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5 Of the Best Newport Beach Dinner Cruises

Picture yourself indulging in delicious fare and a glass of wine with your special someone as you watch a beautiful sunset from the water. A Newport Beach dinner cruise is one of the best ways to experience an evening in our Orange County paradise. Keep reading to discover the top tour companies that provide this unique and memorable service.

Read below to find our top ideas for the perfect dinner cruise! Taking a dinner cruise is just the start! Be sure to check out more things to do in Newport Beach and start planning your trip. 

Hornblower Cruises & Events

Hornblower Cruises & Events provides a variety of experiences on one of the best fleets in the area. Choose between brunch, lunch, cocktail, and holiday party cruises, where you and your special someone can enjoy hours of entertainment, great food, and breathtaking views of the Newport Beach Harbor. Be sure to check out their sunset cruises. 

Cruise Newport Beach

Discover romantic and relaxing evening sailing with Cruise Newport Beach. They offer a selection of excursions, including romantic, party, holiday, and sunset dinner cruises. Whichever one you pick, you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind date that you’re sure to remember forever. Trust us; you won’t want to miss out on this Newport Beach dinner cruise experience! 

Gondola Adventures

Indulge in an evening of romance with your special someone on a relaxing evening Gondola Adventures tour. This unique company offers private dinner and dessert cruises in Newport Beach, where you can savor wine and food as you slowly drift through the harbor. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a fun-filled day under the Southern California sun. While it may not be Venice, but it’s still an incredible experience that will be a lasting memory. 

Newport Harbor Cruise

Savor delicious food on a Newport Beach dinner cruise while watching the sun dip below the Pacific with Newport Harbor Cruise. Their fleet of ships includes the M.V. Showboat, a double-deck vessel that seats between 25 to 50 guests. They also offer a variety of other experiences, including private whale-watching excursions and a Christmas light parade tour.

Enjoy Even More Cruise Options

Cruise From Newport Beach to Los Angeles in Champagne Style

When you’re looking for a delicious cruise experience that’s stylish and fun in equal measure, you won’t want to miss out on a Champagne brunch cruise from Newport Beach to Los Angeles while you’re in town. This 2-hour experience is exceptionally curated by onboard staff who prepare a buffet brunch for passengers that features seasonal ingredients and unlimited Champagne and sparkling cider as well. Hosted by Hornblower Cruises, this brunch cruise invites guests to step onboard a luxurious yacht and dine at a private table alongside family and friends. As you sip the early morning or afternoon away in style, you’ll also be treated to spectacular harbor views that are truly unforgettable. When you’re onboard, you can expect the buffet to host savory and sweet items alike to enjoy ranging from assorted muffins and pastries to eggs, smoked bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, French toast, and plenty of maple syrup to go around. The menu also boasts later-in-the-day bites like kale quinoa salad, pasta salad, hand-carved strip loin, roasted turkey, and pasta al forno too. Of course, a brunch buffet wouldn’t be complete without some sweet treats included and this cruise has the best of it all ready to go. Don’t miss out on the many cakes and brownies on hand before you head out to the deck to take in the sights. Making the experience even more inviting is the fact that this cruise also includes live musical entertainment onboard as you sail along. From start to finish it’s an exceptional experience for passengers. Tours depart from Mariner’s Mile Marina at Newport Harbor located at 2431 West Coast Highway. Parking here is available for $10 a vehicle. The dress code for this particular dining cruise is upscale casual to business casual and single reservations are required for groups who want to dine together onboard.

Enjoy a Newport Beach Cruise That’s One of a Kind with Watts on the Harbor Cruises

 

Another savory option on the water to enjoy during your Newport Beach getaway is a cruise booking through Watts on the Harbor Cruises. This is the only boat tour company in the area to offer round-trip shuttle service as part of their experience. Guests who book a dinner cruise through this company can enjoy 2 hours of savory and fun entertainment with every reservation. Onboard, passengers will find all-weather protections in place that keep things cool in the summer and warm in the cooler months. The vessel is quiet and comfortable, providing everyone with the peaceful dining and cruising experience they’re looking for. The onboard dedicated staff help create an unforgettable adventure on the waves whether you book their hos d’oeuvres cruise, lunch cruise, or holiday cruise. Dining cruises can be booked for mid-day or sunset experiences according to passenger preference. Either way, you’ll get incredible views to enjoy and savory moments to top it all off in style. A cruise of this kind is just as suitable for a romantic outing as it is for time spent in good company with family and friends at your side.

Plan Your Newport Beach Escape

Are you ready to explore our Southern California beach paradise? Newport Beach Vacation Properties has the perfect property for you and your family. Our extensive collection of rentals features small cottages for couples and large houses for extended families. Don’t forget to discover fun activities in our area. 

Start planning your getaway to Newport Beach today by reserving one of our properties. We look forward to welcoming you to the Newport Beach Vacation Properties family!

Published on Monday, September 30, 2024