We rented a small boat to cruise around Oxnard harbor recently. Twelve people in our party, adults and kids. All of us fit comfortably. They do allowed alcohol, foods and drinks on the boat. All of us complemented how clean and new the boat was. Also how fast we were able to go around the harbor. A lot of nice homes to look at and not to mentioned the seals that were so loud! Yes, so much fun!! Reservation online was easy and the staff was really nice. They also rent out other equipment as well, SUP, jet ski, kayaks and other stuff. Just check them out on their website. Our rental was for two hours and it went by pretty fast. But two hours is all you need and really that's plenty of time. Next time I would order from Toppers Pizzas. The restaurant was so closed by and easy for everyone. Would I recommend this to others....absolutely!!! read more

Very enjoyable! Luckily, the dolphins put on a remarkable show for us! It was interesting to hear facts and see islands. A larger boat would be fantastic in the future! read more

Captain Charlie is awesome! He gave us a great boat ride on the Whisper. We had guests who were new to the Santa Barbara area and he made them feel so comfortable. He is very knowledgeable about the area and provided a superior experience! Thank you for giving us such a great boat ride! Ps. Highly recommend getting the sunset time. It is beautiful out there read more

Rob was communicative and the boat was super clean. Easy to get to. Highly recommended.

Horrible customer service. The owner is rude and unprofessional. I do not recommend. read more

What an amazing location and selection!! Rob runs a tight ship and had our kayaks all set up, ready and waiting an hour after we called him and right when we arrived. His helpful energy and gracious smile is enough to make you want to make this your go-to for fun with the family all the time! There were even a swarm of jellyfish right off his dock! The location is also extremely accessible, favorable, tranquil and beautiful. We can't WAIT to return!! Thanks, Rob!! read more

Sunset Cruise Boat Rentals - Boating Near Me - Oxnard, California

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love doing this with my friends on a nice weekend! Rob is a super cool laid back guy, boats are easy to maneuver and you even get a punch card! great way to enjoy the small gems in oxnard! Also the punch card is for every hour and your "5th hour" is free! make sure to bring snacks, drinks, and some friends and have a good time! super affordable and worth the $60 an hour. read more

Sunset Cruise Boat Rentals - Boating Near Me - Oxnard, California

This was a special reservation as it was my best friends birthday. We took along our families & made a reservations with Phil 1-2 weeks in advance. (He returned my calls right away). Keep in mind they are closed on Tuesdays. This was a good experience especially for the kids! We packed a cooler full of sandwiches, burritos, waters & more and enjoyed a couple hours out on a 10 passenger boat. It was FUN!! The boat was clean & accommodating. We didn't quite know where "Dock D" was located as this was our first time renting a boat but a gentleman who worked for Sunset Cruises, who was down the ramp center where the boats were located, was happy to unlock the gate for us. I'd definitely check out this place! Kids 12 & under are required to wear a life vest but they didn't seem to mind. Can't wait for our next trip! read more

Sunset Cruise Boat Rentals - Seals were awake...saying HI! - Boating Near Me - Oxnard, California

Such a blast! The safe was very helpful and friendly...boats were clean easy to drive. We just packed a nice picnic cooler and chowed down on the boat. We saw sea lions, and adorable ducks! Do the 2 hour cruise up and down the harbor...love that there's a plexiglass screen at the front of the boat to block the wind but still see perfectly clear. We will be back!! read more

Sunset Cruise Boat Rentals - Packed a cooler with lunch and drinks! - Boating Near Me - Oxnard, California

Truly a wonderful experience. The boat was well maintained, the service was exceptional, and they have the best rate. We will definitely cruise the harbor again with them. read more

Sunset Cruise Boat Rentals - Harbor view. - Boating Near Me - Oxnard, California

Summary: 1/28/2021 - I emailed to make a reservation for an 8 passenger electric boat on 1/30 and Phil called within an hour to assist me that. 8 passenger boats were already booked so a 10 passenger boat was booked instead. Phil was super helpful and the whole booking process was smooth sailing. (Pun intended) 1/30/2021 - It was a beautiful day and Rob was there in neon green top (good for standing out) and was also super helpful getting my friend and I ready for some cruising. It was only my 2nd time within 10 years driving a boat but Rob instructed and explained easily and thoroughly on how to's. The basics, the map, the rules, etc... Fastest and best lesson on driving a boat. My friend and I had the best time and the weather was perfect and thankfully not that many people/boats present so that I can navigate easily. The whole experience was wonderful and I'm definitely coming back again and can't wait to be a captain of a boat again, read more

Excellent time thank you for the great experience the kids loved it! Thank you for accommodating us on such a short notice.

