This was a first class experience from truly caring people. We were there to bury our daughter at sea, SoCal was her happy place, and the ocean was the reason. Without any real direction from her before a sudden and unexpected passing, we were left to piece things together as best we could. Everyone at Paradiso made every detail important and complete. Our two Captains taught us about the customs, and guided us through a burial that was beautiful and meaningful. We had a lovely boat ride on a remarkable yacht, an unexpected visit from approximately 100 dolphins who played around our boat for 10 minutes, giving our beloved daughter a perfect send-off, and a memorable ceremony as we laid her to rest. We thought this would be a somber, sad affair…instead it was a joyful, hope filled event marking a very full life. Janie & Pat Prendergast Less

The service was absolutely Phenomenal. We hired them to do a celebration of life and spread my mom and dad‘s ashes out in the ocean in front of Newport Beach. All of it was perfect. A truly touching ceremony. I highly recommend using Paradiso yacht charters. also the Bluewater Grill right in front of the boat was fantastic for our celebration of life after spreading the ashes! Less

We had a great experience with Paradiso Charters. They were very professional and considerate. Everyone we spoke with was very helpful and caring during this time. We would highly recommend this company for an "Ashes at Sea" ceremony. The weather was iffy so they had to slightly change the location but the area they chose was full of even more memories for my husband and his sisters. They remembered all the times they spent near that location growing up with their mom. Less

We hosted a party this past weekend on the Paradiso Yacht with weekend for our construction company. We had a great time! Staff and the captain were friendly and accommodating. It was a great experience and the guest had a blast. Plenty of room for 20-30 people. Less

Our day for the burial at sea could not have been better. The Capt. Noah and the crew were outstanding. The service was spot on, the day was beautiful and the yacht perfect for the attendees. We will use your services in the future as we had a memorable experience. And a final thanks to Tanya for coordinating our charter. Less

We chartered the Paradiso Yacht for a sunset cruise as a client entertainment event. We hosted 40 people for a sunset cruise around beautiful Newport Harbor. Tanya was the best- she helped to coordinate everything from caterers, the bar menu, parking information and even the playlist! The evening of the event went just perfectly. The boat is clean and welcoming with plenty of indoor and outdoor options for our guests to mingle and enjoy themselves. Captain Noah was great and a wealth of information- several of our guests commented on how much they learned from him regarding sea-faring. The caterers, Love at First Bite, were on the recommended list that Paradiso provided and the food was plentiful and very good- we chose a tropical themed menu to go with the ambiance. Our guests are still reaching out to let us know what a wonderful time they had and we are all agreeing that this may be the best client event that we have ever hosted. We are thinking that it might actually become an annual event. Thank you so much to everyone at Paradiso for making the process so easy and the evening so memorable! Less

We booked Paradiso Charters for a ‘burial at sea’ and scattering of ashes for our Mom and Dad. From the moment of contact with Kathi and Tanya, the planning could not have been easier. Paradiso took care of everything! Captain Noah performed the ceremony and our parents ashes were scattered with such dignity and grace. It brought closure for our family with such comforting memories. Captain Joe kept the yacht afloat for our two hour trip and Hunter kept the bar and boat in order. Paradiso went above and beyond what we even expected. Thank you to everybody involved for such a spectacular experience. Less

7th time we have rented from Paradiso. Boats have always been clean and ready at our appointment time. My only issue is with the on-line reservation system. Boats can't be out on the water past sunset, but you can book a 3-hour block starting at 5:00pm (Sept) then learn only a 2-hour block is available. Please fix the reservation system to eliminate the confusion. Less

WOW! I chose this for a surprise 40th wedding anniversary celebration for my wife and me, including a vow renewal ceremony on the bow. It was a once in a lifetime experience, wherein planning with Tanya and Captain Joe resulted in a “perfect” and perfectly executed, once in a lifetime experience. Team Paradiso is definitely on their game!! Less

Took the whole family out on a pontoon boat, and everyone had a great time. It was a great way to see the harbor. Boat was clean and in good condition, and the service was perfect. We'll be back! Less

Took my mother in law out for her birthday. The staff were very accommodating and allowed us to setup early to decorate the boat. Accommodations were great and so was the service. The boat was very clean and we had a beautiful time overall. The booking process was easy, they answer their phone quickly every time. And the paperwork was so simple through a docusign email link, making check in very minimal and stress free. Less

