This was an AMAZING hour spent with friends, family and our wonderful gondolier Scott. 6 of is went at sunset under a full moon-- the lights and sights were so beautiful and peaceful. We are a group of singers so we had an incredible time singing with Scott under all the bridges. The boat was so comfortable and Scott provided plenty of blankets against the chill. We brought snacks and just had an amazing journey. Scott was brilliant and drawing everyone out, and he is an excellent gondolier with boat skills that make it all look effortless. Honestly one of the most delightful evenings we've spent in years! HIGHLY recommend! We will definitely book again with other friends-- Jen read more

We live here and taking this Gondola ride (our 3rd time) is always a calm and settling feeling. It's so peaceful and quite beautiful gliding through the channels. You just never want to get off the boat. A must try! read more

This is a perfect date for just relaxing and being on a gondola for an hour. I imagine its better for people who live out of town as seeing the water and the nice houses is more of a surprise than it is for locals. The man running the business is great. You can talk to him on the boat at anytime and if you don't he doesn't mind that either. Overall worth trying I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

Brought my Dad for Father's Day after Brunch with a bottle of champagne. Mark, our amazing gondolier, has a great sense of humor and is as patient as can be. He even had a special surprise for my parents under the final bridge ~ So memorable! Wonderful for families. Perfect activity for older parents who can't get around as easily as they could - easy in-and-out of the boat with wonderful scenery and cozy soft warm blankets. It was perfect in every way. Couldn't have been any better. I would love to return for a sunset with a ... maybe someday if I am a lucky girl! :) read more

Great experience. Friendly guide. It was fun. Great for a family. The scenery and boats are worth seeing.

My boyfriend went on a gondola ride from Gondola Paradiso for our 3-year anniversary and it was a truly wonderful experience! Our gondolier was very nice, professional, and conversational. He made sure that we had used the restrooms and put on sunscreen before we started our ride, offered to take a picture of me and my boyfriend on the gondola, and even serenaded us towards the end of our ride. The ride itself was smooth, relaxing, and incredibly scenic, and lasted a little over 1 hour. We ended up not taking advantage of this perk, but you are allowed to bring your own food and drinks on the ride, and the gondola fits up to 6 people, if you wanted to go with a larger group. Or, if you wanted to get food before or after your ride, the gondola ride is located in the city of Oxnard, which is beautiful and offers many restaurant options right by the water. I definitely recommend Gondola Paradiso to anyone! read more

I literally made an account just to leave a review of this thing. Mark was a cool gondolier and even though I went with my girlfriend of 3 years he was the best wingman. We went around 6pm to catch the sunset and it was an unforgettable experience. The area is very clean and the gondola itself is super nice. If you want to feel a little fancy and get romantic this is the place to go. Added the "message in a bottle" to surprise my girlfriend and the way it was given to her was executed perfectly. He turned the gondola around and she got it out of the water after he told her it might be some trash and to her surprise it had a message in it. Perfect. Did I mention you can take your own alcohol? Super dope place will definitely be going back in the summer. Thanks Mark! - David read more

Just went on a sunset ride for my moms birthday. This guy was legit. Boat was super cool. Answered any questions we had. Pointed out sights. Very accommodating. Would definitely recommend. read more

It was a cool (cold, even) and cloudy evening but we were celebrating my husband's birthday so cancelling was not an option! We really enjoyed our gondola ride - so peaceful and relaxing. We brought blankets with us but Mark provided them too so we were pleasantly warm while we sipped our chilled champagne! Mark sang for us - he has a very good voice - and it was not O Sole Mio!! So, we can highly recommend the gondola tour. Having visited Venice a number of times but never felt the urge to take a gondola tour, we can confidently say that we will be back to Gondola Paradiso and will recommend it to our friends! read more

Went here for my birthday, it's so pretty, it's so relaxing. Loved that he serenaded us us under the bridge.

Wonderful ride, beautiful day! Had a little trouble finding the place.

This experience was amazing, I just got engaged on here Saturday and Mark set it up perfectly. I had the whole message in a bottle deal and my girlfriend (now fiance) was thrilled. We loved it and strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a romantic experience or just a beautiful stroll down channel islands. read more

It was a very wonderful and relaxing experience! Our gondolier, Mark is amazing, so friendly and funny! Our group has 2 kids that asked so many questions, because they were curious and chatty - but he could handle that easily and make the experience fun for everybody! read more

Mark was a very friendly and talented gondolier. The gondola ride was smooth and relaxing, and I would highly recommend this experience to any group of individuals, whether you be family, friends, or romantically involved. read more

Awesome experience! So worth it. I went with my family and we all loved it. Serene, calming, relaxing one hour ride. Very pleasant experience. Will go again for sure. read more

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My wife and I found this hidden gem online on our visit to Oxnard. We brought all the family ranging from age 10 to 72. The six of us enjoyed a 50 minute trip around the harbor canals and even a serenade from our gondolier, Mark, who was very knowledgeable about the area. I would recommend this peaceful trip to folks of all ages! read more

Fun thing to do in Oxnard - relaxing, smooth ride around the canals. Mark was informative and yet allowed time for us to chat among ourselves. Answered all our questions. read more

Loved it perfect Birthday gift !! On a beautiful day! With my family !! Mark Thank you for making my Birthday On May 10th a special one !!!

