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Gondola Getaway
5437 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, United States
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Gondola Getaway

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M
Review №1

Had an amazing time with the family going on a gondola. Our gondolier was thoughtful, friendly and very skilled at navigating the gondola; overall the staff was great from beginning to end. While visiting Long Beach it was nice to do something different. We found the gondola ride so smooth and enjoyable. If you are looking for something romantic this is a great idea. If you feel like trying this as as a family or friends experience I can highly recommend it as well as well. Thank you Gondola Getaway!

me
Review №2

Hubby and I enjoyed celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary with a Gondola Getaway ride, they offered us a cheese and meat tray and we brought our own wine, although the weather wasnt great it still was very nice, our Gondolier was very pleasant as well as knowledgeable considering he said hed only been working there a few months, hubby and I will definitely be doing this again, hopefully during sunset or at night.

Am
Review №3

Best experience ever! It was a romantic and relaxing ride. The gondolas are beautifully aged. My husband planned this surprise to kick off our honeymoon and it was perfect! We had the perfect sunset! Our gondolier (Logan) was truly amazing, informative and sings beautiful! We will definitely be back soon and we are definitely requesting Logan!

Sh
Review №4

Absolutely loved this experience. It was so peaceful and relaxing. I did it solo but recommended for couples and friends. Cruise and have a drink while your gondolier sings tunes as you go under a bridge. Friendly service! Caught this experience at sunset which made it even better

Al
Review №5

The Gondola ride through the Naples canals was peaceful and absolutely beautiful. Patrick did an excellent job showing us around. Patrick was very professional, courteous and engaging. He shared with us some facts and history of both the gondolas and homes. I highly recommend small excursion to anyone looking to know the city of Long Beach in a more intimate setting. I will definitely be back.

Co
Review №6

Super fun group outing! You set the vibe, BYOB + snacks :)

Ar
Review №7

One of the most romantic and memorable experiences I have had. I proposed two days prior and my fiancee and I glowed as we traversed the canals smiling and cherishing every second.

Pa
Review №8

I absolutely loved it, such a great experience and so romantic. My gondolier was the best we could have asked for, he knew the history of the canel and gondolas. His voice was just so beautiful, it took my husband and I by surprise. I think his name was Calvin or Caleb.... or at least something with a C, I highly recommend him but the place as well.

Bi
Review №9

This is definitely a bucket list, is so romantic they even provide champagne, the ride is so beautiful just sit back and enjoy the ride, this is a ride that I take my wife on a yearly basis the afternoon ride is the best when the sun is going down, I recommend this place

Av
Review №10

What a great time! The Gondoliers were so personable friendly carered about us and our comfort. The singing was great and the view amazing. You need to do this!! So much history, theyll explain thru out the ride.

Vi
Review №11

This hour long ride was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The accommodations provided by the company from ice buckets to cups to a complimentary photo was awesome. Our gondalier was remarkable and sang for us under a bridge! He was personable and added to our adventure. Not necessarily just for couples..i went with my sister !!!

Su
Review №12

We had an amazing experience and evening with Parker from Gondola Getaway. Parker was/is a great host and has a beautiful voice. We were even lucky enough to have guest appearances from bioluminescent-creatures.I would recommend this to everyone - couples to families for a relaxing and invigorating night. Theres so much beauty out on the water - go enjoy it!

Za
Review №13

On Friday May 28th, I reserved time here with my fiancé. I thought he was going to think it was corny, but he LOVED it and so did I! It was a holiday weekend, and we were able to snatch one open spot and even though we were extremely late, our escort Logan was kind to us. He could tell we were stressed and had a lot in our mind...mainly because everything was last minute...my fiancé not leaving when we are suppose to, he tried to cancel our date/his bday experience, we had to find a hotel that same day because he didnt agree to any place I selected...stressful. ANYWAYS, Logan was very relaxed, caring, and even SANG! I was surprised. He knew exactly what would set the mood and sang right when we got to the bridge where the acoustics were perfect. When we were about to leave, my fiancé dropped our car keys in the ocean! One of the Gongola men changed right away and dived in more than 10x to try to retrieve it in 10-15 feet deep water. These men definitely went above and beyond for us. We tipped both men. They were great. Aside from our personal situations, what makes the Gondola Getaway so great is that you can bring your own food and drinks. They will give us ice and help set up the scene that we have for the trip. I will be doing this again. We were only in Newport Beach, but I just loved my Long Beach experience. I lived in Long Beach for a couple of months before, but I had never seen it from this view. All our worries went away,...even that we lost our keys. We took an uber and got other keys. If you get LOGAN, you will have the best time.

