Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- fully private boat ride through harbor (for up to 6 passengers)
- English guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA
Whisper boards on the dock in front of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum at 113 Harbor Way. Stand on the front steps of the museum & look down to where boats are docked in the water. You will see a sign for Whisper. Boarding is 5 minutes prior to departure.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Timothy_B
Beautiful harbor-side views. Lots of wildlife — arms reach to the sea lions!!! Milo was a great captain.
Reviews
4.9
based on 38 reviews
Melanie_F, Apr 2026
It's was a really nice and relaxing tour of the harbor. We were able to see marine life we have never seen, harbor seals, pelicans, and sea lions. Our captain was very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed it.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Melanie! We are so glad you had a relaxing time and got to see such amazing marine life. Hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Leora_R, Mar 2026
This private boat cruise was just wonderful and refreshing. My friends and I, really enjoyed ourselves. I highly recommend this private cruise.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for cruising with us, Leora. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Timothy_B, Feb 2026
Beautiful harbor-side views. Lots of wildlife — arms reach to the sea lions!!! Milo was a great captain.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for cruising with us, Timothy! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time on Whisper with Captain Milo. We hope to see you again soon!
Tracy_B, Jan 2026
There was no narrative about sightseeing. And the captain did not know much about where he was taking us. He also brought us back to the dock so early that we went into the inlet and circled and came back out.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry this experience did not meet your expectations.
This cruise is designed as a private harbor experience, focused on a relaxing and scenic time on the water rather than narration. Our captains aim to balance engagement with respecting guests’ privacy, but we regret that we missed the mark on this outing.
We appreciate your comments and will share them with our team. For a more guided experience, you may enjoy one of our narrated yacht cruises in the future.
Marc_R, Jan 2026
Nice little cruise around the harbor and the wharf. Brian was pretty laid back, but informative, he knew a lot about the area and its history.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for taking time to share about your experience, Marc. We hope to see you again soon!
Elizabeth_O, Dec 2025
My friends and I had a wonderful time on THE WHISPER. It’s the perfect size for up to 6 people with room to sit outside or on the semi enclosed main level. The tables and sunken cup holders are perfect for snacks and beverages. The boat is clean and comfortable. Charlie was a great Captain- knowledgeable and friendly.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review, Elizabeth! We’re glad you and your friends enjoyed Whisper and had a comfortable, relaxing cruise. We hope to see you again soon!
Teresa_C, Dec 2025
Nice an hour harbor cruise. We saw seals. Spent time at the fish market and restaurants. Charlie is very knowledgeable captain about the area.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing, Teresa! We’re glad you enjoyed the harbor cruise. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Captain Charlie. Hope to welcome you back again!
Tina_T, Nov 2025
I booked this boat for my bachelorette during sunset time and it was definitely worth it. The boat is very new and it’s also nice that the experience is private. The boat captain was also nice, gave us water bottles, let us play our music, and took so many photos of us. The only thing I was a bit frustrated was when we brought our own champagne and I was trying to open it the boat captain kind of stressed me out through the process of opening it although I gave him re-assurance that I will be extremely careful and I was. I do also wish he gave us more information about the places we were visiting around the harbor. Other than that the experience was truly amazing and I definitely recommend. I do also wish the experience was offered longer than one hour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Tina! We’re so happy the sunset cruise made your bachelorette celebration memorable. We appreciate your feedback and would love to have you back anytime!
April_V, Oct 2025
We had an amazing and peaceful boat ride for my mother’s bday! We brought along our 6 month old and had no issues at all. It was seamless. Love that we were able to bring our own food and drinks!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the kind words, April! We’re so happy your mother’s birthday ride was peaceful and enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon!
Dori_G, Oct 2025
We had the best time on Whispers with Captain Charlie! It was informative, lighthearted and fun. Well worth the money for a relaxing time.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for the kind words, Dori! We would love to have you back anytime.
Mike_P, Oct 2025
Great trip. Charlie knew a lot about Santa Barbara. The weather was beautiful and we were able to see a lot of sea life.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for cruising with us, Mike! We're so glad you had a great trip and got to enjoy the sea life and Santa Barbara views with Captain Charlie. Hope to see you again soon!
Dolores_R, Oct 2025
My group of friends and I found this to be the perfect, private tour of the Santa Barbara coast, which we highly recommend. Our captain, Charlie, was the perfect guide, as he provided many laughs and great music, and was an impressive wealth of knowledge! Don’t forget to BYOB!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for the great review, Dolores! We're thrilled you had an awesome time with Captain Charlie. Hope to see you all again soon!
Jennifer_E, Oct 2025
Our captain was wonderful, told us a lot of interesting facts about the area as we cruised around the port. We couldn’t go too far out because of the weather which was a shame but it was fun!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for cruising with us, Jennifer. We hope you can join us again soon!