My Wife Thought It was a GREAT Idea to book a day out on Paradiso for my Birthday and take as many of our Kids and Grandkids as we could. SHE was RIGHT. The Captain and the Two Crew Members made a fun day for the entire family. We would do it again! Less

I can’t say enough good things about our Paradiso charter. From the very beginning, the staff was absolutely terrific. Every time I called in with a question, either Kathi or Tonya would answer the phone. Both were extremely professional, efficient, and friendly. Everything was explained clearly so that I had no surprises. The cruise itself was for a 50th anniversary celebration. The boat accommodated all of the guests easily. The two crew members were also professional and friendly. I had several special requests and they were all honored. Overall, I can’t recommend the Paradiso charters highly enough. Everything went better than expected. We were lucky enough to have perfect weather, and a pod of dolphins to entertain us. Less

The process of booking was so simple. The folks taking care of myself and my guest were absolutely amazing, kind, helpful. We had absolutely the best time. The boat is huge. I would highly recommend. You will not be disappointed!!!! Less

John & Kathy ❤️ Paradiso charters are lucky to have you two! We were treated like old salt. We enjoyed the hospitality and we will never forget our wonderful experience! Cheers 🥂 Surfs up! Less

Definitely unforgettable experience. We went for my father's sea burial on Saturday, April 16th w 46people. From the moment we tried to booked them, they are very friendly and very accommodating. Nothing is a no for them, just make sure you asked 2/3days for it in advance! Less

Loved booking with John and Cathy! They were both super helpful and sweet. I ended up having to reschedule due to rain and they made it super easy to do that. I've booked with them several times and each time was wonderful! Would definitely recommend! :) Less

Paradiso was very accomodating for our short notice to rent a boat. We called in the morning and was able to get a boat that afternoon. John was very helpful with the instructions. We were able to enjoy the ride with our two dogs. John had the boat nice and cleaned. The boat ran nice and seemed new. We had zero problems just a great time. I would recommend using John and Paradiso Yacht Charters for any boat rental. Less

Such a lovely experience for the whole family today as we went to scatter our loved ones ashes. The crew is awesome kind and professional. This memory will last forever. Thanks to all. Less

John was amazing. He was very cool about us getting there a little late and was very detailed when explaining the map to us. I really enjoyed it and would definitely book with them again! Less

We just used Paradiso to scatter our parents ashes yesterday. It was really wonderful. We were about 30 people and they did a great job. We got to choose a poem and my siblings and I each scattered some ashes with rose petals for my mom and dad. Then everyone sent a memory rose in to the water to join them. It was a beatiful morning. Less

We took had a company meeting out on the Yacht this past weekend. The crew members Chris, Eric & Noah were outstanding. They took great care of everyone and were knowledgeable about the area with comments and stories that they have experienced. The Yatch itself is nicer and more modern looking than the pictures on the site shows. I wish we could do this every weekend, highly recommend it! Less

Exceptional service! Charted a pontoon boat for my friend's birthday last weekend. Awesome experience from start to finish. John and his wife Cathy did an awesome job accomodating our requests, and ensuring a fantastic experience for my girlfriends and I. I would highly recommend Paradiso Charters! We will be back! Less

Just used Paradiso Charters for the first time. Great place and amazing service. Both Kathy and John K had amazing customer service. John explained everything in detail so there is no guess work left! Boats are clean and run great. Great experience! Less

We rented a 20" pontoon boat on 8/21/22 and had a great experience. John at Paradiso provided great service and guidance. The boat was clean and everything worked great. Less

Thank you for everything! The service beautiful & assisting with us in our Hindu ceremony (Scattering of my brother’s ashes). Everything went well & the crew was wonderful. Om Sai Ram 🙏🏼 Less

Incredible service and great value by John K and his wife. The 21’ Duffy was clean, well-maintained, and conveniently located. It was a very smooth process and it was an excellent value. I will definitely be renting from them again very soon. Less

John K. Was super awesome and friendly. We always have a great time. This is our third time out with their boat and we definitely plan on coming back. Great family fun ! Less

Father’s Day Event on this amazing boat rental. We did a 2 hr boat ride.John the owner was very nice and friendly. Thank you John for taking our group picture. The boat is super clean and spacious. Seats are very comfortable and it was a smooth ride. We really did have an amazing day. We brought food, drinks and music on board. We highly recommend Paradiso Charters. You will have an amazing time. Less

