Sip wine on a small-boat cruise in Marina del Rey

Settle in for wine and charcuterie on the water. Aboard a small electric Duffy boat, your captain takes you past the houseboats and yachts of Marina del Rey while you sip wine and share a fine selection of cheeses, fruit and crackers.

From the dock, your captain heads into Marina del Rey’s main channel, passing floating homes, rows of sailboats and larger yachts. Watch for sea lions resting along the docks and coastal birds on the water; wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

The route stays inside the harbor and returns to the starting point after about two hours. For sunset on the water, choose a departure that overlaps the day’s sunset; not every sailing does.

Your ticket includes:

• 🛥️ A shared two-hour electric-boat cruise with a captain.
• 🍷 Two glasses of red or white wine.
• 🧀 A charcuterie board with cheeses, fruit, crackers, and meat when available.

Think of the food as a snack to share; plan a separate meal if you want dinner afterward. Parking and gratuities are extra. For dietary needs or an alcohol-free option, check with the operator before paying.

Fun Surf LA, part of California Adventures, grew from Stephen and Marina White’s two-person surf school into a Los Angeles coastal-activity team offering kayaking, paddleboarding and boat outings. Their Duffy cruise brings that work onto the sheltered waters of Marina del Rey.

On Airbnb, the team hosts its wine-and-charcuterie Duffy experience as California Adventures. Carmen, reviewing that experience in July 2026, praised captain Jacobo’s attentiveness and “a great sense of humor.” This is a team-run experience: the captain named in a review may not lead your departure.

⭐ A well-reviewed option: 47 of 54 reviews give five stars, with a 4.7/5 average on Viator and Tripadvisor. Two nearby wine-cruise listings score 4.7/5 (14 reviews) and 4.8/5 (40 reviews, a private charter)—similar scores, with different group formats.

A small group and an engaging captain are the appeal in these guest accounts:

• Deniele_C · Viator · August 2025 — Praised captain Steve: “Very knowledgeable about the area the water and boats.”
• Folashade_J · Viator · July 2025 — Praised Eric’s professionalism and remembered “less crowd, and engaging discussions.”

The main expectation to get right is the route. Brenda_K · Viator · September 2025 had expected the open ocean: “We stayed in the marina.” Other guests wanted more narration or were uncomfortable with personal conversation. Come for a harbor cruise; the amount and style of commentary can vary by captain.

📍 4360 Via Marina, Marina del Rey, CA 90292, by Marina del Rey Wetland Park near Via Marina and Tahiti Way. Wait by the benches facing the boats, between the park and the docks; your guide will escort you to the boat.

Check the operator’s email the day before for the exact boarding instructions. The park is the meeting-area landmark, not a specific boat slip. Make your own way there—pickup is not included—and allow time to park if driving.

🎟️ From US$119 per person for a shared cruise with up to 8 guests. Choose your date and guest count on Viator for available departures and the final price.

• The boat is not wheelchair accessible and has no restroom; use one before boarding.
• If bringing children, confirm eligibility and drink arrangements with Fun Surf LA. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap.
• For a particular language, confirm availability with the operator.
• Bring a light layer, sun protection and drinking water.

Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund; later cancellations are non-refundable. The operator may cancel if the minimum group size is not met. Contact Fun Surf LA about weather-related departure questions.

Use the “Shared E-Boat Cruise” card above to check dates and reserve. This is an affiliate link; Karpo may earn a commission if you book.