Snorkeling Channel Islands
Crystal clear waters, corals, crabs, fishes, and so much more!
Go to Santa Cruz Islands and dive into crystal clear water to see real ocean life. You can bring your own snorkeling gear or rent from an Island vendor. Dive at your own pace and enjoy the show. You will see a variety of marine life in the wild nature. Reconnect with the ocean and feel like you belong underwater!
Book your Ferry Here: Island Packers
Perfect For
Ocean exploration
Active swimming workout
Adventurous date
Exploration with friends
Personal adventure
Pro tip: If you are an experienced snorkeler, get a Snorkel & Kayak COMBO Tour ($272). More adventure for your money
Tik Tok Videos
@wadehollandmedia The Channel Islands is the most UNDERRATED National Park in the country! #goodmemories #millionactsoflove #NationalPark #outdoorlife #wildlife
♬ Puppy Love - Snikka
@jennydoesvenice Camping on The Channel Islands in California! #channelislands #anacapaisland #california #ventura #santacruz #fyp #foryoupage #snorkling #camping #la
♬ UNDERWATER WONDERSCAPES (MASTER) - Frederic Bernard
Packing List
- Water
- Snacks
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Waterproof bag
Location & Hours
Itinerary
- Arrive at Island Packers Ferry dock for check-in an hour before your departure time
- Meet your Channel Islands Adventure Company guides just outside of the Island Packers building
- Board the Ferry and enjoy your ride (1-1.5 hours)
- Meet your guides on the island
- Get your gear and safety instructions
- Enjoy your tour/snorkeling experience (3 hours)
- Spend the rest of the day on the beach
- Get picked up by the ferry
- Enjoy your ride back to the Island Packers Ferry Dock (1-1.5 hours)
Google Reviews
American “Doll” GirlAwesome tour guide took us from cave to cave most by kayak but 1 even by foot, gave us so much really good background information on plants and animals, showed us the bald eagle pair, reported suspicious divers (loved that he responds when social duty calls) and was super nice, respectful, knowledgeable & helpful all around. The whole experience from booking to tipping was a real pleasure. I highly recommend taking a kayak tour to see the amazing sea caves & parts of the island you would otherwise miss.
Jason DareTerrific experience. We kayaked with a 12 year old and 8 year old. The 1.5 tour was sufficient as the open water currents are strong and demanded heavy paddling. Our guide was funny, informative and attentive to everyone’s needs on the tour. In the 1.5 hours we explored 5 caves. So much kelp and marine life. We also rented wetsuits for the kids so they could snorkel off the beach and they ended up wearing them all day without any complaints of being cold.
Rex PencoeWe had guides Ben and Lisa, they were amazing! For a guided tour, they really allow you to explore and create your own adventure in the caves. They keep you safe and help you out when needed. It was an amazing time and so much fun! Highly recommend this, don’t miss the great opportunity.
Grant ReevesThis was a great experience to learn more about the island and see a lot of beautiful nature. We saw some whales on the ferry, seals on the kayak tour, and foxes on the island. The kayak tour was perfect and it was a thrill traversing the caves. Our guide Marc made the experience even better. He was very knowledgeable about the strategies to go through the caves, and also about the island in general. I would say this is a must see if you are in the area - everything was great!
Rachael MasterA must if you’re visiting Santa Cruz Island! We did the adventure tour and it was perfect. Addison was our guide and she was awesome with a wealth of knowledge of the islands :)
Q & A
Gallery
