This Bicycle-Powered Brew Boat In Southern California Is A One-Of-A-Kind Summer Adventure
By Natasha Kayes|Published July 27, 2023
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I was born and raised in sunny Southern California and will never tire of the West Coast, although I spent several years living in Southeast Asia, about as far from California as you can get. Wherever I am in the world, I love straying from the beaten path, experiencing local life, and discovering hidden gems - camera in hand. The beach is my happy place and when I am not there (or writing), you will usually find me baking, watching movies, and cuddling my pugs. I have traveled around the country and around the world, and it never, ever gets old. Being able to combine my passion for travel and my love of writing is nothing short of a dream.
Whenever we have something to celebrate, especially if we are one responsible for planning it, we look for unique venues and interesting ideas to make it something special and, dare I say it, unexpected. In Southern California, we have endless places and ways to just that, but if you love being out on the water like I do, check out this one-of-a-kind brew boat in Newport Beach, CA, for your next event.
Newport Beach Brew Boat is a unique kind of boating tour and is a wonderfully entertaining outing on the water for any group of friends or family.
It is a boat? A bar? A bike? The answer is yes, yes, and yes! This is the first “Cycleboat” in Orange County and truly unlike any other boat tour. It is a paddleboat which is powered by the feet of its riders as it cruises through the water.
The boat has a passenger limit of 16, with 10 pedal seats and an additional 6 spots for non-pedaling passengers. Everyone takes turns pedaling and relaxing so everyone gets a chance to power the boat, and don’t worry if everyone starts having too much fun and some forget to pedal - the boat does have a small motor to assist in navigation.
Explore the harbor like never before on this boating adventure. You can purchase individual seats on a public cruise and make new friends while you pedal through the harbor, or you can book a private group charter and cruise with just your friends and family.
This is a B.Y.O.B. cruise. Guests on the Brew Boat are welcome to bring their own beer, wine, cider, or other canned drinks (and ice) to enjoy on the journey, with a limit of four drinks per person. You can bring food and snacks along as well.
Don’t forget the music! The boat has a Bluetooth system and speakers, so all you need is a phone with a great playlist to get the party started.
Newport Beach Brew Boat is perfect for all kinds of celebrations, adding a unique twist to bachelor and bachelorette parties, anniversaries, graduations, team building, or just a day of fun.
Public tours require passengers to be at least 21 years old, while private tours are family-friendly so anyone can join the fun.
When you board the Brew Boat, your US Coast Guard-certified captain will whisk you and your group off on a 4-mile ride through the picturesque waters of Newport Beach Harbor. There is also a deck hand on board to assist with anything you may need.
Party boats depart Wednesday through Sunday from the Newport Beach waterfront with a variety of departure times. Parking is available at the Waterfront Office Building; rates are $2 per 20 minutes with a daily maximum of $20.
Newport Beach is already an incredible destination to enjoy time with friends, but this unique brew boat tour takes it to another fun level, don’t you think? Have you taken a boat tour of the harbor in Newport Beach on the brew boat or another venue? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments. If you have an event (or a Thursday off) to celebrate, you can book your cruise and get ready for a unique and entertaining adventure!
