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The Connally Family at the christening
of their first boat, Island Packer.
The first boat the Island Packer circa 1968
Island Packers' first advertisement
flyer from 1968
805-642-1393
A Little About Island Packers
Island Packers was
founded by Bill M.
Connally, who wanted to
provide a means for
people to venture out to
the Channel Islands. His
wife, Lillian Mae, sons
Mark, Kirk, and Brad,
and daughter, Cherryl,
worked hard helping him
fulfill his dream.
For Bill, the islands were a special place; he fell in
love with the clear waters and rich marine life and
kelp beds surrounding the islands, and he yearned
to share that passion with the public. He was
intrigued by the fact that a person could board a
boat in a busy port such as Ventura and in a few
hours set foot on an island where there were no
hotels, restaurants, autos, or other features of
metropolitan life, a place where nature remained
dominant.
Over 40 years have passed since the christening of the
Island Packer. Many boats have come and gone over the
years. Island Packers has grown and it's vessels have
become larger, faster and more comfortable than in
those early years.
Still actively run by two of Bill's children and their
mother, the company has won the contract for the
next ten years of service for the Channel Islands
National Park. 2011-2021
A family run company
with a family feel,
Island Packers strives
to provide a great
work environment for
its employees. They
know happy
employees make for
happy customers.
Our fleet will continue to grow with a new boat on the
drafting table that will allow us to carry larger cargo
loads while still providing the same quick one hour
ride to the local islands
We hope you come join us as we provide exploration,
education, recreation and research for those who are
interested in all the things the Channel Islands have
to offer.
The Local Islands
Driving Directions
Trip Preparation
The Outer Islands
Non-Landing Cruises
Main Office:
Ventura Harbor
1691 Spinnaker Drive #105B
Ventura, Ca 93001
Satellite Office:
Channel Islands Harbor
3550 Harbor Boulevard
Oxnard, CA 93035 (No Mail)
805-642-1393
805-642-6573 Fax
Info@IslandPackers.com
Office Hours
Main Office
9:AM to 5:00 PM
& One Hour Before Boat
Departure
Seven Days a Week
Satellite Office:
Open One Hour Before Boat
Departure
