I reserved the largest gondola for my birthday on January 28th last year and had called multiple times beforehand to ask questions and make sure everything was set for my party. No one ever mentioned a deposit was required, so I assumed my reservation was confirmed. When I arrived, I was told they didn't have my gondola reserved. It was extremely upsetting and honestly ruined my birthday celebration. What made it more frustrating was that it made me feel like it was my fault for not paying a deposit, even though I was never asked to provide one. Unfortunately, there weren't any real solutions offered at the time, and my friends had work schedules, so we couldn't simply reschedule. It was a very disappointing experience. I hope to return in the future and have the experience I originally planned, but I do hope there is clearer communication moving forward so others don't experience the same issue. read more

Had an amazing cruise for Valentine's Day, it was very soothing and relaxing! Alfredo was our host who also did some cool songs in Italian and Spanish! Their office was also very cozy looking! This is a fun cruise even on a non holiday! read more

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Amazing experience. Perfect evening for a nice boat ride. What can I say about our amazing guide, Luciano, just the absolute best. Very professional. He has been there for some time so knew lot about the area and homes. We had him sing for us. 10 stars on his singing !!!. Gondola Company do not loose him. AND he deserves a raise. He embodies the whole gondola experience in all ways!. If you can ask for him specifically when making a reservation you should !. We shall be back and ask for him for sure. Luciano will remember us..... - Jose & Gretchen celebrating Birthday, Mother's Day and Anniversary!! read more

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The Gondola Company made my friend's bachelorette weekend so awesome! Booked online with their very detailed website, and paid tip ahead of time (you can pay the day of too!) Parking was very easy for our 5pm gondola ride--there's a few other stores here but they looked closed when we arrived. Following a few signs we were able to find their shop in the back toward the pier. The female employee that was at the counter was so nice! She promptly brought us the menu and although the wines were so tempting we had already had too much this weekend and had brought our own apple cider and pastries. She was nice enough to crack it open for us and prep it on some ice for the ride! They also provided us with wine glasses. What I really appreciated is that The Gondola Company does not force or pressure you to buy anything extra and actually allows you to bring your own snacks or food onto the gondola, which was pleasantly unexpected! They do offer a good wine list and two chocolate/truffle options if you are interested. Onto the experience! We had Nico, a really sweet gondolier with years of experience. He safely got us into the gondola and off we went into the few surrounding canals with some beautiful Italian music as we watched the sun set. We appreciated the beautifully crafted gondola and the amount of space on it. Appreciate the thick warm blankets they provide for the cold ride by the water! We also had so much fun seeing the beautiful neighboring homes And their awesomely named boats! 5pm was the perfect time to see the sunset and the beauty of the water in darkness in January. I easily get seasick, but came prepared with a Dramamine to help with it; I ended up being fine on the ride thankfully the gondola ride was pretty smooth! I asked Nico some questions and he shared some awesome facts about the gondolier trade and how amazing it is that you can steer the entire gondola with one person and one oar. He even surprised us with a beautiful song sung by the talented man himself! At the end we were given a card with instructions on how to obtain our free picture on the gondola that we took before we set sail! It was just such a memorable experience for us and we couldn't ask for a better company to share it with. Thank you Gondola Company!! read more

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WOW! AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Husband was skeptical about it but he fell in love within minutes. Very relaxing! Quite and very relaxing music with option of drink and chocolate It was perfect for an anniversary and it lasts 50 minutes Easy parking located in coronado cay beautiful view of water and houses and boats Loved it read more

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My husband and I recently celebrated out 12th wedding anniversary and we wanted to do something special to celebrate. Having been to Venice for a previous wedding anniversary, we decided to relive our experience. Anyway, we booked a sunset Gondola ride on a Sunday evening. The company charges a corkage fee if you bring your own champagne and they provide ice and glasses. They also sell wine and champagne for the rides, if you prefer not to bring your own. We chose to bring a bottle of the champagne from our wedding to enjoy on our ride. Anyway, we were about a half an hour late, not knowing how far into Coronado the Cays were. They were very nice about our tardiness and got us right into the boat as soon as we arrived. Luciano was our gondolier. He provided us with a bit of history of the company and information about the area. The Coronado Cays were so beautiful at sunset and the water was still and calm. They have warm blankets for customers to use, but the weather was perfect that evening so the blanket was not needed. With a 50-minute gondola ride, we did not feel rushed. We had plenty of time to sight-see, relax, and finish our bottle. Luciano serenaded us beautifully in Italian. Apparently, at the moment, he is only gondolier at the company who sings, so be sure to ask for him. We had a wonderful time and I absolutely recommend this to anyone planning a romantic evening. Also, we learned that they have a gondola that seats 16, so probably a nice way to celebrate a family birthday. read more

