Santa Barbara CA Shore Excursions
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Santa Barbara CA Cruise Port Schedule
| Day | Ship | Cruise | Arrival | Departure | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday March 15, 2027 |
28 Night Pisco, Callao-Lima, Salaverry-Trujillo, Manta, Pearl Islands Panama, Panama City, Quepos, Puerto Quetzal, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, San Diego & Santa Barbara CA Cruise | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 408 | |
| Thursday March 18, 2027 |
7 Night San Francisco, Santa Barbara CA, San Diego & Ensenada Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 3,066 | |
| Thursday April 1, 2027 |
7 Night San Francisco, Santa Barbara CA, San Diego & Ensenada Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 3,066 | |
| Monday April 5, 2027 |
24 Night Santa Barbara CA, Cabo San Lucas, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Puerto Quetzal, Puntarenas, Panama Canal, San Blas Islands Panama, Cartagena Colombia, Puerto Limon, Belize City & Cozumel Cruise | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 408 | |
| Monday April 19, 2027 |
7 Night Santa Catalina Island CA, Santa Barbara CA, Astoria OR & Victoria BC Cruise | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 1,432 | |
| Wednesday April 21, 2027 |
7 Night Santa Barbara CA, San Francisco, San Diego & Ensenada Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 3,066 | |
| Wednesday September 15, 2027 |
8 Night Astoria OR, San Francisco, Santa Barbara CA, San Diego & Santa Catalina Island CA Cruise | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 2,816 | |
| Wednesday October 6, 2027 |
4 Night Santa Barbara CA Cruise | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 2,104 | |
| Monday October 11, 2027 |
7 Night San Francisco, Santa Barbara CA & San Diego Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 2,214 | |
| Thursday October 21, 2027 |
4 Night Santa Barbara CA, San Diego & Ensenada Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 3,066 | |
| Thursday October 28, 2027 |
7 Night San Francisco, Santa Barbara CA, San Diego & Ensenada Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 3,062 | |
| Thursday November 4, 2027 |
7 Night San Francisco, Santa Barbara CA, San Diego & Ensenada Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 3,062 | |
| Friday November 19, 2027 |
7 Night Ensenada, San Francisco & Santa Barbara CA Cruise | 7:00 AM | 2:30 PM | 2,662 | |
| Wednesday November 24, 2027 |
5 Night Santa Barbara CA, San Diego & Ensenada Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 3,062 | |
| Friday March 24, 2028 |
7 Night San Diego, Ensenada, Los Angeles & Santa Barbara CA Cruise | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 3,060 | |
| Tuesday April 18, 2028 |
6 Night Santa Barbara CA, Astoria OR & Victoria BC Cruise | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 2,104 |

ms Europa
Mon, Mar 15 • 7:00 AM
Emerald Princess
Thu, Mar 18 • 7:00 AM
Emerald Princess
Thu, Apr 1 • 7:00 AM
ms Europa
Mon, Apr 5 • 7:00 AM
ms Zaandam
Mon, Apr 19 • 8:00 AM
Emerald Princess
Wed, Apr 21 • 7:00 AM
Brilliant Lady
Wed, Sep 15 • 9:00 AM
ms Eurodam
Wed, Oct 6 • 8:00 AM
Island Princess
Mon, Oct 11 • 7:00 AM
Eat and drink your way through downtown Santa Barbara with a local—no planning required. We’ll take you to a mix of favorite spots, with generous...
$175

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. Sustainable Wine Tours is the Top Rated Santa Barbara Wine Tour on Cool Shore Excursions (and Yelp) - Choose our...
$235

Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour
Enjoy a fun filled day on our Santa Barbara Wine Country tour. Join the small group as we explore wines from small production and family...
$225

With over 25 years of Santa Barbara County wine industry experience, Wine Canyon Tours gives you an informative and adventurous, yet casual exploration of the...
$200

Relax and enjoy a wine tour with your family and friends. We work with 25+ wineries, so the route varies from day to day and...
$375

Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle
Our Wine Country Shuttle service allows you to experience 2-3 wineries at your leisure for the day. At each winery you can opt to purchase...
$139

This is a beautiful, scenic tour of California’s Central Coast Wine Region perfect for any wine lover! This tour features tastings at three local wineries,...
$263

Private Santa Barbara Wine Country tour for your group. Visit 3 different wineries with tasting fees and lunch included. This tour is ideal for couples...
$220

Enjoy a relaxing day in Wine Country on this 6-hour tour of the Santa Ynez Valley. Ride in style in a luxury black car, limo...
$235

Enjoy a relaxing day in Wine Country on this 6-hour tour of the Santa Ynez Valley. Ride in style in a luxury black car, limo...
$630

The Santa Barbara coastline is undoubtedly a breathtaking and scenic destination, and a cruise on the Azure Seas yacht is a fantastic way to enjoy...
$32

Cruise the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline and take in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean aboard a 70' yacht. This scenic experience offers a unique...
$36

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
All Aboard Santa Barbara’s Original & Longest Running Trolley Tour and Charter Services See the American Riviera in 90 minutes Santa Barbara sightseeing at its...
$37

Ojai has a 100-year history of ceramics. Our studio, located a mile from the city center, is surrounded by nature, in the midst of a...
$70

Epic Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara
Highline Adventures boasts California's longest, tallest and fastest ziplines, all spread across 1,200+ acres of beautiful ranchland. Soar above the Santa Ynez Valley. Fly over...
$155

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...
$155

US Ghost Adventures is the leading provider of haunted ghost tours in America — we even own some of the most haunted properties in America,...
$26

Our Santa Barbara Kayak Tour can be a private tour or group tour experience. You choose your adventure! If you're looking for a more intimate...
$55

Use real ghost hunting gear and learn of Solvang's haunted past, with creepy stories collected from locals. We're the original ghost tour, with a haunted...
$55

We pride ourselves on carrying Santa Barbara's easiest kayak and paddleboard experience as the only rental and tour company on West Beach. We also prioritize...
$15

This is not your typical wine tasting. The Wine & True Crime Tour blends Solvang’s quirkiest tasting rooms with chilling tales of crime and the...
$120

Our expert captains are all licensed by the United States Coast Guard and are sure to offer your family the safest experience while flying high...
$99

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht
Witness the stunning Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Azure Seas yacht. Departing from Stearns Wharf, this 1.5-hour cruise offers breathtaking views of the coastline and...
$52

Our tour guides are locals and we know lots of fun facts and history of the sights we show. We do research on each point...
$90

Red Carpet Service Small Group for 2 up to 8 People. Hop on Hop Off Worry Free Day The tour is a Guided tour last...
$200

Get ready to sip, savor, and strut your way through Santa Ynez Valley with Grapeline—a wine tour experience that’s as bold as your favorite Cab...
$169

Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara
Explore the ocean views and city sights of Santa Barbara on an electric bike! Capable of speeds up to 20 mph and a range of...
$50

Your Electric Bike Adventure begins in the historical town of Los Olivos which is located in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country. Each guest...
$85

Experience the best of the Santa Barbara coastline during an introductory surfing lesson at Mondo's Beach. Learn the basics with an instructor who focuses on the fundamentals of reading...
$155

E- bike through the vineyards and quaint towns of the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara's world class wine growing region. Your single-day tour is fully...
$199

Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour
We'd love for you to come have a blast with us on one of our electric bike tours! As the first tour provider to lead...
$85

Enjoy a perfect, carefree day in the Santa Ynez Valley with our Private All-Inclusive Full-Day Wine Tour. *Hosted transportation via a private vehicle dedicated exclusively...
$319

Learn to surf in beautiful Santa Barbara! Your expert instructor will teach you how to stand up on your board and ride the perfect wave,...
$75

City & Sand Electric Bike Tour
The only tour in Santa Barbara that takes you on the sand of our famous beaches on your very own fat tire electric bike! Prepare...
$105

For those seeking a fun and challenging adventure, spend up to 2 hours on this epic Adventure Course! This course features 80+ obstacles at heights...
$69

