Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade: 10 Orange County Charters
Guide · Published 22 October 2026
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Watching the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade from the water means booking a charter, a party boat or a small self-drive rental on Newport Harbor. This list covers ten Orange County operators, ranked by our method, with the capacity, booking and cancellation details each one states. Two of them name the parade directly. OC Boat Rentals lists boat rentals for the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. Cruise Newport Beach lists a Newport Beach Boat Parade cruise. Contact each company about parade-night availability, and read its cancellation terms before you pay a deposit.
1. Newport Harbor Boat Rentals
Newport Harbor Boat Rentals offers 22-foot electric boat rentals for cruising and sightseeing in Newport Harbor. Its electric boats seat up to 12 passengers, or 10 comfortably including infants. Its larger boats range from catamaran yachts to cruise boats that hold up to 144 passengers, and its cruise list includes holiday cruises. It is located at Davey's Locker at the Balboa Pavilion, 400 Main St. Renters must be 21 or older, and it has a 48-hour cancellation policy.
| Capacity | Electric boats seat up to 12 passengers (10 comfortably including infants) |
| Time needed | 1 and 2 hour rentals available; longer trips can be accommodated based on availability |
| Schedule | Daily 9 am to 9 pm |
| How to book | Online booking or phone |
| Contract | Must be 21 or older to rent and operate |
- Address: Behind (back docks) Davey's Locker Sportfishing & Whale watching (near the Fun Zone), Newport Beach
- Hours: Daily 9 am to 9 pm; 10:30 am till 9 pm
- Phone (live person answers calls): 949-200-8602
- Website: newportharborboatrentals.net
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2. Tiki Fun Boats
Tiki Fun Boats runs private yacht and party boat cruises with a captain included. Each cruise carries up to six paying passengers, including children, plus the captain, and the company recommends a two-hour cruise. Its occasions list includes birthdays, proposals, family outings and business entertainment. It is at 2633 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, and can be reached at (833) 845-4386. It recommends a 15-20% gratuity for the captain.
| Capacity | 6 passengers maximum |
| Time needed | 2 hour cruise recommended |
- Address: 2633 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California 92663, United States
- Hours: 08:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Phone: (833) 845-4386
- Website: tikifunboats.com
3. Paradiso Yacht Charters
Paradiso Yacht Charters operates a 30-foot pontoon boat on 2- or 3-hour cruises. Its services include harbor cruises around Newport Harbor, harbor and coastal cruises, sightseeing tours and weddings. It also offers yearly and ongoing monthly corporate charter relationships. The business is at 670 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, and bookings are made by contacting Paradiso Charters.
| Capacity | 30-foot pontoon boat |
| Time needed | 2 or 3 hour cruises |
| How to book | Contact Paradiso Charters |
- Address: 670 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- Hours: Mon–Sun 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (from Google)
- Phone: (949) 868-9411 (from Google)
- Website: paradisoyachtcharters.com
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4. Sea Señorita Duffy
Sea Señorita Duffy offers private harbor cruises with a personal driver. Private charters run 2, 3 or 4 hours. Group size depends on the boat: up to 10 guests on the White Duffy, 12 guests on the Pink Duffy or 6 guests on the Luxury Motorboat. It is based at 3333 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach. The person booking must be 21 or older.
| Capacity | Up to 10 guests on White Duffy, 12 guests on Pink Duffy, or 6 guests on Luxury Motorboat |
| Time needed | 2, 3, or 4-hour private charters available |
| How to book | Must be 21 or older to book |
- Address: 3333 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- Hours: Mon–Sun 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (from Google)
- Phone: (949) 375-3413 (from Google)
- Website: seasenoritaduffy.com
5. The Boat People Cruise
The Boat People Cruise runs harbor cruises in Newport Harbor for a maximum of four passengers. Its schedule includes sunrise, afternoon, sunset and twilight cruises. Blankets are provided on cruises, and a Bluetooth speaker is available for sunset cruises. Inquiries can be made by email. Reschedules require 72 hours' notice along with a new date, and no refunds are offered.
| Capacity | Maximum four passengers |
| Schedule | Sunrise cruises, afternoon cruises, sunset cruises, and twilight cruises offered |
| Contract | Reschedules require 72 hours notice with a reschedule date; no refunds offered |
- Address: Lido Isle Reach, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (from Google)
- Website: theboatpeoplecruise.com
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6. OC Boat Rentals
OC Boat Rentals lists boat rentals for the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and harbor cruises. Standard rentals take up to 12 passengers, and tie-ups for larger groups take up to 24 or 36. Its fleet includes fully enclosed electric Duffy boats, pontoon boats with fire tables and a double-decker pontoon with an upper viewing deck and onboard restroom. Rentals with a captain are available. Holiday and event cancellations require 72 hours' notice. Call 949.534.6227.
