Dinner Cruises and Taste of Ventura Cruise
Throughout the year island Packers offers a number of evening Harbor Dinner Cruises.  During the cruise you can enjoy dinner catered by one of the harbor areas finest restaurants. There is no host beer, wine and soft drinks on board.  When the seas and winds are calm, we will tour the local coast to view the historic Ventura Pier. In addition to the quaint scenery of the local harbor you may be entertained by live music provided by a variety of local artists.  Dinner cruises are usually 2 hours long. Scroll down to see the schedule. Visit the local shops before or after at Ventura Harbor Village, or be entertained at the Comedy Esquire following the cruise.

Try our "A Taste of Ventura Harbor Cruise", a 1 hour cruise of the harbor and then you can wine and dine yourself at one of the restaurants in the Harbor Village. Scroll down to view trip dates, or click here.

Call (805) 642-1393, for more information or if you want to charter a harbor cruise.

Other Special Tours
Our boats are also available for charter either during the evening or days when our schedule permits.  You can have a family get together, wedding, reception, birthday celebration or corporate, club or school event. For information on special tours and group charters contact: groupcharters@islandpackers.com

Wildlife North Shore Cruises
Another popular trip for corporate or social groups, is our non-landing North Shore Island Cruise. This trip is 3 hours long and will tour the north shore of either Anacapa or the eastern portion of Santa Cruz Island. This is a nice way to visit the Channel Islands National Park and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary for those who just don't have the time to land and explore the islands. You are likely to see marine wildlife such as dolphins, seals, sea lions, and seabirds. The island shorelines are stunning with sheer cliffs, caves, arches, ledges, and rocky outcrops that provide habitat for marine life.

Parties with Lunch or Dinner
Private luncheon or dinner cruises are available30-60 guests, with a charter rate of $690 per hour, and $17.00 per person for lunch or dinner.

Harbor Cruise with Drinks and Hors d'oeuvres
We can accommodate a party of 60-140 passengers. Our charter rates are for a minimum of 2 hours, at $400.00 to $690.00 per hour, depending on the vessel. If you require a dance floor, set up is an additional $300.00

For more information of call the Island Packers Office (805) 642-1393

Casual dress, please no high heels on the boats. Bring a coat or jacket, it can be chilly even on a beautiful evening. Call (805) 642-1393 to make your reservations.

After the sun goes down, why not stay for dinner at the Ventura Harbor? Also enjoy live comedy shows at 7 & 9 p.m. at the Comedy Esquire Two for one tickets available thru Island Packers by calling 805-644-1500 or www.venturaharbor.com