We had a beautiful holiday event here that we may well repeat. It was a round success. A little challenging to plan but my time was limited. Incredibly beautiful, quaint and perfect for a party of 50. Food was delicious. read more

This is long due review. You should be WARNED that whatever is discussed with MICHELLE! If it's not written even if she VERBALLY says it. She is not up to her word. she will change her mind Problem is that she is very moody and changes her mind instantly including the day of your event. Could even cancel your event! She doesn't care! Apparently has done that before! She also gets involved during your event as if she's the " event planner" when her outfit is not a fit or appropriate and should be dressed more properly! At least you're the owner and the least you can do is DRESS PROPERLY! Even if the space is nice, you don't want to deal with the headache and stress with this lady. Do yourself favor and find something else! RUN I was helping my friend find a venue for an engagement and unfortunately she stumbled upon this one because of the pictures! Again don't be fooled! IT WAS booked unfortunately Some things that were AGREED Upon before signing the contract were changed! Including the day of the event. It was agreed there florist can arrive early to set up. As I was helping the florist set up. Only certain number of people were allowed to get in! We were given at least one hour before contract was signed and she declined that the day of the event. so to save time, we needed more people to set up before guests were allowed to come inside. So she has her workers count and say only this amount of people are allowed and they were asking people That were setting up to leave ! EXCUSES ME! When are we gonna finish setting up if you didn't allow us the time there you had AGREED ON! That caused unnecessary confusion to the guests and stress for the bride and groom. It was also discussed that you are able to use the upstairs room for the prayer until the bottom one is ready as she had another event in the morning before our event and again we're not allowed to get in one hour before as she had agreed so had to rush and set up. Well! Guess what happened. When guests arrived. She only allowed certain number of people go inside when these people have driven for hours to respect the bride and groom. She left them outside until the main event started Downstairs. Why did it matter is my question! Why MICROMANAGING EVERYTHING. MICROMANAGING AT ITS FINEST! few days before the event, MORE surprises with additional charges that had never been clearly communicated beforehand. Even simple technical requests came with unexpected costs and restrictions, making coordination unnecessarily complicated. It was asked from a DJ to come as the sound system there wasn't going to be the best. When she was informed, she YELLED at the person over the phone and refused! The DJ apologized saying I'm sorry that you have to deal with this. He refunded saying good luck dealing with this human being! Communication with management ( MICHELLE) was inconsistent and at times unprofessional. After asking for an inappropriate offer from the bride, the tone noticeably shifted, and flexibility became minimal. This made the planning process more difficult than it needed to be. This is a business! I don't understand how It's run when the customer is always treated this horrible! How is she still in business! It surprises me! To add to the frustration, one of our event items was "discarded" the very next day without any notice or opportunity for pickup -- something that should not happen when dealing with personal property. We were told we threw it away! Ummm obviously it's ours and we're entitled to it and clearly brought it with us. So what I think is that she kept it to use for her future guests and overcharge because that's her motto! You paid for the food and any left over she kept and there was lots of it! Probably to treat her staff or for herself in the expense of other people. Unsure why! Even the cake! I'm so confused! If it wasn't tight with timing! We would have chosen another venue! NEVER AGAIN. read more

Disappointed with the way things were handled leading up to and during our engagement event. Key details that had been verbally agreed upon such as entry time for setup and prayer were changed shortly before the event. This caused confusion for our guests, some of whom were turned away by security until they were allowed in later. Just days before the event, we were asked to pay an extra $650 to connect a laptop to the boat's sound system a cost that was never clearly communicated earlier. Even DJ software was not allowed, which disrupted transitions during special moments. We were also offered a discount in exchange for personal services, which felt inappropriate and unprofessional. After declining, the tone of communication noticeably changed and flexibility diminished. To make matters worse, when I asked about one of our pedestal stands the very next day, I was told it had already been thrown away despite no prior warning or opportunity to collect it. This added to the overall sense that the venue management was rushed, careless, and not respectful of our items. While the boat itself was aesthetically nice, the management made the process unnecessarily stressful. There was a significant lack of flexibility throughout the planning and the event. Anytime we tried to make a simple adjustment or request, it felt like we were being met with resistance instead of support. Rather than finding solutions, management insisted on strict limitations that made it difficult to enjoy the day freely or personalize it. I would not recommend any couple to use this venue. If you do, please get everything in writing as many previous reviews have also warned. read more