What a fun, romantic, unique and beautiful tour!! Mark was a wonderful guide, I felt like he read us perfectly giving us privacy and quite when we needed it. But, we also really enjoyed chatting with him too. His Maria is a gorgeous vessel and comfortable to ride in. The little touches under the bridges and message bottle put the cherry on top. I would recommend this cruise to anyone! Thank you Mark! read more

My very first gondola experience and I absolutely loved it! My boyfriend decided to take me out on an evening cruise and the views were just breathtaking. Extremely pleasant service too! read more

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Celebrated my parents' 30th anniversary by booking a sunset gondola ride. Mark was great with answering my questions beforehand and helping me plan the perfect time for the cruise. The boat was beautiful, and the ride was very scenic and peaceful. Totally worth it. read more

I surprised my boyfriend with a Gondola ride for his birthday and Mike was really nice. The view at sunset was amazing and it was so peaceful. I'll definitely come back in the future. read more

We had a great experience on the gondola yesterday. I had purchased tickets for my husband and I as a surprise for my husband for his birthday! I wanted to do something different and fun. This really fit the bill! From the moment we got there, Mark was graciously welcoming to us. On the gondola, he was as entertaining as he was charming. He answered our questions about the area with great knowledge. This ride was relaxing and just plain enjoyable! It was as close to our ride in Venice, Italy on the gondola there, without actually being there! Highly recommend this! read more

Had a wonderful trip with Mark in his gondola. Five of us were celebrating some birthdays and thought this would be a unique experience. We had a groupon, which made it very affordable. It was easy to book online. Mark was personable, and the boat ride was fabulous! Loved the song under the bridge. Would highly recommend! read more

Had a great time! Beautiful views and peaceful tour of the channels. Would highly recommend and look forward to booking again! read more

Gondola Paradiso - Boat Charters Near Me - Oxnard, California

We just went on a Mother's Day cruise and it was a blast!! Mark was fantastic and very friendly. His signing was the highlight of our trip and where he takes you is just beautiful. It was relaxing and we are all so happy we found this excursion. I highly recommend it! read more

Just moved to Oxnard and looking for something fun and unique to the area to take visitors. Mark was on time and funny and very informative about the area. Even serenaded us under the bridge!! Very fun way to see the harbor area, check it out. read more

6 of us fit comfortably on the boat and we had a really peaceful ride. We scheduled for 6 pm in July and the weather and water were perfect. read more

Beautiful experience, Mark was super accommodating and professional. Would recommend!!!

We did on Father's Day evening. Mark was amazing!!!! The tour was very relaxing and a good experience. My son loves it. We had a good time at Gondola. read more

What a pleasant experience. It was a nice and relaxing afternoon and Mark is very friendly. I'm ready to do it again.

Thank you Mark for an amazing tour! Highly recommend to friends and family. Reasonably priced and great add-ons! Will be booking again the near future! read more

I loved this. So relaxing and beautiful! I cannot wait for our next trip. I want to bring friends to share the trip. Sipping wine, looking at the beauty of the water and sky while having an arm around you of your husband... this is a memory to save! read more

Highly recommended! Absolutely 5 stars :) Thank you Mark for this amazing experience .

Gondola ride around the canals of Seabridge. Meet your gondolier on the water behind the Von's shopping center. We took at cruise at sunset but he does cruises all evening too. read more

Just a fun thing to do. Beautiful boat. Would like to try a sunset cruise some time. Thanks Mark.

Had a great time! Mark was extremely nice and professional. The Gondola ride was absolutely beautiful! I'd do it again!

We met Mark before our cruise and he made sure we were all set up for a GRAND time! Our Gondolier Joshua was very helpful as we boarded and he made sure we were going to be comfortable, which we were. I took a small cooler with snacks, fruits, cheese and wine. It was a beautiful day and our private gondola cruise was wonderful. Our family of 3 adults and 2 children all enjoyed our cruise. We will definitely be doing it again! read more

My wife and I went with our best friends. Had an unforgettable afternoon. Mark, the gondolier was awesome. He had everything needed to make it memorable. read more

Heard about this from a friend so I rented a gondola with my girlfriend for our 2 year anniversary. It ended up being a wonderful night. Mark has obviously been doing this for a while because he was prepared with everything that we'd need in order to make it a great night (including warm blankets). Sometimes I forget how gorgeous the Channel Islands harbor is but this gave me a nice reminder. read more