Explore the Scenic North Shore of Anacapa Island – No Landing Required!
Join us for a captivating boat tour along the rugged north shore of Anacapa Island. Marvel at the island’s iconic Arch Rock and enjoy opportunities to spot seabirds, seals, dolphins, and other marine mammals in the protected waters of Channel Islands National Park and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. It’s a perfect way to experience the island’s natural beauty—no landing necessary. May include a stop at the island to drop off or pickup passengers from Anacapa Island.
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The Anacapa Shoreline Cruise is a perfect introduction to Channel Islands National Park, offering a scenic and educational experience without setting foot on the island.
As you travel across the Santa Barbara Channel, keep an eye out for local marine life such as California Sea Lions, Harbor Seals and several dolphin species—including Common, Pacific White-sided, and Risso’s Dolphins. While not a designated whale-watching trip, sightings of Gray or Humpback Whales are possible during winter and spring.
Along Anacapa’s dramatic coastline, you’ll pass by the iconic Arch Rock—the park’s landmark—and see the historic lighthouse perched high on the cliffs. Below, seals and sea lions often rest on the rocky shore.
Anacapa is a haven for seabirds, home to one of the largest Brown Pelican breeding populations on the West Coast and the world’s largest colony of Western Gulls. Birds can be seen soaring overhead, nesting on cliffs, and diving into the sea.
This relaxing cruise through the Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary offers a chance to observe some of the richest marine life in the world—all without leaving the boat.
Note: The cruise may briefly stop at Anacapa Island to drop off passengers booked for a landing trip.
Summer Whale Watching
Each summer, the waters off the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary come alive with some of the ocean’s most magnificent creatures. Once a rare sight, Humpback whales and the endangered Blue whale are now regularly seen as they gather to feed on massive swarms of krill.