Nothing but, oohs and ahh. An excellent venue to host your next event. The staff is nice and attentive. The food delicious and cruising around the harbor is memorable. read more

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Thank you to the Scarlett Belle team for a fabulous time on your beautiful Boat Andy and Michelle make a great team and run a great business. Had a wonderful time celebrating my Birthday with family and friends. read more

We had our company Christmas party on the Belle. It was very nice. The food was good. We had chicken breast, vegetables, potatoes, salad and dinner rolls. The decor was nice as well as the table center pieces. We had their live DJ which did a pretty good job. The bar downstairs was open and the bartender did a good job. It was a 3 hour dinner party. We all enjoyed ourselves very much. I would recommend the Scarlett Belle and I would use the venue again in the future. Thanks the the entire staff. Great job. read more

This place is amazing and the views are always beautiful as you cruise around the Channel Islands Harbor- Andy and Michelle are very service-oriented - The servers were remarkable - From start to finish amazing cruise !! read more

The SB is a beauty, but when we went to see it the tour was not great. We received a quote which was very high for 30 guests initially $6200. I asked for a reduction in price and tried to negotiate out extras. Michelle took the price higher than the initial quote to $6900. I told her I likely had somewhere between 30-50 guests and we finally came to an agreement of $5,000 out the door for 2 hours. Then, when I called back 3 days later to book it she didn't recall the conversation. She refused to honor the price we agreed to and told me I misunderstood. I then began giving up other options such as things on the menu - restricting to pasta, but she still wanted $5k for a limit of 30 guests and $98 pp over 30, which would have been the $6800 she quoted in the first place but now for 2 hours and pasta. I sent a picture from her website with a price of $5295 to start for 50 guests at 3 hours, and begged her to agree to her published price. At that time she had given me the option of 6-8 pm. 2 days later I went to confirm and pay and she told me the boat was booked. Not very professional and obstructing my ability to book any alternate venue by her delays in poor communication clearly hoping she would book with someone else under me. I hope others have better luck and my experience was a one off. read more

We were on a dinner cruise on Saturday, October 14 and just wanted to thank the Captain and entire crew for a WONDERFUL time. We had brought our 5 year old granddaughter with us and were a little concerned that this might not work out, but it ended up being an amazing and memorable adventure for her. She danced in the upstairs room to heart's content, saw many sea lions up close, loved seeing the Halloween lights from the shore. The highlight was when the Captain patiently let her pilot the boat, teaching her port and starboard! She is still talking about how much fun she had. The kindness and welcoming of the crew were just outstanding. Thank you so much! read more

I was a wedding guest on the Scarlett Bell and what an experience! I did not get motion sickness even though I had some alcohol beverages. From boarding and floating out to the channel islands, was lovely and fun. We set sail at 5pm, right before sunset, and omg what a sight. Just beautiful. The music, the scenery (including the bride) was breathless. The weather was perfect on Oct 15, warm till our arrival docking at 10pm. I did not need a sweater the whole night. The food and service was excellent! Highly recommend having a wedding on the Scarlett bell! read more

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I had a spectacular holiday cruise on this charming paddle wheel. Festive decorations and fantastic music combined with a wonderful dinner and drinks made for a perfect evening! Being able to view this magnificent harbor and holiday lights from the deck of this boat made an even more perfect evening. Great staff... friendly and attentive. Captain Andy is amazing! I highly recommend this paddle wheel adventure for any occasion! Thank you, Scarlette Belle for a wonderful night! read more

We went around Christmas time and the boat was decorated beautifully.What a fantastic night! We enjoyed every bit of it. The food, drinks, and desert selection was amazing. Every member of the crew was very accommodating, and made our night magical. read more

