Ship ‘N a Bottle

This was over all a very nice experience! Very romantic and intimate even with another couple we shared with lol We chose the chocolate fondue with fruit and marshmallows which was delicious. I decided to not upgrade to the big bottle of wine but then ended up buying a second one for 7 $ which wasn’t bad at all. The trip was relaxing and Marcus very accommodating. I would love to do this again someday

Had a blast! Good service! Thank you! Only BIG down fall is that their is another couple with you during the ride. We had a nice couple but still I don’t think it should be managed like that. It’s like having a gondola ride with another couple! The customer service was excellent from making appointment to the boat ride.

From the time I began my research to stepping back onto the dock, this experience was flawless. Matt’s communication was second to none, answering all of my questions. Cap’t Marcus paid attention to us on the boat but was sure to sit back and let us enjoy my mom’s birthday celebration. I 100% would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a unique way to enjoy Newport Harbor.

We had a great cruise with Captain Marcus! I Highly recommend Ship n’ a Boat.

Had the best time yesterday during a work team outing with Ship N a Bottle.
Captain Marcus was such a delightful captain and made us feel very relaxed and welcome.
It is a great experience with girlfriends and I’m sure the setting would be just perfect as a romantic date.
Super cute boat, super awesome captain, (I was told) good wine and the cheese and crackers were tasty!
I’d do this ten times a month, if time permitted and would take anyone and everyone I know.
We got lucky with weather as it was a beautiful day on the harbor but captain Marcus assured us there were blankets on board if needed.
Id give ten more stars if Unilocal let me!!!

Captain Marcus was amazing! We had a private group of 6 people. Brought our own wine and he charged us a cork fee which we don’t mind. It was so beautiful seeing the sunset & to see all the nice houses and mansions :) The fruits were fresh, and the chocolate dip =3 we recommend the groupon coupon!

What a wonderful evening. I can’t say enough about this boat and crew. Everything was unique and more fun than a traditional Duffy boat.
Wine/​cheese, salami and crackers just made the ride even more enjoyable.
Matt, the owner, was a pleasure to deal with while Captain Marcus was an excellent Captain and tour guide. He had a great sense of humor and treated us like we were old friends.
The boat was fabulous. We absolutely loved the benches and table on the top. What a great view from there!
Thank you for making my sisters last night in Newport Beach even more memorable!
We will definitely do this more often!
I will post your info on our Balboa Island Friends Facebook group page.
You were worth every penny.

I bought the living social deal… for the price I paid I suppose it was worth the money. The boat was older but the captain was fun and very nice. Wine/​cheese plate was ok.

We had a great time on this little adventure. I was VERY disappointed that we didn’t actually sail. That was the reason I booked it in the first place. In reality we just motored around the harbor. Once I got over that, I let myself enjoy the food, company, captain, and great views. I would recommend it.

Nice afternoon on Mission Bay. Purchased Groupon for 6 (my group filled boat). Boat did not sail, but quiet motor, leisurely still around bay. Nice wine, adequate cheese, salami, crackers, and some grapes (we brought more with us). Captain Tony was great — personable, willing to chat and banter as much as we wanted, but then left us alone when we wanted to talk ourselves. We were able to use a bathroom on the dock before starting — no restroom on boat.
Not sure how I would have liked it with strangers at a table for 6.
Would recommend especially if you have a group of six!

We purchased our deal via living social and it was very worth it. We went on a Friday sunset Cruise. We got there early and were greeted by Captain Marcus (WHO BY THE WAY IS AMAZING). We waited for the other couples. Promptly at 6:30 we walked to our ship and were seated. Yes you do not get a whole bottle of champagne but you can always upgrade for only $ 14.
Our chocolate fondue was amazing all the fruit was fresh and delicious.
Captain Marcus was amazing he was so knowledgeable about everything on the island. He gave us a lot of fun information.
He made lots of jokes and made us laugh the whole time.
He took his time during our cruise and did not rush us at all. He stopped so that we could take pictures of the sunset, the sea lions and other cool things.
At the end of our cruise he let us sit in the ship and take more pictures.
I wanted a souvenir glass and he told us they were available something that is not mentioned.
All in all I would def do this cruise again and request captain Marcus.

