2026 Tidewater 380 CC Review

The 2026 Tidewater 380 CC is manufactured by Tidewater who has a passion for boat building, and it shines through when it comes to their boats. Simply laying eyes on the new 380CC you will fall in love with it. The boat is modern, sleek, and its lines are fabulous giving it a stunning look that you simply can’t turn away from.

This center console is an excellent cruising boat that is also ideal for fishing and can be customized to meet your needs as well. Packed with power, this boat knows how to get the job done and knows how to get you right where you need to be safely, efficiently, and reliably.

One of the nice things about the 2026 Tidewater 380 CC is that it comes packed with so many amenities and features that other manufacturers offer as upgrades only. Right from the start, your boat is ready to go and is only seconds away from adventure.

Below, we will take a walkthrough of the 2026 Tidewater 380 CC to see what it has to offer. This boat really blew us away and we are confident it will blow you away too!

Walkthrough of the 2026 Tidewater 380 CC

Bow

The bow area is the hot spot for entertainment and comfort. Throughout, you will find plenty of seating on both sides. All of the seats are cushioned well for a comfortable ride at all times. Furthermore, all of the cushions in the bow area are magnetic for easy access to everything.

There is plenty of storage underneath the bow seats and each storage area is insulated so you can keep ice, drinks, and food here.

Behind the seating and built into the walls are little cubby areas for your passengers to store their belongings. You will also find plenty of wireless charging areas, speakers, and cup holders.

There is an electrically actuated table that comes up from the center of the floor between the two seating areas. You can choose to raise the table all the way up to provide a spot for snacks and dining or you can choose to raise the table halfway and use a filler cushion to create an oversized sun pad.

Every square inch of the bow is used up perfectly to ensure that there is no space wasted. You will find that the area is spacious and roomy for all of your passengers.

There is an oversized lounger in front of the helm that can easily fit two to three people. There is a large insulated cooler underneath that is accessed by simply flipping up the cushion.

Console

To access the console, you will find a large, thick acrylic door just past the oversized lounger at the front of the helm. The door folds and stays open via a magnet.

The interior of the console is extremely spacious and is climate controlled via an AC.

Inside the console you will find a berth, a marine head, storage space, sink with faucet, and a microwave.

Helm

The helm was designed for the captain to be able to feel in complete control of the boat while also enjoying time on the water. At the helm, you will find three large display screens. The two outer display screens are 16 inches, and the center screen is 22 inches. The screens feature Mercury Vessel View which allows you to monitor your engine data in real time.

The joystick and switches are all within reach and easy to use to ensure excellent maneuverability of the boat and supreme steering.

This area is air conditioned as well and you can easily control the air conditioner within the console area from the helm. There are two skylights above that can be opened to allow natural air and light to pass through.

The captain’s chair is oversized and seats three comfortably. There is additional storage under the captain’s seat and storage at the helm for your phone, wallet, and keys.

Covering the helm is a large hard top / leaning post. Near the rear of the leaning post, there is an additional 12-inch Garmin MFD that can be viewed from both sides and is ideal for fishing.

Entertainment is provided throughout the boat by JL audio and is controlled from the helm.

Leaning Post & Stern

At the leaning post are rear facing mezzanine seats that are oversized and comfortable. They both feature flip down arm rests and the seating is elevated to give you great visibility.

Underneath the seating, there is a pull out cutting board that slides in and out allowing you access. Underneath the cutting board is a pull out summer kitchen that features an electric grill, sink, and faucet.

Under the summer kitchen is a pop up platform for passengers to use to get into and out of the raised mezzanine seats safely.

The leaning post features several lighting options to include light bars, side lights, anchor lights, and front lights so that your boat is well lit at all times. There is an electric shade that slides in and out to provide additional shade, especially when the sun is beating down. Once the shade is fully extended, the poles lock into place allowing you to leave the shade in place and even drive around with it out. No longer do you need to worry about the hassle of putting the sun shade away to move the boat.

Built into the hard top is a freshwater shower.

At the starboard side of the leaning post you will find a fridge and a tackle storage area. On the port side of the leaning post you will find additional storage and an area for a trash bin.

You will also find horizontal rod storage on both starboard and port sides of the leaning post.

Stern

At the stern, there are two insulated fish boxes built into the floor. These boxes offer plenty of storage space for all of your needs.

The cockpit space at the stern is large and plentiful so you do not have to worry about feeling cramped, even with multiple passengers on board.

You will find that there are two boarding doors, one starboard and one port side. Each of the doors has ladder hook ups at the base and the ladder is easily stored in the console.

At the transom are two aquarium live wells that are each 35 gallons and feature see through windows.

There is an electric rear bench seat that seats two people and has a speaker tucked in to ensure entertainment doesn’t stop just because you are at the rear of the boat.

Lastly, you will find plenty of vertical rod holders at the transom for fishing and the spacious cockpit area makes fishing, casting, and reeling in easy to do.

Engine and Performance

The 2026 Tidewater 380 CC comes standard with Triple Yamaha 350 XSA2 engines. These engines deliver quick acceleration and allow you to plane on the water without any jumps or any serious bow rise. You will find that your vessel glides through the water smoothly and is able to take on waves without any issues or disruption to your passengers.

Should you be looking for additional power, you can upgrade to Triple V10 Mercury 400 engines.

Pricing and Specifications

Pricing information for the 2026 Tidewater 380 CC is readily available on the Tidewater Boats website utilizing the Build Boat feature.

According to the website, the standard boat build that pops up as default has a price of $824,109 and an MSRP of $882,974.

It is important to note that these prices are simply estimates and the actual price of your 2026 Tidewater 380 CC will vary depending on several factors such as taxes, fees, location, availability, and any customizations or upgrades you may choose.

To receive the most accurate pricing information, it is recommended that you speak directly with an authorized Tidewater Boats dealer.

Specifications

  • Length: 37 feet 8 inches
  • Beam: 11 feet 11 inches
  • Weight without Engines: 15,500 pounds
  • Fuel Capacity: 406 gallons
  • Maximum Horsepower: 1,200
  • Seating Capacity: Yacht Certified

Warranty Information

Tidewater does warranty its boats and that means the new 2026 Tidewater 380 CC comes with a warranty as well, which will deliver the peace of mind you want and need.

Tidewater Boats provides the lifePLUS Warranty and this includes a Limited Lifetime Structural Hull Warranty and a 3-Year Bow to Stern Warranty. It does appear that these warranties are transferable to a second owner as well.

Tidewater Boats also provides a 1-Year Protection Warranty that covers the gel coat, powder coating, aluminum, and upholstery.

To get the most accurate warranty information and to fully understand what the warranty covers and does not cover, it is recommended that you speak with an authorized Tidewater Boats dealer.

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