Veteran sailors launch 16 ft. Hobie sailboats for one-hour personalized lessons or two-hour rentals that carry up to three passengers

Regal cruise liner comfortably transports passengers between Newport Beach & Catalina Island, serving cocktails & snacks along the way

Four hours of watery exploration take place atop single or tandem kayaks or speedy pontoon boats with seating for eight

Captain Gene Becker steers guests into calm waters for dolphin-spotting or party cruises aboard 75-foot U.S. Coast Guard–certified vessel

Professional crews lead guided coastal tours on catamaran or ferry snorkelers to shallow reefs on catamaran snorkel sails

4.5- or 8.5-hour excursion leads passengers out to Anclote Island aboard 45 ft. yacht, with snorkeling equipment & dinghy rides available

4.5- or 8.5-hour excursion leads passengers out to Anclote Island aboard 45-foot yacht, with snorkeling equipment & dinghy rides available

On 2.5-hour boat tour, professional naturalist directs peepers toward wildlife such as harbor seals & peregrine falcons

On 2.5-hour boat tour, professional naturalist directs peepers toward wildlife such as harbor seals & peregrine falcons

Coast Guard–licensed sea captains teach passengers basics of sailing aboard 2012 Beneteau 34 boat