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.

Perfect experience for a special occasion. Captain Andrew delivered! He was knowledgeable and so…read morefriendly. Definitely recommend this private excursion.

Awesome experience with capt. Andrew and missy. We booked the mayflower for a 5pm sailing on the…read more4th. Not only is the boat amazing, but everyone was taking pictures of it as we passed by! The crew wore masks whenever they were within 6 feet of us. Everything was clean - we felt very safe. I highly recommend booking a trip with the lively schooner if you are looking to enjoy a day on one of their amazing boats. They are taking covid-19 seriously, and I am grateful for that!

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.

Easy to book online and great customer service over the phone. Make sure you get there early - the…read moreparking lot is small, but there is street parking. They recommend your entire party use the restroom and gathers together in one of their nice seating areas before letting them know you're ready to board. If your party isn't ready and taking awhile to get situated, it will eat into your reservation time. The boats was clean and it was electric and very quiet. You're not going very fast but it's nice to cruise around with music playing.

Really fun! The boat was very clean, and it handled well. We were able to cruise all around the…read moreharbor with no problems! All of the boats we walked past while heading to ours also looked well maintained and clean. The staff was great, Madison was wonderful and took her time taking several photos of our group before we set off to "sea". They even took our trash bags afterwards, which was unexpected but really nice and it made it very convenient for us! Parking wasn't bad even on a Sunday in June. A staff member did mention the parking gets more crowded by 2 pm, but their instructions on the email they sent when we booked the Duffy boat explained different parking areas and options to make it helpful for those unfamiliar with the area. They also gave us a large colored map that showed the different locations of interest along the harbor and the areas you could drive the boat in. We ended up with 10 people of all sizes and we fit very comfortably! 12 people might be snug but the seats are comfortable and I'm sure a larger group than ours could make it work! There was also a decent amount of floor space to hold coolers and bags. I definitely recommend renting a Duffy boat from this great company and I look forward to renting one again!

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!

Incredible, epic time out on the water with Newport Surfrider and Captain Dustin. Weather was…read moreperfect and being out on the ocean just is amazing. We had fun the entire time and can't wait to do this experience again in the future. Saw so many dolphins and a huge sun fish. Highly recommend A+++

Captain Dustin was the best! He navigated us right into a massive dolphin pod and was also very…read moreknowledgeable about the surrounding area and marine life. 10/10 experience!

Paid by card online. Capt. Dave's is located by the harbor and offers a lot of parking. I was…read moreeasily able to book online for the 2.5 hour 8 am tour, for my child and me. When we arrived at the harbor, we went upstairs to check in and got the passes to get on the boat. The staff was super friendly at check-in and on the boat (Capt. Matt, 1st mate, Mike, and photographer, Andy.) Everything about the experience was well-organized. The boat was clean and comfortable so it was an enjoyable ride. We saw about 400 dolphins and 1 humpback whale! It was such an enjoyable excursion! I would recommend you bring your own snacks and/or drinks on board if you don't have a chance to eat beforehand, since snacks and drinks are not provided on the 2.5 hour 8 am tour. There is a small snack shack upstairs where you check in if you forget to bring things to eat and drink. I would recommend this tour and would go back.

Highly recommend going out with the Capt Dave's crew!…read more Had an amazing time out on their Manute'a boat. Cannot say enough about how cool it was to view the wildlife through the underwater viewing pods. It was an unbelievable experience to come nose to nose with wild bottlenose dolphins. We visited on a busy day on Memorial Day weekend, and the crew still took time to make sure that everyone on the boat was having a good time and getting their questions answered. I also brought along my rambunctious 2 1/2 year old son, and felt totally safe on the boat, which felt very secure for kids. On our cruise we saw dolphins, a fin whale, a sun fish, sealions, and common dolphins. A great day. Special thanks to Matt and Amanda for all their fun facts and knowledge sharing! We will definitely be back later in the year to look out for blue whales and white sided dolphins.

The guys down at daveys locker do an amazing job! Me and the family will definitely be making the…read moredrive down to Newport just to revist them and go on another charter!

Well run boat, friendly & helpful crew on deck esp Jake and Tomas who were always guiding and…read moreassisting anglers as needed, and kept the mood light.