TowBoatUS
Newport Beach
On-Water Services

Reliable Towing & Full-Service Assistance on the Water

Newport Beach to Catalina — 24/7 marine assistance for every situation.

Member Benefits & On-Water Services

Priority response, expert captains, and reliable assistance—designed to keep members safe and moving on the water. On-Water Services From Your Local Newport Beach Fleet. TowBoatUS Newport Beach provides marine assistance 24/7 — here’s what every BoatUS member is covered for on the water:

Towing & On-Water Breakdowns

fuel delivery Newport Beach

Fuel, Oil & Parts Delivery

Dewatering & Pump-Out Support

Salvage & Wreck Recovery

Spill Response & Containment

Newport Harbor Mooring Services

BOATUS MEMBER SERVICES

Membership Benefits

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  • Towing to port of choice when disabled
  • Towing from soft aground
  • Dock-to-dock towing to repair facility
  • Fuel, engine fluid & basic parts delivered on-water
  • Jump starts
  • Prop detanglements
  • Coverage on any boat you own or borrow
  • Coverage on chartered vessels
  • Soft ungrounding extraction
  • 24/7 dispatch — 25 mile Orange County Radius

*Services subject to membership plan level. See Towing Service Agreement for full details and exclusions. View Newport Service Locator

Saltwater and Freshwater

Whether you boat on lakes or open ocean, Unlimited Towing from BoatUS delivers unmatched value and dependable coverage nationwide.

  • $130/year — Freshwater Unlimited Towing
  • $215/year — Saltwater Unlimited Towing
Boat towing service operating in Newport Beach providing rapid marine support.

ABOUT TOWBOATUS NEWPORT BEACH

TowBoatUS Newport Beach, is part of the nation’s largest on-water towing fleet — backed by BoatUS, serving recreational boaters since 1966. Our ACAPT Certified captains are held to the highest standards of service, training, and equipment, delivering rapid response across Newport Harbor and Catalina 24/7.

ACAPT Certified Captains

Accredited for Commercial Assistance and Professional Towing — our crew meets rigorous standards so you get expert help every time.

Nation’s Largest Towing Fleet

600+ TowBoatUS vessels across 300+ ports nationwide, backed by BoatUS — the most responsive marine network on the water.

Boater Advocacy Since 1966

BoatUS has fought for boaters’ rights for over five decades — protecting access, reducing unfair fees, and keeping waterways open.

800,000 Members Strong

UJoin the nation’s largest recreational boating association and get peace of mind, member savings, and on-water protection everywhere you boat.

MEMBERSHIP TOWING PLANS

Choose the Coverage That Fits Your Boating

FRESHWATER TOWING

$130/yr

Ideal for lake and inland waterway boaters. BoatUS pays 100% for on-water towing, fuel delivery, jump starts, and soft ungroundings.

  • 24/7 on-water towing from TowBoatUS — the nation’s largest fleet with 600+ vessels across 300+ ports
  • Discounts on fuel, slips & repairs at over 1,200 boating businesses nationwide
  • Exclusive member savings on cruises, charters, West Marine and more
SALTWATER TOWING

$200/yr

Built for coastal and ocean boaters. Everything in Freshwater plus full dock-to-dock towing coverage — ideal for Newport Harbor and Catalina.

  • 24/7 on-water towing from TowBoatUS — the nation’s largest fleet with 600+ vessels across 300+ ports
  • Discounts on fuel, slips & repairs at over 1,200 boating businesses nationwide
  • Exclusive member savings on cruises, charters, West Marine and more

Frequently Asked Questions — Newport Beach Marine Assistance

Boat towing, on-water assistance, and BoatUS membership — answered for Newport Harbor and Orange County boaters.

Yes. Your BoatUS Unlimited Saltwater Towing membership covers 100% of on-water towing costs serviced by TowBoatUS Newport Beach — including Newport Harbor, Orange County coastal waters, and Catalina Island. TowBoatUS Newport Beach is the only local provider with dedicated boats stationed at Catalina.

Your BoatUS membership is a national plan covering any boat you own, rent, or borrow across the U.S. TowBoatUS Newport Beach is your local fleet — the red towboats physically stationed in Newport Harbor and Catalina Island that respond when you call. With 400% more boats than any other local provider and the only dedicated vessels at Catalina, your national membership is backed by the strongest local response network in Southern California. There is no extra fee to use the Newport fleet — your annual dues cover it all.

BoatUS members save at over 1,200 partner businesses nationwide including local Newport Harbor locations. Members receive up to 10¢ off per gallon at participating fuel docks and transient slip discounts at cooperating marinas in the area.

Beyond on-water towing, members enjoy The Moorings charter savings, marina fuel and slip discounts at 1,200+ locations, West Advantage Gold Rewards at West Marine, BoatUS Magazine, and 25+ total benefits. Your membership funds the local TowBoatUS Newport Beach fleet — no extra fees to use them.