This Channel Wildlife Cruise is a scenic, non-landing excursion where passengers remain aboard for an unforgettable 5-hour journey. The cruise traverses the Santa Barbara Channel, an area abundant with marine life, before heading toward the western end of Santa Cruz Island. Along the way, passengers will enjoy an up-close view of the island’s shores and have the opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. One of the highlights of the trip is a visit to the breathtaking Painted Cave, sea conditions permitting.

• 5-hour scenic, non-landing wildlife cruise
• Traverses the Santa Barbara Channel known for abundant marine life
• Journey towards the western end of Santa Cruz Island
• Up-close view of the island’s shores
• Opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat
• Visit to the Painted Cave (sea conditions permitting)

• **Lunch is not provided – passengers should bring their own lunch for the day.
• **No full meals available onboard – however, a galley offers snacks, sodas, water, beer, and wine for purchase (cash and card accepted).

10:00 AM – Depart from Ventura Harbor
Traverse the Santa Barbara Channel in search of wildlife, including dolphins, sea lions, birds, and whales
Head towards the western end of Santa Cruz Island for scenic views
Get close to the Painted Cave for photo opportunities (sea conditions permitting)
Continue exploring the area, communicating with other boats to locate more wildlife
3:00 PM – Return to Ventura Harbor