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I have lived in San Diego over 50 years and this was a lovely relaxing experience. We brought some cheese and apples which added to the experience. read more

A wonderful experience. We are San Diego locals but had no idea this exist until we received a gift certificate. Nico, our Gondolier, was amazing. He answered all our questions and serenaded us with a little Italian tune. We enjoyed a bottle of wine as we sailed through the Coronado Cays and caught the early part of sunset. We very much loved this experience. read more

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I arrived on time and my gondola with gondolier left on time. The gondola had just been polished and shined in the sunshine. The cast was all helpful and friendly. Our gondolier knowledgeable and friendly. Some great homes and awesome boats in the bay Smooth ride Exclusive opportunity, take one! read more

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Super romantic and intimate! Me and my boyfriend did this yesterday @7:30pm and it was INCREDIBLE! We had Niko and he was wonderful even offered to sing to us towards the end of the ride. I highly recommend, you also get your photo taken on the gondola and it's free to download !! read more

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Came here to celebrate my girlfriends birthday, the 1 hour gondola ride was so nice to sit down and relax together. We brought our own wine and got the chocolates! The gondola rower was very nice and let us spend time together. A very romantic way for celebration! read more

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Our ride was Amazing!! A beautiful and romantic experience with wonderful views and wine. I highly recommend it. Thank you Gondola!! read more

The Gondola Company - Boat Charters Near Me - Coronado, California

We absolutely loved this gondola adventure the customer service was excellent and smooth. Our gondolier, Nico, was a perfect balance between giving us privacy to enjoy a romantic ride while also offering to sing us a song in Italian which was one of my favorite things. When we engaged him, he was so friendly and genuine and when we wanted to just enjoy the ride and talk to each other, he stayed in the background and made it an excellent ride. It was a very beautiful night and a great, simple, sweet date idea. read more

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The Gondola in Coronado gets a two star, but not for the reasons you would think 1 the location and the signage is very poor. people always miss the entrance, and there's no signage on the front side. 2 The representative will come out and snap a picture of you but never tells you why and she never offered it as a sale item. 3 customers safety should be their #1 priority there is no waiver that you sign that protects them the company from any liability in case your ass fall overboard not very smart on there part. Especially when you have people consuming alcohol and standing up in the watercraft partying. 4 the gondolier never tells you where the life jackets are or emergency evacuation procedure in case of an emergency or- in case you fall overboard that is a standard maritime requirement, when operating a watercraft, especially with passengers, 5 the price is OK for what you get but I really think the lack of detail and precautions is careless and reckless 6 if you try to pre-pay with virgin it will tell you to book a date directly with the gondola company however it listed as new availability for three months out yet if you call the gondola company directly, they have availability every day and be sure to ask for your military discount it's $25 off which is more than on the discounted website. I would not do this again until it's improves in these key areas of safety and communication. read more

I cant stop raving about how amazing our experience was with The Gondola Company. While browsing for unique events in the SD area, I came across The Gondola Company and I could not wait to book a sweet romantic gondola ride as a birthday surprise for my boyfriend. Our ride took place around 6:00 p.m on a Saturday evening. The ride itself was 50 minutes long and it's a nice leisurely ride through the beautiful Coronado Cays. From the moment I booked, The Gondola Company and it's employees were fantastic in ensuring that we would have a wonderful experience even while adhering to the current restrictions the COVID pandemic has placed on businesses. Our gondolier Dante was professional and wore a mask for the entire ride as well as made sure he kept a safe distance behind us while rowing the gondola. He was polite and made sure all our needs were met including making sure we had easy access to our wine and chocolates for the duration of our ride[ which were placed in the gondola just before we embarked]. Dante had soft soothing Italian music playing on a bluetooth speaker during are ride and it was a nice way to enjoy the romantic experience. My boyfriend really loved the ride and was surprised that he had lived in SD for so long without even knowing this experience existed! I was happy that I was able to surprise him and grateful to The Gondola Company for offering such a wonderful experience. Be sure to add it to your date night/ anniversary night/ or birthday date bucketlist if you're ever in the SD area! read more

