* WHAT’S AFLOAT is published periodically....

* WHAT’S AFLOAT is published periodically. If you are planning a

nautical event, submit the information to the Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay

St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627; by fax to (949) 646-4170; or by e-mail to

dailypilot@latimes.com.

CRUISES

The Newport Landing Belle is available for weddings and

receptions, cocktail and sightseeing cruises, and meetings at $250

per hour (minimum two hours) and $150 for each additional hour. (949)

361-3640.

Fun Zone Boat Co. runs a 45-minute cruise (adults, $6; children,

$1) and 90-minute cruise (adults, $8; children, $1), departing from

Balboa Fun Zone every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. A

60-minute showboat sunset cruise (adults, $6; children, $1) leaves

the Fun Zone at 7 p.m. daily. Private charters are available. (949)

673-0240.

Catalina Passenger Service runs 45-minute harbor cruises (adults,

$6; children, $1) and 90-minute cruises (adults, $8; children, $1),

departing from Balboa Fun Zone every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. daily and on the hour until 7 p.m. (949) 673-5245.

Cruise the harbor aboard the Electra, a 100-foot Classic Fantail

vessel. Charters with catering are available for up to 145

passengers. (949) 723-1069.

A three-course dinner and dancing while cruising the harbor is

available at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. at Hornblower

Dining Yachts, 2431 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. $56.95 per

person. Brunch cruises also are available. (949) 631-2469.

The Catalina Flyer departs from Balboa Pavilion at 9 a.m. daily

and returns from Catalina Island at 4:30 p.m. $36 round-trip for

adults; $20 round-trip for children. Reservations are recommended.

(949) 673-5245.

Hornblower offers weekend dinner dance and Sunday champagne brunch

cruises on Newport Harbor that celebrate imaginative cuisine and

pampered service. 2431 W. Coast Highway, Suite 101, Newport Beach.

(949) 631-2469.

The Adventures at Sea Yacht Charters hosts cruises around Newport

Harbor from 12:30 to 2 p.m. every Sunday at 3101 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. $20, includes cruise, parking, cookies and sodas.

Reservations required. (949) 650-2412.

FISHING

Fishing classes leave Balboa Pavilion at 6 a.m. and return at 4

p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. $125. (949) 673-2810.

Get to the Newport Pier early to watch the dory fishing fleet

return with the fresh catch of the day. Fish are prepared for sale at

McFadden Square, an open-air market.

Fishing supplies and boat charters (open party and private) are

available at Davey’s Locker, 400 Main St., Balboa (949) 673-1434; and

Newport Landing Sportfishing, 309 Palms, Suite F, Newport Beach (949)

675-0550.

Day and night fishing charters are available for groups or singles

at Bongos Sportfishing on Balboa Peninsula. (949) 673-2810.

KAYAKING/CANOEING/SCUBA

Beginning sea kayaking, rolling clinics and private lessons are

offered at Paddle Power, 1500 W. Balboa Blvd., Balboa. Kayak and sea

ski rentals also are available. (949) 675-1215.

Two-hour kayak tours begin at 10 a.m. Sundays from Newport Dunes.

$20 for adults and $15 for children. Kayak rentals and classes also

are available. (949) 729-1150.

Single kayak rentals ($10 per hour) and doubles ($15 per hour) are available at Balboa Boat Rentals in the Balboa Fun Zone. (949)

673-7200. Paddle Power also provides kayak, surf ski and canoe

rentals. (949) 675-1215.

The Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve offers Back Bay canoe

tours departing at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays from Shellmaker Island, which

is off Back Bay Drive in Newport Beach. (949) 640-6746.