IPC
IPC
Island Packers Cruises
ABOUT ISLAND PACKERS
Cruising the California Channel Islands for
Education, Recreation and Research Since 1968.
Island Packers Cruises is the Official Boat Concessionaire for the Channel Islands National Park. We offer year round transportation to the “local islands” Santa Cruz and Anacapa. We offer trips to the “outer islands”, Santa Rosa, San Miguel and Santa Barbara (NPS Closure) from March through November on a limited schedule.
Island Packers Cruises also offer trips that get close to the Channel Islands without going ashore. These trip are designed for you to view the abundant wildlife found in the waters of the Channel Islands National Park and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Seasonally, in summer and winter we offer Whale Watching trips.
Other special trips for birding and trips to special areas of Santa Cruz Island that are property of The Nature Conservancy are available as scheduled.
Locations
- Channel Islands National Park
Activities
- Adventure
- Sightseeing
- Wildlife Viewing
Featured Trips
1/2 DAY ISLAND WILDLIFE CRUISE - Oxnard Departure
Relaxing and educational, the wildlife cruise is a great way to discover the marine environment and spend quality time with friends and family!
Island Wildlife Cruises are 3.5 hour cruises that travel…Show more
Island Wildlife Cruises are 3.5 hour cruises that travel through the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Park. This area of the ocean is known to have more marine mammals in its waters than any other area on the planet. These are non-landing excursions.
Adventure at Channel Islands National Park
Wildlife Viewing at Channel Islands National Park
Sightseeing at Channel Islands National Park
VENTURA → PRISONERS HARBOR
One way trip from Ventura to Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island
Return trip from Prisoners Harbor back to Ventura
Adventure at Channel Islands National Park
Wildlife Viewing at Channel Islands National Park