I had the greatest experience with this company! I have rented boats from Rob and Phill in the past. They will go out of their way to make sure your experience is better than anticipated.. Rob (one of the owners) is so kind and thoughtful ! You will see him working hard with a green shirt and hat on. When I rented a boat from him with my senior parents, He went out of his way to help accommodate and assist them who were in wheel chairs/walkers. I appreciate that they follow health and safety guidelines and keep their boats sanitizes and clean. It is very hard to run a business during COVID restrictions, but the owners of this company take all precautions and follow the rules. I highly recommend this company. I noticed a bad review about the owner below. So not true!! I have a feeling this was just a disgruntled potential customer who did not get their way and didn't want to follow the rules. read more

This new boat rental company got it right! The boats are clean and well kept. Rob, the owner is personable and nice. Prices are excellent...he could get more for his electric boats (they are impeccable)! Rob met us at the ramp, gave us great directions about the boat and how to get around the harbor and met us promptly upon our return. I'll definitely be back! Thanks Rob! read more

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Had a great time with the family on a Sunset Cruise boat rental this evening. The boat was clean and comfy, and Rob and Phil were great to deal with. Such a relaxing hour in the harbor. Gotta come check these guys out! read more

Sunset Cruise Boat Rentals - We're off to check out the Channel Islands harbor! - Boating Near Me - Oxnard, California

I booked over the phone with Rob who was friendly. Phil was there to meet us the day of. He was really nice and helpful getting us going. Boat was super clean and we really enjoyed it. We brought our own snacks and drinks. They had a life vest for our 3 year old to wear during the ride. My son got to see seals m, jelly fish, and sting rays. We will be back to rent from here the next time we are in Oxnard. Highly recommend. read more

Sunset Cruise Boat Rentals - Safe ride for kids. - Boating Near Me - Oxnard, California

Highly recommend! We met our boat master on the dock and he was kind enough to wait for the rest of our party. Really nice bay to ride around in, lots of beautiful houses. The price is way better than any in the area. We'll be back for sure! read more

It is an excellent price for the boat rental and location is stunning. Quick to respond for booking. However, I am about customer service. The second time I went, the personnel doesn't even say Good Afternoon or smiles. No access to restroom, you have to go to Vons. read more

Wow! This placed just refused to allow us to book a boat for my blind boyfriend because he has a service dog. All he wanted was to feel the ocean air and be on the water for his birthday. That a violation of his rights as a disabled person. I will filing a complaint with the authorities. Go to Hopper. They don't discriminate. read more

5 stars all the way! I reserved my spot online and got a quick response to verify. Met up with Rob who was great! Great attitude and instructed us well on everything we needed to know. Boat came with a blanket if needed and some complimentary bottled waters! Will deffinelty be coming back here the next time we decide to roam the harbor! read more

This place is great. Have used a rental closer to my house before and went with Sunset this time. Boats were brand new, good price but mostly a great team renting out the boat. Enjoyed it a lot! read more

We called the last minute and where able to get a boat for a few hours to take a cruise around the bay. The owner was extremely accommodating and helpful. To our surprise he even had water on the boat ready for us if we wanted it. Fantastic experience and we will make this part of our future trips to the area. read more

Great kayak rentals! Rob was great in explaining to my husband, who had never kayaked, what to do and was great help in getting all of us - including some kids - all set and out on the water. He explained the area well and gave us some suggestions in how far we could make it in the hour rental time. The boats are new and in great shape, too. I'll definitely be back! read more

We highly recommend Sunset Cruise Boat Rental. The electric boats are the cleanest we have ever been on and very reasonably priced. The gentleman who helped us, the owner I believe, was so kind and easy to deal with. We happened to find this business because Hoppers was closed and we are so happy to have found them. Definitely going back again soon! read more

