Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Recommended by 90% of travelers
Santa Barbara, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- 60 mins coastal cruise departing from 237 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara CA 93109
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 237 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Drive or walk to the end of Stearns Wharf (wood pier). 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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Ticket Redemption Point
237 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Itinerary
Santa Barbara (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
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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
Patricia_R
🫶🏻 My wife and I spent an amazing and an unforgettable and romantic day. We had a great time in our date. The staff was very friendly and courteous. The one-hour trip was phenomenal, relaxing, and romantic.
Yes, I recommend it, it is very exciting and fun.
Reviews
4.5
based on 39 reviews
Tiese_F, Mar 2026
It was a nice 60 min get away. My husband was happy. A special shout out to him for his birthday made his day. Everyone was so kind, and that is a 10 in my book. The only thing missing was , waste baskets to put empty wine glasses 🍷 after used. Everything else was awesome. THANK YOU!❤️
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the lovely review, Tiese! We’re so glad your husband had a great birthday. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Garlette_R, Mar 2026
This was a great harbor cruise....seals, but no whales 😄....unfortunately, booking through Viator only allowed access to the bottom decks... it all in all it was a ton of fun! I strongly recommend the cruise💜
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for cruising with us, Garlette! We loved having you onboard. We hope to see you again soon!
Sharmili_S, Dec 2025
Viator guys are fake and loot money, They did the booking and took money, when we went to the location at Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara. They said they had no spots available. How difficult it is to manage these things with 2 kids, we planned birthday party and everything was ruined. NEVER book with viator.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your feedback. In this case, Viator is a third party seller and accepted a same day booking on our cruise that was already sold out. We never received a valid reservation from them.
When you arrived, we explained the situation and offered complimentary tickets for the next cruise, even though the error was Viator’s (not on our end).
This was a rare Viator glitch, and guests generally have a very smooth experience with them. Viator should refund you for this.
We hope to welcome you aboard another time. Feel free to give us a call directly at Celebration Cruises in Santa Barbara.
Shayan_R, Oct 2025
Our group was celebrating the union of my husband and I. The group was a bit late and the lady at the front made an accommodation to move us on the next boat trip. We did not know we would get the entire yacht practically to ourselves!! Which was such a gift.
We were greeted by lovely staff that guided our trip. There was an entire bar onboard and they made amazing drinks. During the trip my husband got sick and the staff immediately offered him help and moved him to the back where it was most stable.
The cherry on top is getting to see dolphins swimming all around us! We will definitely be back! 100/10
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Shayan! We're thrilled to have been part of such a special celebration and glad our team could make it memorable. We can’t wait to welcome you back aboard!
Patricia_R, Oct 2025
🫶🏻 My wife and I spent an amazing and an unforgettable and romantic day. We had a great time in our date. The staff was very friendly and courteous. The one-hour trip was phenomenal, relaxing, and romantic.
Yes, I recommend it, it is very exciting and fun.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Patricia! We're so glad you and your wife had a memorable and romantic experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Natalia_K, Sep 2025
It was exactly what we needed – a wonderful ocean ride at a nice, relaxed speed. Main deck offers a fantastic view.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for cruising with us, Natalia! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the relaxing ride and the views from the main deck. Hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
James_S, Sep 2025
Nice trip out into the Pacific with a great look back at Santa Barbara and some sea lions. Beautiful day on the water.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks for cruising with us, James! We love sharing the Santa Barbara coast with our guests. We hope you can join us again soon!
Lili_K, Sep 2025
I'm giving them 2 stars because it wasn't what I expected. First of all, the cashier separated two groups of people and said, "This group goes upstairs and the other goes downstairs." Why?
2. There was nothing to see, just the ocean. 3. I paid $45.00 per person, totaling $90.00, and the other group paid $35.00. Why?
Feedback
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the experience wasn’t what you expected.
Our yacht has two decks, and for safety and to evenly distribute guests by seating capacity, seating is divided between the decks.
All tickets purchased through Viator are main deck tickets. This is noted in the Viator listing. When booked directly with us, guests have the option of selecting a specific deck deck. Main deck tickets are $40.45 per person (including online booking fees), and upper deck tickets are $52. Viator tickets are priced at $40, which matches the direct main deck rate.
Our coastal cruise is designed to showcase Santa Barbara’s scenic shoreline. Conditions can vary from cruise to cruise, but our crew always aims to make each outing enjoyable and relaxing on the water.
We truly value your feedback and hope you might join us again, perhaps on the upper deck or one of our narrated cruises, where the focus is more on history, wildlife, and local stories.
Carol_L, Sep 2025
Very relaxing. Beautiful view of the shoreline. Wish it was 90 minutes long instead of an hour. Maybe add some narration.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks for cruising with us, Carol! It sounds like our Discover Santa Barbara cruise would be the perfect fit for your next adventure. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Doeun_C, Sep 2025
It was nice one hour drive tour ! Highly recommend. Staffs are super friendly also.
Really had a great time
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the cruise. Hope to see you again soon!
Jordan_A, Sep 2025
Amazing trip! Beautiful boat for such a beautiful day. Service and staff were amazing too! We also had a visit from a dolphin that made a memorable experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for cruising with us, Jordan ! We're so happy you had an amazing trip and got a visit from a dolphin- what a special moment. Hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Lorry_B, Aug 2025
Great view on the harbor. Calm boat ride with sea lions, and other sea life to view. I recommend this tour
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks so much for cruising with us, Larry! We would love to have you back anytime.
