Gondola Getaway

Came here with my boyfriend for Valentine’s Day date night and it was romantic! I would definitely recommend this to my others.
It was our first time at on a gondola and it was SMOOTH.
You can bring your own bottle of wine, snacks, blankets
They gave us a box of 4 chocolate covered strawberries, a rose and a picture at the end of the ride
GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!
The staffs are friendly and our gondola controller was very professional. We completely forgot he was there 15 minutes into the ride. He also played really soft and soothing music. Overall, it was a really good experience!
I think the best part about this experience is that it shows how far our loved one goes to show us love on Valentine’s Day.

I grew up in Long Beach and I now live out of state. While I was in town visiting with my boyfriend last weekend we went on the Gondola Getaway (Sat. ¹⁄₂₃) with one of my best friends and her husband. We had such a fabulous time! It was a beautiful night with a full moon and the water was calm and smooth. We were the only ones out on the water at that time as it was a little later in the evening. Our gondolier, Andrew, really made our trip special with his sense of humor and his terrific singing voice. We had a great time… a little romance, fun with friends and lots of laughs. Loved it and we will definitely plan to do it again next time we’re in town! Thanks, Andrew!

I can’t rave enough about how great the service is with this company. I decided to book a trip with my gf and I wanted to make the event special by proposing. I coordinated by phone and email to get the date 1÷23÷2016 reserved. The response time from emails is less than 24 hours and everything was explained clearly on the phone. I wanted to include our friends in the event, so they help give ideas on which bridge to stand on. We eventually chose THE TOLEDO as the bridge to use and the trip itself was CLOCKWISE around NAPLES.
Our gondolier was RJ and was super cool. He helped accommodate every little request I had and helped timed everything perfectly. He also helped point out some local information unique to the area. We were worried it was going to rain since the weather apps said its a 60% chance. So I changed the times twice to an earlier time and they didn’t bat an eye, but I think it also had to do that no one else was there, so that kinda helped with reservation times. RJ was awesome and would have no hesitation riding with him in the future.
I ended up going with the MESSAGE IN THE BOTTLE service, which they will drop a bottle at a location of your choosing. The plan was for her to «discover» the message in a bottle and then proposing under the bridge. My fiancée, being the sneaky person that she is, sniffed out something when she saw the message in the bottle. Then i knew i had to pop the question quickly or else she will start picking the proposal apart. I popped the question, and my friends were on the bridge and was able to hear the proposal clear enough when they recorded it from the bridge, I guess the sound carries well on the canals.
In the end, I paid $ 110 for the one hour ride, plus tipped out RJ and the receptionist at the front desk (her name slips me but she was super helpful also). Was it worth it? Absolutely, so if you thinking of proposing or a romantic night out, this is it right here.

Went here with my husband in the summer and loved it so much!!! They had snacks and drinks for us, they sang while driving, told us history of the place, and I really felt connected with my partner! I really liked it and hope you guys will check them out and give them a try :).

Big fan!
This is just the sort of unique, different date activity that I’ve been looking for. It’s not a fancy restaurant; it’s not a wild adventure; it doesn’t require a ton of planning … just a simple, romantic hour with someone you care about (and a gondolier, who you might also care about, but that’s on you).
The Naples canals are quite pleasant. The water is completely still, so don’t worry about that.
When you call to book your gondola ride, ask the booking person about sunset. I had a stroke of minor brilliance in asking a few key questions, and they suggested a particular time of day.
Also, near the holidays, you get to see all the Christmas lights, which were still up past the new year, when we went. So, we began our float just before sunset, got to see the beautiful colors on the water, and then toward the end of our ride, enjoyed the lights on the homes and in floating devices in the water. Very nice.
Our gondolier was also a classically trained singer named Jeremy. Apparently they have about 10 gondoliers that sing, and about 3 that are trained to sing. Jeremy went to Long Beach St. where he studied music, so we got a few lovely Italian songs as we passed under bridges.
They also provide you with a picture, and that’s included in the booking fee. There’s a Unilocal coupon, too.
Would highly recommend this as a date.
Oh, they provide blankets in the gondolas, but wear a coat since you get a little breeze near the water. And bring snacks and drinks — they can provide some, but it’s much cheaper and easier to pick out your own at a TJ’s or something the day before.