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This GONDOLA COMPANY in CORONADO SAN DIEGO , we have been coming here since my son was 2 years old. Recently we visited this place again. This place always has the sweetest front desk receptionist. We came in perfect weather, not too hot or too cold, just fine. Before the Gondolier drives you away from the Dock, the Receptionist will take your Family Photo. It's up to you to agree or not for them to post them on their website. So the Gondolier will bring you around the route in which they are allowed, a very relaxing ride, with few sceneries to see. Great for FAMILY, DATES, COUPLES, or with FRIENDS Our Gondolier is very nice, He Sang mostly FRANK SINATRA's songs ;) and some of our Favorite songs. They also offer Wine and small Snacks you can purchase from them and they will get them ready in the Gondola to bring with you on your Gondola ride. Nice Gondola Company and it's in SAN DIEGO !!! read more

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Fantastic one hour of my time! Extremely relaxing. Highly recommend. And if you are lucky enough to get Luciano(?) for your gondolier, enjoy that time! read more

It was a great experience from start to finish. Will be going again soon! Was fersure our best anniversay yet! read more

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Lovely comfortable ride, our gondalier had excellent banter but knew when to keep silent too. He sang beautifully. I highly recommend Lucciano if you get the chance! read more

This was the perfect anniversary date and worth every penny! We lucked out and got a perfect night for it too. Our gondolier, Luca, was awesome! It was a really cool way to explore the Coronado Cays and I highly recommend this experience! read more

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We were trying to fill some space in our trip between things and decided to try this. We LOVED It! Simply beautiful views and peaceful! Our guide was so helpful and respectful (i, unfortunately cannot recall his name). He allowed quietness, unless spoken to, and was so kind. So this excursion can be peaceful and private or more "public" if you so choose, in the way of the guide. He was very professional & kind. Chocolate and wine was something i didnt realize was offered until arrival, bonus points for that! The lady at check in, was also very kind. They even offered a free couple picture available for download the following day. Definitely no price gouging here. Well, worth the money and time! read more

For Valentine's Day weekend of 2019, my boyfriend decided to surprise me with a night at Hotel Del Coronado and a gondola ride from The Gondola Company. It was a marvelous experience. The check-in process was super simple, the ride was so calming and romantic. We decided to get sparkling water, regular water, and chocolates. The chocolates were delicious! You can see them wrapped up in the picture. However, I do recommend you bring a jacket with you! It gets super chilly, especially if you're taking a ride when the sun is down. The prices aren't excessively expensive, I believe they're just the right price for such a special experience. I actually heard about this place from my parents, they had done one and really loved their experience. My boyfriend and I took Polaroids of such a special moment we shared together. I highly recommend them - they are extremely professional and kind. Try this place out with your loved one! read more

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Decided to spend Memorial Weekend in San Diego, and found this place. I was able to book it since the times started to get booked fast. Super nice experience. Really enjoyed it. You get to take your own wine bottle or you can buy one from them as well. Will definitely recommend family and friends. Thank you The Gondola a company for this beautiful experience. read more

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Good way to somehow relax and enjoy the view or experience the gondola. We took our kids here just to experience it and they enjoyed it, but of course in the end they started getting restless and bored but for couples and all adults, this is perfect especially if you add some wine and chocolates. read more

This was our second gondola ride. The first one was their night time tour and it was so amazing we decided to come back and get married on a daytime tour. The whole experience was perfect! We scheduled the 13 guest boat and it gave everyone room to move around and sit comfortably. Both our gondoliers were fun and sang us songs. We purchased their bubbly and chocolates which were tasty. Overall we wouldn't have changed a thing. If you're looking for something to do in the San Diego area or looking for a unique wedding experience I highly recommend The Gondola Company. Great for date night, engagements or just a fun night out with friends. The Coronado Cays are beautiful anytime of day. read more

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Awesome experience! Great view, nice wine, smooth waters Thank you Gondola Company! read more

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Amazing experience! It was so romantic, relaxing and magical! I really felt like I was in Italy! And even our gondolier sang a song for us! I am definitely recommending it to all who want to have that special and romantic moment! read more

This experience is perfection. We have gone twice! The music, the view, super romantic. We will go back in the future! Thanks so much! read more

