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YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS!

EXPERIENCE THE BEST WHALE WATCHING IN SANTA BARBARA!

The Condor Express has been creating amazing whale watching experiences for over 35 years! Come aboard for an unforgettable excursion witnessing the diverse marine life throughout the Santa Barbara Channel!

CONDOR MUSICAL CRUISES

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Santa Barbara Whale Heritage Logo

Whale Watching at the Whale Heritage Site

Bottlenose Dolphin

WHAT OUR PASSENGERS ARE SAYING

Humpback Rostrum

WHAT YOU'LL ENCOUNTER

Meet the array of wildlife you could see while out on the open ocean!

START PLANNING YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

Condor in Santa Barbara

PRIVATE
CHARTERS

Looking for your own personal adventure? Book your own private whale watch, celebration of life, or party cruise!

CHECKOUT OUR GALLEY

We're one of the only whales watching boats along California's coast that has a full galley with breakfast, lunch , and beverage options. If you forget to grab a bite to eat before your trip, no worries, we've got you covered! Check it out below.

OUR DEDICATED CREW

Hiroko Benko - Owner
HIROKO
OWNER
Eddy - Captain
EDDY
CAPTAIN
Dave - Captain
DAVE 
CAPTAIN
Aspen  - Galley/Deck
ASPEN
GALLEY/DECK
Kelly Kohls - Crew Member
KELLY
CREW 
Benson - Deckhand
BENSON
DECKHAND
Robert Perry - Photographer
BOB
PHOTOGRAPHER
Danny - Captain
DANNY
CAPTAIN
Hiroko Benko - Condor Express Owner
HIROKO 
OWNER
Bob Perry - Photographer
BOB
PHOTOGRAPHER

ABOUT THE CONDOR EXPRESS

  • 71-foot-long, 26.5-foot-wide, quad-jet-powered catamaran capable of cruising at 28+ knots

  • Powered by four BRAND NEW, low-emission, 700 hp Scania Diesel engines. 

  • Twin wave piercing hulls feature a modified hydrofoil wing that produces an extremely smooth and stable ride. 

  • U.S. Coast Guard certified and insured to carry up to 127 passengers

  • Features a large and luxurious teak-paneled cabin. Expansive windows allow viewing from inside the cabin, seating for ~60 persons, and 2 Large plasma screen TVs allow passengers to see the boat's location throughout the channel.

  • Full galley with breakfast and lunch menu. 

  • Complete bar with adult drinks such as cocktails, beer, and wine. 

  • Upper sundeck seating offers unobstructed animal viewing and sightseeing

  • Huge raised bow allows passengers a up-close look at the wildlife, specifically the dolphins! Be sure to look down when hanging out on the bow, common dolphins love to bow ride!

  • Three full-size restrooms aboard

  • High-tech Bose audio system projects the captain's voice throughout the entirety of the boat. 

  • A large aftdeck provides lots of room for dancing to a DJ or a live band. There is plenty of space for passengers, or educators and researchers to work!

Front Deck View of the Condor Express
Aerial View of the Condor Express
Condor Express Whale Watching
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