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Santa Barbara Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat 1 hr
Very goodTop 21% in Santa Barbara
66 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Santa Barbara
- 1 hr
- Updated November 2, 2026
Cruise Santa Barbara Harbor privately aboard an all-electric boat, with a captain, room for six, and the option to bring your own refreshments.
About this tour
See Santa Barbara from the water on a private harbor cruise aboard Whisper, an all-electric Duffy boat. With a captain and English-speaking guide on board, your group can enjoy a relaxed hour together, with space for up to six passengers.
The cruise focuses on Santa Barbara Harbor, where you can take in the waterfront from the boat. When conditions are favorable, the route may extend around Stearns Wharf. Bring your own appetizers, beer, or wine to enjoy during the ride; there is no corkage fee. The boat is reserved for your group, making this Santa Barbara private harbor cruise a personal way to spend time on the water.
Board at the Whisper boards in front of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, five minutes before departure. Arrive on time, as a late departure will not be extended. Book your Santa Barbara private harbor cruise for an easygoing outing with your own crew.
Highlights
- Cruise Santa Barbara Harbor aboard an all-electric boat
- Enjoy a private ride with your own group and captain
- Bring appetizers, beer, or wine with no corkage fee
- Head around Stearns Wharf when conditions allow
What's included
Included
- Private boat ride through the harbor for up to 6 passengers
- Captain
- English-speaking guide
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
4.94 / 5 · 66 reviews
Important information
- Board 5 minutes before departure at the Whisper boards on the dock in front of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way
- The cruise is primarily harbor-based; travel around Stearns Wharf depends on conditions
- Bring your own appetizers, beer, and wine; there is no corkage fee
- The tour will not be extended if you miss the scheduled departure
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- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers can join?
The private boat is USCG certified to carry up to 6 passengers.
Is the cruise private?
Yes. The boat is reserved for your group.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Yes. You may bring appetizers, beer, and wine, with no corkage fee.
Where do we board?
Meet at the Whisper boards on the dock in front of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum at 113 Harbor Way.
Does the cruise go around Stearns Wharf?
The cruise is primarily in the harbor. It may go around Stearns Wharf when conditions are favorable.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.94 from 66 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Santa Barbara
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.3. Top 21% in Santa Barbara means it ranks in the top 21% of tours in Santa Barbara by this score.
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- GetYourGuide
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