we could see whales and dolphins; however, one of the girls started getting sea sick so we made it back to dock after a fulfilling trip. Tim and his girlfriend catered to our sick teen as if she was their own. They played music, provided drinks, told us interesting facts about the area and made it a great afternoon. I can't say enough good things about them. Everyone whom went, to include the woozy teen, said that it was a great activity. Thank you Epic Yacht Charters!

Captain Jonny was honestly the reason this trip was so good. We've rented boats before, but having…read moresomeone who's personable, experienced, and genuinely enjoys what he does makes a huge difference. He made everyone feel comfortable right away, answered all of our questions, and knew the harbor inside and out. You can tell he cares more about everyone having a great experience than just getting through another charter. He pointed out cool spots around Newport, had some great stories, and never made anything feel rushed. It was just a really relaxing afternoon on the water. If you're booking with Newport Beach Baywatch Boat Charters, definitely ask for Captain Jonny. He's professional, easy to talk to, and made the whole experience feel effortless. We'd book with him again without even thinking twice. Highly recommend.

Brandon is the absolute best! Our group was from Dallas and he was a great tour guide and made…read morelovely conversation. Next time we come back, we would love to do another excursion with Brandon!

Voyagers is probably the more affordable Duffy boat rentals around and it was so easy to book and…read moredrive for two hours. We will be back again. We thought we lost something on the boat and the guys helped us look for it. The location is very easy to get to as well.

Great experience! They pier staff were extremely helpful! We are a group with health…read moreissues/mobility issues and the guys helped everyone to board, placed our cooler/food on board, helped us navigate from pier and helped with everything when disembarking. Their pier is located close to public bathrooms and a market so last minute needs are close. Duffy was clean and ready to go......We will definitely go again....

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.

Let me start by saying -- mistakes happen, but it's how a business handles them that truly sets…read morethem apart. Captain America Boats absolutely delivered, and then some! I had a small hiccup with my reservation, but Cassandra stepped in like a total pro. She was responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about making it right and providing alternative options. From the moment she reached out, I felt taken care of. You could tell she wasn't just checking a box -- she truly wanted us to have a great time. The team definitely made up for the initial mistake, and I walked away more impressed than I would've been if everything had gone perfectly. If you're thinking about booking with them -- do it. And if you get lucky enough to work with Cassandra, you're in amazing hands!

Tried 2 other companies to fix my electrical problem on my Duffy boat. These guys are no nonsense,…read moreprofessional and got my Duffy back running. If you're lucky enough to get them to work on your stuff, get them booked. I highly recommend them.