The table below contains the index for pages within this site, and a brief description of the content for each page. Island Packers offers four primary areas of service including island trips, whale watching, school field trips, and harbor cruises/special event cruises.
Island Packers visits all five islands within the Channel Islands National Park. Each island is unique, therefore we have dedicated a page to each island, as well as a general information page about the Channel Islands and things to do and see on your trip. The island pages also contain a more in-depth description of each island as well as specific information on the landings, terrain, camping facilities, access to beaches and/or watersports (kayaking, snorkeling), and seasonal highlights. Also within many of the pages you will find downloadable pdf documents for even more information.
| Site Index: last updated August 2008 | |
| Anacapa Island | Detailed information to plan your visit to Anacapa Island. Please also visit the Island Trips page for general information on all Channel Islands travel. |
| Anacapa Live Dive Program | Seasonal live underwater video tour |
| Camping | Information about planning and packing for island camping. Includes a chart to compare island facilities. |
| Camper Packing Guidelines | Infromation and packing tips for island campers including items that Island Packers will not transport, or itmes not allowed by the National Park Service. |
| Channel Island Hiking Guides | Download pdf files that include the NPS hiking information for each island. These guides are also available once you arrive on each island. |
| Contact Us | Information about Island Packers, maps to our two locations, links to Hotel accommodations, information about our boats. Phone, FAX & email contacts, and addresses. |
| Education Links | Some cool links to great educational sites related to the ocean and islands. |
| Fares | Price list for trips we offer. |
| Field Trips (for schools) | General information about the programs offered for school field trips. |
| Field Trip to Anacapa | Details about the Anacapa programs for schools. Has downloadable "Pre-visit guide". |
| Field Trip to Santa Cruz | Details about the Santa Cruz programs for schools. Has downloadable "Pre-visit guide". |
| Field Trip for Watching Gray Whales | Details on the seasonal migration of the gray whale, and our gray whale program. Has downloadable guide for local marine mammals. |
| Field Trip for Wildlife Watching | Details on wildlife found year round, and our wildlife watch program. Has downloadable guide for local marine mammals. |
| Harbor Cruises and Special Events | Information and schedules for harbor, and sunset cruises, and non-landing north shore cruises of Anacapa or Santa Cruz Island. Also charter information for special events. |
| Hotels | List of local hotels, some offer special packages with Island Packers. |
| Home Page | |
| Island Trips | General information about planning an island trip. Start with this page to plan your island day trip or camping excursion. |
| Kayak Regulations | Information about some of the regulations for kayaking in the park. |
| Links (general) | Links to sites related to the Channel islands and local area. |
| Outer Island Schedule | Seasonal trip schedule for Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara Islands. |
| News Archives | Archive of feature articles/pages and past current events. |
| San Miguel Island | Detailed information to plan your visit to San Miguel Island. Please also visit the Island Trips page for general information on all Channel Islands travel. |
| Santa Barbara Island | Detailed information to plan your visit to Santa Barbara Island. Please also visit the Island Trips page for general information on all Channel Islands travel. |
| Santa Cruz Island | Detailed information to plan your visit to Santa Cruz Island. Please also visit the Island Trips page for general information on all Channel Islands travel. |
| Santa Rosa Island | Detailed information to plan your visit to Santa Rosa Island. Please also visit the Island Trips page for general information on all Channel Islands travel. |
| Schedule for Whale Watching | Seasonal schedules are posted here for our two whale watching seasons, winter gray whales, summer blue and humpback whales. |
| Sightings | Includes a description of whales and dolphins that are seen on trips to the Channel Islands. This page is updated every other week. |
| Trip Schedule for All year Trips | Includes schedule for trips to Anacapa & Santa Cruz which run all year round. |
| Watersports Safety Information | Some basic information on ocean conditions, and some safety considerations if planning to recreate in the water areas in the park. |
| Watersports and Kayaking Information | Includes important information on transporting kayaks, and planning kayaking or snorkeling as part of your trip. Includes links for renting equipment and/or contracting for guided tours. |
| Whale Watching | Information on two seasons of whale watching. |
| For a table for external links to the Channel Islands National Park click here. | |
| The index below is for external links directly to The Channel islands National Park | |
| Official Home Page or the Channel Islands National Park | http://www.nps.gov/chis/homepage.htm |
| Camping Information Page for the Channel Islands National Park with links to permits and reservations | http://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/camping.htm |
| The National Park Service Reservation Center for Camping on all National Parks | www.recreation.gov |
| Note: Other external links can be located in the Island Packers "Links" page and/or "Educational Links" | |
This site is designed and maintained by: Kathy deWet-Oleson for island Packers Cruises
All Images are ©Kathy deWet Oleson unless noted otherwise.
All Images are ©Kathy deWet Oleson unless noted otherwise.