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Santa Barbara Channel Charters

Sailing charters out of beautiful santa barbara harbor, sailing in santa barbara.

Come out for a sail along the coast of Santa Barbara in the comfort and safety of Star Jasmine, a 31ʼ sailboat. Enjoy scenic views of the coastline, mountain ranges and the beautiful Channel Islands. Be ready to encounter all sorts of marine wildlife from sea birds to seals and sometimes dolphins and whales.

We offer morning, afternoon and sunset cruises. Just give us a call or email to inquire for bookings.

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Dream Weaver Luxury Yacht

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Lil' Toot Santa Barbara

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Public Cruises

Private charters, experience santa barbara's best views.

For an experience you won’t forget, come enjoy Santa Barbara’s scenic sunset cruises or go whale watching aboard our 70′ multi-level luxury yacht, Azure Seas. For a more intimate adventure, complete with sea lion sightings and maybe even a dolphin or two, come aboard Whisper, offering luxurious harbor cruises aboard Santa Barbara’s first fully-electric charter boat!

Celebration Cruises of Santa Barbara offers options for everyone including whale watching, coastal cruises, catered and private cruises, weddings, private parties, corporate events, and so much more!

"Wonderful way to relax and enjoy some beautiful evening views of Santa Barbara at sunset. Kathy booked for us at the last minute and was just so helpful. The crew was so nice. Light appetizers are included but you must purchase any cocktails you desire. We really enjoyed this cruise after a long day of driving."

"Super clean boat and friendly staff. Nice spread of food and reasonably priced drinks. My two older kids sat with the captain the whole time and he was super sweet to entertain them and answer all of their questions. Captain Taylor rocked!"

"The crew was very friendly and helpful. We had beautiful views of Santa Barbara and its surroundings. The appetizers were delicious. The boat was clean and comfortable. If we have the opportunity, we will do this again."

"The boat is super nice, stocked with great wine, Perry was INCREDIBLE, and the whole things was a perfect experience. For the price, we will literally do this EVERY time we go to Santa Barbara - best $20 I've ever spent!"

"Perfect way to wine and dine (well with appetizers!) our out of town family and friends for our rehearsal dinner. The best way to show off our beautiful city. The staff were so wonderful, kind, and accommodating."

"We went on a one hour evening cruise on the Whisper electric boat. We tooled around the harbor, ducked out into the ocean, watched the surfers ride at Sandspit, enjoyed the view of the mountains in the setting sunlight, cruised back into the harbor to watch the waves crash over the sea wall. It was great. Our party of four had a great time, and we'll definitely consider doing it again, especially when we have out of town visitors. Captain Perry was a super nice, easy going guy, and he did a really good job. Will definitely recommend it to friends and family. As a bonus, the fact that the Whisper is electric makes it very quiet and peaceful, adding to the appeal of the little mini cruise."

"I don't normally write Yelp reviews but really feel I need to this time. We couldn't have been happier with our cruise on the Azure Seas! We booked this cruise as a pre-wedding "excursion" for guests who were joining us from out of town and it was a huge hit. Kathy went out of her way to make booking and arranging the cruise stress free - which given the general stress of wedding planning was a welcome relief. She linked me with a fabulous catering service and even facilitated the drop-off of the food delivery so that I would not have to worry about that myself. Not only did Kathy make the whole process easy but the staff on board that day did a phenomenal job of making our guests feel special and were quick and accurate with all drink orders. Drinks on board were very reasonably priced which was also a big hit with our guests as often these types of activities overcharge for drinks. Overall, Kathy and her team played a huge role in setting the tone for our whole wedding weekend and we are incredibly grateful. Thank you!"

"I live in Santa Barbara and I decided to checkout the Sunset cruise. What a great idea! it was such as a nice and relaxing trip. Romantic music (excellent trip for couples), the staff was super friendly, and the captain was great. I would love to go back soon for sure. Highly recommended."

Charter the Whisper for a maximum of 6 for 1 hour, bring your own lite fare and some wine, and enjoy a pleasant time in and around the Santa Barbara harbor.

This was a fun sunset cruise. We enjoyed the beautiful weather of Santa Barbara on this cruise and really had a cool time.

As part of a bachelorette weekend for my sister, I bought 5 seats on a sunset sail with Celebration Cruises. The experience was easy from start to finish -- booking was a breeze, the instructions on where to meet the boat were clear and helpful, and the boat ride itself was just wonderful. The crew took care of everything. And the views of the SB coastline were insanely worth it. This was a huge highlight of our trip, and I would definitely recommend checking it out!

