How long is the ferry ride from Ventura to Channel Islands?

3 hours
Travel Time from Ventura Harbor: Boat trips are 3 hours. Landing Conditions: Boat visitors must climb from the boat up a steel-rung ladder to a pier at Bechers Bay.

How do I get from Ventura to the Channel Islands?

Most boat trips depart from Ventura Harbor (home to the national park’s visitors centre) via operator Island Packers, and the majority go to the two closest islands, Santa Cruz and Anacapa. You can also reach the islands from Santa Barbara, by way of a Santa Barbara Sailing yacht, helmed by a U.S. Coast Guard captain.

Where does Island Packers leave from?

Island Packers departs from two different harbors. Our Home Office is located in the Ventura Harbor. Satellite Office is in the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard.

How much does a boat ride to Channel Islands cost?

Most people travel to the islands by boat from Ventura. Although there are no park fees, getting there is expensive — anywhere from $56 to $160 per person, the higher price being for a trip by air to Santa Rosa.

Which is the best channel island to visit?

These places are best for islands in Channel Islands National Park:

• Santa Cruz Island.
• Anacapa Island.
• Santa Rosa Island.
• San Miguel Island.
• Santa Barbara Island.

Is there cell service on Santa Rosa Island?

Santa Rosa Island is a wild natural area, and your visit may involve some risks. DO NOT RELY ON YOUR CELL PHONE: Cell phone coverage is spotty and unreliable at best on Santa Rosa Island, do not rely on cell coverage for emergencies and it is best to turn your phone on Airplane mode while visiting to save battery life.

Is there cell phone service on Santa Rosa Island?

Can you swim in Channel Islands?

The kelp forests at Santa Cruz are absolutely breathtaking for the adventurous swimmer and snorkeler to explore. Given the isolation of the Channel Islands (20+ miles off the coast of California), we encourage all snorkelers to have prior snorkeling experience and be comfortable swimming in the ocean.

How many days do you need in Channel Islands?

We recommend at least 2-3 days minimum in the Channel Islands. It truly depends on what you plan to do there and if you plan to camp on the islands or not.

How much does it cost to get to the Channel Islands?

There is no entrance fee. To visit one of the five islands, you’ll have to take a boat or plane. There are no services on the islands.

Can you go to Santa Rosa Island?

Santa Rosa Island may be visited on a one-day trip, multi-day boat trip, or an overnight camping trip. However, getting to this island is more challenging and the weather can be windy anytime of year-30-knot winds are not uncommon. Therefore, visitors must be prepared for adverse weather.

Which Channel island is the best to visit?

Where are the Ventura Harbor Island Packers located?

Island Packers Ventura Office 1691 Spinnaker Drive # 105B Ventura, CA 93001 805-642-1393

How did the island Packers get to Santa Cruz Island?

Excellent crew to get us safely from Ventura to Santa Cruz Island, Channel Island. They made sure all followed the masking rule (which I was grateful for) and were very professional. Enjoyed seeing pods of dolphins going out to the island and humpback whales on our way back.

Where do Island Packers go to see whales?

On all of Island Packers’ trips to the Channel Islands we cruise with an eye out for wildlife, especially everyone’s favorites, whales and dolphins. There are two seasons each year where we specifically go out into the waters of California’s Santa Barbara Channel and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

How to drive out of Ventura Channel Islands?

For departures out of Ventura and Channel Islands (Oxnard) Harbors contact: Click here for driving directions to Island Packers. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.