Departures · Newport Harbor
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Newport Harbor is the largest recreational harbor in the US - most trips depart from the commercial docks near the Fun Zone.
The Balboa Island Ferry is the best $2 trip in California - worth riding just for the harbor view.
Whale watching is year-round but January through March has the best gray whale sightings close to shore.
Sunset catamaran trips sell out fast in summer - book a day ahead.
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Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.