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Boat Rentals Long Beach
The local boating guide · 20-mile radius

Long Beach boat rental
& private charter directory.

Planning a boat day in Long Beach? Compare self-drive Duffy boats, private yacht charters, sailing trips and fishing boats by departure area and boat type. Open a listing for its location, service details and official booking website.

69 researched companies · Duffy boats, yachts, sailing & fishing · Official operator links

Compare boat rentals near Long Beach.

This guide covers 69 researched operators with qualifying departure locations around Long Beach, San Pedro, Huntington Harbour, Redondo Beach and parts of Newport Beach. The approximate 20-mile radius is measured in a straight line from downtown Long Beach, rather than by driving distance. Anchors Away is our featured rental company.

69 companies

Self-drive boats

Anchors Away Boat Rental

Long Beach

Self-drive Duffy electric boats for Alamitos Bay and Naples, with standard white boats, a pink Duffy, and optional drivers.

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Departure / location
6274 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803; Marina Pacifica docks on Alamitos Bay

Self-drive boats

Boats4Rent — Long Beach

Long Beach

Shoreline Village boat rental operator offering electric Duffys and pontoon boats for exploring the Long Beach waterfront.

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Departure / location
401 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802

For Long Beach reservations, use phone extension 3.

Yacht & event charters

Breakwater Boat Cruises

Long Beach

Chauffeured outings on electric Duffy boats and a 54-foot yacht, with guests able to bring food and drinks.

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Departure / location
Long Beach / Alamitos Bay; precise dock to be confirmed

Yacht & event charters

Catalina Classic Cruises

Long Beach

Long Beach passenger-vessel operator offering private group charters and celebrations in addition to Catalina transportation.

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Departure / location
Long Beach: 100 Aquarium Way for harbor cruises; Pier D departures assigned by operator. Reservation office: 1825 W Pier D St, Long Beach, CA 90802.

Dive charters

Cee Ray Dive Boat / Southern California Dive Adventures

Long Beach

Private dive-boat charter dates from Long Beach alongside scheduled Southern California scuba trips.

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Departure / location
555 Pico Ave, Berth 55, Long Beach, CA

Private scuba charters; confirm the group’s dive requirements before booking.

Sailing

Chill Out Sailing

Long Beach

Charter service advertising a luxury catamaran and a large event boat in Long Beach, plus other Southern California vessels.

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Departure / location
Long Beach, CA; vessel-dependent boarding location

Yacht & event charters

City Cruises (Hornblower)

Long Beach · Newport Beach

Private yacht charters for weddings, corporate events and celebrations, with Long Beach and Newport Beach departures.

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Departure / location
Long Beach: 100 Aquarium Way, Rainbow Harbor Dock 6A; Newport Beach: 2431 W Coast Hwy. Private event boarding dock is confirmed with the contract.

Ask for an exclusive vessel charter when booking a private event.

Yacht & event charters

Crown Yacht Cruises

Long Beach

Crewed luxury catamaran charters aboard Black Cat, with Long Beach as home port and half-day, sunset and overnight Catalina options.

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Yacht & event charters

Dream Party Yacht

Long Beach

Long Beach event-yacht charters with Ibiza and Majorca, offering large-group celebrations with optional food, bar and entertainment packages.

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Fishing charters

El Patrón Sportfishing

Long Beach

Private sportfishing charters aboard the 50-foot El Patrón, with direct charter inquiries through its own website and departures from Berth 55.

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Departure / location
555 Pico Ave, Berth 55, Long Beach, CA 90802; through Long Beach Sportfishing

Self-drive boats

Gold Coast Boat Rentals

Long Beach

Self-drive Duffy rentals and captained speedboat outings along the Long Beach coastline; private memorial trips are also offered.

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Gondola cruises

Gondola Getaway

Long Beach

Private gondola experiences through the Naples canals, including romantic outings and larger group dining cruises with gondoliers.

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Self-drive boats

Hamachi Boat Rentals

Long Beach · San Pedro & Wilmington

Delivered 21-foot center-console boat rentals for up to four people, with fishing and sunrise or sunset cruise options.

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Departure / location
Delivered to agreed boat launches in Long Beach and San Pedro

Yacht & event charters

Harbor Breeze Cruises / LA Harbor

Long Beach · San Pedro & Wilmington

Private harbor, coastal and event cruises from Long Beach and San Pedro, with fishing charters offered through its LA Harbor operation.

