Private Tour
Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
The only all-electric Duffy charter boat in Santa Barbara. Price includes captain. Whisper is USCG certified to carry up to 6 passengers (max). Trip is fully private with your guests only.
Bring your own appetizers, beer, and wine (no corkage fee!)
This is primarily a harbor-based cruise. When conditions are favorable, Whisper can also go out around Stearns Wharf. Boarding is 5 mins prior to departure. If you miss scheduled departure time, the tour is not extended.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
fully private boat ride through harbor (for up to 6 passengers)
English guide
What To Expect
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
The only all-electric charter boat in Santa Barbara. Price includes captain. Whisper is USCG certified to carry up to 6 passengers (max). Bring your own appetizers, beer, and wine. There is no corkage fee! This is primarily a harbor-based cruise. When conditions are favorable, Whisper can also go out around Stearns Wharf.
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Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mothers Boat Ride for Birthday
April V,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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!
Loved It!
Dori G,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best time on Whispers with Captain Charlie! It was informative, lighthearted and fun. Well worth the money for a relaxing time.
Great trip. Charlie knew...
Mike P,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip. Charlie knew a lot about Santa Barbara. The weather was beautiful and we were able to see a lot of sea life.
Amazing Private Boat Tour for Party of 5
Dolores R,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My 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!
Our captain was...
Jennifer E,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our 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!
Lovely little tour with a great captain
Juliet B,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely little tour with a great captain! Views and history of Santa Barbara including seals and birds
Beautiful Ride on The Whisper
Sheryl V,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very relaxing and beautiful. Charlie was our Captain and he shared a lot of information about the area.
Fun in Santa Barbara
Jennifer L,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun, 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.
The boat is practically...
Peter W,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The boat is practically noiseless. The operator was friendly and very knowledgeable of our surroundings and Santa Barbara. Tables for drinks and snacks.
This was such a wonderful...
Morgan S,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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!
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