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.

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.

The Captain and staff were dog friendly and excellent customer service! My dog Cooper and I went…read moreon our first sea lions boat tour together and it was lots of fun with great weather! Thank You and looking forward to going on another boat tour soon!

Our group had a great time on the harbor boat cruise. Juan was entertaining and informative and he…read morewent just the right speed to see all the amazing homes. We also want to thank them for a great lunch recommendation! We will be back!

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.

They were super helpful when we called there. They were able to find us a last minute duffy boat…read morewhen we called a hour before wanting to go there. They honored their groupon price and was really nice when asking about places for water and snacks. They even upgraded our Duffy boat which was really sweet. Will definitely recommend this place in the future!

my wife and I took the sunset cruise and had a wonderful time very well done the captain and crew…read moredid a wonderful job

Are you kidding me? This is soooo fun! Did it on the 4th of July, the driver was patient with our…read moredrinking loudness!!! We had an amazing time!

Came out with some friends to celebrate some birthdays, and was not disappointed! The directions on…read morefinding the tiki were clear, boarding was a breeze and Nico was a great captain for the night. We did the 7:30-9pm time slot and it was perfect, we boarded as the sun was finally setting and were able to cruise around as the night was taking over. Nico was knowledgeable about the area and should us some points of interest. There is a sushi restaurant and a place where you can order burgers and other food right next to where you board the tiki. It can get quite busy to make sure you get there with plenty of time to spare if you plan on ordering food to take out on the water with you. Sodas, ice, and some water bottles are provided for you, but make sure you have a good playlist of music ready so you can connect to their bluetooth speaker.

My broworkers and I were planning a joint team outing for our teams. Most other duffy boats have a…read moremaximum of 12 people and we had a bigger team than that so we searched for a larger option and stumbled upon the Paddle Pub that fits a maximum of 16 passengers. The 90 minute Private Brew Boat ($590) which includes a captain and a deckhand, bluetooth speaker on the boat for you to play your jams, and you can bring your own brews, limited to closed canned beverages. Good times! They have a parking garage, no validation offered, but the majority of us just lyfted/ubered down for safety. Prior to the event, we were provided the waiver links to share with our team. Everyone had a change to review the waivers and sign prior. On the day of the event, they ask that everyone arrived 15 minute early, and they will be checking IDs to confirm the names of the waivers signed. We had Lily as the deckhand who was helping us for the day. After we were all checked in, we were lead into their docks and boarded the board, where we met Captain Joe. Captain Joe started off with a safety speech, and from there we were ready to party. Keep the boat fairly balanced, don't all run to one side, not too many people at the front all at once, the front is on the opposite end as the Captain. There were 10 pedaling seats and an area in the front. There was one broken pedal. This boat has a motor so the pedaling is optional but it's for funsies. One of the pedal seats were broken and not in operations. Also these bike like seats were not very comfortable. After the first hour folks got off and stood around, but they were over-it with the bike chairs. Good for groups of 12-16, but if we had a smaller group I would have prefered the standard size duffy boats. It was hard to mingle since you were essentially stuck in the seat and spread pretty far out from everyone. Still a fun time, but I just had better. Also remember to Tip. They have their venmo information up, or afterwards they send you an email asking you how your experience went, and there is an option to tip after that fact if you were unable to on the day of the event.

Terrible service! We booked this boat for 13 girls for a bachelorette party where we all traveled…read morefrom out of state. They confirmed our reservation multiple times and called us less than 24 hours before to cancel for no reason. They said they could no longer do business in Newport which seems very shady. Do not book here! Tiki boats is way more professional and we're able to accommodate us on such short notice.

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.

Nicky is a superstar!! She served our large group and was SO sweet and really took care of us. Both…read moreNicky and the photographer had such great energy. The cruise itself is a great deal (they also have Groupons!) because it includes unlimited mimosas, breakfast, and some nice photo spots. Was pleasantly surprised by the food variety and quality! I think the service at the tritip station could be a little more energetic, or we were just so used to the energy of Nicky and the photographer, that it seemed a little off and not as welcoming. My favorite items were the petit four cakes, tritip + horseradish, and chicken tenders! A lot of people in the group loved the smoked salmon bagels. Our drinks were always topped off and Nicky was always around in case we had any questions or needed something else. Would go on another city cruise!

They have some amazing options for your next big event!…read more Came here with the fiancé to preview their wedding venue options. They have a few beautiful ships to choose from for weddings, corporate events, or even birthday parties! One of their ships is the Wild Goose, John Wayne's old private yacht. We got to tour it and it is a treasure trove of old school opulence on the water. Their other modern ships are also very nice with tons of space for events. All the employees here were super nice and helpful. We got to experience a nice cruise with brunch and drinks. It was such a nice experience I can't wait to book them! If you're considering having an event on the water make sure to check them out.

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

We had the BEST time on the double decker pontoon boat for Mother's Day. The boat was spotless and…read moreseemed brand new. Even had a restroom on it which was a lovely surprise. Small bar sink to use as well with some countertop space which was nice. Captain Brian was AWESOME. He was professional, friendly, helpful and accommodating. We will definitely be doing this again and requesting Captain Brian. The teens in our group used the slide and the boat was comfortable and spacious. Great service and a very fun time! I don't think we can rent a Duffy again!!