I can't say enough good things about Harbor breeze cruises. They are even going to be offering jet…read moreski paddle board and paddle boat rentals this summer the 45 minute cruise is such a pleasure. I'll post more pictures soon. I'm going on another one. I love the snack bar and bar. There's a bathroom on board and the crew is fun and lively. If you have a party with a bunch of people or friends, this is a great way to get everyone on a boat for less than an hour and go back to what you're doing and enjoy all the beautiful sites and scenery, and beautiful parks of San Pedro.

We came in a day early to see and enjoy LA before our cruise. We decided to take a tour of the…read moreHarbor. Very affordable and the captain gave great history about the different spots he went by. There were drinks and snacks to purchase on board. I noticed almost everyone didn't tip?!?! So just a heads up. It's always a polite thing to do to tip your crew! You don't have to go crazy but anything it's just a nice gesture. Also they also offer whale watching at an affordable price. I have always wanted to do that and will definitely book that when we are back in LA in a few months.

I recently charted a yacht for employee appreciation week at the company I own. We all had a…read moredelightful time, except for the Executive VP who barfed into the harbor--an unlikely and smelly chum--and caused the fish to start floating belly up in the water! (AG, you know who you are, lol). Other than that mishap, it was a fantastic experience, and it made me consider participating in a yacht timeshare myself. Boating makes me want to quit my career and travel the world by sea. But alas, Wifey likes her diamonds, and I like my luxury cars...

Poor customer service and poor quality of boat. I have to…read moresay it's difficult for me to write this review as my family and I were very much looking forward to spending a beautiful day on the bait to celebrate my dads birthday. And all though we still made the best of it it really did not live up to what was promised and the amount of money we paid. So let's start with m: 1. The address did not match what was listed on their Yelp page and created a lot of confusion and frustration especially since we had kids with us. I had to text the owner, Mario, and he gave us another location to charter form which was not at all what was listed on their page. 2. Not sure if the captain of the day,Noah, was having a bad day or what but he was definitely not in the mood to greet us properly. He was very short, not so friendly and barely spoke to us during our ride. 3. The boat was not like the photos they presented or posted on Yelp. I even texted the owner and asked him to send me a few photos of what the boat will look like. It was definitely dirty, the coaches were so damaged and dirty they had black clothes over them. One of inside couches was wet, my uncle sat on it unknowingly making his pants wet and him uncomfortable for the rest of the ride. 4. The table surfaces were all damaged & chipped. We had to be careful for the kids not to get splinters when they would approach the table to grab something to eat. 5. Worst of it all was that we only watched cargo shipments for 2 hours!! On our phone call with Mario mentioned we can go through the canals and even get a far glimpse of the Queen Mary but we didn't. We even asked Noah to take us the other way around into the open water and he said no he needs to this way first (meaning by the cargo shipments). It was very disappointing since it was my dads actual birthday and the experience was completely robbed from us. It's very sad that we wasted over a thousand dollars and didn't receive what we had paid for. And I even texted Mario afterwards telling him our concerns but didn't get a reply back. Poor customer service.

it was great! The weather was perfect. The boat crew and educators were knowledgeable and friendly…read more And we saw a blue whale!

the company was very good about sending a reminder about our reservation. The cruise was…read morecomfortable, and we saw whales!! We saw a mother and child finned whale, multiple times. The captain did a great job positioning the boat so everyone got a good view. All in all a great experience.

We did the Harbor tour and really enjoyed it! A nice way to take in some fresh sea breeze. The…read morestaff was super nice and knowledgeable. My main complaint is that I wish they wouldn't blast music the entire time, esp as it sort of ruins the experience. I took a tour a year back and there was no music. I also wish there was a little less chatting through the intercom and more time for quiet to enjoy the scenery. Other than that we enjoyed it!

POSITIVES +1) The crew was very friendly…read more+2) The boat was very clean. Especially the galley and restrooms. +3) The narration from tour guide was informative and easy to hear over the loudspeaker. +4) I appreciate them taking precautions with COVID like requiring masks and having a separation window in the galley. +5) The galley snacks are reasonably priced. You can bring your own snacks if you like. We did. +6/-6) The crew does accept tips. For our experience I would absolutely have tipped. But because of -2) below I did not because that had my unused $40 ticket fee already that was not refundable. I felt that was my tip instead. See below. NEGATIVES -1) The access to the boat IS NOT handicap accessible. I did not see this warning on their webpage when we ordered a ticket for our 75 year old mother. If I missed the warning I apologize. -2) Tickets are non refundable once you order. This was noted on their website. We ended up loosing (1) $40 ticket cost because our mother was not able to go. It would have been nice to have been offered a voucher to come back at a later date considering, A) you had our money already, B) 1 return voucher would have obviously turned into other purchased tickets and not just the one person and they would have gained more fees. -3) Because tickets are non refundable I do not recommend buying them in advance. Although you save $5 by buying early you may end up loosing out if your whole party doesn't end up going like we did. Just get there at least 30-45 minutes early and get in line. You'll be fine.

