Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Experience
Description
Cruise the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline and soak in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. This scenic tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into Santa Barbara's rich maritime history and vibrant wildlife. Spot diverse marine life and marvel at the Channel Islands as you glide through the waters, uncovering why Santa Barbara is known as the 'American Riviera.' This coastal cruise is perfect for anyone eager to explore the magic of the city from a unique perspective. - Scenic coastal cruise along Santa Barbara's picturesque shoreline - Opportunities for vibrant wildlife sightings and stunning island views - Ideal for visitors looking to experience Santa Barbara from the sea **All Viator bookings are main-deck. ***Our boats do not accommodate wheelchairs, canes, or walkers.
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This informative and scenic tour offers a unique opportunity to learn about the rich maritime history, local ecology, and diverse wildlife that make Santa Barbara a special place. Along the way, our expert guide will share fascinating insights into the area’s maritime past, the thriving marine life, and the distinctive beauty that has earned Santa Barbara its reputation as one of the most picturesque coastal destinations in the world. With stunning views of the Channel Islands, vibrant wildlife sightings, and the opportunity to discover why Santa Barbara is considered the “American Riviera,” this coastal cruise is a must-do for any visitor looking to experience the magic of our city from the sea.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to various ramps, stairs and threshold, our boats do not accommodate wheelchairs or mobility assistance devices such as canes, walkers or crutches (including boots or braces). With loading and unloading passengers from an open ocean pier (Stearns Wharf), we are unable to board passengers that require assistance from others or any special equipment. All guests must be able to walk independently, using strong and wide unassisted steps. Safety is our highest priority.
Reviews(38)
The yacht was a fun tume and the staff is engaging and helpful., I rrecommend bringing some medicine if you get motuon sickness. Thank you for the amazing tour of Santa barbara coast it was a wonderful experience.
Thank you for your wonderful review, Vanessa! We're thrilled you had a great experience with our crew and enjoyed the beautiful Santa Barbara coast. We hope to see you again soon!
Amazing views of Santa Barbara from the ocean, great service and narration of the sights by the crew on board.
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views, the narration, and the service from our crew. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
We were disappointed in the narrative yacht tour. The operator hardly said anything. An occasional here is this & that....no interesting history along the shore line. Why say narrative yacht tour if you're not going to talk about the sites.
Thank you for your feedback, Bea. We're sorry the tour didn't meet your expectations and appreciate you sharing your experience.
Exactly as advertised! Fabulous experience, friendly staff and the tour was wonderful! Highly recommend
Thank you for the wonderful review, Yvette! We're thrilled you had a fabulous experience and enjoyed the cruise. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
The captain + crew were wonderful, professional and made sure we had an unforgettable experience. Saw many dolphins!! Highly recommend
Thank you so much, Suzette! We’re thrilled you had an unforgettable experience with our captain and crew. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Wonderful! Loved every relaxing moment! It was chilly and windy but inside the yacht was cozier. Would definitely recommend!
Thanks for cruising with us, Robyn. We are thrilled you had a relaxing time out on the water. We hope to see you again soon!
I was extremely disappointed by the so called "yacht experience". It was narrated for all of about 10-15 seconds. It only sailed out to a random point in the ocean and came back. I was told a ginger beer was complimentary and then charged for it at the end of the cruise. My daughter and I felt it was very boring. Getting fresh air on the ocean is nice, but not at $55/person. Save your money and go whale watching instead.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry this cruise did not meet your expectations. Our captains and crew take great pride in sharing the Santa Barbara coast with our guests, and it sounds like we missed the mark this time. We also apologize for the confusion regarding the ginger beer. While we offer complimentary ginger chews, the ginger beer is typically a bar item. Our crew misspoke, and we're happy to refund that charge. We appreciate you take the time to let us know and will use this feedback to improve.
Scenic narrated tour - great for first timers to Santa Barbara. We saw dolphins and had some good drinks. Coastline is simply breathtaking. Staff was very communicative, friendly, and accommodating. I would recommend this tour for first timers!
Thank you so much for the kind review, Chris! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the scenic views, dolphin sightings, and drinks. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
The weather in early December is still great for this outdoor activity. The staff are friendly and the wine & snacks are a great compliment to the harbor tour.
Thank you for cruising with us, Vivian! We're glad you had a great time and enjoyed the staff, the snacks, and the beautiful December weather. We hope you can join us again soon.
The weather was beautiful. The scenery spectacular. Very nice mellow Cruise. It was a very clear day and we were able to see all the extra Mountain areas
Thanks so much for joining, us Joel! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time out on the water. We hope to see you again soon!