Just had my first gondola cruise and it was absolutely amazing. I surprised my boyfriend for an early Christmas gift and he loved too. Our gondolier was Drew and he really helped to make the experience great. He was very friendly and made great conversation. You can take your own wine and they’ll cork it for you at no cost and supply an ice bucket and cups. All in all I can not wait to take another trip. If you can i recommend requesting drew you won’t be disappointed. Thanks a again gondola getaways. Ciao!

We received a gift certificate for anniversary. It was the best gift ever. We had an amazing time. Our gondolier or was wonderful and very knowledgeable. It was a great time going during Christmas because of all the beautiful Christmas lights everywhere. I would definitely recommend this place for a romantic date or a fun group activity.

That moment when time slows down, holiday cheer and dreamy twinkling Christmas and Hanukkah lights all around you, and despite festive Naples Island neighbors toasting wine and laughing in unison out over the canals, you begin to feel like you, your beautiful date, and the gondolier are the only ones there in that moment… in that time and space… yep, Gondala Getaway made that happen! Everything was perfect. The staff was warm and inviting. They had an opera singer serenading us as we waited for out gondola (which was actually imported from Venice, Italy). You push out into the canals surrounded by floating lit Christmas trees and enjoy an hour of pure holiday magic and romance. Enjoy!

I loved this place! The place is perfect and the employees are so nice. I forgot my Gondoliere’s name but he was great. My boyfriend and I enjoyed ourselves n the scenery was beautiful

Amazing! Gorgeous!
Best of all, it put a smile on my love’s beautiful face!
The entire staff are friendly, courteous, and accommodating.
I love how they let you bring your own beverages (wine), snacks, and they prepare them at no extra cost. You also get a complimentary photo printed!
They really make the extra effort to ensure you enjoy the experience. I would highly recommend Gondola Getaway!

My boyfriend took me here for our 6 year anniversary. Boy, was I surprised! This place is very romantic. Just strolling down canals and enjoying the weather, the environment and the gondolier’s songs. Bring a bottle of bubbly with some snacks during this hour long cruise. I loved that when I saw a bottle in the water, my boyfriend insisted I should pick it up. LOL. It was a message in a bottle by my one and only: D. I enjoyed reading the names of the other boats and guessing how much the houses in the area cost (maybe $ 3 million? That’s pocket change, yo).
The only downsides I had were that the gondolier pushed out to sea without a paddle. How would we get back to the dock?! Luckily another gondola that was leaving the same time as us was able to push us back to the dock to get the paddle. The other downside is to not go when the sun hasn’t set yet. It blinds you the whole ride back into the dock.

Perfect to celebrate your wedding anniversary. My husband planned this beautiful trip! Giuseppe was our Gondolier and he sang twice for us, Italian and Spanish. You are allowed to bring your own beverages and snacks. (My husband brought a bottle of wine from world market). It’s worth spending when you know the experience will be sweet and enjoyable. Recommend!

Amazing romantic experience! Eric, we love you! ;) It was so cool to celebrate our second anniversary in gondola in Naples listening to gondolier’s songs and stories. Eric’s participation in sporty gondola rally in Venice in Italy made our romantic experience in the authentic Venice gondola even more authentic and reminded me the most romantic city in the world. Do not forget to bring champagne or your favorite vine. Sunset is the best time for this trip, in my opinion. We should repeate this for sure one day!

My boyfriend surprised me for our 1 year of dating and I was sooooo impressed! this tour was beautiful! I was amazed it was a whole hour, and our gondolier (is that right?), Guiseppe aka Joseph (i think thats what he said) was sooooo awesome! He was friendly, informative and told us he’d give us our privacy but he looked like such a cool guy we chatted him up asking questions. you can tell he has a passion for what he does. my boyfriend said he found this tour on the Telemundo News. now im not sure if you can do add ons to your cruise but we got a cheese and cracker basket and I «found» a message in a bottle from my bf and it was just soooo cute! thank you!

