On all of Island Packers' trips to the Channel Islands we cruise with an eye out for wildlife, especially everyone's favorites, whales and dolphins. There are two seasons each year where we specifically go out into the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary to view the larger of the marine mammals, the Pacific Gray Whales and Humpback and Blue Whales.
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Whale Watching and Other Marine Mammals
Within the waters of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary 28 species of whales and dolphins have been identified. Eighteen of these species are seen frequently and are thought to be residents.
Throughout the year it is possible to see Common dolphin, Risso's dolphin, Minke whales, Bottlenose dolphin, Pacific White Sided dolphin, Dall's porpoise and an occasional pod of Orcas.
The Humpback and Blue Whales are attracted to the local area during periods of upwelling that produce the plankton food they feed upon. Typically the ocean conditions that produce this feeding phenomenon occur between June and September.
Gray Whales migrate yearly between Alaskan waters and Mexican water and back again to Alaska and passe between the manland and the local islands.. Whale Watching trips begin on December 26th and continue through the second week of April. Island Packers also offers island trips during this time that also will stop to view the migration.
805-642-1393
Whale Watching
General Information
Blue & Humpback Whale Watching
Whale Watching Cruise Faress
Gray Whale Watching
Adult - 13-54 Years
$35.00
Child - 3 to 12 Years of Age
$25.00
Senior - 55 Years and Older
Senior - 55 Years and Older
Child - 3 to 12 Years of Age
Adult - 13-54 Years
$32.00
Infants - Under 3 Years of Age (Must be Reserved)
$00.00
Infants - Under 3 Years of Age (Must be Reserved)
$75.00
$68.00
$57.00
The Local Islands
$00.00
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The Outer Islands
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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

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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