On
Review №14

We went on a gondola cruise today and Tom was our gondolier. Great scenery and Tom has a great voice. This was a fun way to spend an hour out on the water.

Aa
Review №15

Extremely nice, worth going big and adding packages to it. Only way it could be better is if sunrise schedule was available.

Co
Review №16

Omg. I loved it. Very relaxing and everyone you passed was nice enough to say hi.

Pa
Review №17

I take my team out for an evening Gondola ride every year as a Thank you for their hard work.. Their Gondolas are actually authentic! Theyre made in Venice, Italy and shipped to Long Beach. The Gondoliers are super polite and helpful. A great thing to do for a special occasion or a special person.😉

Na
Review №18

It was super cute romantic something out of the ordinary, but it felt really short the experience is something new its cool for an IG post but for 100 dollars i think its not all that worth it again thats me, but if your looking for a new adventure here it is oh by the way you get to take home a cute picture .

R.
Review №19

This was an amazing experience, it’s so romantic at night it was really beautiful

Ve
Review №20

Very romantic and a memory for ever I order the rose petals and the message in a bottle for My husband birthday it was amazing 👏

Sh
Review №21

This adventure was so amazing! Logan, our gondolier was incredible! We will definitely do this again! If you are thinking about it, do it!!! You wont regret it!!

Jo
Review №22

YES YES YES - this place is a MUST. I cant believe Ive been living in Cali for 30+ years and havent visited till a week ago. Absolutely worth every cent - you will love it. so peaceful and relaxing!

Ra
Review №23

Really a nice 40 minute tour of the Naples canals! Used their Groupon and very much enjoyed it.

Jo
Review №24

My girlfriend loved it and it was super romantic. Great sundown date on the water. We highly recommend Collin as your gondola person. Great singer

Ja
Review №25

Great all around. Romantic trip through Naples waterway with a beatiful song under a bridge. Josh (our gondola guide) was fantastic. You have to try it at least once.

Jo
Review №26

This Place is Amazing. 100% Recommended and Will Return. It does get a Lil Chilly but Perfect for that Cuddle Buddy. Its a Perfect Date, Family or Friends Night. Our Gondolier was Amazing. Totally Wish I Remembered Our Gondoliers Name - He was Amazing!!

Ed
Review №27

If you wanna propose the message in the bottle service is as romantic as it gets

Te
Review №28

What a great evening. I planned this for a 28th anniversary surprise for my wife. She loved it! We started with dinner at Nicks on 2nd.Staff at Gondola Getaways was very nice and friendly. Our Gondolier Hayden was terrific and made the cruise through the Naples Canals an relaxing a memorable evening.

De
Review №29

Let me tell you! You dont want to miss this!! Book now! My gondelier was The Best! So talented and made our ride one to remember!

Da
Review №30

JERED was great and his voice was AMAZING!!! The ride was all that and more than what my boyfriend and I expected. The atmosphere and people, friendly. I would definitely come back again. Dont think about going just BOOK IT you wont be disappointed....and ask for JERED

De
Review №31

I happened to get Bosco as my gondolier. Bosco sang his heart out with Con Te Partido. I was literally in tears. Beautiful time with a beautiful song.

Da
Review №32

What a great way to spend time with a love one or group if friends. Well worth visit. Bring along a cooler to enhance the trip.

Ga
Review №33

Great experience

An
Review №34

Great staff.Very friendly. Had a great time

Hi
Review №35

Our gondolier was really cool and the ride was very relaxing. Highly recommend!!! Will be coming back!

Jo
Review №36

Had an excellent time with my wife and won some major brownie points (you know what I mean gentlemen). Our gondolier was a great guy who did a good job of engaging and hanging back as well. He even busted out in song once which I didnt expect. Overall, great experience and time with my wife.

A
Review №37

The ride was supposed to start at 7pm, but we didn’t start until 7:15pm. When we finally got to the quiet part of the ride between the houses when we had to turn around because the gondola host said the loose paint was working against the direction he was trying to row and the boat wasn’t working correctly and was squeaky and loud. So we went back into the open area of the water where it was so load from other boats and beach goers playing loud trashy music. We got back at 8pm, 45 minutes. The host on our boat said he wasn’t going to cut us short of our hour, but he did. We were so disappointed. The first time was amazing and the second time for our 29th anniversary was awful and they didn’t even seem to care. When we told cashier the issues, she knew about the boat issues, but didn’t seem to care it.

Jo
Review №38

Amazing service! Very kind and giving people. Went on a small boat ride and they were extremely nice and it was an amazing time.

Re
Review №39

Had a great time with our gondola expert. Gave us a relaxing ride thrue the canals of Long Beach.

Qu
Review №40

Amazing! Relaxing with a great tour. Gondolier (Josh) sang for us under the bridge and very knowledgeable. Perfect romantic place.