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Departure / location
Long Beach: 100 Aquarium Way, Rainbow Harbor; San Pedro: 550 S Harbor Blvd, CA 90731. Assigned dock confirmed for each charter.

Sailing

Jolly Sailing

Long Beach

Private captained sailing for up to six guests, with two- and three-hour options and permission to bring food and drinks.

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Departure / location
421 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802; Rainbow Harbor Marina

Sailing

Kai Charters

Long Beach

Private sails aboard the 75-foot schooner Cocokai for up to twelve guests, from short coastal cruises to Catalina trips.

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Departure / location
429 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach, CA; Shoreline Marina

Yacht & event charters

Lemonade Yachts

Long Beach

Private Long Beach yacht experiences with a small motor-yacht fleet, local coastal cruises and Catalina day trips.

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Departure / location
Long Beach, CA; exact boarding location confirmed by operator

Self-drive boats

Long Beach Boat Rentals (Sea-Doo Switch)

Long Beach

Sea-Doo Switch pontoon rentals for up to nine people, with Bluetooth sound and an optional captain by advance request.

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Specialist rentals

Long Beach Sailing Foundation

Long Beach

Catalina 37 fleet available to qualified sailors for regattas and practice, plus custom corporate and team-building charters.

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Departure / location
Alamitos Bay, Long Beach; charter meeting point supplied by the foundation.

Qualified-sailor regatta and practice charters; corporate and team-building bookings arranged separately.

Fishing charters

Long Beach Sportfishing

Long Beach

Berth 55 fishing landing arranging private charters across small-group and larger sportfishing boats, with coastal yacht cruises also available.

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Sailing

Marina Sailing

Long Beach · Redondo Beach · Newport Beach

Sailboat and powerboat charters, captained outings and sailing instruction, with locations in Long Beach, Redondo Beach and Newport Beach.

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Departure / location
Long Beach: 429 Shoreline Village Dr, Ste M, CA 90802; Redondo Beach: 819 N Harbor Dr, CA 90277; Newport Beach: 333 Bayside Dr, Suite A, CA 92660. Confirm assigned charter dock.

Sailing qualifications and membership requirements vary by charter; captained options are available.

Fishing charters

Nemo Charters

Long Beach

Private fishing trips and harbor outings, including lobster and seasonal holiday-lights experiences in Long Beach.

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Fishing charters

Options Fishing Charters

Long Beach

Private fishing trips from Long Beach for families and groups, with local and longer Southern California fishing itineraries.

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Departure / location
200 Aquarium Way, Pierpoint Landing, Long Beach, CA 90802

Fishing charters

Pierpoint Landing

Long Beach

Private whole-boat fishing charters and group trips from Rainbow Harbor, with local, Catalina, overnight and multi-day itineraries.

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Yacht & event charters

Seaview Cruises

Long Beach

Private Long Beach harbor cruises aboard Sea View, with dinner, wine-and-cheese and custom group event options.

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Self-drive boats

Slay Day SoCal

Long Beach

Self-guided center-console fishing boat rentals, including local, offshore and seasonal lobster outings from Long Beach launch ramps.

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Departure / location
Queensway and Davies launch ramps, Long Beach; exact launch arranged with operator

Yacht & event charters

SoCal Whale Watching

Long Beach

Private small-group ocean adventures aboard a rigid-hull inflatable vessel, with a maximum of six guests.

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Departure / location
200 Aquarium Way, Dock 1, Long Beach, CA 90802

Choose a private whole-boat charter; shared public departures are also sold.

Yacht & event charters

Southern California Adventure

Long Beach

Private captained outings aboard a 42-foot motor yacht, including harbor cruises, coastal celebrations and Catalina trips.

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Departure / location
200 Aquarium Way, Rainbow Harbor Dock 1 / Pierpoint Landing, Long Beach, CA 90802

Yacht & event charters

Spirit Cruises

Long Beach

Private yacht-event packages for waterfront weddings and group celebrations, alongside the operator's regular harbor cruises.

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Departure / location
435 Shoreline Village Drive, Dock 9, Long Beach, CA 90802

Dive charters

Sundiver International

Long Beach

Private whole-boat scuba charters for small or larger dive groups, with day and multi-day itineraries to Southern California dive sites.