Everyone at Celebration Cruises is customer focused and wants to assure that you have an enjoyable experience. Service was great. The cruise along the coast is spectacular with a lovely trek through the Harbor for a great view of the many boats, and the sea lions. Sunset was lovely and the journey was smooth all the way.

We chose the Sunset Cruise, as my husband and I were celebrating aour 11th Anniversary. We are so glad we did. It was beautiful, romantic, and peaceful. We paid a little extra to go to the top deck, just for adults. Glad we did, the bottom is a family friendly environment. The ship itself is beautiful, and staff is wonderful. Would definitely do it again.

Had a lovely sunset cruise on board. The captain was accommodating and even extended our trip to see a pod of dolphins!

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR ~ 132-A HARBOR WAY. SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

• Boat Rentals & Charters

Rent Your Own Boat or Hire a Professional Captain

From small motorboats to luxury sailing yachts, the Santa Barbara Harbor has several boat rental and yacht charter options to choose from. You can rent sail or power boats by the hour, day, or week.

For the ultimate adventure, hire a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain and take a multi-day trip out to the majestic Santa Cruz Island and Channel Islands National Park, where you’ll experience the “Galapagos of the Pacific.” You’ll see marine life found nowhere else on Earth as you kayak, snorkel, hike, and bask in the beauty of this rugged and unspoiled paradise.

The following companies offer boat rentals, cruises, and yacht charters in the Santa Barbara Harbor.

Santa Barbara Sailing Center

Channel islands expeditions, sunset kidd sailing charters, santa barbara jet ski rentals at santa barbara landing.

• Boat Rides & Cruises
• Family Activities
• Jetski & Wet Bike Rentals
• Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals & Tours
• Sailing Instruction & Certification
• Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
• Santa Cruz Island Trips & Tours
• Scuba & Free Diving
• Shopping & Souveniers
• Sport Fishing
• Whale Watching
• Restaurants & Bars
• Upcoming Events
• Boat Supplies & Services
• Harbor Map & Directions

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Blue Ocean Charters Channel Islands, California

Explore. discover. live. enjoy the best private yacht charter of a lifetime.

When you are looking forward to a half day, full day, sunset cruise or a multi-day excursion around the Channel Islands, Blue Ocean Charters will provide a safe, comfortable, and luxurious way to see the beautiful sights of the Santa Barbara Channel on our Nordhavn motor yacht.

Along with an enjoyable cruise, the safety of our passengers and crew is the primary focus of Blue Ocean Charters. BLUE has recently been upgraded with state of the art electronic, navigational and safety equipment. In addition, BLUE is inspected annually by the US Coast Guard to insure compliance with all federal regulations related to passenger carrying vessels.

A safe, comfortable and luxurious way to see the beautiful sights of the Santa Barbara Channel, Ventura Coastline and Channel Islands

HALF DAY CHARTERS

Come join the crew of blue on your private yacht for a relaxing half day cruise along the beautiful ventura coastline..

FULL DAY CHARTERS

If you want to spend more time on the water, we'll take you and your guests on a full day cruise across the santa barbara channel to anacapa island..

MULTI-DAY EXCURSIONS

Whether you choose to go to catalina island or cruise around the remote wilderness of santa barbara, santa cruz, santa rosa or san miguel islands, blue and her crew will safely and comfortably take you there..

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Blue ocean charters is available to provide customized trips for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, family outings, burials and corporate team building events..

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Learn confidence building on your private vessel, both power and sail. lessons include docking, anchoring sessons and instruction in navigation..

MARITIME SERVICES

We offer boat deliveries, captain services for your private vessel, both power and sail..

“WE ARE OPEN! Come experience the ultimate in social distancing by spending the day on your own private yacht cruising the beautiful Santa Barbara Channel! We are now offering discounts on our half and full day charters.” Captain Randy Chapman

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Grand times.

Constructed in 1969 in Hong Kong entirely of teak and mahogany, Grand Times will take you back in time to the Golden Era of Yachting. The classic interiors are luxurious and comfortable. Enjoy cocktails on the Flybridge lounge. Dine on the Aft Deck under the stars. Retire to your stateroom and draw a bath or read under the light of the oil lanterns. Anchored under the protection of a private cove on the banks of Santa Cruz Island, gazing back to the mainland, you will feel thousands of miles from Santa Barbara. Read More about Grand Times

Offering yacht tours to the California Channel Islands and the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline!!

Constructed in 1969 in Hong Kong entirely of teak and mahogany, Grand Times will take you back in time to the Golden Era of Yachting. The classic interiors are luxurious and comfortable. Enjoy cocktails on the Flybridge lounge. Dine on the Aft Deck under the stars. Retire to your stateroom and draw a bath or read under the light of the oil lanterns. Anchored under the protection of a private cove on the banks of Santa Cruz Island, gazing back to the mainland, you will feel thousands of miles from Santa Barbara.

