Santa Barbara Cruise: Scenic Coastal Views

Explore Santa Barbara’s coastline on a narrated yacht cruise. Discover marine life, history, and stunning views. Perfect for adventure seekers.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Santa Barbara - This engaging and scenic tour provides a wonderful chance to explore the rich maritime history, local ecology, and diverse wildlife that make Santa Barbara truly special. Throughout the journey, the knowledgeable guide will offer captivating insights into the region’s maritime heritage, flourishing marine life, and the unique charm…
What's Included
  • narrated tour
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Embark on a delightful cruise along the stunning Santa Barbara coastline and enjoy the magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean. This picturesque tour provides a special chance to explore Santa Barbara’s rich maritime history and lively wildlife, with an expert guide who shares fascinating tales about the area’s ecology and heritage. Observe a variety of…

Location
237 Stearns Wharf
Stearns Wharf
237 Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara. There is limited paid parking available on the wharf and additional lots available along Cabrillo Blvd. Plan ahead, check-in time is 15 minutes prior to departure. Boat departs on time and does not wait for those who have not checked in early. Don't miss the boat!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katherine_l
Aug 6, 2025
Family friendly cruise - Beautiful tour of the SB coast. Good narration. Easy to find, easy to park. Family friendly with 3 adults and 2 teens
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Sarah_m
Aug 6, 2025
Easy trip, great staff. - Easy trip and good orientation to SB coast. Fairly uneventful but pleasant. Music could be better. Nice staff. Worth it!
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Brian_m
Aug 4, 2025
We were there for our... - We were there for our 19th anniversary and we a great experience on the cruise. The staff was very friendly.
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Michele_s
Jul 30, 2025
Family friendly - There were benches with cushions to sit on as well as waitresses that took drink orders and brought them to you. It was well organized and relaxed. Wouldn’t call it “romantic”. For the price it was a nice ride with beautiful scenery. The guide provided local information from time to time.
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Donald_j
Jul 23, 2025
Vacation - Fun informative, relaxing … found this boat tour online easy enough to get tickets paid through PayPal
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Bill_w
Jul 22, 2025
Enjoyable Event! - This is a very chill experience. You get to see Santa Barbara from the ocean perspective. The boat booking limits the number of guests so it is not overcrowded.
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Sandra_c
Jul 20, 2025
Pleasant Experience - We enjoyed our experience of seeing the coastine, it was a beautiful day out. My little one really liked being on the yacht.
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Katherine_d
Jul 27, 2025
Nice ride - This was enjoyable. This Viator ticket was for the lower deck. Upper deck costs more money. Outdoor seats don't have a back rest. Otherwise it was a nice ride.
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U4119bqdouglass
Jul 26, 2025
Boating with a pleasant wind flowing through your hair! - This was a pleasant and relaxing experience. There was nothing like being out on the water on a larger boat and enjoying the sights, sounds and history of the Santa Barbara Harbor area. The captain was very knowledgeable and during our tour changed course after spotting and sharing a large pod of dolphins that resembled boiling of the water, swimming and eating feeder size fish. Our weather was great, the winds pleasant and seas had light chop.
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Lisa_t
Aug 6, 2025
The check-in staff was... - The check-in staff was great. The narration was limited and we didn’t learn much. The servers talked so much amongst themselves we could barely hear the narration. It was nice overall but I wouldn’t recommend it.
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From $52
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).