Kyle_R, Aug 2025
Nice boat ride up the coast and back great to see Santa Barbara from the water and the boat is nice and the staff friendly very easy
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks for cruising with us, Kyle! We're glad you enjoyed the views of Santa Barbara, the boat, and our friendly staff.
Recia_J, Aug 2025
This is NOT a tour. It's just a short cruise on a yacht with a cute little bar inside to purchase drinks. You get to enjoy the ocean with friends and or family either on the main deck(inside or outside) or the top outside deck(for a little extra fee).
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks for the review, Recia! We hope to have you onboard again soon.
Tiffany_T, Jul 2025
Great way to see the coastline, relaxing and nice/clean boat! Perfect activity if you’re traveling with small kids.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you, Tiffany! We're glad you enjoyed the relaxing ride and clean boat. Great to hear it worked well for the little ones too!
Wendy_A, Jul 2025
This is a short and sweet diy tour of the SB coast line from the wharf. Friendly staff, clean boat, beverages for purchase, no narration. Highlight - lots of dolphins on the day we cruised!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for joining us, Wendy! We're so glad you enjoyed the cruise and got to see dolphins — what a treat! Hope to see you again soon.
Karen_P, Jul 2025
Fun experience! The Captain and staff were friendly and experienced! We had an awesome time on the bay!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you, Karen! We're so glad you had an awesome time on Azure Seas. Hope to see you again soon!
Arsen_S, Jun 2025
Honestly, I’m only giving this three stars because the staff on the boat were amazing. The intake, however, was so bad and unprofessional, especially since it was my birthday.
I’m a veteran with a service dog trained for low blood sugar alertness and PTSD related issues. Prior to boarding I wanted to make sure what the protocol was. The lady named Rebecca began with a set of questions about my animal which I happily provided (usually business owners do it so if the dog is not ADA thy can refuse service) . For example, I told her my dog was a service dog, she asks if it’s emotional support. It’s like saying I’m a police officer and the person asks are you a security guard? Regardless, I politely responded to every one of her questions.
Then we get there and as we were walking down the dock, there was a man doing maintenance work on the side with a metal trimmer making a loud and unpleasant screeching sound. My dog immediately freaked out. Rebecca didn’t lose the chance - she ran to us to scold me that if my dog isn’t trained for water then she shouldn’t be here. My brother politely responded that he was just scared of the screeching sound. The maintenance guy noticed and immediately stopped, my dog calmed down and we walked to the boat. As we sat down my dog relaxed and Rebecca told my brother that the dog cannot be inside. That’s a strict ADA violation because service dog cannot be restricted any premise unless it’s undue burden (not only was there 0 burden, everyone inside, including the staff, loved my dog and wanted to say hi). We went out for 10 minutes but realized I can’t stay there for too long and went back in as I was not feeling so great. The staff inside was great and I thanked them repeatedly for being so nice but by then I was so mad the whole thing was just ruined, especially since it’s only an hour.
I can say, without a doubt, this was one of the worst birthdays I’ve had.
TL;DR
If you don’t have to deal with special intake situation - such as ADA, anybody with a disability, service dog - Then it’s fine. But if you’re not a cookie cutter perfection, then expect to go through some crap in the beginning.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet your expectations.
We aim to welcome all guests respectfully while also ensuring safety aboard our vessels—including for service animals. In rare cases where an animal shows signs of distress, we may pause to consider whether the environment is suitable for their wellbeing, never to exclude, but to ensure safety for everyone involved.
That said, we’re sorry this situation left you feeling frustrated. We’re glad to hear our onboard crew helped make part of your experience more enjoyable, and we appreciate you acknowledging their efforts.
Thank you again for your feedback—it helps us improve how we communicate and operate.
Gary_R, Jun 2025
The tour was very pleasant. My only complaint was that there was no points of interest pointed out. All of the crew were efficiently and friendly. Thrice was a nice way to relax.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for joining us, Gary! We're glad to hear you had a pleasant and relaxing experience. Hope to see you again soon!
Sophia_D, Jun 2025
We had an amazing experience cruising on the ocean seeing sea lions and dolphins. Great service - drinks and snacks served at a cost. Viator gave one ticket option, main cabin. When we got to the dock we noticed others in an upper cabin line, which included chaired seating in the back part of the upper boat. Not sure if there’s a way to upgrade before, however the main cabin was worth it. The main cabin includes the outer front of the boat and lower inside. The front of the boat was awesome. Great views and music.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks so much for sharing about your experience, Sophia! We're glad you had an amazing time and enjoyed the views, wildlife, and overall experience. We hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Roxanne_Y, May 2025
Great experience even got to see some dolphins. Got to sit out in front and enjoy the sun when it came out
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks so much for sharing about your experience, Roxanne! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time out on the water with us. We hope to have you onboard again soon!
Barry_B, May 2025
This was a wonderful and beautiful trip. Got lucky and came upon some humpback whales as well as several pods of seals.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for the review, Barry! We're so glad you had a beautiful trip and got to see humpbacks and seals. We hope to have you onboard again soon!
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