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Duffy Electric Boats Sales and Rentals Newport Beach
2001 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
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Duffy Electric Boats Sales and Rentals Newport Beach
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Ra
Review №1

Great activity for up to 8 people. cruise around the inner marina and relax! we did it as a team building for work and everyone had a great time.

Mo
Review №2

Such a super fun adventure. Definitely recommend.

Th
Review №3

The electric boats are clean and efficient. With the weather perfect, the harbor was beautiful. We made a 2 hour ride which was perfect.

Em
Review №4

We made a reservation. They called us back and took our credit card and everything. When we got there they didn’t have it. They claimed someone who took our reservation shouldn’t have answered the phone. How would we know that?! We had our baby and we’re in from New York. Apparently they need to talk to their employees about who can answer the phone. Very disappointed. We even showed them the phone number and call log in our phone and they acknowledged it was their number but nothing they could do.

Ca
Review №5

Very well-organized, friendly and efficient staff. Beautiful Duffy. We recd extra lines in case we stopped along the way, team helped us hook up our phone Bluetooth so we could enjoy our music during our harbor cruise. The map provided was helpful to stay on track and recognize landmarks (and avoid going under bridges where were wouldnt fit, etc.) Out on a Thu late afternoon, when it was relatively quiet with the exception of watching a Harbor 20 (sailboat) race up close. This activity is a must whether youre a resident with company or a visitor to Newport.

Ch
Review №6

Friendly service. Clean and well maintained fleet of Duffys for rent.

Th
Review №7

Omg! This was so much fun! The little Duffy boats are comfy and no gasoline smell! Plus you get to go wherever you want. This was worth ten stars in my book! A great family activity!

Ro
Review №8

Such a great experience!! They have parking for their cuatomers. The boat is easy to drive. Theres plenty of space on the boat. They provide you with ice. Boat has Bluetooth & there is so much space for everyone to have enough privacy on the water. Will definetly be coming again. Staff is very friendly!

Be
Review №9

We celebrated my husband’s birthday with immediate family and had fabulous 3-hour trip! The whole process was very simple and accommodating and the staff was outstanding! Something we don’t see nowadays!!! Very helpful and friendly staff!!! Highly recommend this experience! The whole family absolutely loved it!

Ca
Review №10

Quintessential Newport experience. Its a dont miss! This location offers maps to follow to enjoy the harbor safely. Boats are clean and seen newer. Very helpful staff.

Ka
Review №11

We used the Duffy Boat for my bachelorette party. Let me tell you it did not disappoint! Boat worked great, and the employees were all very friendly. Had a great experience. I will use them again!!

Er
Review №12

This is a wonderful way to spend a day out on the water for someone who doesn’t own a boat and doesn’t have friends with boats who can invite them out. These are like golf carts on the water. Easy to manage. Big enough for a couple or a small group of people and conducive for drinks and snacks. Reservations are easy to make. Parking is available onsite. A map is provided for the water route and it’s easy to follow. An attendant will help you get the boat out and back in after you’re done. The service here is fantastic.

Al
Review №13

Wonderful crew! I rented my first Duffy for a party of 12. It was a wonderful experience and the crew who helped book the boat and also help us launch the boat was fantastic. They were very helpful. Going out on the boat in the canal with all the homes is such a wonderful experience. Very reasonable two hours for $199. You are able to bring on your own food and beverage. You are the captain.

R.
Review №14

If you’re looking for something fun this summer on a hot day, DUFFY BOAT! I can’t recommend it enough. We all had a great time. The map you get guides you through the channels past John Wayne’s home.Excellent experience.

Ke
Review №15

We spent the afternoon in a Duffy cruising Newport Harbor. The boats are very clean and easy to guide around Lido and Balboa Island. There are some amazing homes and yachts to see.

An
Review №16

Kelli is a wonderful help and makes for a friendly experience, thanks for a clean boat and awesome time!

Be
Review №17

We had a blast on the Duffy Boat! The staff was so friendly and helpful and the boat was clean and ready to go for us. We loved cruising around the bay looking at the amazing homes and yachts. It was a great evening! I recommend going at sunset, absolutely incredible.

Go
Review №18

Best time! And the staff was very friendly! Fun day!

La
Review №19

Fun time, no hassle. Very relaxing.

Ma
Review №20

Great experience. Electric motor is hard to maneuver and doesnt have enough power. Happy that we survive it!