Grand Times will take you back in time to the Golden Era of Yachting

Enjoy the back deck of Grand Times

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57' Grand Banks Motor Yacht

Cruising Speed: 9 Knots

Power: 2 x 671 Detroit Diesel Engines Displacement: 100,000 Lbs Beam: 18-'6" Draft: 6'-0" Fuel Capacity: 1,500 Gallons Water Capacity: 900 Gallons

• 1 Owner's Stateroom Includes Shower and Bathtub
• 2 Guest Staterooms with Separate Bathrooms
• 1 Crew Quarter
• Teak & Mahogany Interior
• 1 x 15 KW Generator, 1 x 8 KW Generator
• State of the Art Electronics & Stereo
• Heating Throughout
• Galley Includes Full Size Refrigerator/Freezer, Four Burner Propane Stovetop/Electric Convention Oven Trash Compactor
• Beverage Refridgerator
• Transom Hot Shower
• 15 Ft 60 HP 8 Person Tender
• 2 Stand Up Paddle-boards

"We had a blast on Grand Times! Thank you so much for all your hospitality and generosity. Hope to spend more 'Grand Times' with you.

Captain & crew.

Paul Noury Captain

Paul Noury is a United States Coast Guard 100 ton licensed Captain. He has been living in the Santa Barbara Harbor and cruising the Channel Islands since 1993. Paul started sailing as a child in his native France, was a sailing instructor in the French Army and is now living with his wife on Grand Times, their classic 57 ft Grand Banks, which they charter as part of Le Grand Bleu. Paul has extensive captaining and cruising experience on the entire east and west coasts of the United States, as well as Mexico, Central America, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean Sea. Paul's previous work includes Activities Director for the Four Seasons Resort and well as Operations Director for Adventours Outdoor Excursions, giving him an edge on running a first class charter operation. With a degree in Physical Education, Paul loves sharing his extensive knowledge and passion for mother nature and ocean adventures, whether they be by yacht, kayak, paddle board or tender.

"Thanks for an awesome evening! It is a pleasure to know you three!…."Grand Times"…perfect name!

Special occasions, special events.

• Engagements

Birthdays on Grand Times

Where better or more romantic then a view of the American Riviera to propose to your most loved?

Start off your new lives with a private cruise to the Channel Islands.

Secret spots at Channel Islands and more…

Throw a great festive holiday party with us.

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Charter Rates

Charter rates for the grand time 57ft grand banks, 1969 classic wood motor yacht.

All inclusive charter fees, for up to 6 guests:

Up to   4 hours            1 meal included                     $2,900

Up to   8 hours            2 meals included                     $3,700

Up to 24 hours            3 meals included                     $4,400

Multiple days:

Weekend special leave the island by lunch the next day (all next morning to explore & Play) one night at the islands                                        $6,900

2 days                                                                            $8,400

3 days                                                                          $11,900

Party on the boat without leaving the dock:

Up to 30 people, food and beverages not included

Weekday:        Up to 3 hours $1500 then $250 per additional hours

Weekend:        Up to 3 hours $1700 then $350 per additional hours

Equipment Included:

Tender: 15 Ft 60 H/P 7 person RIB w/ inner tub

Kayaks:  Site on top 1 doubles & 2 singles

Snorkeling: Basic masks & fins (Wetsuit recommended)

Fishing:  Basic gear (bring your California fishing license)

Stand Up Paddle Board x 2 cruising

Surfboard   1 soft top medium size

Call for Details:

Captain Paul Noury cell: 805-452-7052

Email: [email protected]

On the web:  www.SantaBarbaraYachtCharters.com

Santa Barbara Yacht Charters

Contact: Captain Paul Noury at [email protected]

Address: 6 Harbor Way #182 Santa Barbara, CA. 93109

TEL: 805-452-7052 Fax: 805-963-0178

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text us +1 (424) 328-1417 | [email protected]

41ft. Sailboat

Price: $440/hr Departure from:  Santa Barbara

Pricing includes: ✔ Captain & crew ✔ Docking fee ✔ Fuel

Minimum of 3 hours Max 16 guests No swimming from this yacht

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Double Dolphin Public Cruises

The view is better from the water! Our 50 ft Sailing Catamaran, Double Dolphin, casts off almost daily for Coastal Cruises, Sunset Cruises, and more! With a 49 passenger capacity, we have plenty of room for a large or intimate party.

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Double Dolphin Private Cruise – 1 Hour