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Departure / location
182 N Marina Drive, Alamitos Bay Marina, Long Beach, CA 90803

Private scuba charters; diving qualifications and equipment requirements apply.

Yacht & event charters

The Perseverance

Long Beach

Private outings on a 35-foot sporting yacht, with customizable harbor cruises, celebrations and optional food or entertainment arrangements.

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Departure / location
Long Beach, CA; exact boarding location confirmed by operator

Specialist rentals

United States Sailing Center — Long Beach

Long Beach

Coach and race-support boats available for approved bareboat charters, with operator qualifications and experience reviewed by the center.

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Departure / location
US Sailing Center, Long Beach; confirm boat pickup with center

Coach and race-support boat charters require approved operator qualifications.

Fishing charters

22nd Street Landing Sportfishing

San Pedro & Wilmington

San Pedro landing with a nine-vessel sportfishing fleet and whole-boat charters, including local, Catalina, offshore and multiday trips.

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Self-drive boats

Breeze Marine Boat Service

San Pedro & Wilmington

36-foot Bayliner yacht rental with advertised bareboat and licensed-captain options from Cabrillo Marina.

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Departure / location
Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro, CA; exact berth confirmed at booking

Bareboat rentals require operator approval; captained options are also advertised.

Fishing charters

Fussaki Spearfishing & Sportfishing Charters

San Pedro & Wilmington

Private and open-party spearfishing and sportfishing trips, with custom whole-boat itineraries.

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Fishing charters

ICON Sportfishing

San Pedro & Wilmington

Private six-passenger fishing charters aboard a 42-foot Renaissance Prowler, with local, island and offshore options.

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Departure / location
Courtesy Boat Dock, Fishing Industry Memorial, 504 South Harbor Boulevard, San Pedro, CA 90731

Sailing

Los Angeles Maritime Institute

San Pedro & Wilmington · Long Beach

Private crewed tall-ship charters aboard the Irving Johnson, Exy Johnson and American Pride for day sails, events and multiday trips.

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Departure / location
Port of Los Angeles / Downtown San Pedro or Downtown Long Beach; berth confirmed with charter

Crewed tall-ship charters; departure berth is confirmed with the booking.

Yacht & event charters

Motor Yacht Mauretania

San Pedro & Wilmington

Classic motor yacht offering tailored private events, harbor cruises and Catalina Island trips, with advertised day-charter capacity up to 50 guests.

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Departure / location
Cabrillo Marina, 210 Whalers Walk, Berth 31, San Pedro, CA 90731; confirm assigned boarding dock for the selected charter.

Fishing charters

Mystic Queen Sportfishing

San Pedro & Wilmington

Private local, Catalina and offshore fishing charters aboard a 35-foot Innovator sportfisher for groups up to six.

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Yacht & event charters

Odyssey Yacht Charter

San Pedro & Wilmington

Private harbor and ocean charters aboard the motor yacht Odyssey, including celebrations, coastal cruises and Catalina outings for up to 42 passengers.

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Fishing charters

Outcast Sportfishing

San Pedro & Wilmington

Fishing charters aboard a Freeman power catamaran, with bluefin trips and Southern California offshore destinations.

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Departure / location
Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro, CA 90731; exact pickup confirmed by operator

Dive charters

The Giant Stride

San Pedro & Wilmington

Private dive charter boat for up to six divers, serving local reefs, wrecks, oil rigs and Catalina Island.

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Departure / location
Cabrillo Way Marina, Berth 36, Dock V, San Pedro, CA 90731

Private dive charters for up to six divers; confirm certification and itinerary requirements.

Sailing

TipToe Sailing

San Pedro & Wilmington

Private trips aboard a 39-foot Beneteau Oceanis, including local sails and overnight Catalina experiences.

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Departure / location
Port of Los Angeles / San Pedro, CA; exact dock confirmed at booking

Fishing charters

EZ Sportfishing

Huntington Harbour

Small-group coastal and island fishing charters aboard a Parker sportfishing boat, with trips for up to six passengers.

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Departure / location
Huntington Beach, CA; exact boarding location confirmed by operator

Fishing charters

Full Spectrum Sport Fishing

Huntington Harbour

Private guided saltwater fishing trips with boats equipped with bow and stern casting areas, sun shades and onboard restrooms.

