Upcoming Special Trips and More

Island Packers is Running Trips to the Islands this Summer.

All precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of Passengers and Crew

Please View our Safety Precautions and Requirements for Traveling with Island Packers

Get the New Channel Island National Park App

Just Released

Enrich your visit to Channel Islands National Park with the official, free app from the National Park Service (NPS). Digitally explore the park—by map or by topic of interest. Discover the natural and cultural stories in context with their locations. Find the information you need about visitor centers, events, services, and self-guided tours and trails throughout the park.

The app is free and available on the App Store and on Google Play.

Get it before you arrive to go to the park as cell service is weak/not available at the park.

Summer Whale Watching is Happening NOW!

Come View these Majestic Creatures of the Deep

We have Trips Available

August 6, 15, 20, 27,30

Get Onboard for Fun and Nature

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Book Your Seats

Prisoners Harbor w/ Painted Cave Exploration

Visit One of the Largest Known Sea Caves on the Planet.

Spend time ashore at the Beautiful Prisoners Harbor Area.

Take a swim in the protected bay

Relax and enjoy the Wetlands and Beach Areas.

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New Trips During the Scorpion Pier Construction

Island Packers is offering a Two Island Trip consisting of Prisoners Harbor SCI, for the first part of your day and Anacapa Island-East End Landing for the second half of your day.

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Scorpion Anchorage Closure During Pier Construction.

Beginning November 1, 2019, there will be no public access to Scorpion Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island due to construction of a new pier.

Construction is expected to take 12 months.

Available Trips

for day and camping experiences at the Channel Islands

Island Packers visits all five of the islands that make up the Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary. View our Island Trips for details on day trips, camping, island activities and special trips.