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Had my mothers celebration of life as well as the ashes spread out to sea. I worked with Michelle and her husband. I explained I wanted an ocean theme for her celebration. She actually got special lanterns to go on the table. The setting was beautiful. The ashes ceremony was amazing. There were sea lions abound and we even saw a pod of dolphins, it couldn't have been more special. I was expecting to have to do my own decorating spreading the sea shells I had purchased around the area and put out the desserts I requested. The crew did everything. Everyone was amazingly nice and helpful. There was plenty of food and drinks for everyone. No one wanted for anything. Its an amazing setting. We finished with a cruise through the harbor. My mom would have loved it. The Celebration couldn't have been more special. Thank you so very much for all of your help getting me through a very difficult day. read more

We had a small wedding before our daughter on this boat . I did not have a lot of expectations but, this was fun . The crew and staff very professional and helpful. They take care of everything and do it well . I would highly recommend read more

What a beautiful boat! And a beautiful location for a wedding! The staff was great: attentive, friendly, professional. The food was good, and the drinks were flowing (open bars are evil). The trip around the harbor was fun, especially when people came outside their homes to wave at us :) I would absolutely recommend the Scarlett Belle to friends looking for a wedding venue. Two very small complaints: the owner (??) was 30 minutes late for the rehearsal. The captain smoked while driving the boat from the upper deck, and the smelliness kept coming into the upstairs room :( 4 1/2 stars would be more accurate, but since that's not possible, I'll bump it up to 5. read more

Scarlett Belle Event Harbor Cruises - Boat Charters Near Me - Oxnard, California

We were married on this boat as well, back in May of '09. The planner worked with my now Mother in Law regarding all the details, the catering and DJ was included and negotiable. The DJ even came to our house to play us some options for different songs for different events. It was a classy production, but one we were able to personalize and tailor to our liking. We didn't feel forced, pushed, or bossed around, and when it comes down to it, after everything is said in done those are the important elements of this kind of service. The environment they created for us and our guests was un-intrusive, pleasant, and overall Happy. I had relatives and friends in from out of town, as did my wife. There were also guests that attended locally as well, and they all intermingled and enjoyed the food, drinks and canal cruise the same way. It was simply a great time. The staff was helpful and conversational with the guests, and the boat itself had enough room for people to be inside or out, seated or leaned out over the railings, with no real problems aside from it feeling like it went by too fast. I absolutely recommend it. read more

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My husband and I chose the Scarlet belle because it was something unique, affordable, and all inclusive. I toured the boat a total of 3 times before we decided to go with them and I'm glad we did. GJ was great throughout the entire process. He was flexible but also made recommendations as far as timelines or overall decor and honestly I'm glad we followed his advice. We went with all of their recommended vendors and they ALL worked out great. We also decided to go with the ceremony in the harbor option and it was wonderful! Our wedding party was so big we didn't have much of a choice but to do it that way but it was so beautiful being out in the open air with the yachts and harbor in the background. After the ceremony the staff was prompt to get the guests boarded on the boat. We had a slight hiccup that the cake was a little late, but by that point all of the guests were on the boat drinking and eating and enjoying the views that I didn't even notice until GJ told me what was going on. The flow of the whole night was great and I can't stress enough how beautiful the views were. Everyone was just raving over how beautiful and fun it was. The DJ was great, the staff on the boat were professional and courteous, the food was wonderful, and at the end of the night GJ had arranged for one of the staff to hand out our wedding favors to everyone which was much appreciated. The only negative thing I'd say about my experience was that sometimes it would take a few days to get responses to my emails of phone calls. I like prompt day of responses. A few tips I'd give to anyone looking at this as a wedding venue: 1. Go with minimal centerpieces. The tables aren't huge and honestly there is so much going on with the boat and views that a little pop of color is all you need. 2. If you want an all night wedding, don't choose this venue. They're very clear that you get 4 hours on the boat so it wasn't a surprise to us, but we left the dock around 4:30 and came back right at 8:30. 3. If you have a lot of out of town guests especially, definitely consider using this venue. All of my guests were basically from the midwest so it was a real treat for everyone to be able to get a tour of the harbor and see the ocean. 4. If you choose this venue, their list of recommended vendors are great and have experience working on the boat so they're pros. Also do what GJ recommends. I am very happy with how everything went and definitely recommend the Scarlet Belle. read more