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Departure / location
Huntington Harbour, CA; exact dock confirmed by operator

Yacht & event charters

Prince Charters

Huntington Harbour

Captained private harbor cruises aboard a classic wood boat, a Duffy-style harbor cruiser and a larger yacht, with advertised capacities of 12, 15 and 30 guests.

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Departure / location
3821 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Self-drive boats

Sky Watersports

Huntington Harbour

21-foot electric Duffy available for one- or two-hour Huntington Harbour rentals.

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Departure / location
Huntington Harbour, CA; exact boarding location supplied by operator

Self-drive boats

Sundream Rentals / Huntington Harbor Boat Rentals

Huntington Harbour

Electric Duffy rentals for harbor cruising, with 8-, 10- and 12-passenger options. Sundream also advertises captained trips and long-term dockside rentals.

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Departure / location
16722 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA 90742. Long-term Duffy delivery also offered to Alamitos Bay in Long Beach and Newport Harbor.

Hourly rentals depart Huntington Harbour; Long Beach and Newport service is long-term dockside delivery.

Fishing charters

Wagner Charters

Huntington Harbour

Private fishing trips, scenic cruises and Catalina excursions aboard a 28-foot Edgewater Express for groups up to six.

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Departure / location
3821 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Yacht & event charters

Bulldozer Charters

Redondo Beach

Private coastal and wildlife cruises for up to six guests aboard a 42-foot sportfisher yacht.

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Departure / location
King Harbor, Redondo Beach, CA; exact dock confirmed at booking

Yacht & event charters

Glass Bottom Boat LLC Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach

Private glass-bottom harbor trips for groups up to 19, with underwater viewing windows and above-deck wildlife viewing.

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Departure / location
King Harbor, Redondo Beach, CA; exact dock confirmed at booking

Fishing charters

Redondo Beach Sportfishing / Redondo Beach Whale Watch

Redondo Beach

Whole-boat fishing, wildlife and event charters from the Redondo Beach pier, alongside scheduled trips.

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Self-drive boats

Redondo Boat Rentals

Redondo Beach

Self-drive Duffy boats for up to 12, plus pedal boats, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards in King Harbor.

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Departure / location
181 North Harbor Drive, Slip 116, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Duffy drivers must be at least 25 and have a valid driver’s license.

Sailing

South Bay Sailing

Redondo Beach

Private skippered sailing charters and sailing lessons from Redondo Beach, with two- to four-hour private charter choices.

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Yacht & event charters

BayWatch Boat Charters

Newport Beach

Private powerboat and yacht outings for harbor, coast, swimming and Catalina itineraries.

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Self-drive boats

Duffy Electric Boats — PCH Rentals

Newport Beach

The original Duffy rental location offers covered electric boats for self-drive Newport Harbor outings.

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Departure / location
2001 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663

This directory covers the PCH rental location.

Self-drive boats

EB Rental LTD

Newport Beach

Electric harbor boat rentals from Lido Marina Village, including a pink fleet and boat-club options.

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Departure / location
3424 Via Oporto, Suite 101, Newport Beach, CA 92663; Lido Marina Village docks

Self-drive boats

Little Lido Boat Co.

Newport Beach

Dutch-built open-air Lido Amore boats for small-group harbor rentals.

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Sailing

Newport Beach Sailing Charters & Yacht Rentals

Newport Beach

Captained sailing and yacht charters for Newport outings, Catalina trips and corporate events.

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Yacht & event charters

Newport Fun Charters

Newport Beach

Private yacht cruises and catered celebrations from the West Coast Highway waterfront.

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Departure / location
2901 W Coast Hwy, Suite 160-B, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Self-drive boats

Newport Fun Tours and Rentals

Newport Beach

Electric boats and pontoons for self-guided harbor cruises, plus kayak and paddleboard rentals.

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Gondola cruises

Newport Gondola

Newport Beach

Private gondola outings for couples and small celebrations in Newport Harbor.

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Departure / location
2801 W Coast Hwy, Suite 240, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Yacht & event charters

Newport Star Cruises

Newport Beach

Private yacht cruises for celebrations, weddings and corporate events in Newport Harbor.

