Newport Landing Sportfishing

What Newport Landing Sportfishing does

Newport Landing Sportfishing, Inc. is a privately held sportfishing and whale watching operator headquartered at 309 Palm St #A, Newport Beach, California. The company runs a fleet of USCG-certified vessels — Aggressor (47 anglers), Western Pride (80 anglers), Patriot (72 anglers), Thunderbird (47 anglers overnight), Nautilus (72 passengers), and multiple Six Pack boats (6 anglers each) — providing deep-sea fishing trips ranging from half-day (5-6 hours) excursions through three-quarter day, twilight, and overnight/multi-day packages targeting bass, yellowtail, white sea bass, tuna, barracuda, halibut, and rockfish. It also operates year-round whale watching cruises viewing gray, blue, fin, humpback, and minke whales plus dolphins, and offers seasonal holiday light cruises tied to the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and limited to standard booking website, online reservation widget, phone reservations, and modern vessel electronics (sonar, navigation); no APIs, software platform, or AI/ML systems are disclosed.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with a parallel B2B corporate charter motion. Open party trips are priced per passenger (e.g., half-day $50-95; overnight $155-259) with add-on revenue from rod/tackle rental and fishing licenses ($20.52 day license). Whale watching uses age-tiered pricing ($33-45 adult, $8 toddler) with Captain Seating upgrades. Private charters are priced per boat per trip (Six Pack $1,850-$4,500; Aggressor half-day $1,690 to 2-day $5,990; Western Pride half-day $3,100 to overnight $6,700; Thunderbird overnight $14,000 for 2-day), with fuel surcharges and Mexican license add-ons for offshore trips. The company claims over 800 corporate fishing trips annually handled by dedicated office staff. Distribution is exclusively direct via website, phone (949-675-0550), walk-up at Newport Beach dock, and corporate sales outreach — no third-party resellers or marketplace listings.

Newport Landing operates within the Davey's Locker Sportfishing Inc. family of companies alongside sister brands Newport Whales, Newport Coastal Adventure, Newport Harbor Boat Rentals, and Freelance Sportfishing, sharing booking infrastructure, terms, and marketing. Customer segments span recreational anglers (primary), corporate/private groups, Southern California tourists, and school field trip programs. Revenue and headcount details are not publicly disclosed; the firmographics indicate 51-100 employees and the company has operated continuously for over 30 years.

Name

Newport Landing Sportfishing

Legal name

Newport Landing Sportfishing, Inc.

Website

https://newportlanding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Newport Landing Sportfishing is a privately held Newport Beach, California-based operator of deep-sea fishing trips, year-round whale watching cruises, private charters, and seasonal holiday boat parade cruises, serving recreational anglers, corporate groups, tourists, and school field trips across Southern California with a fleet of USCG-certified vessels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter Fishing and Whale Watching Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Fishing Charters & Angling Experiences (Deep Sea, Sportfishing, Fly Fishing) (THAJAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Wildlife & Birding Cruises (dolphins, seals, seabirds) (THAAAIAD), Marine Wildlife & Coastal Nature Tours (Whale/Dolphin Watching, Sea Kayaking) (THAAAEAD), Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB), Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA), Marine Recreation Rentals & Tours Retail Counter (On-site Sales) (CRAMAIAM)

Keywords

• Deep sea fishing charters
• Whale watching cruises
• Private fishing charters
• Open party boat fishing
• Holiday boat parade cruises

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Open Party (General Admission) Fishing Trips: Individual and group tickets sold for scheduled half-day, 3/4-day, overnight, and multi-day deep-sea fishing excursions. Revenue earned per passenger ticket with optional add-ons for rod rental, tackle pack, and fishing license. Primary recurring open-party trip model.
2. Whale Watching Cruises: Individual tickets sold for scheduled daily whale watching cruises year-round, with tiered pricing by age (Adult, Junior, Senior, Toddler) and day type (Weekday vs. Weekend/Holiday). Upgrades such as Captain Seating available as add-on.
3. Private Charter Rentals: Full-boat private charter rentals for groups, priced per trip by boat, duration, and day of week. Additional revenue from fuel surcharges, extra hours, and Mexican fishing licenses for offshore/multi-day trips. Catering to corporate events, bachelor parties, and private celebrations.
4. Holiday Lights and Boat Parade Cruises: Special event cruises during Newport Beach Holiday Boat Parade season (December). Includes general admission holiday light cruises and premium parade cruise tickets, plus private boat rentals for the parade.
5. Onboard Galley Sales: Food and beverage sales aboard vessels including breakfast items, sandwiches, burgers, snacks, soda, beer (ABC license). Tackle and accessory retail on board and at office.
6. Equipment Rentals and Licenses: Rod rental, tackle packs (standard and rockfish), and California fishing licenses sold as add-ons to fishing trips.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Newport Landing Sportfishing operates a fleet of USCG-certified vessels out of Newport Beach offering open party deep-sea fishing trips (half-day, 3/4-day, overnight, and multi-day), year-round whale watching cruises, and private boat charter rentals. Trips target species including bass, yellowtail, white sea bass, tuna, barracuda, halibut, and rockfish, and all gear, tackle, bait, licenses, and crew are included. Seasonal holiday boat parade cruises and corporate/group charter bookings are also offered.

