About Cassandra & Andy
“We are a locally owned, family-operated company based in Newport Beach, Ca, built on a passion for delivering unforgettable experiences on the water. What started as a small Duffy boat rental operation has grown into one of Newport Harbor’s premier boating companies, offering luxury electric boats, double-decker pontoon boats, and private charter experiences. Founded by lifelong boater and USCG licensed Master Captain Andy Navarro, the company is rooted in deep on-the-water expertise. The experience was further elevated when Cassandra Navarro joined, bringing a background in high-end hospitality, fine dining, and luxury guest service, along with a lifelong passion for boating that began in childhood. Together, they combined boating expertise with elevated hospitality to create a refined, all-inclusive experience, specializing in curated outings designed to be effortless and memorable.”
Aboard since 2019
From Newport Beach, CA
Reviews of Cassandra & Andy (95)
- Taylor
- Rohit
- Evan
- DanielDaniel
We booked a private boat ride for my mom’s 40th, and the entire experience was incredible. The views were breathtaking, the boat was clean and spacious, and our captain, Brian, was amazing — super friendly, professional, and made the ride feel special. They were also kind enough to let us bring our dog along, which made the day even more memorable. Huge thanks to the team for making everything so easy and enjoyable. Will be back soon, highly recommend!
- DeanDean
Had a great time and the team was extremely helpful. Boat was in good condition.
- SamSam
I celebrated my 26th birthday on the boat. It was so much fun! Andy was a great driver. I would definitely recommend this to friends and family.
- Tamara
- JohnJohn
Great boat. Great time! Enjoyed!!!
- Mireya
- JillianJillian
Captain Brian was awesome! Boat was in great condition. Would’ve been awesome to have a ladder to help with getting out of the water and onto the boat but we had a great time. Thanks!
- HOSSEINHOSSEIN★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Dec. 24th
- MichaelMichael
My family and I had a great day on this Sea Ray 270 Sundancer. Andy and Raul made the rental process quick and straightforward.
- MigdaliaMigdalia
Our experience as a Birthday party of 8 was amazing.🎂Everything listed was presented ,clean,safe and great vibes! captain Steve Rogers was very professional, fun and accommodated very well to our unexpected time frames👍🏽 Will definitely be rebooking! Thank you for the everything😊
- DeenaDeena★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 09th
- Brianne
- AmyAmy
This was an amazing way to celebrate a special bday. The boat was very clean, easy to board and well equipped. Captain Steve was competent, accommodating, adorable and fun. We highly recommend and will definitely be repeat customers. Thank you for a great time.
- TimTim★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Nov. 25th
- JeffreyJeffrey
Duffy was clean and in good shape upon our arrival. Evan greeted us at the dock and was a nice, pleasant young man who took his time to be certain we were comfortable with all aspects of our rental.
- JaredJared
Fantastic day. Perfect boat for 10 people. Great personable captain.
A nice way to see Newport and the coastline. A+++
- Gurjot
- MeenaMeena★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Sep. 05th
Great experience, thank you for making our team building event fun and easy!
- AramAram★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Nov. 25th
- KarinaKarina
We had a great time! The boat was clean and the captain was very friendly!
- MiyaMiya
so much fun. We had an absolute blast!! Went on the yacht for my 21st bday. Capt Mark made the trip so special and enjoyable. My friends and I had a great time would 100% recommend booking this yacht and requesting for Capt Mark.
- Minghuan
- jane
- PaulPaul
Very fun boat, great outgoing captain, would recommend. Thank you for the great time.
- Chandler
- Katheryne
- JulieJulie★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 25th
We had a great time! Our Captain Brian was super accommodating. We'll definitely be back for another special occasion.
- DavidDavid
I rented Andy's Duffy Electric Boat 21 but was given a lesser-quality boat. Andy's Duffy was the whole reason I rented from him and Boatsetter, unlike the other boat rental houses his boat was very clean from the pictures. I don't believe it was Andy's fault I received a different one.
