I attended a wedding at the courthouse, but instead of a traditional reception venue, the couple…read morehad a sunset boat tour with all their guests! As their photographer, being on a boat was so nice. Great views and lighting, a fun environment, and even saw some dolphins. It was a great way to have a non-traditional reception. Would definitely recommend!

Had the pleasure of being a plus one to my partner's work event here at Celebration Cruises SB!…read more It was so so much fun. Everyone had a drink ticket as well as sandwiches and cookies courtesy of my partner's work. It was pretty overcast the day we were out on the ocean but honestly, it still was very pretty. We got to see seals so that was something!

This boat ride around the marina and the ocean was great…read more Nice Captain, solid boat, no issues, basically calm seas and enough wind. Saw 50 dolphins due to the Captain knowing where to go. This is a great way to enjoy Santa Barbara for a small amount of money. Totally do it.

We had the most incredible experiences with Captain Martin -- seeing hundreds of dolphins swimming…read morealongside the boat, snorkeling and eating fresh seared scallops that he dove for at Santa Cruz Island, watching humpback whales breach dozens of times as we crossed the channel -- just amazing!! Fun and trustworthy captain who goes the extra mile to create memorable experiences.

Great experience! Wish they served food on the boat (or snacks)! We saw a bunch of whales, otters &…read morebirds worth every penny & Captain Adam was stellar. No weird bumps and vibes were great. Will recommend to anyone who's ok with water and doesn't get seasick.

Great experience. Friendly captain and crew. Lots of water and wildlife. (Experienced 2023). I…read moreremember getting on the boat and not knowing what to do. I quickly started feeling more comfortable after we started the journey. I enjoyed the pace of the boat and the ride. We also got lots of pictures from a professional videographer which helped add to my spout and fin videos. We did see whales!

Our family had a beautiful day with Captain Dennis and Nick. We chartered this boat to honor our…read moreparents wishes to scatter their ashes together at sea where they met. They made it very easy to schedule and communicate with which made our experience memorable Thank you both from the bottom of our hearts.

We had a great time sailing yesterday with Sunset Kidd Sailing Cruises! It was a lot of fun and our…read morepup had a great time

My friend and I used a SB Sailing house credit from 6 years ago... long story, for a Sunset…read moreCatamaran Sailing Cruise. We called to confirm the credit was still being honored, they were very accommodating. We reserved a space for 2 on a Wednesday for the Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise at 6:00PM. There's a meeting spot at the SB Sailing office at the SB Habor. Paid parking is available. We were able to walk from our hotel to the meeting location. Our sail was practically a private sail. There were about maybe the most 14 people, which was so nice. The crew was a Captain and his Assistant, both were very nice Unfortunate Mother Nature did not provide any wind that evening so the Captain had to use engine power that whole evening (it was a very tame ride). The sunset was beautiful glad we did it and it wasn't crowded. I think it worth doing once. Helpful hints: We went May 6th, I wore pants and a long sleeve shirt plus wore a light weight padded jacket and I was fine. It was cold and quit a few of the other passenger were freezing. The sail boat does supply blankets and 2 restroom and drinks and snacks purchase.

February 2026 -- Sunset sailing with friends was absolutely fabulous. The crew was wonderful, the…read morecatamaran was beautiful & the views were stunning. Being out on the ocean was pure joy--an unforgettable experience I'd happily do again

The Sunset cruise was amazing!! The crew had everything so nice and it was so smooth, clear and…read morebeautiful. What a perfect adventure.

Went on the double dolphin last week and the blonde crew member was amazing she made the whole…read morecruise. Such a hard worker. Enjoyed myself. Highly recommend .

Island Cats are awesome! Had a great experience taking my family out for a sunset outing on their…read more30' motor catamaran. The boat was extremely clean and well taken care of. We enjoyed stunning views of Santa Barbara and enjoyed a meal we brought along with us. If you are interested in diving, fishing, or even just a scenic outing. Island Cats are a fantastic operation. Captain Ian was extremely professional and made us feel safe and secure on the water. I would recommend Island Cats to anyone wanting to explore the waters of Santa Barbara!

Where do I begin? This is one of the most important moments in my life - proposing to my future…read morewife. Choosing Spencer/Sunswept Sailing for this moment was perfect. He called me the day before and first asked if we expected to get married (a fair question considering a surprise out at sea might be dangerous, lol). He asked if there was any music to put on for our ride - classic rock was a great choice. We arranged to meet at 6 PM and play off the sunset cruise as a birthday surprise as opposed to a proposal - she bought it completely. We got lucky and were able to see a mother whale and calf traveling north for the first 30 minutes of the trip. It was fun hearing Spencer communicate with the other vessels on the radio to let them know there was a whale nearby. Spencer coordinated to where about 45 minutes in as we headed back south to the harbor (and away from other boats) to go up to the front of the boat for the big moment. He used his own phone to take photos and video of the moment I proposed (afterwards airdropping them to my phone which was very considerate). The timing was great, but even afterwards Spencer was hanging off the sail and getting the wildest angles of us as a newly engaged couple - a true testament of how considerate and beyond words he was to make this moment special. He kindly opened champagne and poured us a couple glasses to celebrate as we nestled in near the harbor and enjoyed the moment - accompanied by dolphins and a beautiful sunset. I am without words for how perfect this day was. Spencer was the best captain and truly a gem of a human for making this proposal special. He truly made everything work perfectly. I guarantee we will be back for another boat ride with him. Thanks a million, Spencer!

We scattered our sons ashes at sea, so our experience was solemn. Captain Spencer was gracious and…read morewell-prepared for our experience. Would I recommend him to others similarly situated? Absolutely. He knows what he is doing and is a thoughtful guide to a difficult experience.

Called the day before and got here when they opened. Seamless, perfect experience!…read more Stuart and his staff are welcoming and professional. It was overcast but it was super calm and we had a blast on the jet ski excursion They provide everything you need: Life jacket Storage compartment Wetsuit (if needed) Gas included Definitely worth a try!!!

Very straightforward rental process. The staff were super friendly and very helpful. The jet ski…read morewas a blast!