Reservations: Do your booking on their website: https://catalinaexpress.com/schedule-fares/ or call…read morethem at: (800) 805-9201. Discounts: No discounts here. Costco use to sell Catalina Express gift cards. They haven't sold them since covid. Parking: There's a parking place and a shuttle bus that takes you from the parking lot to the terminal. About $22 for all day parking. Ferry's Ambiance: The ferry's are relatively clean, has a decent amount of seats inside and outside, and a couple of working unisex restrooms. The boat ride is about an hour long. So make sure you take your Scopolamine or any other sea sick pills. If you schedule a evening ride back, please do yourself a favor and seek shelter inside or wear a lot of layers of clothes when sitting out. It's get a bit chilly and slightly wet. Sightseeing: You'll be able to see the famous vincent thomas bridge and a lighthouse nearby. When you get closer to Catalina Island, you'll be able to see the Casino. Food and Drink Of Choice: Haven't had any food or drinks, but they do sell them. Note: You're able to bring food and non-alcoholic drinks onboard. Catalina Express For Thought: Only company that shuttles you to Catalina (Long Beach, San Pedro, and Dana Point) besides Catalina Flyer (Newport). I guess i'll have to travel via Catalina express.

2024 & 2025 | San Pedro | The Catalina Express is always a fun adventure with friends or when I…read moretravel solo! Great customer service, speedy ride & well-organized! I also love the great vibes of everyone excited to get to Catalina Island, it's awesome!! On Board | Plenty of seats, upstairs and downstairs of the boat! It also depends on which boat arrives, one is bigger than the other! I like sitting on the inside of the ferry & glancing out of the large windows! Sometimes there are Catalina Express Magazines on board to look through! Restrooms are inside of the building, as well as on board! Tickets | Buy online! $42 each way! I always buy a round-trip ticket, as sometimes, especially on holidays, the ferries can be fully booked; sold out! Also, if you need to change the time on your booking, it's $5! Parking | Plentiful! $22 per day! Free for the 1st hour! $2 afterwards! Refreshments | Cafe | Upon arrival, inside of the building and on board! I usually go to the café inside of the building and get a freshly made egg and cheese burrito to go...so delicious, especially with the side of salsa! There are tables and chairs outside to sit down and eat! Arrival | Arrive early to get a great seat, as there are no assigned seats! Customer Service | Incredibly friendly! You're greeted by someone who scans the ticket on your phone, as you're boarding, as you hand your one item/luggage(23″x23″x37″, also allowed 1 carry-on) over to the baggage handler, on board and during the trip! I've gone back-and-forth to Catalina so many times that some of the crew and I recognize each other! Hahaha! Larger Ferry Arrives | There are tables & seating and some areas! Instead of having over your luggage, you wheel your luggage onto the ferry! Other Passengers | On my first ferry ride, a day trip, I sat near a solo traveler from South Asia! We ended up talking plenty, had plenty in common, including travels and she joined my friend and I throughout the day exploring Catalina Island, was so much fun! Overall | I'm always excited to board the Catalina Express, as there's always an adventure in store! Let's go!!

We use these docks during the summer for loading scout to go to summer camp on Catalina Island…read more High quality facilities in a great location.

The best idea the Port of LA ever had Now visiting boaters…read moretie up and enjoy the Museum and the restaurants and soon the new Ports O Call! This Harbor despite its size had nowhere for a visiting boater to tie up and spend some money! I only hope the new Ports O Call developers add more dock space for boaters to tie up down there as well. Plus hopefully the owners of the Queen Mary should add some visiting boater docks because who loves to tour a ship more than anyone... boat owners! Look at the success across the channel over at Rainbow Harbor and the visiting boat docks over there-- always full of boaters spending money on souvenirs, food and drink.. Bring your boat or a group of boats over to the downtown marina in LA right in front of the USS Iowa and tour the ship, go inside the Maritime Museum next door-- its only like $2 or eat across the street at The Grinder--(awesome burgers) cheap date :) Take the free trolley ( on tires not rails) to several points of interest in the area!! Even the kids can climb on one of the Queen Mary's propellers laying on the grass right next to the docks :0 And no I don't work for the Port... I'm just a boater who uses the new docks and my kids love going-- Keep up the great work POLA in making our Port the most fun, family oriented Port in the US....

I found Boat & Bottle when looking for a memorable experience to take my wife on for our first…read moreValentine's Day as a married couple, and I am very glad I did. Captain Sebastian was super friendly and a fantastic communicator, making sure we had all the information we needed to make it to the launch ramp on time (directions, parking, etc.). We got lucky and caught a SpaceX launch from the boat, which was surreal to see. We opted for the V-day package which included flowers, chocolates, and balloons and really added to the ambience. Overall it was a magical night, and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique date night.

I booked a boat and bottle for my sister's birthday. Captain Sebastian was kind, communicative, and…read morean all around amazing host! We will definitely be booking again!!

My friends took me kayaking for my birthday and we went to the Glass…read more bottom boat tour venue. It was great. We had a very nice guide named Zaryg who told us where to find the sea lions and how to best observe them safely. It was a great day and I would definitely recommend it as a fun day to spend with friends or even a date.

