Gustavo

5.0/5 stars 57 reviews
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About Gustavo

“As an experienced boat owner and USCG Captain, I am passionate about providing unforgettable Fishing Adventures for families. Safety and guest satisfaction are my top priorities, and I am dedicated to creating a fun, safe, and family-friendly environment. Join me for a half-day or full-day trip, off the Southern California Coast, where you can create lasting memories while reeling in the BIG CATCH. ”


Aboard since 2022

From Huntington Beach, CA

Reviews of Gustavo (57)

  • Ricardo
    Ricardo
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 04th

    Captain Gustavo is an outstanding person! Throughout our trip, he made sure to take us to interesting spots, even with the limited time we had for fishing. We also asked for some navigation tips, as we all have our boating licenses, and he was attentive and incredible, sharing valuable knowledge with us. His expertise and willingness to help made the experience even better.

  • Christian
    Christian
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 24th

    Had a great time out on the water. Conveyed to gus I was new to boating and he took the time and patience to show me the ropes. Really enjoyed every aspect of this trip !

  • SPENCER
    SPENCER
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 23rd

    Gustavo is an excellent host with an excellent boat. My friends and I had a great time taking the boat from Huntington to Newport looking for whales and fishing. Gustavo was very helpful getting the boat set up for us. When we arrived at the dock everything was ready to go. Would recommend his boat to anyone.

  • Lee
    Lee
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 22nd

    Overall great family boat! We took it out pretty far this time and had no issues. Gustavo keeps it very clean and keeps the storage areas available. Communication was great and has some good logs of fishing locations. I'm sure I will be back for a third time!

  • Myron
    Myron
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 07th

    Great person, prompt, on time, and knowledgeable person. Thank you Gus, I would recommend him👍🏾

  • Caren
    Caren
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 07th

    We had so much fun fishing and boating on Gus’s boat. Epic day on the ocean with our family can’t wait to go again

  • James
    James
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 04th

    Great boat, great owner, super experience, highly recommend. Gustavo was extremely nice, super professional. Made our evening on the water very memorable. Thank you so much!

  • Dustin
    Dustin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 05th

  • mark
    mark
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 07th

    On time very professional great host/captain
    Set us up to fish!

  • Hollywood
    Hollywood
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 04th

    What a great experience our family had with this boat and Gus, the boat was clean and new. The owner Gus was very active throughout our communications and helpful through the whole process. I can’t wait to go again on his boat!!

  • John
    John
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 19th

    Gus was great! Efficient, informative and friendly. I’ll keep him in mind for future trips.

  • Leang
    Leang
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 12th

    Gus is a straight respectable man. Explains everything about boating for any first timers for an easy trip. We chose to do without a captain. Next time we will definitely do with a captain. He helps in anyway possible. So for me I’d recommend Mr. Gus to anyone for a great time!! Thanks Mr. Gus

  • Jazmine
    Jazmine
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 15th

  • andrew
    andrew
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 02nd

    Gustavo was very easy to communicate with and everything went according to plan. His boat ran and rode great, we will definitely be using it again

  • Amanda
    Amanda
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 05th

    The boat was perfect for what we were looking for to have an afternoon out on the water.

  • Stig
    Stig
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 19th

    Gus is awesome, very helpful!

  • Jesse
    Jesse
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 16th

  • julio
    julio
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 12th

    Amazing boat !! Everything works perfectly and easy to navigate.

  • Sofía
    Sofía
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 14th

    Flexible and fun- Gustavo was incredible at informing everyone on the boat and its details. A gracious and kind host!

  • Juan
    Juan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 26th

    I recently rented Gustavo’s boat and was thoroughly impressed. The boat was clean and well-maintained, which made for a pleasant experience. It handled smoothly even in rough water conditions, ensuring a comfortable ride throughout. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable and enjoyable boating experience!

  • Neria
    Neria
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 28th

    This is the 2nd time we rented with Gus and like the first time, we had a smooth, fun and exciting experience! This time we brought our friends and they said that Gus was very knowledgeable and even said to plan to rent this boat with their families! Gus has always been very friendly and easy to communicate with. His beautiful boat is well within the description and is highly recommended!

  • Juna
    Juna
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 02nd

    Gustavo was very patient and communicative--quick to answer and resolve any questions /issues we came across. Extremely informative and helped us exactly where to go for fishing to start reeling them in. The GPS had many locations to choose from and I highly recommend grabbing the trolling motor for a small additional fee. It really helps you stay on the fish when you find them with the spot lock feature. All in all, great experience and I would definitely book with Gustavo again in the future.

  • Amr
    Amr
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 01st

    Gus was a great host, very nice boat that comfortably fit the party and were given great instructions from Gus.

  • David
    David
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 21st

    Gus is very nice, knowledgeable and instrumental in ensuring the booking went smoothly. Boat was clean and our family enjoyed the afternoon on the boat. Thank you Gus, the trip was lots of fun!

  • David
    David
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 04th

    Great experience, Gus was very polite, prompt, and helpful. Boat was very clean and in great shape, highly recommend.

  • Sam
    Sam
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 20th

    All the equipment worked as advertised. Great day on the water.

  • Brent
    Brent
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 14th

    Gus was an excellent host and very patient on demonstrating and providing feedback on a novice boater (myself). Boat handled the open Pacific Ocean around Huntington Beach extremely well and the boat was very well looked after and clean. Even in the rougher swells it handled smoothly. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to try out the open ocean or general cruising. Definitely looking forward to doing another outing in the future for sure. Thanks again Gus for the great experience!