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My wife had previously mentioned to me that she would like to try out the gondolas in SD. This past July 2022, I found the perfect opportunity for this experience. I booked the sunset cruise following our anniversary dinner in Del Mar. The weather was perfect. An evening set at about 72 degrees with no wind and clear skies until sunset. The gondola is spacious and roomy. The venue is a bit of trek to get to but had easy access parking and directions were clearly laid out. Our gondolier Milan was friendly and easy to communicate with. She let us know what to expect and our approximate route. It's a very slow and relaxing trek in the harbor. You can really just take in the moonlight and reflections off the water while you view the pretty homes that border the harbor. The seas were calm and with no wind it made for a very relaxing and calming boat ride. The 50 minutes go fast even though it's at a very slow pace. My wife and I enjoyed the tranquility and the fresh banter with Milan. All in all, we had a nice experience after a satisfying dinner in Del Mar. read more

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We had a wonderful time! My husband surprised me for Valentine's Day. It was so calm and serene! Only use your phone for pictures otherwise sit back relax and breathe! They take good care of you. The gondola is beautiful and the gondolier is very thoughtful! We had a great hour with them. Thank you Cathy and Bob read more

Such a beautiful experience, one of the best times stored in my memory bank forever. We celebrated our two year anniversary and it was beautiful time! read more

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This is our second Gondola Cruise. Our first was in Long Beach CA. This was a very relaxing cruise. Our Gondolier ( I apologize I forgot his name) was very kind. He answered all our questions about the beautiful mountains in the area. He also sang a lovely Italian song. Paid extra for a bottle of wind and small box of chocolates that was worth it. Very nice will visit again when in the area. COVID19-Mask required to get on and off the gondola. Once onboard you can remove your mask. Gondolier wore a mask and gloves assisting us onboard and off board. Hand sanitizer was also offered. read more

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My boyfriend and I went on a romantic gondola ride with The Gondola Company for our 6 month anniversary. It's been on my San Diego bucket list for years, so I'm glad I finally got to mark it off my list. We went at 3pm and it lasted about 50 minutes. We brought white wine, cheese and crackers. After we checked in, they took our wine to chill and prepare. We were met outside by the gondolier. He was so cute dressed in his gondolier outfit. I was wearing a pant romper and heels. They have blankets to cuddle with and keep warm, but still bring a jacket. The heels were a bit tough for the steep ramp that led to the gondola, but my boyfriend helped me. We took pictures before departing and enjoyed the ride with our wine and snacks. Italian music filled the air while floating along the bay. It was very relaxing and romantic. The gondolier also had very interesting facts about the houses we rode passed. We would definitely do it again. And were advised to try it right after the sunset with the city lights and Mexico's lights that fill the air. Loved it and had such a good experience :) read more

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Husband And I came here on one of our highlights to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary after our dinner. We took the 7:30 ride And it was the most peaceful moment to end our day. The evening scenery gives it another View with the lights glimmering onto the Water. Our guide Nino was great And gave US information about the area. It was a great experience And we would do it again. Highly recommend The Gondola Company for your next little outing. read more

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Awesome service! They helped me with engagement plans - and said Yes! Everything went more than I expected. Love it every moment! Thank you for all help and superior service! read more

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This was the most romantic and serene date night we've ever had. We did the sunset cruise and it was just the two of us. They play light music for ambiance and we enjoyed wine and chocolate truffles. It's a beautiful chance to really connect with your partner. read more

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This place was so great. My boyfriend and I came here , my boyfriend booked this for the both of us a while ago. I can't remember the name of the guy we were with but he was awesome! Checking in was easy, and everyone we encountered was really nice. The ride was romantic and honestly we just had a really good time, we had a good conversation with the worker that was with us as well, he was so friendly and funny. If you and your partner want something cute to do for a little date night definitely come here and give the gondola company a try! read more

I took my husband out on a Valentine's Day gondola ride and it did not disappoint. It was so romantic and really made the night quite special. A must try if you're looking for something different from the dinner and a movie routine. They offered us wine, chocolates and a rose to make the adventure even more unique. read more

Our gondola experience was excellent! The service, the quality, and the scenery were magnificent!!! I highly recommend it! We will definitely do it again. read more

We had such fun on our holiday gondola outing this past weekend. Gianni and Nico were fabulous guides and full of knowledge. Highly recommend. read more

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