This was such a great adventure! We wanted to book a gondola ride but they said they were booked for the time we needed. They were kind enough to recommend Sunset Cruise Boat rentals and we were able to rent an electric boat and drive it around the harbor ourselves. It was so perfect for our group of 4 adults and a 3 year old and a 6 year old. A real bonus is that it had a canopy to keep the hot sun off our heads. We were given a map of where we could go and very good instructions on how to operate the boat. We saw a sea lion basking on a dock and cruised around all the pretty houses. The big bonus was there are a gazillion moon jellyfishes! I've never seen one let alone got to touch one before. Rob, the guy we booked with said no one knows why the jellyfish just suddenly appeared as they did about 5 years ago(?). We sure enjoyed them especially when we found out that they don't sting. read more

Sunset Cruise Boat Rentals - Moon Jellyfish. - Boating Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Just discovered this hidden gem in my backyard at Seabridge! How did I not know they were here? Great service. The boats are in great shape & we all enjoyed cruising the harbor. Sea lions were basking in the sun by the bait tanks which made the day for the 3 year old we had in tow! I will become a "Frequent Cruiser" for SURE!! read more

Amazing day celebrating my friend's birthday and with a one hour kayak rental. Ron was welcoming and helpful. We had not kyaked in 15 years and Ron was so wonderful about getting us in-and-out of the kayak safely. His prices are fair and reasonable. We will definitely make a habit of going a couple times a month. read more

This place deserves less than zero stars!!! We booked a reservation for my birthday and they lost the reservation. We showed up only for us to be told they have no boats for us. We booked over a month ago, in person! DO NOT USE THIS PLACE!!!! They suck!!! read more

Great experience! The location is beautiful, and so are the boats, very clean and can tell they are well taken care of. The gentleman working was very kind and a pleasure to deal with. We stumbled upon the place and are so glad we did. We will definitely be back and be telling all of our friends! read more

My husband and I have rented boats and kayaks from Sunset several times. The boats and kayaks are very clean and in top condition. The owners are extremely nice and accommodating. Great family fun and lovely for a couple. I would highly recommend them. read more

So great to have Sunset Cruise in my neighborhood! Their electric boats are clean and well maintained and ready for your cruise around Seabridge Marina and Channel Islands Harbor. Perfect for a sunset wine cruise with your family and friends. Rob and Phil, the owners are awesome and very helpful with training if needed. They also rent kayaks and what you don't know.....they will teach you. Great service, extremely reasonable prices and loads of fun! (reservations suggested for boat rentals) read more

Absolutely the most fun!!! So relaxing to spend time cruising around the harbor and looking at the boats! Also so many wonderful sea lions lounging on the docks! We will definitely find an excuse to come back! Great customer service as well. The whole experience is super fun! read more

We had such an amazing time! Rob and his employees are so nice and helpful. They are relaxed and give great direction. We took the boat out for Father's Day with some snacks and really enjoyed ourselves! read more

Love renting electric boats from here! Rented a boat twice and both times we had a blast! Make sure you book ahead, especially during summertime. Rob and his crew are the best! read more

We have been renting kayaks from this business since they opened early this summer. Their kayaks are pristine. New and always clean. We luckily live right next door to them, but if you live anywhere in the Channel Islands Harbor area, or anywhere nearby, I highly recommend coming by to rent their kayaks or E boats. You won't be disappointed. thanks read more

8 of us jumped onto one of the electric cruisers for an hour trip over to the main harbor area and back. Great opportunity to see some sea lions swimming up close and to check out all of the boats and properties in the channel. Boat was great and easy to maneuver for a novice. Rob was helpful in pointing out all of the features and how to enjoy our hour cruise. Everyone had a good time and I would recommend Rob's boats anytime. Good value for an hour and Rob has a frequent cruiser card for an hour free. read more

Best-kept rental boats in the harbor, fair prices, and charming and helpful owner.

Beautiful day on the water. I was on the internet looking for boat rentals in Ventura, and Sunset Cruise Boat Rentals came up with beautiful pictures on his website. He rents kayaks and electric boats. They are clean, beautiful, and have plenty of room to sit. It was just 3 of us, so we rented the 8/pax boat for 1 hour at 3pm on a Sunday in September. The weather couldn't have been more perfect, the water is calm, and it was so nice relaxing through the harbor. Rob's assistant, Phil, explained everything, and there was an easy-to-read map of the Harbor, and waters stocked in the boat. Such a delightful way to escape the heat or the boredom of running errands each weekend!!!! I think his hours are 12n-8p, but change for the seasons, not sure. We will be back! read more