Br
Review №21

Great staff, well maintained boats...always love coming back! Thanks as always!!

He
Review №22

Amazing!!!! Stunning homes, fun on the water, knowledgeable tour guides. So much fun! Enjoyed a cheese charcuterie plate, and saw some seals!

Mi
Review №23

So much fun relaxing in the sun 🌞 and seeing all the cool scenery.

Ty
Review №24

All the fun of yachting around Newport harbor, without the bother of an actual yacht!BYOB, they provide ice and a built-in cooler on the boat

Al
Review №25

Called to ask basic questions and the girl (Brandy) on the phone was short, apathetic and frankly rude!!! We were looking for a boat with sides as we noticed the weather had indicated rain. The boat we originally booked with a different company had no sides to protect from possible showers, so I thought to call around and find a company that provided boats with protection. Brandi spent most of our time telling me all that she couldn’t do rather than what she could do. She said they just had many cancellations due to the impending rain so I asked if she would price match the company 2 blocks away...she said NO! I asked if we could pay for an extra hour and she said NO! I asked for the 12 person boat and she said I could only have 8 on their 12 person boat. Needless to say I WILL NOT book with this company. If this were my employee I would fire her and if Brandi owns the biz she clearly makes too much money and probably should simply retire. Disappointing!!!!

Ah
Review №26

I havent rented here yet but went to ask about renting and they have great customer service. I will definitely rent a duffy here. There fleet looks amazing.

je
Review №27

These boats are fun! The staff was friends and very helpful. The quality of the boats are the nicest in the harbor. Highly recommend 3 hours minimum. Great time for sure.

Tr
Review №28

Class act. Colt is the best!!

Aa
Review №29

First time on a Duffy. Kids loved it. A little pricey but worth it.

Ka
Review №30

Easy to use boats, and a fantastic way to spend a beautiful day!

Fr
Review №31

Great experience. Just needed more time and more power to get through the channels.

Ga
Review №32

Beautiful weather . Boats were very clean and stable.service was great

Gr
Review №33

It was an awesome experience! I finally was able to maneuver a boat. We will do this again for my family.Your staff are great and friendly.

Ma
Review №34

Pure and simple boat rental. Made it easy. Boat was clean. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Will happily return again.

Ri
Review №35

Excellent Duffy Electric boat company, wonderful reservation staff, very courteous and friendly. The Duffy was very clean when we arrived, good instructions before we launched and a very friendly staff when returning.We highly recommend renting from THE DUFFY ELECTRIC BOATS CO.Thank you!

Br
Review №36

Great boats and friendly staff.

Ru
Review №37

Awesome pricing, incredible staff and easy to use boats! Perfect for a summer day cruise. Went yesterday and definitely coming back again!

Ev
Review №38

Such a fun time but every time I go with my drunk girlfriend she wants to drive and almost crashed into a yacht. She may have a drinking problem.

Ca
Review №39

Worth the trip

Jo
Review №40

Great experience. Got right on and into the harbor. Beautiful day and a great way to see it all.

Te
Review №41

Great service, boats were well maintained and the whole experience was a pleasure!

Da
Review №42

Great plates people there are so nice and respectful so helpful its an awesome place I would definitely return

Ji
Review №43

Always an enjoyable evening, especially with the light parade. However it was a bit crazy navigating Newport Harbor with all the yatchts moving around you. Not for the faint of heart if you are inexperienced at navigating a small boat with a lot of traffic around you.The Duffy boat is nice. The stereo will connect to your smart phone so you can stream music which is a big plus. The boats have drop down, see thought shields which keep it relatively warm at night. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Great time with family or friends.

Gl
Review №44

It was good, my husband and I have a few years renting Duffy Boat with this same company. This last time I observed they have almost all new personal from last summer, some of them very nice, customers service oriented and a few of them not very suprises to see this, because few years ago we have the pleasure to meet one of the family members that own this business and he was a very nice young guy with all the good attribution that a person on the service industry should have. Hope they identify the personnel that need this type of attribution and give them some training.

Ki
Review №45

Best Duffy rentals in the harbor. Boat are impeccable and immaculate!

Gr
Review №46

What a beautiful day! Great time was had by all! Staff was great!

