New Coastal Sailing Adventures & Island Cruise
The Bill of Rights, a 137’ double mast gaff rig top sail schooner built in 1971, is now available for three-hour coastal cruises with Island Packers both Saturdays and Sundays .  Individuals can enjoy a sailing adventure while keeping a watchful eye out wildlife marine life, or experience a more adventurous role by helping the crew to sail the historic ship. See the Coastal Sailing schedule.
NEW Starting in Spring 2010 we will offer a sailing adventure to Anacapa Island. This is a non-landing cruise where you will get to sail for six hours. for more information see the sailing schedule page.

Dinner Cruises and Taste of Ventura Cruise
Throughout the year island Packers offers a number of evening Harbor Dinner Cruises open to the public.  During the cruise you can enjoy dinner catered by one of the harbor areas finest restaurants. There is no host beer, wine and soft drinks on board.  When the seas and winds are calm, we will tour the local coast to view the historic Ventura Pier. In addition to the quaint scenery of the local harbor you may be entertained by live music provided by a variety of local artists.  Dinner cruises are usually 2 hours long. Scroll down to see the schedule. We suggest that you may enjoy a visit to the Ventura Harbor Comedy Club or local shops before or after our cruise at Ventura Harbor Village.

Try our "A Taste of Ventura Harbor Cruise", a 1 hour cruise of the harbor and then you can wine and dine yourself at one of the restaurants in the Harbor Village. Scroll down to view trip dates, or click here.
Call (805) 642-1393, for more information or if you want to charter a harbor cruise.

Other Special Tours
Our boats are also available for charter either during the evening or days when our schedule permits.  You can have a family get together, wedding, reception, birthday celebration or corporate, club or school event. For information on special tours and group charters contact: groupcharters@islandpackers.com

Wildlife North Shore Cruises
Another popular trip for corporate or social groups, is our non-landing North Shore Island Cruise. This trip is 3 hours long and will tour the north shore of either Anacapa or the eastern portion of Santa Cruz Island. This is a nice way to visit the Channel Islands National Park and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary for those who just don't have the time to land and explore the islands. You are likely to see marine wildlife such as dolphins, seals, sea lions, and seabirds. The island shorelines are stunning with sheer cliffs, caves, arches, ledges, and rocky outcrops that provide habitat for marine life.

Parties with Lunch or Dinner
Private luncheon or dinner cruises are available 30-110 guests, with a charter rate of $760 per hour, and $17.00 per person for lunch or dinner.

Harbor Cruise with Drinks and Hors d'oeuvres
We can accommodate a party of 60-140 passengers. Our charter rates are for a minimum of 1 1/2 hours, $760.00 per hour. If you require a dance floor, set up is an additional $300.00, wine $6.00 a glass. Catered by Spinnaker Steak & Seafood Broiler.

For more information of call the Island Packers Office (805) 642-1393

Casual dress, please no high heels on the boats. Bring a coat or jacket, it can be chilly even on a beautiful evening. Call (805) 642-1393 to make your reservations.

Jazz and blues by A & E Band

After the sun goes down, why not stay for dinner at the Ventura Harbor? Also enjoy live comedy shows at 7 & 9 p.m. at the Ventura Harbor Comedy Club Two for one tickets available thru Island Packers by calling 805-644-1500 or www.venturaharbor.com