Robert and Maria are the sweetest. They made sure we were accommodated, have a Bluetooth connected for you if needed (so aux cord is available 😉) and are overall standout people who care about their people. We felt safe and entertained and that’s all you can really ask for—but most of all, we were ALWAYS accommodated. These are people who you make lifelong relationships with. 100% go with Robert & Maria--any and everyday ☺️ Less

Had an amazing experienced this past weekend for my dad scattering to ashes at sea. Noah and Eric made us feel comfortable and the ceremony was cute. Great experiences from the start ( Angela and Kathi) to the end with Noah and Eric. Thank you all for making this process easy. Less

An amazing experience! Classy and professional the whole time. Our party was on board for a memorial. Beautiful service, scattering her ashes. The crew was so attentive and helpful! Beautiful yacht, squeaky clean, well maintained A perfect day. Thank you, E, C, & N!!! I HIGHLY recommend the Paradiso. Less

We had a wonderful experience with captain Rob and Maria at the palapa boat , very helpful , nice and fun ! Thank you for such a beautiful day , my whole family had a lot of fun !!! Book with paradiso and you won’t be disappointed. Less

We rented a pontoon and had an amazing time cruising around the marina. The team at Paradiso was friendly, professional, and super accommodating as we had to adjust our reservation due to particularly strong winds that day. The pontoon was clean and in very good condition. Couldn’t have asked for a better afternoon on the water. Thanks Paradiso Charters! Less

They performed my mom's memorial at sea in Aug 2021. Amazing staff and yacht all around. The staff went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, including a slight mishap on my side that caused us to turn around before going back out. What a truly amazing send off for my mom. I recommend to anyone looking to do a burial at sea. Less

We attended a burial at sea aboard and it was a memorable experience. The staff were amazing and professional and a lovely well kept boat. Highly recommend. Less

I had my wedding here last night. It was truly magical! The whole experience was the best, being in constant communication throughout the whole experience, the yacht was cleaned before boarding. Also, the crew members made everything a stress free experience. My guests complemented how professional the crew members were. I had looked at other yacht weddings in the area and chose them and sooo glad I did! Less

Would 100% recommend them had the best experience ever!! Captain, bartender and the rest of the crew where amazing. Very accommodating, drinks fairly priced and the yacht beautiful inside and outside will definitely be coming back for future parties thank you all for making the surprise party so special and smoothly. Less

John is the best!!! I would give him more then five stars ⭐️ if I can, he made my Bday! I called him early in the morning, and he fit me in the same day, I wanted a captain on bored.... he told me all his captains 👨‍✈️ was all out because it was so last minute.... then he offer to take me him self, well that really made me feel so special, and all at a great price, I will definitely come back! Great customer service, thank you John once again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Less

Just rented a Duffy here, and John K. was amazing. He took the time to go through everything and to explain the route that we could take even though I am very familiar with the harbor and boats. Most boat rental places hand you the boat and say go. I will 100% rent here again. Less

Had a great late afternoon 2 hour pontoon boat tour of the Newport Beach islands, homes and local lore. Just our small group of 3, personalized for us with Captain, very reasonably priced, incredible scenery and surroundings you could not see or access any other way. Less

I would give John 10 stars if I could! He is super helpful giving instructions for operating the boat. He gave us a clear map and tips for knowing our way around. The boat was lovely, clean and his help and friendly attitude made our experience top notch! Less

I held my sisters baby shower at Paradiso Yacht Charters and it was the most memorable experience I have ever had. The crew members and the captain Andrea were absolutely professional and made the experience above and beyond. The Newport Beach harbor was beautiful especially on a sunny day with all the breeze. All my guest were impressed how the yacht was decorated. The yacht was big enough to fit all my 60 guest comfortably and it felt luxurious. This definitely was worth the investment and left a lasting impression of the harbor cruise and our party. My sister was really happy and surprised about this unique experience. Special thank you to the owner Jon Pringle for making this event so easy and well organized. Just after speaking with him once I got an immediate appointment to see the yacht and the full tour. He was quick to send me a proposal and it was a done deal. I would recommend Paridiso Charters to anyone who wants the best experience for your next adventure.😁 Less

If your looking for a private yacht charter out of Newport, Pradiso Charter is great. The staff is fantastic and very knowledgable of the history of the area. Willing to accommodate many requests. Love them! Well worth the money. Less