El
Review №47

Great place for ship lovers...if you are looking for buy one boat...great marine...good place for family time

Te
Review №48

Easy time

Su
Review №49

Weve rented from this establishment for years! The boats are clean, run well, and the staff has always been super helpful and sweet. You can bring your own food and enjoy the ride. They provide life jackets for anyone under 12 years of age. They have free popcorn in the office and cute activity books for the kids. The kiddos pick a treasure out of the treasure box when you return. Parking can sometimes be a challenge but its worth it!

Lu
Review №50

Nice location and good Duffy boats. We purchased a 3-hour gift certificate for a family member to go out together. When we arrived, we asked for an additional hour and they charged $200 more for the 1-hour, which seemed excessive and a bit gouging. A few minutes later (before heading out on the duffy) we discussed with the family and decided wed only do the 3 hours, but they said too late for a refund (literally 5 minutes after paying).

Vi
Review №51

What an amazing option for a day family gathering. The views are amazing. The staff is top-notch. Best picnic on the water you can imagine

Je
Review №52

Absolutely terrible customer service.

Io
Review №53

Awesome experience! Staff is friendly and customer service is superb! Celebrated my bday with friends and enjoyed the views of Newport!

We
Review №54

Best time ever! Super easy to rent and staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back again!

fr
Review №55

Wonderful and great crew helping. Cant wait to go back

La
Review №56

This place is more expensive than some other companies but I had a great time with my friends. Nothing really to complain about. There is free parking plus they have free popcorn in the office which is pretty cool!

Au
Review №57

Very fun

Ga
Review №58

Marios review has it right. Nice Boat - customer service sucks. Example; Their Forward/Reverse controller (same as on a golf cart pretty much) is run by a $5 potentiometer. Its barely up to the job. But when it fails . . . $200 ! ! ! Why? They dont sell it separate. Thell force you to buy an entire forward reverse knob ! ! ! Even with the knob, it shouldnt be more than $50 - which still gives em room for a 200% markup. What a rip. But again nice boat

La
Review №59

I have rented from other Duffy rental companies before and have been pleased, but chose this place over other great options as a recommendation.My main issue is the customer service. The front desk people were not helpful and quite unaccommodating. I received a call 5 minutes prior to my reservation time letting me know that the advertised free ice service was not available that day. I, of course, had no time to then get ice for the drinks I brought to celebrate with friends for their birthdays.To top that off, we were a few minutes late in returning our boat and for those few minutes, unbeknownst to me, I was charged $50! Mind you a portion of the extra time included a necessary (and requested) wait for other boats to pull in to the dock as 3 boats returned at the same time.The Duffys are clean and worked well, and the guys on the dock are great! The customer service, however, is not worth the premium you pay here compared with the many other Duffy options in Newport.

Ti
Review №60

They made it really easy to rent Duffy boats here. They help you get out to the Bay as well as take care of trash for you. I also appreciated the free popcorn

Lo
Review №61

The entire process was simple and the staff was very kind and accommodating. One the best ways to spend an afternoon!

Je
Review №62

It was great!!! A two hour boat cruise around the harbor with friends celebrating birthdays.

Re
Review №63

Our experience was awesome. The boat was easy to drive and we cruised around the harbor. The weather was perfect, too. The staff was friendly and accommodating.Would definitely go again.

do
Review №64

Fun activity, front desk help not super-friendly. Guy on the dock was really nice

La
Review №65

Clean boats, friendly and helpful staff. Very nice shirts, hats, and hoodies for sale too! Great pricing and free ice! BYOB. Life jackets for all sizes too even tiny tots!

Ma
Review №66

Awesome spot for date nights or gatherings. Make sure you get the latest rentals over day light saving time. Best sunset views around.

Be
Review №67

Just wanted to thank them for letting us get onto their docks and clean them during the Newport Underwater Clean Up. Great staff and extremely helpful for our needs!

Kr
Review №68

Great place to rent a Duffy Boat. Was quick and efficient with great laid back people working here. Enjoyed the afternoon on the bay.

WE
Review №69

Awesome time! Ice bucket on board, friendly staff, great instructions! Super time!

Gu
Review №70

Great experience and lots of fun. I rented one the these boats for my wedding and the staff were extremely kind and helpful. The boat was extremely easy to drive and we were able to have a beautiful ending night of our wedding day.

Au
Review №71

Not sure about service, but this boat rental is such a great idea. Bring a picnic lunch and some alcohol. Also, friends or family. Its so much fun!

Gr
Review №72

Super fun and nice boats.