Product overview

Newport Landing Sportfishing operates as a sportfishing and whale watching service company offering open party and private charter experiences from Newport Beach, California. The core offerings include deep sea fishing trips (ranging from half-day 5-6 hour excursions to overnight multi-day trips) and year-round whale watching cruises. The company maintains a fleet of vessels including the Aggressor, Western Pride, Patriot, Thunderbird, Nautilus, and Six Pack boats for various group sizes and trip types. Seasonal offerings include Holiday Lights Cruises during the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. Fishing trip durations include 1/2 Day, 3/4 Day, Extended 3/4 Day, and Overnight options targeting species such as bass, yellowtail, white sea bass, tuna, barracuda, halibut, and rockfish. The company also provides private charter rentals and specialized fishing guides for various species.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Newport Landing: Primary brand name for sportfishing and whale watching operations
• Newport Whales

Products and services

• Open Party Deep Sea Fishing Trips Open party deep sea fishing excursions available in multiple durations (half-day 5-6 hours, three-quarter day, overnight, and multi-day) departing from Newport Beach, targeting various gamefish species. Open to individuals, families, and all size groups. Includes all gear, tackle, bait, and licenses with expert captains and crew.
• Whale Watching Cruises Year-round whale watching excursions departing daily from Newport Beach, offering views of blue whales, finback whales, gray whales, humpback whales, and various dolphin species. Age-tiered ticketing (Adult, Junior, Senior, Toddler) with weekend/holiday premium pricing.
• Private Charter Rentals Full-boat private charter rentals for groups, corporations, bachelor parties, and private celebrations across various vessel sizes and trip lengths from half-day to multi-day. Includes meal and drink packages with all-inclusive charter quotes.
• Holiday Lights Cruises Seasonal 75-minute holiday cruises during the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade (Dec. 4-15 and Dec. 21-Jan. 1), including general admission cruises, premium parade tickets, and private boat rentals for the event. Non-refundable tickets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96%+ whale sighting success rate on cruises
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Newport WhalesminorOthersRelated entity under the same corporate umbrella (Davey's Locker Sportfishing Inc. family of companies) offering whale watching cruises from Newport Bay. Operates as sister brand sharing similar web properties, cross-marketed on the Newport Landing website.
• Newport Coastal AdventureminorOthersAffiliated brand under the same corporate umbrella (Davey's Locker Sportfishing Inc. family of companies) offering coastal adventure experiences. Cross-referenced on Newport Landing website and covered under the same privacy policy and terms of service.
• Newport Harbor Boat RentalsminorOthersRelated entity offering boat rentals in Newport Harbor. Cross-referenced in marketing materials for holiday cruises and private event services. Part of the same corporate family.
• Davey's Locker Sportfishing Inc.minorOthersParent/affiliated company sharing the same corporate entity as Newport Landing Sportfishing Inc. Both entities operate under the same Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and booking systems. Shares web infrastructure and reservation platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Harbor Breeze Cruises: Long Beach-based whale watching and harbor cruise operator. Directly comparable on the whale watching side with year-round daily departures, similar pricing tiers, and the same LA/OC tourist base as Newport Landing's Newport Whales division.
• Fisherman's Landing: San Diego Bay long-range sportfishing operator running extended multi-day trips targeting yellowfin tuna and offshore species. Overlaps with Newport Landing's overnight and Mexican-license trip offerings; comparable long-range sportfishing product.
• Pierpoint Landing Sportfishing: Long Beach harbor operator offering 1/2 day, 3/4 day, overnight, and whale watching trips directly comparable in product mix and customer segments to Newport Landing. Part of the SoCal fleet competing for the same pool of LA/OC recreational anglers.
• Davey's Locker Whale Watching: Whale watching arm of the Davey's Locker family of brands, competing in the same Newport Beach harbor with similar pricing tiers and seasonal species viewing schedules. Another sister-brand overlap within the same corporate umbrella.
• Newport Whales: Whale watching-focused sister brand under the Davey's Locker family, departing from Newport Beach. Operates the same daily whale watching cruise product that Newport Landing markets and cross-sells; effectively the whale watching arm of the same corporate group.
• Davey's Locker Sportfishing: Direct corporate sibling and the most direct comparable; shares booking, marketing, and ownership with Newport Landing, operates similar sportfishing charters and whale watching from Newport Beach. Effectively a sister operation with overlapping fleet, customer base, and value proposition.
• Helgren's Sportfishing: Oceanside Harbor sportfishing charter operator running sportfishing and whale watching from North San Diego County. Comparable business model (open party + private charters) targeting the same Southern California tourist demographic further south in the market.
• Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching: Dana Point-based direct competitor offering half-day, 3/4-day, overnight, and multi-day sportfishing trips plus whale watching cruises. Closest geographic competitor to Newport Landing, serving the same Orange County/SoCal tourist customer with a similar fleet and pricing model.
• Long Beach Sportfishing: Long Beach-based sportfishing operator running open party and charter trips to Catalina, San Clemente, and offshore banks. Competes head-to-head with Newport Landing for LA-area tourists and corporate groups; comparable fleet, pricing structure, and trip durations.

Emerging players

• Original Fish Company Sportfishing: San Pedro-based half-day and full-day sportfishing operator serving the LA harbor area. Smaller-scale but overlapping product mix (open party fishing trips) and similar target customers, representing a regional node in the SoCal sportfishing fleet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nplfishandwhale
• Facebookfacebook.com/NewportLandingSportfishing
• Instagraminstagram.com/newportlandingsportfishing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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