An
Review №41

Called for a reservation and it went smoothly!

To
Review №42

Awesome Experience and so beautiful 😍❤

Au
Review №43

This was a last minute date night idea. We couldnt have picked a better thing to do! We didnt know what to expect but Jacks service was beyond our expectations. Blankets were provided for the chilly evening as well as a song sang to you under a bridge. Such a cool experience! Definitely worth trying something new. Bring drinks and snacks! P.S. Jack said he didnt have any photos of himself as a Gondolier, so now he does! :) Thanks for the lovely evening.

Os
Review №44

It was such an enjoyable and peaceful ride. Our Gondalier was nice and even sang a few songs for us.

Ca
Review №45

A pretty good implementation of the far more famous Venetian one. Prices are not super cheap but tolerable with a Groupon.

Ja
Review №46

Would have been a five star experience but the voicemail system to schedule the trip has to be one of the most annoying ones I’ve had to endure. Please just let us leave a voicemail without having to listen to the gondola dissertation. :(

Da
Review №47

My first gondola ride was when I was ten years old for my birthday with my friends and family. We had a big gondola with 2 gondoliers and it was one of my favorite bdays from childhood. I loved when the gondoliers sang underneath the bridges in Naples. We went recently for my nieces 11th bday. She’s been taking singing lessons for the past 3 years and had an impromptu duet with a gondolier in another gondola. It was super cute and we all had the best time. We can’t wait to do it again when the youngest gets older. I’ve also done the gondola ride as dates. It’s so romantic during sunset and in the evening.

Ga
Review №48

It was the most ROMANTIC😍 AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Thanks Babe love u😘

li
Review №49

Such a beautiful adventure.

Go
Review №50

Nice water view of the houses of Naples Canal.

Ad
Review №51

Great can’t wait to visit again

Pa
Review №52

The whole staff there are great.

Ri
Review №53

I felt compelled to write this review. Yesterday, July 26, we had the joy of taking a gondola boat ride with this company. Let me tell you this was by far the best past time we’ve had since living in So Cal for the last three years. This company is top notch from beginning to end. Torin was an absolute gem. Thank you Gondola Getaway for providing us with a memorable experience. Can’t wait to do it all over again.

Ma
Review №54

Amazing experience!

Sa
Review №55

This is one of the best things you can do in Long Beach. Came here for our anniversary. We loved it.

Au
Review №56

Amazing boat ride under the fireworks

Te
Review №57

This was sooooo much fun and our gondaleer was extremely informative

Ki
Review №58

Great tour, gondoliers were knowledgeable of the homes and canals, great singers, awesome service!!

BR
Review №59

Ask for Jake... Absolutely fabulous experience

ko
Review №60

Romantic surprise birthday Gondola for mi Novio!

mu
Review №61

This was a awesome experience!!

Ad
Review №62

It is a Beautiful place to go for an anniversary. You can also bring your Family and have a Family Night with up to 14 people inside the Gandola they have a big table for the Family and freinds and you get to be there for an hour. Staff are really friendly. 😊

Br
Review №63

What a cool experience. Our gondolier, Evan, was friendly and knowledgeable about the area - answering our many questions. It was a beautiful, scenic way hour ride.

Me
Review №64

We went on a cruise today to celebrate my honeys birthday and had a WONDERFUL time. Logan, our gondalier, really made it special serenading us as we went under the bridges. He has a beautiful voice! When we go again we will definitely request him. Thanks Logan! Good luck at school.

Ma
Review №65

Great experience and wonderful time with the girlfriend! I would highly recommend this if youve ever wanted to do a Gondola ride.

Se
Review №66

My fiancé and I went for our anniversary BEST AND MOST ROMANTIC EXPERIENCE EVER!!!!

Lu
Review №67

Amazing service and experience. One of the best ideas for a date.

Ga
Review №68

Very romantic and peaceful atmosphere

Ch
Review №69

Highly recommend this romantic ride. Weve been here twice already, the gondoliers were awesome!!

Ch
Review №70

Absolutely wonderful and relaxing experience. Totally worth it! Everyone who works here is so nice!

Sa
Review №71

Beautiful experience...definitely a must

da
Review №72

The ride is just short of an hour even though thats what it advertises, Id highly recommend asking your Gondolier for an extended ride. It will cost a little extra though

La
Review №73

Such a unique experience. The service also was above and beyond my expectations. Will definitely be doing this again for a fun occasion.

