Channel Islands Gray Whale Watching Trips are Available from December through Mid April
Island Packers’ Gray Whale Watching departs from both the Channel Islands and Ventura Harbors. This 3-3.5 hour cruise takes you to the Southern California waters of the Santa Barbara Channel.
These waters are known for their marine mammal diversity and you may get to see other species of marine mammals along with the migrating Gray Whales. Seals, Sea Lions and several species of Dolphins along with occasional Orca Whale pods may also be seen on your trip.
Gray Whale Watching is a winter event and we encourage you to dress in layers of warm clothing, and wear comfortable flat shoes on your trip. Bring along your camera and binoculars for added viewing options.
Our captains have many years of experience sighting whales on the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel and will narrate and inform you about all the varieties or marine mammals seen on your cruise.
Winter Whale Watching
Fares:
- Adult (13-54): $45
- Senior (55 and up): $43
- Military (Active): $43
- Child (3-12): $34
- Infant (under 3): $0.00
The perfect way to experience the Gray Whale migration!
This 3 ½ non-landing trip is an excellent way to witness one of nature’s great journeys.
Each year, Pacific gray whales migrate through the Santa Barbara Channel on their journey between Alaska and Baja California. Island Packers offers Gray Whale Watching trips departing from both Ventura and Channel Islands Harbors, giving you the chance to witness this incredible migration up close.
Winter Whale Watching Cruises are available late December through mid-April, typically offered several times a week, with morning and early afternoon departures.
These trips are good choices especially for:
• Passengers interested in seeing the gray whale migration
• Those who would rather stay on a boat than hike on the island
• Families with children
• Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers
• Visitors looking for a unique seasonal adventure
! Please Note: These trips do not land on the islands.
- All Ages
- 3.5 Hours (Times are approximate)
- Non-Landing Trip
OXNARD WINTER WHALE WATCH
Join us for a winter whale watching excursion looking for Gray Whales! Cruise and search for Gray Whales and other local marine life on this winter whale watching cruise.
Fares:
- Adult (13-54): $45
- Senior (55 and up): $41
- Military (Active): $41
- Child (3-12): $32
- Infant (under 3): $0.00
- All Ages
- 3.5 Hours
- Non-Landing Trip
Summer Whale Watch
Fares:
- Adult (13-54): $84
- Senior (55 and up): $79
- Military (Active): $79
- Child (3-12): $69
- Infant (under 3): $0.00
The perfect way to experience whales in the Santa Barbara Channel!
This 5-hour trip is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and search for the incredible whales and dolphins that migrate through or call our waters home in the summer months. From the comfort of our vessels, passengers traverse the Santa Barbara Channel, take in sweeping island views, and receive narration from a professional naturalist. While sightings are never guaranteed, your crew makes every effort to locate and visit with these animals. Summer often brings encounters with humpback whales, blue whales, fin whales, and large pods of dolphins and sealions
These trips are great choices especially for:
• Wildlife enthusiasts eager to see the largest animals on earth
• Families with children
• Visitors who want a unique and memorable experience on the water
• Passengers who prefer to stay aboard the boat instead of going ashore
• Photographers and nature lovers of all kinds
! Please Note: Summer Whale Watching trips do not land on any of the islands.
- 5 Hours (Times are approximate)
- All ages
- Non-Landing Trip