Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Lil' Toot Santa Barbara
Welcome to the FAQ section of Lil’ Toot Santa Barbara! Here, we have compiled a list of commonly asked questions to provide you with quick and helpful answers. Whether you’re curious about our services, activities, or any other aspect of your Lil’ Toot experience, this FAQ is designed to assist you. If you have any additional inquiries, feel free to reach out to our friendly team for further assistance.
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If you are boarding from the Santa Barbara Harbor, we dock in front of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, which is located next to Brophy Bros Restaurant. If you are joining us from Stearns Wharf, we dock across the pier from the Moby Dick Restaurant. Please see our Santa Barbara Waterfront Map for more information.
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Each trip is ONE WAY and is approximately 25 minutes. Tickets may be purchased online, at our Kiosk (for Stearns Wharf Departures), or on Lil’ Toot (for Harbor Departures)
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Santa Barbara can be warm during the day and cool in the evening, so it’s a good idea to wear layers or bring a light jacket.
Please no pets, outside alcohol or smoking of any kind.
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Lil’ Toot allows single collapsible strollers (space permitting). We do not permit double-wide strollers, bicycles, or other large recreational equipment.
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Lil’ Toot does not permit pets onboard
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One-way fare aboard our Santa Barbara water taxi is $10 for adults and $5 for children (0-12 years). Return trip tickets may be purchased at the kiosks on each side of the harbor.
A Lil’ Toot Private Charter is $325 for an hour and $450 for 1.5 hours.
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Tickets may be purchased online, at our Kiosk (for Stearns Wharf Departures), or on Lil’ Toot (for Harbor Departures)
For our Private Charters and Special Events, booking is available online.
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There are several parking lots along the beach near Stearns Wharf, or you can park on the wharf, where the first 75 minutes are free and then is $2.50 per hour after that — view Parking & Directions. If you are at the Santa Barbara Harbor, both 90-minute free parking and paid parking are available.
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Although California State Law currently allows prescription cannabis to be legal, it is not legal while boating since the ocean is considered Federal Waters. All illegal drugs and all forms of cannabis are not permitted on any of the boats for any reason.
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Celebration Cruises will not be offering a refund for any cancellations that are less than 1 week before the scheduled departure time. Any cancellations made prior to the 1 week will result in a partial refund. There will be a deduction of 10% from the ticket price and less booking fees. There are no refunds for no-shows.
In the case that Celebration Cruises needs to cancel the cruise because of unsafe seas, bad weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, a full refund, including booking fees, will be issued.
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Unfortunately, our boats do not accommodate wheelchairs or mobility assistance devices. Due to the various levels with ramps, steps, and thresholds it may be unsuitable for some people with atypical mobility. With loading and unloading passengers from an open ocean pier (Stearns Wharf), we are unable to board passengers that require assistance from others or any special equipment. This is for their safety and the safety of others.