SunSwept Sailing is Santa Barbara’s most exclusive private charter, aboard the classic sailing yacht, Kelpie. Sailing in Santa Barbara has never looked so good.
Private Charters Aboard Sailing Yacht Kelpie
Your party of up to six passengers will enjoy an exhilarating private sailboat charter along the Santa Barbara coastline with magnificent ocean and mountain views. You’ll have the time of your life aboard the classic yacht, Kelpie, with her exquisite wooden features and smooth sailing style. Sit back, relax and delight in occasional wildlife sightings such as harbor seals, sea lions, bottlenose dolphins and much more. Choose from one of their specially curated cruises or customize your own private sailing adventure.
Sunset Sail
Choose from a 90 minute, 2-hour, 3-hour or 4-hour sunset cruise, the absolute perfect way to spend a Santa Barbara evening. Departing year-round, they follow the sun as it sets over the beautiful Pacific Ocean during winter; and behind the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains in spring and summer. Keep an eye out for dolphins or an occasional whale as the sun sinks slowly below the horizon.
Coastal Adventure
90 Minutes, two, three & four hour cruises departing daily sail along the American Riviera exploring the Santa Barbara and Montecito coastlines. Experience the pure joy of sailing on the classic yacht, Kelpie, with occasional views of wildlife like sea lions, dolphins and more.
Santa Barbara Harbor & Waterfront Cruise
Aboard their short but sweet 1-hour or 90 minute cruises you will explore the Santa Barbara Harbor, Waterfront, and Stearns Wharf with a narrated tour and magnificent views of the American Riviera coastline with occasional views of wildlife like harbor seals & sea lions and the occasional dolphin. This cruise is the perfect way to spend a long lunch break or an after work happy hour.
Marriage Proposals, Engagements, & Special Occasions
When you ask your partner to marry you, you’ll want to create a romantic day to reflect back on for the rest of your life. The sailing yacht, Kelpie, provides the perfect venue for marriage proposals, anniversary celebrations, and other momentous occasions. From sunset cruises to daytime sailboat charters, SunSwept Sailing will help you create just the right moment to express your feelings, complete with champagne and flowers.
Memorials at Sea
The Santa Barbara Harbor and surrounding Channel Islands are often locations with special meaning. SunSwept Sailing offers a dignified ash scattering service and memorial at sea aboard the classic sailing yacht, Kelpie, with tranquil vistas of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains. Let them take care of all the details so you’re free to spend cherished time with family and friends in remembrance of your loved one. Now offering pet memorials for your beloved furry friends. SunSwept Sailing is fully licensed with the CFB for Ash Scatterings and ensures paperwork is handled with ease so you can spend valuable celebrating the life of your loved one.
Sound Bath Sail
Wellness on the Water – Step aboard for a unique sound bath sail amidst the soothing lull of the sea and the resonant harmonies of hand bells, Koshi chimes, and therapeutic singing bowls from Nepal. Discover the transformative energy and healing forces of sound and vibration with a personal, interactive encounter that is curated especially for you by a local, certified Sound Practitioner.
Our wellness sails have been thoughtfully designed to accommodate couples, families, or small groups, giving a unique experience that blends sound, serenity, and a profound connection with self and the sea.
Whale Watching
Each year over 25,000 Gray whales migrate over 14,000 miles from Alaska to Mexico and back. This migration is the longest of any mammal on the planet and passes through the coastal waters of Santa Barbara from mid-February through mid-May. Join SunSwept Sailing for a thrilling up close and personal whale watching experience! 3 or 4 hours, departs daily February – May.
Photoshoots & Travel-writing
Capture stunning images aboard Yacht Kelpie with her beautiful teak accents, white sails, and shimmering blue hull set against the gorgeous Santa Ynez Mountains and The American Riviera®. Whether you are looking for a product, model, or influencer photoshoot the decks of SunSwept Sailing’s classic, Yacht Kelpie are the perfect studio.
Looking to write a travel piece on the Central Coast? Sunswept Sailing offers media-rates and trades to qualified authors and influencers.