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On Dec. 2, 2022. Affordable Air who I work for hosted a Christmas party on the Scarlett Belle, it was an awesome experience! A beautiful ship and crew! The crew was awesome but most of all thank you the captain of ship for giving all of us an experience that we could never forget! To the Captain and crew Thank you for having us aboard! read more

Attended a beautiful wedding on the luxurious Scarlett Belle. The decor was timeless. The staff was awesome. The food rivaled any 5 star restaurant. A magical experience. The captain showed us his amazing skills and beautiful views of the area. We took amazing pictures of a post card worthy sunset and ended our evening with a smile from ear to ear. I highly recommend this once in a life time venue for your next wedding, birthday party or special event. read more

Beautiful venue for a wedding at sunset. Boat and employees were all lovely. Very intimate venue and appears to be within a good budget. read more

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In mid April I requested a quote for 100 people for a work holiday party. They quoted me $4,575 and offered us a military discount based on having 50-100 people attend. I called mid May to request a quote on 150 people and they said they're prices went up and that it was now $14,000. When I called and spoke with someone they told me the first person I spoke to sent me the wrong quote and that the new prices they sent were accurate. Not only did I request the quote through their website for the correct amount of people, I spoke with someone and emailed multiple times about the price. The price originally quoted should have been honored or worked with. We are now back to square one in planning our holiday party after a month of working our budget around the quote. read more

We had our Company Holiday Party here and our entire group was IMPRESSED! It was the perfect size for our Company (about 75 attendees). Service was classy, attentive and the views spectacular! I would recommend the Scarlett Belle for a semi-casual event by far! read more

From the very beginning, I have had NOTHING but GREAT experiences with the Scarlett Belle Riverboat! I am currently recommending them to my friend from how much fun I had, with little stress, and it is all thanks to GJ. While the company provided a great product, he provided the amazing service that brides would kill for during the time of their wedding, and I think that speaks louder and means more to a bride than the setting. He was ultimately the cherry on top for us and we wouldn't have planned it any other way. PROS: 1) GJ!!! 2) Unique and CLEAN boat 3) FOOD WAS DELICIOUS!! (Get the tilapia and cauliflower mashed potatoes ;) 4) They are flexible with you if you are unhappy with provided vendors (we changed our cake lady for personal preferences. WE LOVED SIBLINGS BAKERY!) 5) Floor plan provided comfortable seating for a wedding of 54 6) The dance floor (although small) encouraged EVERYONE to get up and dance!! GJ was right when he said that smaller dance floors were better for dancing 7) I had no complaints on the boat staff. A few mess ups here and there but it was cute and they were VERY PROFESSIONAL! 8) My decoration setups were ON POINT! Just from the verbal description I gave GJ, he was able to set it up exactly how I wanted it! 9) We didn't have to set up OR clean up! The only thing they recommend is that someone stay behind if the bride and groom want to keep any decorations. 10) Even with 30 min. long fireworks, GJ was able to coordinate our hectic schedule of a wedding into a PERFECT evening. CONS: 1) The glass box up top for the ceremony feels like a HOT greenhouse if you are unfortunate enough to have a wedding during the one hot week that Ventura experiences once a year... which wasn't necessarily the fault of anybody except mother nature. 2) The boat rocks and makes it a little hard to walk down the isle. However it was really funny and made me laugh so it actually lessened my nerves. 3) The flower girl isn't allowed to have real flowers because they get stuck in the carpet when stepped on... which is understandable. So basically, it was one hell of a time. I got SO MANY compliments from our Midwestern family members and like I said, I would do it all over again. Reading all these other reviews, I'm guessing that a few years ago they were still "working the kinks out" to which I'm pleased to say that it really paid off! The few cons that are listed in my review were NOTHING compared to the pros and clearly didn't influence my rating for the Scarlett Belle what-so-ever. This place was amazing! read more