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Departure / location
2901 W Coast Hwy, Suite 180, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Self-drive boats

OC Boat Rentals / Captain America Boat Charters

Newport Beach

Duffy, pontoon and yacht rentals, including pink boats and a double-decker pontoon, with the related Captain America charter brand.

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Self-drive boats

Pacific Electric Boat Rentals

Newport Beach

Duffy and ElectraCraft rentals, with skippered daytime and evening harbor cruises also offered.

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Departure / location
201 E Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92660; Balboa Marina next to Sol Cocina

Yacht & event charters

Paradiso Yacht Charters & Boat Rentals

Newport Beach

Private yacht events plus smaller Duffy and pontoon rentals, also marketed as Boat Rentals Newport Beach, from the Lido Park waterfront.

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Yacht & event charters

Port & Proper

Newport Beach

Styled private Duffy charters for daytime, sunset, brunch and celebration cruises.

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Departure / location
201 E Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Private captained harbor cruises.

Yacht & event charters

Sea Señorita Duffy

Newport Beach

Private driver-included Duffy cruises, with white, pink and small luxury-cruiser options.

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Departure / location
3333 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Private captained harbor cruises.

Self-drive boats

The Cannery — Duffy Boat Rental

Newport Beach

The Cannery rents its 22-foot Duffy for self-captained harbor cruises, with food available to order.

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Departure / location
3010 Lafayette Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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Choose where to board

Boat rentals by departure area.

Compare local docks before you compare boats. This guide includes qualifying departures within approximately 20 straight-line miles of downtown Long Beach. A harbor's name does not mean every operator there falls inside the radius.

33 listed companies

Long Beach: Alamitos Bay, Naples & the downtown waterfront

For a Duffy outing around Alamitos Bay and Naples, compare operators departing near Marina Pacifica and the Alamitos Bay waterfront. Downtown departures around Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor include rentals, sailing and private event boats. Anchors Away's white and pink Duffys depart from Marina Pacifica; downtown and Alamitos Bay are different boarding areas.

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13 listed companies

San Pedro & Wilmington boat charters

Compare fishing, sailing, yacht and dive charters around the Port of Los Angeles. Listed departure areas include Cabrillo Marina, the San Pedro waterfront and sportfishing landings. Confirm the vessel's exact berth and meeting point: an operator's office address may differ from its boarding dock.

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6 listed companies

Huntington Harbour boat rentals

Explore electric Duffy rentals, captained harbor cruises and fishing charters around Huntington Harbour and Sunset Beach. Choose a harbor outing or ask a charter operator about its available coastal itinerary. Confirm whether your reservation departs locally or involves a delivered boat; those are different services.

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6 listed companies

Redondo Beach & King Harbor

King Harbor listings include self-drive Duffys, skippered sailing and private fishing or coastal cruises. These departures offer another starting point for groups based in the South Bay. Check your selected boat's guest capacity, boarding instructions and whether the trip stays in the harbor or goes onto the ocean.

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17 listed companies

Newport Beach boat rentals inside the radius

The directory includes qualifying departures around the western Newport waterfront, Lido and selected nearby marinas. Compare electric boats, private yacht outings, sailing and gondola cruises. Newport Harbor spans the directory's geographic cutoff, so a company or branch elsewhere in Newport Beach may fall outside the 20-mile radius.

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Companies serving multiple harbors can appear in more than one area filter while staying in one directory listing.

Find the right kind of boat day

Duffy rentals, yacht charters & sailing.

Start with whether you want to drive the boat or have a captain handle the trip. Then compare the vessel, guest limit and departure location.

Self-drive Duffy & electric boats

A self-drive rental puts an approved member of your group at the helm. Electric harbor boats suit a picnic, birthday or afternoon with friends. Compare capacity, covered seating, rental duration and permitted cruising area. Check the renter's minimum age and identification requirements before reserving.

Compare self-drive boats

Private yacht & event charters

Choose a crewed yacht for a celebration, group outing or custom itinerary. Compare the guest limit, charter length, food and drink options, onboard facilities and what the quote includes. Some operators also sell shared cruises; request an exclusive whole-vessel booking when that is what you want.

Compare yacht & event charters

Sailing charters

Choose a captained sail for a group experience, or look for qualified-sailor charters if you plan to operate the boat. These are different booking options. Confirm sailing experience requirements, the proposed route and whether your group wants a short coastal sail or a longer trip.

