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Lil’ Toot Private Charter

Nothing beats a Lil' Toot party on the water!

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1 Hour Charter
$325
1.5 Hour Charter
$450
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The “happiest boat in the harbor”, Lil’ Toot, is a great option for your next party, get-together, or special event! Our unique water taxi boat can help make your next shindig a splash in the Santa Barbara Harbor. For groups of up to 19 people, Lil’ Toot supplies a captain and crew and can explore the Santa Barbara Harbor and surrounding areas. You can check out local sea life, beaches, beautiful harbor sights, and of course, the beautiful Santa Barbara waterfront while relaxing, enjoying snacks, or comfortably enjoying relaxing conversation with your group.

Every seat on Lil’ Toot offers an incredible view, and our knowledgeable captain and crew will ensure you have a safe and comfortable event while being available to answer any and all questions. You might think you know what Lil’ Toot can do as a water taxi, but for private parties, Santa Barbara’s most iconic and recognizable yellow boat can do even more!

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary, Santa Barbara Water Taxi is an intimate and unique setting for any special event.Birthday Parties

Lil’ Toot is a hands-down favorite for birthday parties – for young, old, and every year in between! Kids get decked out with Lil’ Toot sailor hats in the perfect setting for their imaginations. Grown-ups get their own private table for 10 to 12 in a party. Better than any busy restaurant, our boat is just the right size to carry on conversations and mingle with friends.

Proposals, Weddings, Anniversaries

We’re honored to be chosen as a special location for marriage proposals! Let us host a private party for your engagement, wedding ceremony or reception – then make it a tradition to come back for a sunset cruise to toast your anniversary for years to come. Captain Fred is ordained to perform your wedding ceremony and couples will receive a certificate of marriage with latitude and longitude on the sea. We’ll even take care of filing the registered letter confirming your vows.

Business Events

Book Santa Barbara Water Taxi for a private business meeting or event that your colleagues or clients will never forget. You’ll make an impression with this unique, best-kept secret of Santa Barbara.

Memorial Services

Santa Barbara Water Taxi is also licensed for memorial services and scattering ashes. We’re honored to help you remember someone special on a private charter or cruise. The Santa Barbara waterfront is a beautiful and extraordinary setting for scattering ashes, holding a memorial service, or saying words in remembrance of someone who has passed. Imagine sailing into the sunset and raising a glass in memorial tribute.

We can help you pay tribute with honor, class, and in the privacy of our humble vessel, Lil’ Toot. We welcome people who wish to return year after year on a important anniversary of passing.
Please contact us for more information regarding our memorial services.


Food Allowed: Any
Wine Allowed: $10 corkage fee per bottle
Beer And Other Beverages: Not permitted, available for purchase on board

Birthday Parties

Lil’ Toot Water Taxi is a hands-down favorite for birthday parties – for young, old, and every year in between! Kids get decked out with Lil’ Toot Water Taxi sailor hats in the perfect setting for their imaginations. Our boat is just the right size to carry on conversations and mingles with friends; it is better than any busy restaurant.

Proposals, Weddings, Anniversaries

We’re honored to be chosen as a special location for marriage proposals! Let us host a private party for your engagement, wedding ceremony, or reception – then make it a tradition to come back for a sunset cruise to toast your anniversary for years to come. We have several Captains that are ordained to perform your wedding ceremony, and couples will receive a marriage certificate with their latitude and longitude coordinates on the sea. We’ll even take care of filing the registered letter confirming your vows. Please note: $100 fee that goes directly to the officiant is due at the time of booking.

Business Events

Book Santa Barbara Water Taxi for a private business meeting or event that your colleagues or clients will never forget. You’ll make an impression with this unique, best-kept secret of Santa Barbara.

Memorial Services

Santa Barbara Water Taxi is also licensed for memorial services and scattering ashes. We’re honored to help you remember someone special on a private charter or cruise.
The Santa Barbara waterfront is a beautiful and extraordinary setting for scattering ashes, holding a memorial service, or saying words in remembrance of someone who has passed. Imagine sailing into the sunset and raising a glass in a memorial tribute. We can help you pay tribute with honor, class, and in the privacy of our humble vessel, Lil’ Toot Water Taxi. We welcome people who wish to return year after year on an important anniversary of passing.

Please contact us for more information regarding our memorial services.

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary, Santa Barbara Water Taxi is an intimate and unique setting for any special event.Birthday Parties

Lil’ Toot is a hands-down favorite for birthday parties – for young, old, and every year in between! Kids get decked out with Lil’ Toot sailor hats in the perfect setting for their imaginations. Grown-ups get their own private table for 10 to 12 in a party. Better than any busy restaurant, our boat is just the right size to carry on conversations and mingle with friends.

Proposals, Weddings, Anniversaries

We’re honored to be chosen as a special location for marriage proposals! Let us host a private party for your engagement, wedding ceremony or reception – then make it a tradition to come back for a sunset cruise to toast your anniversary for years to come. Captain Fred is ordained to perform your wedding ceremony and couples will receive a certificate of marriage with latitude and longitude on the sea. We’ll even take care of filing the registered letter confirming your vows.

Business Events

Book Santa Barbara Water Taxi for a private business meeting or event that your colleagues or clients will never forget. You’ll make an impression with this unique, best-kept secret of Santa Barbara.

Memorial Services

Santa Barbara Water Taxi is also licensed for memorial services and scattering ashes. We’re honored to help you remember someone special on a private charter or cruise. The Santa Barbara waterfront is a beautiful and extraordinary setting for scattering ashes, holding a memorial service, or saying words in remembrance of someone who has passed. Imagine sailing into the sunset and raising a glass in memorial tribute.

We can help you pay tribute with honor, class, and in the privacy of our humble vessel, Lil’ Toot. We welcome people who wish to return year after year on a important anniversary of passing.
Please contact us for more information regarding our memorial services.


Food Allowed: Any
Wine Allowed: $10 corkage fee per bottle
Beer And Other Beverages: Not permitted, available for purchase on board