I purchased a deal from living social for ship n bottle and it was definitely worth it! I reserved for a Saturday afternoon spot. My boyfriend and I showed up just on time and were pleasantly surprised was the captain let us know that the two other couples cancelled so we would have the boat to ourselves.
Captain Marcus was super friendly and made the experience so nice. He gave us a free upgrade with our wine too! We also had all of the appetizers to ourselves. He also gave us a mini tour over view on the wau back.
It’s a perfect date idea and the scenery is beautiful.

If you ever want to just get away and relax I definitely recommend ship n a bottle. There were four of us on the boat which was very private and comfortable. We were serve wine and chocolate fondue which was delish! I had a great time and captain Steve was amazing as well. Next time I’ll have to try the wine and cheese!

Great day on the water with Cap’n Marcus. Wine cheese salami and crackers were perfect. We got a good deal from groups but I would so it again and pay full price.

We went on a 2:30 P.M. trip with perfect weather for sailing. There was one other couple with us, and we sat comfortably. Originally there was supposed to be 3 couples total, but luckily for us, one set of couples went to the wrong place. Captain Marcus mainly let us do our own thing and pointed out famous homes throughout the trip. It was a great experience and nice tour of Newport.

Matt and ship n a bottle made our trip to California nothing short of magical. We booked an afternoon ride, only shared the boat with one other couple. Great music and wine options and most importantly… GOLDFISH!

Captain Marcus was a great tour guide. The Sunset cruise was all we knew it would be. As long as you buy your tickets through Unilocal Deals, your money is well spent!
It was a little hard to find where we were supposed to embark, but if I read the informative email they sent me two days prior, it would have been a lot easier.
The only reason this isn’t 5 stars, is because I wasn’t a fan of the fondue option. The fruit kept falling off the skewers, into the chocolate goo and the chocolate was VERY messy in the breeze. They need to go with the cheese, fruit n crackers snacks ALL the time, in my opinion and perhaps just go with chocolate kisses if they want chocolate on board.

I was pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable this mini cruise around newport harbor was. At first I thought it was going to be super cheesy romantic (not talking about my infatuation with their cheese platter) and kind of lame and boring, but it turned out to be pretty fantastic.
When I told my friends I was going on a cruise they were like how many days? And then I said no… I’m getting drunk on a boat. And they’re like booze cruise? It’s more of a romantic boat ride. with lots of wineee and cheese.
I wish it was the full bottle wine, but it’s half and you can upgrade. We chose the chilled Chardonnay and it was pretty darn good. The platter was shared among the eight of us. Crackers and cheese and salami oh boy!
The boat was small and cute and intimate and romantic. We went on the perfect day. Weather was excellent and it was right before sundown. So relaxing and chill.
The captain was quite knowledgeable. Told us a lot of random things about the inhabitants of these multi million dollar abodes by the water as well as the owners of the many posh boats and yachts. Made me wonder many life questions such as why don’t I have a boat and I wonder what it would be like to have my own boat.
Living social deal!

Be sure to definitely find the special on Living Social or Groupon or even the Unilocal deal and do yourself a favor and upgrade to the premium wines. They are delicious.
This is a quaint, somewhat intimate (if there are others on the boat, you’ll share close quarters with other lovers) leisurely cruise around Newport Harbor. You’ll snake your way around the million dollar homes and yachts of OC’s elite whilst being treated to some good wine, yummy cheese, fruit, and crackers.
There’s a little iPod dock you can finagle to play any type of music you’d like. Our group was happy with my Pandora selection of crooner music. Captain Marcus definitely knows how to make you feel at home, warm (if it’s cold, he’ll offer a nice blanket), and cozy on his little boat. He’s very knowledgeable about the harbor and offers a few anecdotes and facts about your surroundings.
Would definitely recommend! :)

My boyfriend surprised me with an afternoon cruise aboard ship n’ a bottle. I wasn’t sure what to expect because we have been on some high energy booze cruises in Cabo, but this was really peaceful, romantic, intimate, and enjoyable. The boat only seats 8 I believe, you each get a bottle of wine of choice, and are all served a platter of appetizers. The captain, Marcus, was super friendly, he even carries blankets for those winter chilly days/​nights. It was a perfect hour or so getaway from the busy noisy city. Absolutely loved it.