Compare sailing

Fishing charters

Compare private fishing boats by group size, trip length and advertised itinerary. Ask which tackle, bait and other equipment are included and how the operator handles changing conditions. A scheduled seat on a fishing trip is different from chartering the entire boat for your group.

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Before you reserve

How to compare a boat rental or charter.

Choose a boat for your plans

Match the activity, group size and boat layout to your outing. A harbor picnic, ocean sail and private fishing trip call for different boats. The directory also includes dive charters, gondola cruises and specialist rentals; check their activity-specific qualifications and booking requirements.

Compare the complete quote

Ask what is included in the stated rental or charter price. Compare the same duration and date, then check captain or driver charges, tax, service fees, fuel, equipment and deposits. Review cancellation, weather and late-return terms with the operator.

Confirm your dock and route

Get the actual boarding address, parking instructions and arrival time before your trip. Confirm the permitted cruising area or proposed itinerary with the operator. A nearby departure does not automatically mean the boat can reach every destination or offer the route you have in mind.

Plan your trip

Long Beach boat rental FAQs.

Where can I rent a boat in Long Beach?

Long Beach options include Alamitos Bay and Marina Pacifica, Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor, plus fishing landings such as Berth 55. Use the departure-area filter, then open a listing for its published location. Confirm your actual boarding dock with the operator.

What is the difference between a rental and a private charter?

A self-drive rental generally allows an approved renter to operate the boat. A crewed private charter includes an operator-supplied captain or crew. Some businesses offer both. Check whether the displayed price covers the whole vessel and whether a driver or captain is included.

Do I need experience to rent a Duffy?

Requirements vary by operator and boat. Anchors Away advertises Duffy rentals without prior boating experience and provides a helm orientation. Other vessels may require experience or operator approval. Confirm the selected company's current renter qualifications, minimum age and identification requirements before booking.

How many people can come aboard?

Capacity depends on the specific boat. Give the operator your complete group size, including children, and ask how pets count toward capacity. Anchors Away advertises up to 10 aboard, including children and pets. Larger event groups can compare private yacht and event-charter listings.

How should I compare boat rental prices?

Compare the same date, duration and group size. Ask for a total covering tax, service fees, captain or driver charges, fuel, equipment and any required minimum booking. Check deposit, cancellation and late-return terms before paying. The directory links to each operator's current booking information.

Can I bring food, drinks or a dog?

Rules differ by operator and vessel. Confirm food and drink permissions, pet restrictions, decorations and any cleaning charges before booking. A policy at one Duffy company may differ from the policy at another rental business or private yacht.

Can I rent a boat for a birthday or corporate event?

The directory includes small harbor boats and private event yachts. Start with your guest count, then compare the layout, facilities, catering options and rental length. Ask whether decorations, music and outside food are permitted and whether the boat is reserved exclusively for your group.

Does within 20 miles mean a 20-mile drive?

No. This guide uses an approximate 20-mile straight-line radius from downtown Long Beach and evaluates advertised rental or departure locations. Driving distance can be longer. The radius describes where you board, not how far a boat can travel or which itineraries are included.

About this guide

Local departures. Useful details.

Operator listings were researched September 22, 2026 using company websites and, where available, local harbor or city operator lists. The departure-area and booking guide was expanded October 1, 2026. The radius is measured in a straight line from downtown Long Beach (33.7701, -118.1937), using departure marinas or advertised rental locations. It is not a driving distance or a cruising range. Western Newport Harbor is included where the departure falls inside the radius; Balboa-area departures outside it are excluded.

This guide includes businesses offering self-drive boat rentals or privately bookable crewed boats, including sailing, yacht, event, fishing, dive and gondola charters. Public-tour-only services, ferries, membership-only clubs, individual marketplace listings and paddleboard-only businesses are excluded. Multiple boats from one operator are generally grouped. Location-specific branches may appear when their fleets and booking options differ.

We aim for broad coverage, but new operators, closures and changing departure points mean no directory can guarantee every company or real-time availability. Confirm the exact dock, qualifications, capacity, accessibility, price, fees and cancellation terms directly before booking. Specialist charters may require experience or certification.

Anchors Away is featured because this site is published for that business. All other operators are independent, and their website links lead to their own booking or inquiry information. Send a listing correction.