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Island Packers

1691 Spinnaker Dr Ste 105B · Ventura, CA

Why you should go…

Island Packers is the official boat concessionaire for Channel Islands National Park, operating year round ferries from Ventura and Oxnard Harbors to islands including Anacapa and Santa Cruz. The company also runs whale watching and wildlife viewing cruises in the Santa Barbara Channel. Superboat Inc., the corporate entity behind the boats, has served the route for about 50 years and does business as Island Packers.

  • #boat tour
  • #national park
  • #wildlife
  • #island
  • #ferry

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Island Packers, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Ventura County beach town with seven miles of coastline and the gateway harbor to Channel Islands National Park.

    5.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

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