Island Packers Channel Islands

Island Packers

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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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Feb 12, 2025
The Island Packers team was incredible. The boat to the Channel Islands was very comfortable, and the staff was the best I have any experienced on a tour boat/ferry. They frequently checked on the …Full review by Nomad798967
Feb 9, 2025
DO NOT TRUST THIS DISGUSTING COMPANY!!!!!!! I have had plans in works to bring my service dog on board since November 2024, did a whale watching trip with the “owner” Alex at the end of January 2025 …Full review by Stay56777611656
Jan 25, 2025
We loved it so much we’ll definitely do it again! The 1 hour ride to the island felt quick and we saw sea lions, dolphins and whales. On the island we chose to do a hike over to smugglers cove on the…Full review by JeffS4288
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Questions & answers

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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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In the Oxnard Harbor on the west side of the channel. Just ask when you get there
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Is there a bathroom on the boat?
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Yes. There are two tiny bathrooms at the back of the boat.
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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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Go early, 10 a.m. as it should be cooler in the morning. It can get quite warm in the afternoon. Bring a windbreaker, light jacket, or sweat shirt
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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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Please no canteens, shoes, water bottles or loose items tied to exterior of backpacks.
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Transport of cargo (other than basic 60 lbs.camping gear) must be approved prior to your departure date.
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Please arrive at your harbor of departure a full hour before your departure time. Late arriving gear may not be loaded onto the boat.
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Sturdy shoes and warm clothes for the cool evenings that can occur year-round.
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lbs. of gear maximum per person, not including water. Passengers staying for more than 2 nights are allowed an additional 10 lbs. per night. Gear weight overage will incur additional charges
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NO Single Item weighing more than 45 LBS (required)
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A campsite reservation. Please be prepared to give your campsite number at check-in as required by the National Park Service.
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Fuel and water must be removed from gear going below deck. Fuel will be carried in a special container. Water containers are not included in the weight totals. Containers may not exceed 3 gallons and …
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Santa Cruz Island at Scorpion and Santa Rosa Island have fresh/potable water. Anacapa Island, San Miguel Island Santa Cruz Island at Prisoners/Del Norte Campground & Santa Barbara Island DO NOT have f…
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Pack efficiently, we have limited space for gear and specific weight restrictions.
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Hat, Sunscreen and long-sleeved shirt for UV protection. UV is present even on overcast days.
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Gear that meets the Island Packers Restrictions/Guidelines
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Straps should be snapped together and fastened.
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