Da
Review №73

Weve been multiple times. Bring your snacks and spend some time touring the harbor!

KA
Review №74

I had a Wonderful Time we will be going back again.

Ka
Review №75

Easy to rent, just not much parking. Seemed expensive but we only had 4 people to split it & boat could have held 10 easily. Should have brought some snacks & drinks for the 2 hour trip.

Ca
Review №76

We come once a year with a group of 20-40 and it is always a great time!

Tu
Review №77

Awesome experience and wonderful staff! Can’t wait to go back with my family!

La
Review №78

Super cool experience to check out newport

Ma
Review №79

It wasnt that I hated the boat so much as I hated the customer service. The emplyees there have to understand that youre on a boat in the ocean! If youre a few minutes late to your check in time it isnt the end of the world. Life goes on. You wont be getting my business again.

Ji
Review №80

Perfect choice for adult birthday celebration. Had 8 people on board so everyone was comfortable. Staff was fantastic. Training took 90 seconds and we were off.Easy to manuever. Great sunset views. Only thing we had to worry about was watching for other boat traffic. Took a couple of party appet trays, a cooler with bevs, wine opener, plastic glasses, paper towels and a garbage bag. We had a great time and will repeat soon.

Pa
Review №81

Great thing to do in Newport on a sunny day. Amazing staff!

Jo
Review №82

Extremely helpful staff. Easy and pleasant rental experience!!

Le
Review №83

Grate place to cruise in 🚢 🚣‍♂️ 🚣‍♀️ 🛥 🛶 ⛵

Sh
Review №84

Loved it!

Mi
Review №85

Great way to spend the day. So relaxing. So fun.

Da
Review №86

Wonderful experience on mothers day. The whole family enjoyed it.

De
Review №87

We have used Duffy a number of times and love the experience every time. They are efficient and accommodating

Jo
Review №88

Great sunset trip with friends to celebrate my darling wifes Birthday. We will be out again and the Staff was amazing.

Ba
Review №89

Good boats friendly service great trip around. Bit pricey but it is Newport

Me
Review №90

We rented their boat for two hours staff was really helpful and friendly, the boat was easy to navigate. Will go back again.

Ga
Review №91

Only spot I rent a a duffy from evrytime only 200 for 2 hrs. Best deal in New port and all there boats are nice like new condition with nice sounds for you music.

St
Review №92

Such a great way to spend an afternoon especially with a group of friends! The staff is helpful and courteous.

Ho
Review №93

The gentleman helping with the boat was great. Very personable.

Me
Review №94

Im glad my husband n I decided to do this with another couple that are friends of ours. It was our 17th year anniversary celebration n we wanted to do something laid back. Mind u we own 2 boats ourselves, but it was absolutely nice not to haul out a boat to the ocean n clean up the boat afterwards. It was like a mini party boat. With a hookup for a phone to play music n they provided ice, popcorn, map of the harbor, n u can purchase snacks & drinks. Which I was glad bc I needed a snack before we went to dinner afterwards. Since it is breast cancer month they asked for dontations for the cause n I gladly did n they even offered a gift for the donation. I picked a pink bookmark, which I actually needed one. We picked the evening ride from 5-7 so we can get a beautiful view of the sunset n to our suprise we saw n took pictures of our back ground with a full rainbow. I have to say it was one of the best anniversary ideas we experienced. It was a beautiful n romantic ride. I loved that there were even plastic zippable windows so we didnt freeze. Memorable for sure!!!!

CM
Review №95

Love the Duffys and Newport Duffy has the best boats! They are clean, well maintained and always fun!

Ma
Review №96

Their boats are in excellent condition and the staff is polite, helpful and runs the operation very well. We had a great time.

Bo
Review №97

Very fun activity to do with someone! It o ly takes 2 hours to go around the entire harbor, but if you take your time and stop somewhere, you will need more time.

Be
Review №98

They did a great job getting my family and friends set up for a last minute sunset cruise.Helpful, professional service; well-maintained boats: an unforgettable time.

Je
Review №99

Neat little boats, a great little tour of Newport Harbor, and fantastic service. Id definitely recommend this company.

Cu
Review №100

Fun times, decent prices and nice folks. Great way to spend an afternoon

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  • Address:2001 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
  • Site:http://duffyofnewportbeach.com/
  • Phone:+1 949-645-6812
Categories
  • Boat dealer
  • Boat rental service
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–8PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:10AM–8PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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