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Condor Express

301 W Cabrillo Blvd · Santa Barbara, CA

Why you should go…

Condor Express runs daily whale watching trips aboard a 75-foot high-speed catamaran departing from the Sea Landing dock in Santa Barbara Harbor. Trips cruise the Santa Barbara Channel around the northern Channel Islands, where more than two dozen species of whales and dolphins are found, with blue and humpback whales most common from May through November. The operator, H & M Landing Inc., also offers a whale sighting guarantee good for a free repeat trip.

  • #whale watching
  • #boat tour
  • #wildlife
  • #channel islands
  • #cruise

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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