I have used Island Packers many times in the past 8 years to visit Channel Islands National Park, and it has always been a great experience whether I was camping or on a day trip. They have...
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Island Packers Cruises has been cruising the California Channel Islands for education, recreation, and research since 1968. As the official boat concessionaire for the Channel Islands National Park, they offer year-round transportation to the local islands of Santa Cruz and Anacapa, as well as trips to the outer islands of Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara. They also provide wildlife cruises and special trips for birding, allowing visitors to view the abundant wildlife found in the waters of the Channel Islands National Park and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
With a focus on conservation, Island Packers Cruises emphasizes the importance of protecting the Channel Islands National Park and preventing the introduction and spread of non-native species. They provide educational resources, such as a biosecurity video, to raise awareness about the threats posed by invasive species. Additionally, they offer the National Park mobile app, which helps visitors plan their trip and explore more than 400 national parks nationwide, including Channel Islands National Park. Stay updated with the latest weather forecast to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on their boat transportation to the islands.
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Only official way to get to the Channel Islands NP. Great service and well maintained boats. Boats have limited heads (bathroom), some light drink and food service. We arrived early at the...
Everything was fantastic, from check-in to boarding, hospitality to knowledge. We had a great experience with Island packers. We boarded the vessel heading to Santa Cruz Island & the painted cave....
I used this company 3 times to get out to 3 of the 5 islands that are part of The Channel Islands National Park and every experience was very good. First day I took this ferry out from Ventura...
They will take you on a ferry to the Channel Islands. Then they will take you on a kayak or snorkel tour while you're there. The operation is professional and reliable. The ferry isn't...







