Snorkel Tour – Available Summer 2021
On our guided snorkel tour at Scorpion Anchorage, guests will receive expert knowledge while exploring beautiful kelp forests along pristine coastlines. There may even be a chance to swim in and out of sea caves! Guides will offer discussions of marine ecology and the natural history of the islands while guests view sea life up close. Gear rental is included in the snorkeling tour price.
Ferry Tickets
You must purchase a ferry ticket to get to the island. Ferry service is operated by Island Packers, the sole transportation concessionaire to Channel Islands National Park. You can do this through us at checkout unless you have already purchased them directly with Island Packers.
Availability
Meets July-August on Saturdays & Sundays at 11:30 or 2:00pm on Santa Cruz Island.
Meets Sept every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday @ 11:30 or 2:00pm on Santa Cruz Island.
When
7am ferry check-in (8am departure) or 8am ferry check-in (9am departure) from Ventura Harbor.
July/Aug- Sundays only at 11:30 or 2pm on Santa Cruz Island.
Sept - Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays @ 11:30 or 2pm on Santa Cruz Island.
Duration
1-1.5 hours of snorkeling time
Difficulty
Beginner to Advanced. Prior snorkel experience will make for a better tour. Guests should know how to swim and be comfortable in the ocean.
Snorkeling Gear & Wetsuit Rental
Channel Island National Park offers some of the best snorkeling in North America. Rental includes a Snorkel, Mask, Fins and a 3-piece Wetsuit (5mm shortie suit, 7mm farmer john suit & sized hood). We have children’s wetsuits size 6-16 and adult’s wetsuits size XS-XXXL. We have child, youth and adult-sized masks available.
When
You will pick up your gear on the island at the snorkel rental shop.
Duration
Day rental
Difficulty
Snorkelers should be comfortable swimming in open water.
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All rentals include a required personal flotation devices. Pricing
$50
Snorkeling Gear Rental
Channel Island National Park offers some of the best snorkeling in North America. Rental includes a Snorkel, Mask and Fins. We have child, youth and adult-sized masks available. A wetsuit is not included in this rental package.
When
You will pick up your gear on the island at the snorkel rental shop.
Duration
Day rental
Difficulty
Snorkelers should be comfortable swimming in open water.
Snorkel & Kayak Tour
On our guided kayak & snorkel tour, guests will receive expert knowledge while exploring beautiful kelp forests and sea caves along pristine coastlines. Guides will offer discussions of marine ecology and the 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 snorkeling & kayaking experience.
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.
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).
Availability
Meets on select days from July through the first week of September.
Meets on Santa Cruz Island at 9:30am.
When
7am ferry check-in (8am departure) from Ventura Harbor.
Meets from July-September on Saturdays and Sundays 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. Prior snorkel & kayak experience will make for a better tour.