Prisoners Harbor
Santa Cruz Island
What makes this destination unique?
Andres Mills
Price $42.00 Per Person
Prisoners Harbor is located where the National Park Service and The Nature
Conservancy (TNC) boundaries meet, giving unique access to the Pelican
Trail. This trail offers beautiful vistas that overlook the Santa Barbara Channel
and all its rich marine diversity. It also traverses several different vegetation
habitats, providing the best opportunity to see the most diversity of endemic
species of any trail on Santa Cruz. This vegetation provides habitat for many
bird species as well, including the endemic Island Scrub Jay, which is found
nowhere else in the world. The Harbor area still houses an old ranch storage
building and an archaeological site that offer a window into the rich cultural
past of this island.
Education K-12
Doug Mangum
What will my students experience?
There is always an opportunity to see wildlife en-route to the islands, and we
definitely brake for whales and dolphins! Once ashore, students will have a lunch
break and then take a guided hike with their naturalist. Our naturalists are
trained on the unique natural and cultural resources found in Channel Islands
National Park, and have a large repertoire of activities to reinforce the
information they present. Possible science themes include adaptation, habitats,
native and endemic organisms, introduced species, research and restoration,
marine ecology, and geology. Social science themes may include Native
American inhabitants and explorers.
805-642-1393
The boat trip to Prisoners will take 1½ hours.
Arriving at the Harbor, be prepared to step
from the boat to a ladder, where you will climb
2-5 rungs to the pier. The distance of the hike is
dependent on the pace and skills of each group
and can range from 1½ - 4 miles with multiple
elevation changes of 150-200 feet, including
some steep rocky terrain. The trail is rated
"Moderate to Strenuous" by the Park Service,
and is recommended for more mature students
and/or small groups.
Doug Mangum
Santa Cruz Island
What is the physical exertion involved?
Anacapa Island
Dan Harding
Non-Landing Cruises
All trips can be tailored to meet your curriculum goals
and objectives.
Full Day Trip
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