It was a short, inexpensive and fun ride. Captain Erik was informative and knowledgeable. Well…read moreworth the price.

I highly recommend taking the guided tour! Our tour guides Jeff, Kai, and Gavin were amazing and…read morevery knowledgeable. The USS Iowa is such an integral part of our history and I could've spent an entire day aboard if they would've let us. Again highly recommend to take a tour or even just contribute to the preservation of our history!

I live in Long Beach California. World War 2 battle ship in my backyard…read more I highly recommend this Naval Battle ship tour. You can spend literally hours on the ship. Plenty of knowledgeable to soak up. God Bless the US Navy!! I recommend.

Shout out to the staff at the Los Angeles World Cruise Center, who run this large mass of land like…read morea well oiled machine. There was a number of ships and untold numbers of people waiting to embark on their vacations. The luggage staff was helpful, the attendants helped our elderly family members with wheelchairs, literally every staff person greeted us with a smile and said enjoy your vacation. I was nervous about getting on the ship in time but the luggage and security processes were seamless. Shout out to the staff at the Los Angeles World Cruise Center, who run this large mass of land like a well oiled machine. There was a number of ships and untold numbers of people waiting to embark on their vacations. The luggage staff was helpful, the attendants helped our elderly family members with wheelchairs, literally every staff person greeted us with a smile and said enjoy your vacation. I was nervous about getting on the ship in time but the luggage and security processes were seamless.

Another visit to the Los Angeles World Cruise Center: this time to take the Royal Caribbean ship,…read moreQuantum of the Seas, on a 4 night cruise to Catalina and Ensenada. This review is for the logistics of the cruise port itself, and in that respect, it was OK. My wife and I came on a Monday mid-morning, with the Lyft from downtown Long Beach to San Pedro taking 15 minutes and costing about $30. Our scheduled check-in time was 12:30 at Berth 92, but through experience knew that we could arrive earlier. Unlike the nearby Long Beach cruise port, there is no green space here...it's a very utilitarian set-up, basically a cruise terminal using a large maritime warehouse. Arriving at 10:00, we bypassed the luggage check-in area since we had only carry-on luggage. All guests were allowed to get in the security check line inside. It's a similar set-up to an airport, with us needing to lift our bags to go through conveyor x-ray (except sealed liquids are allowed). One thing they will confiscate is hard liquor, beer, and a second bottle of wine per person. They also will question power strips, unless it's needed for medical equipment like a CPAP machine. Once through, you are directed to a series of smaller queues, each with a port worker with tablet, checking people in. One of us needed to bring up the boarding pass on our phone, and then provide both of our passports. It didn't take long, and we were reminded that we wouldn't need our passports again during our trip (which ended up being true). Unlike other cruise lines, RC does not give you your sea pass/room card at this time. Thus, your boarding pass on your phone is important, even after check-in. Each cruise port does the next part slightly differently. Here, we were directed to a large sitting area with makeshift folding chairs, where we sat down to wait. It didn't take long: at about 10:30, people were allowed to board the ship. We needed to get our boarding pass scanned again at the port one last time. We boarded the ship by 10:45. On disembarkation day, we got off on Berth 92. Berth 93 had the RC Navigator of the Seas. There were two gangways on Deck 5, one on each end of the ship. The Royal Theater and Two70 were good places to hang out. Vacating our room was mandatory by 8, but we left by 7, hoping to leave with our hand carried luggage early. The lines were well organized, with attendants clearly directing people how to use their luggage to maintain their place in line. At exactly 7:30, the ship was cleared by the port and we started moving. We scanned our ship card for the last time, and then walked a long portable winding gangway. From there was a narrow escalator to ground level. We were in the group that was self-assist, meaning we had all of our luggage with us and didn't need to pick up any additional luggage (though it looks like the workers had already made good progress from the look of things). From there we went through passport control, with one line for folks with birth certificates only, and the two for folks with passports. All it took was one picture and we were done. The area for rideshare (and private pickup) is right in front of Berth 91. It was crowded when we got there, but it was very difficult to get a rideshare. We later learned that it was because the port authority had blocked much of the roads into port in preparation for the Memorial weekend facilities. So many rideshare drivers just didn't want to deal with it. After cancellations, I upgraded to a Black Lyft (about 2.5 times the normal price) and got someone pretty quickly (we got lucky..he had dropped somebody off earlier and was just looking for a ride worth his while). Ended up costing us about $70, but we got home before 9 am. Extras: -- Has 3 Berths: Berth B92 is the main terminal, with B93 being used when B92 is used. On very rare occasions, there could be a third ship docked, and that would use B46 (about 2 miles south on the outer harbor). There is also a B50, which is also located on the outer harbor (only used once in 2026). There's been talk about converting the outer berths into a real-time cruise terminal, rivaling those in Galveston or Florida. Nothing concrete though. -- Like LAX, the designers didn't really think about how cars can effectively get in/get out when very busy (i.e. two ships in port together). -- During the summer months, only RC uses this port: two ships, one doing weekly cruises (Fridays) and one doing 4 day/3 day (Mondays and Fridays). Thus Fridays are the days when most busy.