Balboa Island Raft

Newport Coastal Adventure    

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(962) · Boat tours in Newport-Beach, United States
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The original Small Boat, Big Adventure Whale Watching tour in Newport Beach. Newport Coastal Adventure's fleet now offers two US Coast Guard …

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Feb 8, 2025
Such a fun trip with great guides who love what they do and want their guests to experience what they love so much. Erica was our Captain and Mark was our first mate and their shared that love so wel…Full review by jeffhM9795HV
Feb 5, 2025
An annual visit to my wife's scattering of ashes. After our visit to that site, Delaney our captain took us on a tour of the coastal coves and beaches. We started in Laguna Beach and up the coast to …Full review by Roger M
Feb 3, 2025
Wow, my friend and I went out on the skiff raft… omg had the best time ever. We got to see harbor seals, seals, hundreds of Common Dolphins. Our captain Delaney did such a great job. Very impressed …Full review by adventurouswinos
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Hi! What is the clothing recommendation on the water for a late morning booking in February? Thank you!
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Jeans and at least a hoodie. Colder than it looks. Layer so you can take stuff off if/when it gets hot.
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Answer by Rich R · Jul 14, 2024
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Hi, Can we bring our 4 month old son with us ?
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I think so but he might not enjoy it- no bathroom on the boat and it gets pretty choppy in spots.
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Answer by Rich R · Jul 14, 2024
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Hi, i wanted to know when is the best time of year/and day to be able to see orcas during the tour?
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Hi Joel, here is Southern California we don't have an orca season as they only show up a few times each year and it can be any month of the year so it's completely random
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Answer by Mark G · Feb 28, 2020
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Hi, I plan to visit in the middle of March. Is there recommended transportation, or day tour, between either LAX airport or …
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Hi, I plan to visit in the middle of March. Is there recommended transportation, or day tour, between either LAX airport or LA downtown?
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It's quite a distance, taking a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft would probably be your best bet
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Answer by Mark G · Feb 12, 2020
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I want to do this but I'm scared! Is it safe? Could the whale hit the boat?
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No!! You are absolutely,100% safe on these boats!!! Trust me!!!
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