Prisoners Harbor Kayak Tour – Available NOW!
Explore Prisoners Harbor, on Santa Cruz Island’s north coast. We’ll spend 2-2.5 hours exploring the pristine waters, kelp forests, beautiful coastlines and rich history. This area of the island is the border of Channel Islands National Park and the Nature Conservancy.
Available through November 2020
Ferry Tickets
Ferry service is operated by Island Packers. You will be given the option to purchase ferry tickets with your kayaking reservation during the checkout process.
Updated June 30, 2020
When
Now until Nov. 1st 2020, 7am ferry check-in (8am departure) or 8am ferry check-in (9am departure) from Ventura Harbor. Tour meets on Santa Cruz Island daily between 10:30am-11:00am and select days at 9:30am-10:00am.
Distance
2-3 miles
Duration
2-2.5 hours
Difficulty
Beginner to Advanced. Children under age 5 not permitted.
Snorkel & Kayak Tour – Available Summer 2021
On our guided kayak & snorkel tour, guests receive expert knowledge while exploring the beautiful kelp forests and sea caves along pristine coastlines. Guides will offer discussions of marine ecology and natural history of the islands while guests view sea life up close. For this tour, guests must know how to swim and also have basic snorkel & kayaking experience.
*This location will reopen after the completion of the pier at Scorpion Anchorage. The anticipated opening will be November 2020.
Ferry Tickets
Ferry service is operated by Island Packers. You will be given the option to purchase ferry tickets from us during the checkout process after adding your kayak tour.
Ferry return times vary. Your ferry will depart from Scorpion Anchorage anywhere between 3:30pm and 5:00pm (arrival in Ventura Harbor between 4:30pm and 7:00pm).
Updated June 30, 2020
When
July-September - Saturdays and Sundays
Meets at 9:30am on Santa Cruz Island. Check the calendar when booking for available dates.
Distance
1.25 miles of kayaking + snorkeling
Duration
1-1.5 hours of kayaking & 45 minutes of snorkeling
Difficulty
Intermediate through advanced experience levels recommended.
Adventure Sea Cave Kayak Tour – Available Nov. 2020
Our Adventure Sea Cave Kayak Tour is our most popular Channel Islands National Park tour. We’ll spend 2.5-3 hours exploring the sea caves around Scorpion Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island. No other area of the park offers as many sea cave kayaking opportunities. Some of the most beautiful sea caves in the world can be found at Scorpion Anchorage.
*This location will reopen after the completion of the pier at Scorpion Anchorage. The anticipated opening will be November 20th 2020.
Updated Sept 26, 2020
When
Tours start at 10:30am and select days at 9:30am
*Available year round pending pier completion
Distance
2.5 - 3 miles
Duration
2.5 - 3 hours of island kayaking
Difficulty
Beginner through advanced levels. Children under age 5 not permitted.
Pricing
Summer tours often sellout. Please book in advance.
$153 per adult + ferry transportation ($62)*
$143 per child 12 and under + ferry transportation ($54)*
*You'll have the option to add your ferry ticket to your cart. If you already have ferry tickets directly through Island Packers or will be camping on the island you can select to not add ferry tickets to your cart.