Eat your way through the Funk Zone - Santa Barbara's hip, new 'hood - while learning about local culture and how to take great food...
$170

Experienced local guides take you on an unforgettable Santa Barbara kayak tour spotlighting one of California's most thriving marine regions. Learn about Santa Barbara’s natural history and...
$59

Experience Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country in a truly immersive way. Pedal comfortably on a Rad Power E-bike or challenge yourself on the hills with...
$175

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. This is not your typical wine tour. We offer private access to ultra small production, family wineries, estates and vineyard properties typically...
$235

All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour
Taste some of California's best wines on this award-winning tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country. Enjoy breathtaking views on the way to Santa Ynez Valley...
$220

Get ready to sip, savor, and strut through Santa Ynez Valley with Grapeline—a wine tour as bold as your favorite Cab and smooth as a...
$239
Frequently Asked Questions
You often pay less than for a similar tour through the ship, and you choose from every tour in port instead of the ship’s shortlist. You keep the same peace of mind: Guaranteed Return to Ship, free cancellation on most tours and help 24/7.
Pick your cruise line, ship and sail date in the cruise finder. Your cruise page shows every day of your trip, the hours your ship is in Santa Barbara CA, and the tours for that day: close to port, quick tours and visitor favorites.
Yes. Groups can book online, up to each tour’s limit. For groups of 10 or more, call us and our group bookings team will help. Each tour page lists its age limits, child prices and accessibility details. If you need to check something specific, call us before you book.
Yes. Shore excursions earn rewards like every booking you make directly with Cool Shore Excursions, and you can spend them on your next trip. See how rewards work.
Book a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard. If a delay on that tour ever makes you miss your ship, Cool Shore Excursions pays to get you to the ship’s next port of call, including a hotel if you need one.
Pick a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard (all-aboard is usually 30 to 60 minutes before your ship sails). Your cruise page shows the hours your ship is in Santa Barbara CA, and each tour page shows how long the tour lasts. Booking two tours on the same day? Leave at least an hour between them. Book this way and our Guaranteed Return to Ship has you covered.
Change your tour yourself under Bookings in your account, or call us any time. We’ll move you to a time that fits your new hours, and if none does, you get a full refund, except on bookings marked All Sales Final.
If your cruise line cancels the stop in Santa Barbara CA, for weather or a change of itinerary, you get a full refund with no fees or, if you prefer, the same amount toward an excursion at another port of call. Bookings marked All Sales Final are not refunded.
Most tours start within walking distance of the cruise piers. The exact meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
Your cruise card and a photo ID: you need both to get back on board. Bring your booking confirmation (on your phone is fine), comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and a little cash for tips.
Call us any time, day or night: our number is in your confirmation email. Your confirmation also has a local contact number for your tour. To check, change or cancel your booking yourself, go to Bookings in your account.
Most shore excursions can be canceled free up to 24 hours before they start (Santa Barbara CA time). A few tours have a different policy, and each tour page shows its own. Cancel under Bookings in your account, or call us. If your ship skips Santa Barbara CA, you get a full refund, except on bookings marked All Sales Final.
If your tour is canceled because of the weather, we’ll offer you another time that day that still fits your ship. If there isn’t one, you get a full refund or, if you prefer, the same amount toward an excursion at another port of call. Bookings marked All Sales Final are not refunded.
Yes, and it’s free. Change the date or time yourself under Bookings in your account up to 24 hours before the tour, subject to availability, or call us and we’ll do it for you.
Yes, Cool Shore Excursions is a legit business. We are a registered travel and excursion booking platform based in Florida, serving customers worldwide. We hold active licenses with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and maintain strong customer ratings across major review platforms.
On Trustpilot, we maintain a high rating, with users frequently praising our guides’ professionalism, the quality of our local tours, and our customer support. We are officially registered with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) as a professionally licensed travel agency with an A+ rating. In addition to stellar Trustpilot & BBB ratings, we feature tour reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Viator and TripAdvisor