  • Juan
    Juan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 26th

    I had the pleasure of having Captain Gustavo as the captain for my recent boat rental, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Gustavo excelled in his role, quickly understanding the requirements of our survey process and adapting seamlessly. His expertise and professionalism made my job significantly easier and more enjoyable. I highly recommend Gustavo for anyone looking for a skilled and accommodating captain. His exceptional service truly stands out!

  • David
    David
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 19th

    Gustavo was awesome, had everything all ready to go for us, boat was in great condition. Highly recommend, looking forward to renting from him again soon!

  • Rob
    Rob
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Newport Beach Cruiser / Fisher on "Foamer"
    Jun. 12th

    Gus was awesome, it was his first time renting his boat and first time for me renting. Boat was so much fun and ran great. I will absolutely rent this boat again. Thanks Gus.

  • Cesar
    Cesar
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 13th

  • James
    James
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 13th

    The boat is fast and comfortable, with a bait tank large enough for a full day. Gustavo was very helpful and kind.

  • Troy
    Troy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 17th

    Gus is awesome. He’s punctual, knowledgeable and will make sure you have a good trip. I highly recommend this boat. It’s perfect for fishing.

  • Antonio
    Antonio
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 11th

    Great boat good times felt very welcomed by Gus, appreciate his hospitality.

  • Ernest
    Ernest
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 01st

    Excellent experience on Gustavo’s boat. We had 7 adults and 1 child and there was more then enough space and ample room. Boat is in great shape and had a wonderful experience. Will definitely rent again!

  • Robert
    Robert
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 20th

    Rented this boat for the boat parade and it was in tip top shape and Gustavo was an incredible owner. He was early and well prepared. Communication was great. I highly recommend this rental…

  • Lorraine
    Lorraine
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 24th

    We had such a good time fishing for my son’s birthday. Gustavo was so nice and informative. Looking forward to booking again!

  • Mark
    Mark
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 06th

    Boat was well equipped, fast and efficient. Gus was very knowledgeable and gave great advice on fishing spots and places to explore. Definitely will be booking again.

  • Igor
    Igor
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 05th

    Thank you, Gustavo! Everything was on time. The learning process was easy, and Gustavo explained everything very well. Looking forward to the next time!

  • Kimber
    Kimber
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 30th

    The boat was perfect! Ran like a champ! We needed a sturdy boat to go off shore to watch my kids sail a regatta. Gus let us charter for several days. He was very responsive and we had no issues with the boat. Would recommend him anytime!

  • Ricardo
    Ricardo
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 04th

  • Mark
    Mark
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 05th

    Gustavo was awesome. Went off without a hitch. Boat was nice and the views were great.

  • Peter
    Peter
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 07th

    Very clean and comfortable. Prepped for any situation.

  • Eugene
    Eugene
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 09th

    Gus is knowledgeable and friendly. Easy to talk to and ask questions. The boat was clean and ready to go when we got there.

  • Francisco
    Francisco
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 09th

    The boat is a very nice center console. We had 5 passengers plus the captain and were able to fish comfortably. The boat is clean and well kept.

  • John
    John
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 03rd

    “I recently had the pleasure of renting a boat from Gustavo. It was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The boat was in impeccable condition, clean, and well-maintained, which immediately set a positive tone for our trip.

    The ease of booking and the professionalism were outstanding. Gustavo was knowledgeable, friendly, and ensured we had everything we needed before setting sail. Safety was a top priority, will be renting again. Thank you. My family of 4 had a wonderful time fishi

  • Carlos
    Carlos
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 02nd

    We had a great time and we're very satisfied with the rental. Very professional and very informative. Thank you

  • Matthew
    Matthew
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 25th

    We had a great day on this boat. It is very sea worthy and my kids had a blast being pulled on a tube. Gustavo was easy to work with and we are already planing our next outing!

  • Eric
    Eric
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 29th

    Outstanding experience. Two families, 4 young kids and 4 adults, fit perfectly and fishing was a blast.

  • Nicole
    Nicole
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 11th

    Gus was an amazing operator who gave us all the details we needed before heading out. He also had life jackets that were perfect for the kids. We had a great day out on the water. Highly recommend!

  • Charles
    Charles
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 28th

    What a great day out on the water with Gus’ boat. Gus was super accommodating with our last minute booking - I couldn’t recommend him and his boat more. Looking forward to booking again with him. Thank you Gus!

  • Adam
    Adam
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 25th

    Great boat, great host. The boat is really nice and easy to operate. Gus was very welcoming, helpful and communicative. Highly recommended, would rent again.

  • Dalena
    Dalena
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 27th

    Gus was awesome, answered any questions I had in regards to fishing and even lent my help several rods to fish with! 10/10 would rent again

  • Neria
    Neria
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 15th

    Our experience from beginning to end was awesome!!! Our first time renting and Gus was very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly! It was smooth sailing no pun intended with booking to being there and towards the end. We all had a blast! We will definitely rent again and already gave good words out to our friends! Highly recommended!

  • Scott
    Scott
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 12th

    Gus is a great host. He allowed us to explore the are and provided a great tutorial to the area. I would highly recommend him as a captain or to rent his boat. A great experience

  • Ryan
    Ryan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 07th

    Great boat, great service

  • Lee
    Lee
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 11th

    Rented a handful of boats and this was as advertised. Great boat, great owner, great location, and easy going! Plan to rent again