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Coastal Cruises, Sunset Cruises, Brunch & Dinner Cruises, Jazz Cruises, and Marine Life Excursions

Whale Watching Aboard the Double Dolphin

Santa Barbara’s Premier
Party Boat!
Our 50’ sailing Catamaran, The Double Dolphin, offers a variety of fun and exciting Santa Barbara cruises, perfect for coastal cruises, jazz dinner cruises and more. Her 1400 square feet of deck space and multi hull construction makes her comfortable, stable & safe. With a 49 passenger capacity we have plenty of room for you and your spouse or a huge party! On board you’ll find a beer, wine, and soda bar, light snacks, and restrooms for your convenience.

So come and enjoy America's Riviera while sailing alongside sea lions, dolphins, whales, and an array of bird life as your companions. We’ll provide you with an unforgettable experience that you’ll cherish forever.

See all the different cruises we offer below and click on any of the titles for more information.

Coastal Cruises

Coastal Cruises (Starts May 15th)
Relax in the afternoon sun while you and your friends or family enjoy sailing aboard Santa Barbara's most popular sailboat, the DOUBLE DOLPHIN. Two hour cruises leave at varying times.

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Dinner Cruises

Dinner Cruises (Saturdays, Beginning on April 19th)
Relax and enjoy a fabulous casual buffet Santa Barbara sunset dinner cruise while sailing along Santa Barbara's pristine coastline. Begin your dinner cruise with your favorite beverage from our bar and conclude with the sun setting as you return to our docks.

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Sunset Cruises

Sunset Cruises (Ongoing)
Join us for a romantic conclusion to a full-day of sightseeing or a long day at work. Experience the majestic Santa Barbara sunset on a coastal cruise aboard the DOUBLE DOLPHIN. Two hour cruises leave at varying times.

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Live Jazz Cruises (Fridays)
On Friday nights, April 20th to mid-October, see some of Santa Barbara’s great Jazz Bands perform on the DOUBLE DOLPHIN’S Sunset Cruise. Enjoy the sounds of Brazilian Jazz, Dixieland, Zeideco and more. Reservations required.

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Holiday Party Cruises
If you're looking for a truly memorable Santa Barbara holiday lunch venue for your staff, The Double Dolphin is the perfect setting. We offer 1 hour lunch cruises starting at only $19.95 per person. 

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Kayaking Tours

Kayak Excursions (Ongoing)
We offer two different 3-hour Guided Kayak Excursions. One leaves directly from the Santa Barbara Sailing Center, and the other takes kayakers aboard the Double Dolphin for a cruise up the coast to be dropped off with their guide for the scenic paddle back to the harbor.

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Brunch Cruises

Brunch Cruises
(Sunday Mornings, beginning April 20th)

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Santa Barbara Sunday brunch while sipping mimosas as we set sail along the "American Riviera" aboard our the Double Dolphin. These wonderful brunch cruises will run mid-April to the end of September.

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Sea Lion Cruises

Sea Lion Cruises (Starts May 18th)
Enjoy an exciting sea lion cruise aboard the Double Dolphin. We cruise out of the Santa Barbara harbor and head out around two of the main sea lion hang-out buoys and down the coast looking for more marine life such as whales and dolphins. This 1 hour cruise is great for the kiddies.

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Whale Watching Cruises

Whale Watching (Until May 15th)
Mid-February through May 15th, come Santa Barbara Whale Watching aboard the 50' Sailing Catamaran, the Double Dolphin. This is an amazing treat that you and your family will remember forever! 2.5 hour trips daily, leaving morning, afternoon and evening.

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College students pay only $10 on all Santa Barbara
Coastal, Sunset, Whale Watching, and Live Jazz Cruises!

Applies to Students under 25 with a valid college ID.

Policies:

Reservations:
100% non-refundable payment is due at the time of booking.
The Double Dolphin has a 49 max passenger capacity.
We require at least 2 full paying customers for the cruise of choice to depart.*
*The cruise will not depart if we do not reach our 2 passenger minimum capacity by 1 hour prior to departure.

Cancellation Policy:
Double Dolphin public cruises may be cancelled due to inclement weather, or unforeseen circumstances. All cancellations are up to the discretion of the onsite manager.

Corkage:
$18 per opened bottle of wine or champagne(750ml) not provided by the Sailing Center. Other outside beverages are not permitted onboard.

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