I’m still talking about the experience! What a FUN TIME!
Bring cheese, wine and crackers and a smile on your face.
The gondola’s are well kept and every employee I’ve come across is top notch; friendly, knowledgeable and fun (one even sings Italian songs under the canal bridge, making for QUITE an acoustic performance!!).
Whether you are planning a small party of 10 – 15 or a romantic date for two — you can’t go wrong with Gondola Getaway.
Grazie Mille, GG!
~ Christine
@thatgalkiki

Read all the reviews and couldn’t help myself but to finally try this it out, and I am very happy I did! Ashely was very helpful making the reservations for me. She was sweet and took good care of us. Put our wine in ice, provided cups for us too. Our host Tyson was perfect. Made sure to have everything set up for our gondola experience. Blankets to keep us warm, information about the Naples, sang a nice song for us, and we all had a great memorable experience. My kids and my parents loved it! Five stars well deserved

My marriage proposal was perfect! I planned a sunset gondola with the message in the bottle option. I had wine and a cheese platter delivered before we arrived. The staff at Gondola Getaway stored my goodies and had it in the gondola before we boarded. Of course, the cruise was a marriage proposal disguised as a birthday! That is until a bottle appeared in the water next to my girlfriend. Mick the gondolier calmly told her to reach for the bottle. As she reached, I took the ring out of my pocket. After she read the message, she turned to me and I proposed! Of course she was completely blind sighted!
We hugged and kissed and sailed off into the sunset! Perfect!

Seriously the best experience. Great for romance or really fun with friends. We went with another couple and you can bring wine and snacks. Such a great idea for entertaining out of town guests.

The angel on your shoulder says romantic and unique.
The devil says expensive.
SO who’s louder?
Some notes:
Go at sunset. When sharks feed.
You have to duck to get under the bridge at high tide.
Christmas time is super cool in both senses of the word.
Bring your own alcohol (Peroni beer recommended) and glaucoma medicine.
A boat with 4 people is not as romantic but not as expensive.
Gondoliers vary (one sang Italian, one sang Zeppelin, one sang nothing).
It’s more expensive on Valentine’s Day, so go Feb 16 and change the calendar in your girlfriend’s phone when she’s not looking.

This is honestly one of the best places to take someone for a romantic night.
Upon arrival, there was already such an amazing view. It was around sunset and the weather that day was perfect. You check in, and wait for your gondolier to arrive. The waiting area is really cute too! Our gondolier was Jeremy and he was awesome! I’m not sure if all of them sing but he sang beautifully. He was knowledgeable about the area and spoke to us often. The ride was about 50 mins or so. The view was great, lots to look at. We even saw a seal and small glowing fish (?) things haha. I really enjoyed my experience here and will definitely come back! Please make sure to tip these guys they work really hard!

A little piece of Venice in Southern California. I’ve lived in Southern California for over 10 years and have never heard of Naples Canals. I took my boyfriend here for an early Valentine’s Day surprise (early because their prices for Valentine’s day weekend is ridiculous). You must make a reservation before you come, but the process is simple. You just have to call them and give them your credit card information because they do require a 24 hour notice of cancellation. You can bring your own food and drinks. I chose to bring a bottle of moscato and they provided the cups and ice which was nice of them. THey also have blankets too if you are cold.
My gondolier was the charming Jeremy. He was very good at keeping the conversation flowing and giving us our space when we needed it. He even sang us two songs which was quite lovely. Apparently there is a tradition of kissing for luck when you go under a bridge (awww). The whole ride lasts about an hour and I recommend coming right when the sun goes down so you can experience the ride in some light and in the dark at the same time. We went a little later so it was dark but it was such a serene and beautiful night that it didn’t matter too much to us. I highly recommend that everyone try this at least once for the experience. It’s expensive but worth it for a special occasion. ⁴⁄₅