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My husband and I got married on March 16th, 2014 aboard the Scarlett Belle. GJ was amazing to work with and helped me SO much whenever I had questions. He never failed to quickly respond to my emails,and go out of my way to answer my questions. When we would meet with him,he was so personable and truly a great guy. It made my whole wedding planning process so easy and painless. The night of the wedding was awesome. GJ really listened when I told him the music I liked, and my vision for my wedding in general. Everything was more than perfect. I would love to even have an anniversary aboard the boat one day as well. I highly reccomend the Scarlett Belle for your special day. The staff aboard the boat was amazing as well. I got compliments all night about the staff. The food from DJ's catering was amazing. My cake came out perfect, and so did the flowers. read more

Went to a wedding this past weekend & what a gorgeous setting. The ceremony was held at the top of the boat in a glassed enclosed area, allowing a 360 degree view of the water around. They took the boat out of the harbor & situated it so that the sun was setting over the ocean behind the wedding party during the service - absolutely magical & romantic. As you sat watching the ceremony you could look sideways out of the glass & watch the seals & pelicans diving down into the sea for their evening meal Afterwards we went downstairs for the reception in a room that was beautifully decorated & very classy. The food was delicious!! The staff were friendly, the facilities very clean & definitely a place I would recommend for a small wedding or party (I say small as the seating area in the dining area could not hold more than about 50-60 people comfortably) As for the other reviews about the planning etc I cannot comment as I was just a guest but from what I could see it all seemed to run smoothly & we had a great time. This would go down as a wedding we wont forget as this was a very unique experience read more

Things couldn't have turned out any better...there are always hiccups along the way, though a great venue to say the least...and I will give you the play-by-play. First: We didn't have much time for the wedding because I proposed in December and our wedding was March 5th, 2016. Yes that means only 3 months of planning. Second: Make sure you are ready to sign when you are there checking out the boat. We waited one day after and our original date we wanted got booked :-( = we made due though and it went off without a hitch!! Third: The cake company, food company and DJ they use are AMAZING!!! (we are going to be writing reviews on them shortly). Everyone at the wedding kept talking about how great the food was and the cake was gone in a flash! Plus DJ Mike played all the music we asked for... Fourth: As a few people mentioned the planning is a bit sparse. I don't hold it against them for a few reasons. The wedding we planned had to be done in 3 months and we had a bunch of things we wanted to get done and we wanted to save a bit of money. Their email communication was great and we didn't really use them for the planning - hence why I don't hold it against them. So I can't speak about them planning the event...BUT I can say they pulled it off the day of and things went REALLY well = there was nothing for us to worry about at all!!! We brought our own center pieces, decorations, etc. and they did it just like we wanted to (no problems and no hesitations for them to do it!!) Fifth: We were going to use their photographer but found another one that was (in our opinion) better priced and gave us more options. www.yourlovelywedding.net = Anton. The video that is posted is just a little taste of what they did for us (we hired 4 people; photographers and videographers): https://vimeo.com/160335912 Check out my review of them and give them a call first before you do anything else... Sixth: Call them...you won't be disappointed as it gave people a great experience, was different than the normal wedding and keeps things very intimate. We had 86 people total on the boat for our wedding and it was AMAZING... Thanks to the team for all they did!!! read more

We had a wonderful trip on the Scarlett Belle for Mother's Day. It was a couple hours cruising up and down the water ways of the Channel Islands harbor. We saw sea lions galore, and some cool sea birds. Champagne was included (I had 3-4 healthy pours) as was some good food and a Mother's Day cake. I saw the captain and the owner doing working very hard to make this the best trip possible and they both shook my hand at the end of the ride. They also gave us some salad bowls at the end which was kind random but it was still cool. This is a super cool thing to do and I recommend taking a trip on the Scarlett Belle. read more

AMAZING ! We worked with this group for a school "Prom" or "banquet" event. These tend to be tricky due to kids and working with a school . They were beyond understanding and helpful. The pricing is well worth it as you get everything with no stress for you when it comes to the planning . People are really easy to work with and just made a amazing experience for our high school kids. No set up or clean up and beautiful ambiance. If you are planning a event on the water and want little to no stress these people are your best bet . Would use again in a heart beat ! read more