Juliet_B, Oct 2025
Lovely little tour with a great captain! Views and history of Santa Barbara including seals and birds
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the kind words, Juliet! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time on Whisper. Hope to have you back soon!
Sheryl_V, Oct 2025
Very relaxing and beautiful. Charlie was our Captain and he shared a lot of information about the area.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for joining us, Sheryl! We would love to have you back anytime.
Jennifer_L, Sep 2025
Fun, relaxing, beautiful sights and a very knowledgeable captain. We were given a tour of the harbor with up close views of gorgeous yachts and wildlife.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for cruising with us, Jennifer! Glad you enjoyed the sights and the harbor tour. Hope to have you aboard again soon!
Peter_W, Sep 2025
The boat is practically noiseless. The operator was friendly and very knowledgeable of our surroundings and Santa Barbara. Tables for drinks and snacks.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Peter! We're glad you enjoyed the peaceful ride. Hope to see you again soon.
Morgan_S, Sep 2025
This was such a wonderful experience! It was our first time and we absolutely loved it. Our Captain Charlie was very accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly. Couldn’t more highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review, Morgan! We're so happy you loved your first trip with us. Captain Charlie truly is the best. Hope to have you back soon!
Karla_G, Aug 2025
Such a great activity to do while visiting Santa Barbara. Captain was great and we had an hour of fun while having drinks and snacks.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Karla! We're so glad you had a fun time out on the water. Come back anytime!
SERENA_C, Aug 2025
Wonderful Day on the Whisper.. Brought our kids, they loved seeing the seals, the California brown penguins nodding to us from their wooden raft, the wonderful ocean sights and smells llfe. Our boat captain,Georgia, made it all even better with her knowledge of our ocean's sea life and harbor updates. Thank you1
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Serena! We're thrilled your family had such a memorable day aboard the Whisper. Captain Georgia will be so happy to hear your kind words. Hope to see you again soon!
Amanda_L, Aug 2025
Such an amazing memorable experience. We have an 8 and 6 year old and they can't stop talking about the boat ride, the sunset and the seals we saw on the boat. We even snuck in a mini Christmas photo shoot for our cards this year.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for joining us, Amanda! We are so happy your family had a memorable time. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Matthew_T, Jul 2025
Great experience. Time is right for kids. Boat is nice guide is great. Easy to get on and off. Easy to find the boat.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much, Matthew! We're glad the experience was easy, fun, and perfect for the whole family. Hope to see you again!
Javan_M, Jul 2025
What a wonderful time, super fun and our mariner was the best we were able to bring our alcohol and he was playing good tunes. Would definitely do it again
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for cruising with us, Javan! We hope to have you onboard again soon.
Nikki_W, Jul 2025
We had the best time on this little cruise around the bay with two other couples. Our your guide was so fun and made the trip enjoyable and memorable! Would highly recommend this short excursion.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the kind words, Nikki! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time on Whisper. Hope to see you again soon!
Subrato_G, Jul 2025
very good and really enjoyed time along with my family, price wise also it was good, the views were amazing.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for joining us! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time out on the water. Hope to see you onboard again soon!
Carmen_N, Jul 2025
So much fun. A perfect hour on the water. Our captain showed us some sea lions and harbor seals. Took our group picture. We had a great time.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for joining us, Carmen! We're so glad you had a fun and memorable time on the water. It’s always a treat to spot sea lions and seals—hope to see you again soon!
Kathleen_N, Jun 2025
Perfectly peaceful 60 minutes on the harbor
seas with a fun, knowledgeable captain who also excelled at capturing memories on the water with our cameras.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for the kind words, Kathleen! We're glad you enjoyed the peaceful ride and had fun capturing memories with our captain! Hope to welcome you onboard again soon.
jordan_d, Jun 2025
Dustin was AMAZING! Saw some beautiful wildlife too and sunset was gorgeous! Would definitely do again when I return!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for sharing about your experience, Jordan! We're thrilled you had a great time with Dustin and got to enjoy the sunset and wildlife. We'd love to have you back!
Makenna_E, Jun 2025
It was so much fun, bring sunglasses if you are going to be in the sun, and some sunscreen. My son loved it and enjoyed seeing the wildlife as well as my husband and I
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for joining us, Makenna! We’re so glad your family had a great time and enjoyed the wildlife. Great tip on the sunglasses and sunscreen—hope to see you again soon!
Kirstin_P, May 2025
Our guide was friendly, fun, and very knowledgeable! The boat was great and super comfy . Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks for the kind words, Kirstin. We're so glad you had a great experience and appreciate the recommendation!
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