- Dominic
- David
- Brandon
- nicacionicacio
we had an amazing time on the water with andy! very helpful having a bathroom on board for the ladies. definitely wanna get back out there again sometime:)
- Rodney
- SheriSheri
Our boat ride was amazing! The captain was so accommodating and the time we had on the boat went so smoothly!
- JoseJose★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 01st
Had a great time with family onboard with Captain Ryan. Ryan was friendly, accommodating, and informative. Would definitely book again.
- NicoleNicole
We had a great time with Captain Steve. We snorkeled in deeper water off of Laguna and saw a shark, stingray, and tons of fish. I recommend Captain America for a fun day off of the coast of Cali.
- Nataly
- JordanJordan
Book this boat for any event! Our captain Steve was amazing he made the overall experience a great time! 2nd story is so much fun to just watch the sunset and enjoy the ride. Hospitality was a 10/10, bathrooms were spacious and clean, life jackets provided in case you want to put the slide to use! Amazing boat and captain!
- RockyRocky
We had a great time on the boat and captain Steve was awesome! We were able to catch a fish with his help on the bait! We'd definitely go back again!
- CharaiCharai
Great, clean boat! My daughter and her friends had a great time celebrating her 18th birthday, Andy was fun and made their trip even better!!!
- DonaldDonald★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 13th
Had a great time with our captain, Ryan, for the evening. Boat was nice and clean. We arrived a little early and actually saw Ryan sweeping out and wiping down the entire boat before we got on which was nice. Ryan I tracked with our group and was super friendly and personable. 2 thumbs up.
- KantichaKanticha
Amazing way to spend time with family,
Capt Steve was really nice and friendly :)
highly recommended! - RebeccaRebecca
We had an amazing time in this beautiful boat for the 4th of July! We met Captains Brian and Steve and they were both kind, generous, safe, and professional. I would highly recommend this experience and this team!
- Jasmine
- CECHI
- MarlonMarlon
Andy and his crew Were excellent with customer service and handling my request Sense we rented the boat for the whole day and overnight stay in the ocean
- NicolleNicolle
I celebrated my birthday with friends on the boat and we all had such an amazing and fun experience! Our captain was Daniel and he was awesome! Andy was super quick and helpful with the booking process. We’ll definitely be back because it was one of the best boating experiences we’ve had. 10 stars for sure. Thank you!!
- ToniToni
Great experience on the boat. Everything was accurate to picture, boat was clean and captain Rogers was personable and very fun to be around
- Dmitriy
- ChristopherChristopher
Fast responses, great experience, and awesome captain.
Highly recommend!
- MatthewMatthew★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 29th
Awesome boat, perfect for our work outing. Ryan was really friendly and easy to work with our schedule. Would definitely book again!
- LisaLisa★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Oct. 02nd
- TimothyTimothy
Captain Steve was a great time! He took us to emerald bay and anchored up so we could jump in and he was super helpful. Such a great time and will definitely be booking with Andy and Steve again in the future.
- Daniela
- EricEric
We had an awesome time! The boat was perfect and Capt Andy is the best! Highly recommend for a fun time on the water!
- RandallRandall
We had an awesome time!
- JessicaJessica
Captain Mark is really nice.He took us to see the seals and look for dolphins.We were very lucky to see dolphins swimming freely around the yacht.Last,we had fun in the ocean with dock and paddle board.
- Lindsay
- Amanda
- PatriciaPatricia
We had so much fun! Wish we would have booked 4 hours instead of 3. Recommend this experience and would rent from Andy and Captain Steve again.
- KaceyKacey★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 14th
Such a great evening!! Robert was so informative. Our family from New York LOVED it!! Thank you!!
- CariCari★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 stars (4/5)Apr. 11th
We rented the pontoon for my daughter’s 16th birthday. The captain and the staff were very friendly and wanted to make our experience enjoyable. The boat was not the same boat in the photo.