What a wonderful evening aboard the Scarlett Belle, helping our friends celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. From the charming steamboat appearance to the cordial welcome, the evening couldn't have gone more smoothly. We were greeted at the entrance to the dinning room by staff with a choice of wine. While motoring around the harbor the celebrants were served a fine buffet, speeches were made and dancing begun. D.J., Michael, was responsive to the kind of music dancers preferred and made this dancer's heart happy by his choices. Well done, Scarlett Belle. read more

We celebrated my wife's milestone 75th birthday aboard the Scarlett Belle last weekend and had an amazing time. Michelle and Julie helped us plan the event so it would be exactly what we wanted. The boat is a beautiful venue, evocative of the paddleboat ships that used to travel on the Mississippi River during Mark Twain's time. We chose the catered luncheon, and our guests loved the food, which exceeded their expectations. The staff couldn't have been better; they were unobtrusive but always seemed to show up when needed. Everyone loved our bartender Enrique's big smile and tasty cocktails. On this boat, you have the option of spending time inside on either the upper or lower deck, or roaming around the boat's many outdoor areas. As the boat began to dock at the end of our cruise, our guests were sad that it was over, which is a sign that they had a great time. One person said, "This was a party for the ages," and we all agreed. read more

This was suppose to be one of the most special days of my life, my wedding! I got the perfect dress, picked out our date, custom designed my invitations with my fiancé and my family/friends were thrilled to celebrate with us; many booked their flights and hotels well in advance... Then the coronavirus happened and it all had to be canceled!! Beyond the initial heartache of all the planning, cost and anticipation for nothing... My fiancé and I, as well as our two young daughters were crushed. I contacted Michelle Volaski the owner of A & M Events that host the events on the Scarlett Belle boat. I asked for the return of my $3000.00 save the date deposit, since by law I would no longer have the wedding gathering and she could no longer host my event on the date I had given the deposit to reserve. She has refused to return my deposit even though she did not deliver her service in which I gave my deposit for. She states "the save the date deposit is non refundable". So, because of this global pandemic happening right now, they are unable to host the event and we are unable to have the wedding. She thinks she just gets to keep my money! I'm disgusted and disappointed. While most people in the community are trying to come together during this crisis Michelle is using it for capital gain. That deposit was intended to be used to hold the date of my wedding, if there is no wedding because of mandated health and safety issues, how is it Michelle thinks she can just keep my money? Truly Beware of booking with this company!!!! read more

We had our wedding here. Let me just say if your planning an event, don't choose the package deals that come with the boat. We did this, and when we went to pick the flavor of our cake, most favors were not covered by the package deals. When the cake came out it was tiny!!! About the size of a 10 person birthday cake for over 80 people! My family complained they had such a small piece of cake. That's not my only complaint... I had a guest list... They didn't honor it, they let who ever they wanted on the boat, including some people I said absolutely not attending after I updated my list of guests. They didn't care! The night went so fast, they rushed everyone off the boat, including my husband and I! No time for good bye or thank you for coming ... Michelle basically rushed us off her boat. The DJ kept shooting down my ideas for my center pieces.. They were basically hurt we didn't use their package deal cheap center pieces. Once they had our money they didn't care to make it a nice ceremony. The day of the wedding was thing but not being able to get ahold of Michelle and anyone handling our wedding... Very stressful. I wanted to add the flowers that came with the package deal SUCKED! They were so ugly that I felt embarrassed! Nothing like what I picked out... And we only found this out on the wedding day! So there was nothing I could do about it. When I went to throw the flowers, I don't think anyone wanted them at the end of the night because I saw them laying in the counter. The only good part was the view of the harbor at night.. But I should have went with another boat. There is no reason to rush someone off the boat other than you just want to clean up and get home, very unprofessional. Most of everything is probably meant for a sweet 16 party.. Not an elegant wedding. I also suspect that the owner has friends/ employees or friends of friends post good reviews.. No Bueno.. Not an honest way to run a business read more

