Island Packers Channel Islands Santa Cruz

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(755) · Boat tours in Ventura, United States
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Education, Recreation and Research Since 1968. Island Packers Cruises is the Official Boat Concessionaire for the Channel Islands National Park. We …

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Jan 7, 2025
It was a picture perfect day. We had the Ventura to Santa Cruz boat. The reservation team was helpful with my many questions and secured the reservation with a travel voucher purchased a while ago.… Full review by MargaretANurse1979
Jan 3, 2025
A perfect day for a perfect trip. Beautiful sunshine once on the island. A fabulous hike and stunning views all around. Island Packers did a great job! Full review by Patrick H
Dec 14, 2024
My wife and I went to Santa Cruz island on December 11, 2024 and took the boat from Ventura California with Island Packers. We originally planned on going on December 10th but that trip was cancelled… Full review by A5588QCandrewc
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Questions & answers

Q:
We're planning to do the Island Wildlife Cruise in July. What should we wear?
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(1) Lots of sunscreen (2) Sunglasses and binoculars (3) Check the forecast. If windy, and you plan to stand at the front of the boat, you will get very wet...so rain cover and/or change of shirt.
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Answer by kevan j · Dec 30, 2022
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What’s the best way to get from the Ventura Amtrak station to the harbor without a car?
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Taxi is probably best, though it’s only an hour and a half walk if you have the time.
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Answer by Mark K · Jun 19, 2021
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Where do we board the boat to get to the islands?
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Ventura harbor or Oxnard harbor
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Is there a bathroom on the boat?
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Yes. Tiny. But they serve the purpose.
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What's better the departing at 10 or 2? We plan to go on a Tuesday in September means leaving from Ventura.
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10:00 will give you plenty of time leisurely enjoy the island
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Can I go between Islands?
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Shuttles between locations are only for campers on select dates that can accommodate their schedule. There are no shuttles between Anacapa Island and the other Islands.
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