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Private Charters

Whale and Sea Life Excursions 3-4 hrs - Outer Bay

66 persons max on Velocity, 46 persons max on Legacy

Oct – May:

Weekdays $2000*

Weekends/Holidays $2300*

* Over 40 people add $15/person

June – Sept:

Weekdays $2100*

* Over 40 people add $15/person

Weekends/Holidays $2600*

* Over 40 people add $25/person

Small Group Private Whale Charters

*15 passengers max, on Legacy

Weekdays $1600*

New! Marine Wildlife Encounters (2 hours)

Weekdays/Weekends $1480*

* Over 40 people add $15/person

Ash Scatterings at Sea

$690/hour. Velocity or Legacy. See the Scatterings at Sea page for more details.

Monterey Sanctuary Scenic Bay Cruise 1 to 2 hour - Inner Bay

1-hour $740* / 1.5 hours $1110* / 2 hours $1480*

Over 40 people add $10/person

66 persons max on Velocity, 46 persons max on Legacy

Our boats may be chartered for whale watching, parties and cruises. 66 persons max.

10%-15% gratuity collected upfront on all private charters, except scatterings. 50% deposit required on all Group Charters. 14 day cancellation notice required for refund.

$2/passenger Port District fee on all trips.

Ask about discounts for school groups, youth organizations and business outings for some tours and dates.

All trips are weather and sea permitting.

To reserve your private charter, please call us at (831) 427-0230

The Stagnaro family has been serving the Santa Cruz area for over a century when Italian Patriarch Cottardo Stagnaro settled in Santa Cruz in 1879. This historical landmark business is still providing Ocean Adventures to thousands of people each year.