On December 12, 2018, seven of us made reservations for a dinner/harbor lights cruise on the Scarlett Belle in Channel Islands marina. The rear paddle-wheeler was very nice. Freshly painted and decorated for the holidays. Check in on the dock, although somewhat disorganized, went smoothly and we boarded as a group. The large group ahead of us went to the upper deck so we entered the main deck area. All tables were set for 8 diners. All the tables had people seated, leaving a somewhat undesirable table immediately in front of the bands loud speakers. This one we took. One table for 4 was occupied by a husband and wife. The table next to this one was also occupied by one couple. My point? Someone should have seated everyone as a matter of courtesy. The two man band played jazz/blues just two weeks before Christmas on a holiday lights cruise? When holiday music was requested, one band member said, "you are talking to the wrong band." A simple holiday music recording would have been better. The food was limited yet very good. Chicken breasts, mushroom pasta and a green salad. Desert was very small pieces of cake served in paper cups at the bar. This cruise has the potential of being so much better. More attention to detail. More courteous service. Holiday music and more varied food. read more

My wedding was on 7/7/12 and thought it was amazing! Michelle was the coordinator I worked without throughout and she was very responsive and easy to work with. I emailed her sometimes multiple times a day and she always got back to me, usually within minutes with all my questions answered. She was very helpful! The only thing I would complain about it that they don't allow candles and I really wanted to have votives on the tables after much persuasion i could have the votives in a tall vase. It worked out, overall I loved everything else.FYI I recommend you have your gifts sent to your home as I they didnt have much room for my gifts. read more

I just took my first wine cruise aboard the Scarlett Belle, it was a beautiful harbor tour with lots of delicious wine and food to sample. Even though it was a foggy night- there were still pretty views of the harbor lights. The Halloween cruise on Oct.27th looks like a great time too! I would definitely take another cruise on the Scarlett!!! read more

The boat was over 30 minutes late to take off. Very small space inside the dining area. My husband and I were seated near the doorway entrance, next to the bar which also served as the appetizer bar too, my feet and coat were stepped on numerous times. The food was served ice cold, not even warm. read more

Took a 3 hour cruise on the Scarlett Belle with SoCal Smarties. The service was excellent, staff very friendly. The boat was also very clean. Worth a trip out to Oxnard for a harbor cruise on the Scarlett Belle! read more

My wife and I were looking for something different to do on July 4th. The Independence Day Dinner Cruise and Fireworks fit the bill for $95/person - dinner, 2 drinks, dancing, cruising around Channel Islands Harbor and front row seat for the Channel Islands Fireworks Show. We had a great time and the "river boat" looks like a great venue for weddings and other special events. We boarded at 7 pm, let the dock at 7:30pm, fireworks show 9-9:30 and were back at the dock by 10:30 pm. Very cool way to spend the evening. read more

My wife and I were married on the Scarlett Belle in July of 2013. It was an incredible evening. The family and friends that joined us, the amazing staff and owners of the Scarlett Belle and the Boat herself made it a night we will truly never forget. My wife and I now have a 9 month old daughter and since we live on the east coast we only get a chance to visit the area a couple times a year to see family and friends. On our most recent trip we took our daughter to the Boat to she her and share where we got married. It was amazing to see her eyes light up at the sight and for a minute relive all the wonderful memories of that night. We actually ran into the owner and talked about our wedding a little and remembered he was the one driving he boat that night. If you are looking for something a little different and want to make sure everything is done right, check out the Scarlett Belle. The owners, their staff and the boat are an amazing way to being an incredible journey and as they did for us I am sure it would be an experience you would never forget. Thank you again to everyone that made that night so perfect! read more

After living together for 19 years, we chose to have our wedding aboard the Scarlett Belle on the anniversary of our first date: Saturday 3.14.15 which was also "ultimate Pi Day". Our decision to use the Scarlett Belle was made 3 months before the date, so we had to move quickly and we got great, calming help from GJ and all the vendors involved: DJ's Catering, Garden Florist, A Gift of Taste and the officiant Steven R. Van Hook. We have amazing, perfect memories from our event! From the ceremony through the reception, GJ's incredibly thoughtful treatment of the music and other special details made every aspect of the event wonderful! Every guest had a great time and could choose to enjoy the beautiful evening outside, dance the night away inside or enjoy a nightcap upstairs. We would do it again in a heartbeat. Money well spent. The Channel Islands Harbor is one of our favorite places and this event showed it off wonderfully and impressed and entertained our guests. Thank you to the Scarlett Belle vendors, crew and especially to GJ! read more