Mi
Review №74

It was a wonderful and romantic experience

J
Review №75

Had such a great time! A lovely way to see the Christmas lights around Naples. They offered plenty of blankets and music

Pa
Review №76

My friend got engaged here. Such a beautiful way to do it too. The boat was so nice. And we had snacks. The two guys that steer the boat sang to us (3 songs) and told us to kiss as we went under the bridges. It was so romantic. Loved ever bit.

Rp
Review №77

Its a very nice place, I recommend . Jacob sung very nicely for us and we enjoyed it.

Al
Review №78

Wonderful experience 12/10. Highly recommend (:

Bi
Review №79

Beautifull place!!

Aq
Review №80

Me and my husband went for an early Mothers Day ride and it was perfect! We both loved it. Timoteo even sang us a song under the oldest bridge and it was lovely. Good luck in Italy !

Ha
Review №81

This place is great. Had my proposal there. had a message in a bottle which is a great idea they offer. They also sing for you.

Pa
Review №82

Beautiful

Na
Review №83

It was AMAZING!Our Tour Guide was super fun and a very relaxing day. You gotta try it at least once. I guarantee an enjoyable time.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Gu
Review №84

Great place to hang out.Rough finding parking.

De
Review №85

I proposed to my wife here back in 2012. Such a great romantic activity!

Ji
Review №86

Top notch. Very romantic. Gondolier sang for us and pulled off the message in a bottle stunt perfectly

Ca
Review №87

Fabio, our gondolier, is actually from Italy! He was so sweet and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful gondola ride for our wedding anniversary. We brought a bottle of bubbly and cheese & crackers with fruit. Such a great, romantic voyage!

mi
Review №88

What a fantastic night! This was a surprise from my husband and I could not have planned anything better. Thanks for the night to remember!

Le
Review №89

Thank you Andrew for a brilliant experience. Great fun. Highly recommend this trip. We would have given you more stars if possible.

Ma
Review №90

A romantic Valentines Eve gondola night time ride through the Naples canals with gondolier extraordinaire Collin, serenading us under bridges. The clouds were reflecting in the water and it was almost like gliding through clouds on a boat. Glided past some of our friends homes. This was such a beautiful and peaceful and romantic evening. I would recommend, even just once, for locals as well.

El
Review №91

Best experience ever. They treated me so good . Ask for Matt . He does a great job .

de
Review №92

Beautiful sunset cruise. Jarod our gondolier was friendly and had great knowledge of the area. Highly recommend

Wa
Review №93

We had a wonderful time! Our Gondalier did a great job telling us all about the area. It was very relating to tour the beautiful canals and view the gorgeous homes! Bring your own drinks and snacks! Highly recommend!

La
Review №94

It was a perfect day in Long Beach, CA and this trip (the twilight cruise) was the ideal way to end the day. We got in line early to secure seats on the bow and were handsomely rewarded with spectacular views all around the bay. The boat goes around Alcatraz, over to Causality and then out under the Golden Gate as the sun goes down! Spectacular!

Re
Review №95

Had a really great and memorable time, Tim was our gondolier he sang under a bridge and made our night a night to remember everyone was nice and we even received a picture at the end. A must do if your in long Beach 🇮🇹🌹👒😎

Br
Review №96

We went on a one hour gondola ride with Fabio. It was a wonderful experience. Fabio did a great job. Customer service was beyond exceptional. We highly recommend this company for a gondola experience. It far exceeded our expectations and we look forward to returning

Ra
Review №97

I remember the first time I went here....summer of 1995. I enjoyed it immensely and have gone back many times.Tip: During the winter months, it much more cold than you might expect. Bring a blanket just in case. Also, bring your own picnic/dinner/lunch, sit back, and really enjoy it.

He
Review №98

Great Italian Gondola experience right here in Long Beach, California

Th
Review №99

Ask for Logan hes awesome

Ji
Review №100

Quite possibly the most romantic experience in Long Beach! A real live gondolier will take you on a leisurely ride in Naples canals in a real live gondola! You have to request a singing gondolier in order to have a singing gondolier, unless youre lucky and the one on duty that day happens to be a singing gondolier. Its not a deal breaker for the ride, unless youre expecting to be sung to, and there is no singing. Do some research! Anyway, they offer a cheese plate to purchase, or you are more than welcome to bring your own food and drinks. The ride is about 45-60 minutes and its so much fun. If you bring your honey I sure hope you like kissing as it is traditional to kiss as you go under bridges.Bon voyage!

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  • Address:5437 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, United States
  • Site:http://gondolagetawayinc.com/
  • Phone:+1 562-433-9595
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Working hours
  • Monday:10am–10pm
  • Tuesday:10am–10pm
  • Wednesday:10am–10pm
  • Thursday:10am–10pm
  • Friday:10am–10pm
  • Saturday:10am–10pm
  • Sunday:10am–10pm
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