Newport Whales offers year-round whale watching tours in Newport Beach, CA, providing unforgettable ocean adventures for visitors from Orange County, Los Angeles, and surrounding Southern California areas. Departing daily from beautiful Newport Harbor, these guided whale watching cruises give you the chance to see blue whales, gray whales, humpback whales, finback whales, dolphins, sea lions, and other marine wildlife in their natural habitat. Trips typically last 2–2.5 hours and are perfect for families, couples, tourists, and groups looking for the best whale watching in Newport Beach. With experienced captains and knowledgeable crew providing live narration, comfortable boats with indoor and outdoor viewing areas, and options for general admission or private charters, Newport Whales is a top choice for anyone searching for whale watching tours near Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, or Los Angeles.

Newport Landing offers private boat charters for the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, including full-night packages or three nightly options during the 5-night event, with captains, attendants for catering and assistance, and post-parade cruises available upon request. Catering from hors d'oeuvres to full banquets is offered.

Captain Newport is a luxury boat and yacht rental and charter company in Newport Beach, California, specializing in private charters for coastal and Catalina Island trips lasting 3, 4, 6, or 8 hours on weekends. They offer party yachts accommodating up to 120 guests and are known for high customer satisfaction with over 425 5-star reviews.

Tiki Fun Boats offers private tiki boat charters in Newport Beach, featuring a custom 24-foot pontoon boat named Big Bamboo with bamboo decor, palm frond shade, spacious seating, swim ladder, Bluetooth stereo, and cooler. Rentals include a captain to navigate crowded waters, allowing BYOB, food, and customizable cruises for up to 6 passengers for events like birthdays, bachelorette parties, or relaxing harbor tours.

Fun Zone Boat Company, established in 1948, is the first and most experienced provider of live narrated harbor cruises and charter boat services on Newport Bay and Harbor in Newport Beach, California. They offer daily sightseeing tours featuring sea lions, celebrity homes, yachts, and sunset cruises, as well as private boat charters for events accommodating 2 to 149 passengers from their fleet including M.V. Showboat, Cool Breeze, Queen, and Tiki.