| Capacity | Maximum 12 passengers per boat |
| Schedule | Extended hours available for special bookings |
| Contract | Cancellations 24+ hours in advance have no penalty; 72 hours in advance required for captain rates, holidays, holiday weekends and events |
- Address: Newport Beach, California
- Hours: Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with varying hours based on sunset and vessel type
- Phone: 949.534.6227
- Website: ocboatrental.com
7. Boat Rentals Newport Beach
Boat Rentals Newport Beach rents pontoon and Duffy boats for day and night cruises. Options include an 18ft Duffy for 8 passengers, a 21ft Duffy Sun Cruiser for 12 and a 20ft Suntracker Pontoon for 10. Private cruises run 2, 3 or 4 hours. It is at 670 Lido Park Drive and takes bookings online or by phone at (949) 868-9411. Deposits are non-refundable for cancellations made less than 7 days in advance.
| Capacity | Up to 12 guests |
| Time needed | 2, 3, or 4-hour private cruises available |
| Minimum booking | 1.5 hour minimum |
| How to book | Book online |
| Contract | Deposits made more than 7 days in advance are refundable and can be transferred to another date if available. Deposits are non-refundable for cancellations made less than 7 days in advance. |
- Address: 670 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- Hours: Business hours (typically responds 2-4 hours during business hours)
- Phone: (949) 868-9411
- Website: boatrentalsnewportbeach.com
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8. Voyagers
Voyagers offers private harbor cruises with Duffy boats in Newport Beach for up to 12 people per boat, with rentals of up to 2 hours. Its special-occasion list includes Christmas and New Year's Eve. It is at 504 S Bayfront, Balboa Island, and takes bookings by phone at (949) 954-7850. The driver must be 21 or older, and a valid driver's license and credit card are required at check-in.
| Capacity | Up to 12 people per boat |
| Time needed | Up to 2 hours |
| How to book | Phone |
| Contract | Driver must be 21 years or older |
- Address: 504 S Bayfront, Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA 92662
- Hours: Mon–Sun 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (from Google)
- Phone: (949) 954-7850
- Website: voyagersrentals.com
9. Newport Yachts
Newport Yachts offers private luxury charter yachts with licensed captains for up to 12 guests. It lists customized charters and overnight options, along with event celebrations aboard its yachts. The office is at 3416 Via Lido, Suite E, Newport Beach. Inquiries go through a contact form on its website or by email to info@newportyachtrentals.com.
| Capacity | Up to 12 guests maximum |
| How to book | Complete form for inquiries |
- Address: 3416 Via Lido, Suite E, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- Hours: Mon–Sun 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (from Google)
- Phone: (949) 274-5063 (from Google)
- Website: newportyachtrentals.com
10. Cruise Newport Beach
Cruise Newport Beach lists a Newport Beach Boat Parade cruise alongside sunset, harbor, dinner and fireworks cruises. It offers yacht and boat rentals for private groups and events, as well as private karaoke parties on a ship. For November through April, it asks guests to call for the schedule. It is at 400 Main St, Newport Beach, and takes bookings online or by phone at (949) 673-1489.
| Schedule | May-August 7:00 PM, September 6:00 PM, October 5:30 PM, November-April call for schedule |
| How to book | Phone or online booking available |
- Address: 400 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661
- Hours: Mon–Sun 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (from Google)
- Phone: (949) 673-1489
- Website: cruisenewportbeach.com
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Frequently asked questions
Which Orange County charters mention the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade?
OC Boat Rentals lists boat rentals for the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, and Cruise Newport Beach lists a Newport Beach Boat Parade cruise. Voyagers includes Christmas in its special-occasion rentals, and Newport Harbor Boat Rentals lists holiday cruises.
How far ahead should I book a boat for the parade?
Ask each operator about parade-night availability when you contact it. OC Boat Rentals requires 72 hours' notice to cancel Duffy's and Pontoon Boat bookings at captain rates or on holidays, holiday weekends and events, and 24 hours' notice otherwise. Boat Rentals Newport Beach keeps deposits for cancellations made less than 7 days in advance.
Which options work for a large group?
Newport Harbor Boat Rentals has larger boats, from catamaran yachts to cruise boats that hold up to 144 passengers. OC Boat Rentals offers coordinated tie-ups for up to 24 or 36 passengers.
Do I need to drive the boat myself?
A self-drive rental means someone in your group operates the boat, while a captained charter includes a driver. Tiki Fun Boats includes a captain on its private cruises. Newport Harbor Boat Rentals requires renters to be 21 or older to rent and operate.
How we chose these businesses
We ranked every business in our yacht and party boat charters listings that publishes the relevant details on its own website. The ranking combines the business's Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews it has, how many of the facts this guide needs the business publishes, and how recently we checked them. Every price and detail listed here comes from the business's own website. We don't review or rate businesses ourselves, and no business paid to be included. Prices and menus change, so confirm with the business before you go or book. How we rank · Report a correction
Facts last checked against each business's website on 18 October 2026.