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Gondola Adventures, Inc.

The finest gondola cruises in Newport Beach (CA) and Irving (TX). Come sail away with us! Gondola Adventures, Inc.

offers the finest in gondola cruises in Newport Beach (CA) and Irving (TX). Call us at 855-GONDOLA or visit www.gondola.com for more information. When only the best will do, Gondola Adventures is the company to call!

11/13/2024

Our Christmas gift this year is… a new location! (P.s. swipe for a funny surprise)

Gondola Adventures is thrilled to be moving our Newport Beach office and docks to 2801 West Coast Highway, Suite 240, Newport Beach, California, 92663.

We are very excited for a gorgeous new office, beautiful docks, and to be returning to the familiar quiet Balboa Coves canals. If you sailed with us over 6 years ago, you will recognize our old route!

For clients with a cruise booked on or after November 25th, you will be cruising from our new location, right behind Billy’s at the Beach! Please wait for detailed location and parking instructions which will be sent to you directly. Valet parking by the new office is $25. Street, metered, and public parking is available as well in various locations. (Valet prices will vary on holidays and during Christmas Boat Parade.)

If you are a new client and looking to book a cruise after November 25th, please note that you will be cruising from our new docking location off of PCH. When you book your cruise, please plan your timing accordingly as the parking will likely take longer than it does in our current location (200 N Bayside Dr, Newport Beach.) If you have any questions about where to park, what you will see during your cruise, or what cruise types are available, please give us a call at 949-646-2067.

We are excited to see you aboard soon!

11/12/2024

Swipe through for gondola proposal magic, courtesy of and Amanda and Sami! 🍾✨💍

Congratulations to the happy and gorgeous couple!

Want to plan your own dream proposal? Go to GONDOLA.COM to start the adventure 💕

03/06/2024

🌹 Your chariot awaits! ✨

Book your sunset cruise now in Irving, Texas, or Newport Beach, California, and set sail on a romantic gondola journey. 💑❤️

Don’t miss the chance to create unforgettable memories with your special someone! 🥂

02/19/2024

Thanks to Visit Irving, Texas for the beautiful feature! ❤️ Still looking to celebrate Valentine's Day in the month of February?

Now through the end of February, use code oops2024 to take $25 off any cruise in our California or Texas location!

Valid only on cruises in the month of February. Normal cruise rates, taxes, and gratuities apply. Call 949-646-2067 or 972-506-8037 now to book and apply code. Please call for more details.

There's a little slice of magic right in Irving and it's called the Mandalay Canal. You can even cruise Venetian gondolas right along it. This tranquil waterway offers a one-of-a-kind adventure perfect for couples seeking a romantic date to remember, friends craving a unique outi...

02/02/2024

[SWIPE] What’s your favorite Valentine’s Day cruise upgrade? ❤️

Come visit us for the perfect romantic setting in both Newport Beach, California, and Irving, Texas! We’re ready to make this your best date night ever. We have a few Valentine’s Day’s spots still available. Give us a call now!

𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒘𝒘.𝑮𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒍𝒂.𝒄𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆!

01/31/2024

🌹 Your chariot awaits! ✨

Book your Valentine’s cruise now in Irving, Texas, or Newport Beach, California, and set sail on a romantic gondola journey. 💑❤️

Don’t miss the chance to create unforgettable memories with your special someone! 🥂

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200 Bayside Drive
Newport Beach, CA
92660

Website

http://www.gondola.com/

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Embark on a love-filled journey this Valentine’s! 🚤❤️ Book your enchanting gondola cruise in Newport Beach, California. The most beautiful harbor in California to cruise! Let the tranquil waters and breathtaking views set the stage for your perfect romantic escape. 🌹Don’t wait, make this Valentine’s unforgettable! 🥂 #ValentinesCruise #GondolaRomance #GondolaAdventures #NewportBeachLove #BookNow

Your perfect Valentine’s date - in TX and CA ❤️ It’s nearly time for our most exciting, romantic holiday of the year! We’re already preparing your gorgeous gondola, and we hope you’re thrilled to be swept away by the romance and rose petals of Valentines Day. Book your cruise starting today for both Newport Beach, California, and Irving, Texas! Video from @gavinbarkema - we’re so glad you loved your cruise! Thank you so much! ❤️#gondolaadventures #newportbeach #irvingtx #irving #gondolamagic #valentinesday

Hello, 2024! It’s nearly time for our most exciting, romantic holiday of the year! While we’re sad to see the Winter Lights Cruises go, we’re even more thrilled to be swept away by the romance and rose petals of Valentines Day. Book your cruise starting today for both Newport Beach, California, and Irving, Texas! #gondolaadventures #newportbeach #irvingtx #irving #gondolamagic #valentinesday

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Gondola Adventures®, Inc. - Est. 1993

Gondola Adventures®, Inc. provides the finest gondola cruises in Newport Beach, CA, and Irving, TX.

Gondola Adventures began in Newport Beach in 1993, when the owner proposed to his wife on a gondola and fell in love with these beautiful boats. Since then, the operation has expanded to Irving, Texas and the company has consulted on numerous gondola operations around the United States and beyond.

Company highlights

Gondola Adventures operates 15 gondolas in California and 12 gondolas in Texas.

Our company is frequently asked to consult on start-up and existing gondola operations.

Our owner, affectionately known as “Gondola Greg,” is the President of the Gondola Society of America, and the foremost authority on gondolas and Venice in the English-speaking world.

Our company has been featured on the cover of American Way (American Airlines’ in-flight magazine), on numerous television shows and Hollywood movies, in commercials, in print advertising, and in local and national newspapers. Gondola Greg has been interviewed for organizations such as National Geographic, The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, and for articles in the New York Times, Associated Press, and the Wall Street Journal.

Our boats

Gondola Adventures operates three types of gondolas: authentic Venetian gondolas (imported from Venice), neo-Venetian electric gondolas with canopy covers, and American-built rowing gondolas. The flagship vessels are the authentic Venetian gondolas – the Venetians have been making gondolas for nearly 1,000 years, and it is truly an art form. These vessels are propelled by oar and oarlock (“remo e’ forcola”) in the manner that gondolas are traditionally rowed in Venice, Italy.

Gondola Adventures has the only operating wedding gondolas west of the Mississippi. Wedding gondolas have carved decks and the most ornate decorations. One of our wedding gondolas, the Lucia, has a canopy cover (available upon request).

Our neo-Venetian gondolas have silent electric motors, so the gondoliers steer rather than row. Some gondolas are all black, while others are mahogany and black with inlaid roses and beautiful canopy covers. The elegant and distinctive interiors surround you in comfort. These more contemporary crafts have a little more range and can, if requested in advance, travel further (which is nice in a harbor that is six miles long from end to end).

Our American-built rowing gondolas are a recent addition to the fleet, acquired in 2016 when Gondola Adventures merged with Gondola Company of Newport. They were built in Southern California and mimic the style of the Venetian gondolas. While all of our gondolas are authorized to carry up to six passengers, the American-built gondolas excel in that department – with wider seating areas and excellent stability.

Our services, gondolas, and attention to detail are unparalleled.