- Kristen
- KatherineKatherine
We had a great time!! Would definitely book these guys again. Thanks so much.
- OmarOmar★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Feb. 23rd
What a guy. Made our day and we had so much fun. I won’t hesitate to go with Captain Steve in the future. Highly recommend it!
- saeedsaeed
Andy is great and made our trip very enjoyable. I highly recommend Andy and am planning to book another event by this summer.
- CourtneyCourtney
Brian was a great captain! Fun and professional
- JoyceJoyce
This boat was super cute! It fit me and my friends comfortably. I love that it gave us so much shade from the sun and the wind. Would definitely book this boat again.
- Kevin
- Nima
- 明寰
- CarmenCarmen
Incredible service - thank you Felix ! Wonderful boat!
- Evyn
- Jordan
- DONGDONG
Thank you We had a great time
- RavenRaven
Outstanding in every way! Will book with Andy again.
- KimKim
Had an unforgettable boat ride in Newport with stunning views all around. The highlight was our captain, who was incredibly friendly and outgoing, making the experience even more enjoyable. The boat itself was in pristine condition, clearly well-loved and cared for. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun scenic and comfortable boating adventure.
- BriannaBrianna
We had such a great experience! The photos do not do this boat justice, she is gorgeous! Plenty of space for 11 adults. Our friendly Capt Mark truly made our time on the water unforgettable. From start to finish, he ensured that every moment was enjoyable and safe. I cannot recommend this boat and team enough. Truly will never forget this birthday experience. Thank you, Captain Mark, for a fantastic outing!
- Jeffrey
- SamanthaSamantha
Best time as an adult party day! 100 percent renting it every year and probably again soon! Absolute blast and Captain Steve is the best! We had so much fun! The boat was clean and super nice!
- SophiaSophia
Captain Steve was great!! We had the best time on our girls trip, perfect for a day time activity. The boat was super clean and comfy!! There was so much room for all of us and we were able to swim and enjoy the water!
We will definitely be coming back!! Totally worth the trip!
- Jeff
- ReyteReyte
Captain was the coolest dude ever, boat was great, harbor was beautiful too.
- TerriTerri★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Sep. 08th
We had a great day out the Catalina Entertainer with Captain Steve. Boat was clean and had a lot of shade. Good communication provided by Boatsetter and Captain Steve.
- SamanthaSamantha★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 05th
- DylanDylan
Do not book this boat. The captain ruined our trip by micromanaging everything, even making us change our music, and exaggerating situations that weren’t unsafe. Instead of relaxing and having fun, we felt constantly policed and talked down to. For the price, the experience was absolutely not worth it. Save your money and book elsewhere in Newport.
- Jeffrey
- JenniferJennifer
I booked this boat for my sister’s bachelorette. Our captain was honestly so friendly and welcoming. Everyone loved him and it was such a good experience
- JessieJessie
Captain Steve can only be described as fantastic! We celebrated my daughter’s 12th birthday with a small group of her close friends. Not only was the boat beautiful and clean but Steve was we so kind and fun! Our experience couldn’t have been better and we cannot wait to book another excursion. Thank you so much for such a great and memorable day!
- trinitytrinity★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Apr. 14th
I was celebrating my Bachelorette on here and it was so fun. Steve is a great communicator. He has a built in speaker and is very welcoming. I would book with him and this boat again!
- chrischris
This was the most epic trip. We took our friends and families out to Catalina for an amazing day. Captain Mark was absolutely phenomenal. He was super fun and accommodating. He took us around wherever we wanted to go and took care of everything. He set up all the toys and made sure we had everything we wanted at all times. The boat is gorgeous and was spotless. This was one of the most memorable days ever. Thank you!!!
- LorenaLorena★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Oct. 21st
Andy was the nicest, and most informative captain I have had yet. I enjoyed every second of the ride and the views were incredible. I plan on booking in the near future and request that he is the captain.