Snorkeling Channel Islands

Jo, our kayak guide, was so knowledgeable and friendly and made our first sea kayaking experience very enjoyable. We came to this tour prepared to go home cold and soggy in our own cotton clothes because we didn’t think to bring a towel, but the Channel Islands Adventure Co actually provided wetsuits and a spray jacket and a helmet (and of course a PFD) for all kayakers! They clean the wetsuits in between uses and everything seemed well organized and efficient.

What a unique and fun experience! Clay was our guide for the Discovery Caves Tour and we loved him! He educated us on cave kayaking safety, ocean flora and creatures, native culture, and more! We explored many caves and got to see 8 seals! Highly recommend! If you’re a hiker too, make sure you leave time to hike the ridge over to potato cove! You might even seen whales in the distance while hiking like we did!

We came over on 2/6/25 and met our guide Chuck. The man had a wealth of experience. We learned a great deal from him about the island, the rock formations, varied wildlife, the caves and best way to navigate efficiently. Toward the end of our time together the conditions deteriorated dramatically. Chuck was calm and made sure our group all got back safely. We had looked forward to this adventure because the previous day’s tour was cancelled due to weather. Our expectations were absolutely exceeded. Thank you for a memorable experience 💜

We had a great day kayaking around Santa Cruz Island with Luke today. He was an excellent guide and told us all about the wildlife and the geology of the island. He even brought ginger chews along for when any of us felt a little seasickness. The company also helped us rebook after a cancellation due to wind. This is quite a pricey experience, we paid more than 200 per person for a 3-4 hour trip. It included gear and the guide.

We had a lovely time! Luke was our guide and was incredibly knowledgeable in both the local ecosystem and the historical/cultural side. He also did a great job at making us feel comfortable in approaching the day at our own pace and intensity. Can't wait to come back!