Very enjoyable! Luckily, the dolphins put on a remarkable show for us! It was interesting to hear…read morefacts and see islands. A larger boat would be fantastic in the future!

Captain Charlie is awesome! He gave us a great boat ride on the Whisper. We had guests who were new…read moreto the Santa Barbara area and he made them feel so comfortable. He is very knowledgeable about the area and provided a superior experience! Thank you for giving us such a great boat ride! Ps. Highly recommend getting the sunset time. It is beautiful out there

Had the most amazing time out in the sun at the Oxnard harbor. Rented kayak for one hour and…read moreexplored the marina with my partner in crime! Very dog friendly and check-in process is VERY fast and easy! Highly recommend for a fun summer activity

Don't count on them for kayak rentals. I had organized a 3 day trip to go kayaking out of Scorpion…read more Was bringing my personal kayak and then renting one until I received a call the night before we took off telling me the conditions weren't any good with 7 ft swell and 25mph gusts forecasted. I was told the only window would be for arrival day which I had already booked a tour so I was advised to not bring my personal kayak. Huge mistake! Second day and there was a little wind but not too bad, bit of a swell but plenty of kayaking to be had without caves. All the boats and tours went out all day. I had called the Kayak Center to see if they could send two singles out for next morning for us as there was still room on boat. I was told there was no way they would send out any kayaks due to the conditions and swell and out of safety. The guy kept going on and on about what happens when you go around a bend. It was ridiculous as I kept telling him I know exactly what happens. No matter how many times I told him that I am a very experienced paddler, certified rescue diver, live in Laguna, and am on ocean about 3 days/week and understand ocean conditions and forecasts, the guy wouldn't hear it. I have my own RIB with a 50hp motor I take out all the time. I'm not a newbie. What really got me was they ended up sending out several kayaks for other people in the morning boat yet nothing for us. I asked him why was he not letting us have any and he then started back peddling saying those people signed waivers about not taking kayak for that day. The kayaks they delivered weren't going to be used until next day. What a lie that was. You couldn't have asked for a calmer more gorgeous day to be on water which again, every boat was including the kayaks they had taken over on ferry. I've kayaked scorpion several times when I used to frequent islands on private boat. This time was much different and a lot of coordination going into it. After much work, I had 3 days planned out with my daughter, 17, and also an experienced paddler, surfer, and certified advanced diver. Our trip was ruined because of these guys. I can guarantee if I had been a male, there wouldn't have been any problems. Instead we got to sit on the beach and watch all the kayakers enjoy a gorgeous glassy day on the water with no way to get out ourselves. Profilers.

Seals, Leopard Sharks, Octopus and lobsters in the water and Tri-Tip Beef, Ice-cream Sundays and a…read moreHot-tub out of the water. A clean and professionally operated boat and dive charter.

Spent three consecutive days with them - excellent food, excellent crew, excellent diving…read more Everything feels safe and well run, captain does his best to work for the best diving conditions, and the crew is very helpful and friendly. We frequently dive cold water and chose not to get a guide - we did find but would highly recommend one of the DGCI guides if you're out of practice or not used to cold water.

We had two days of amazing diving off best dive small ship/boat. The Spectre is not only a dive…read moreboat it is a day cruise with food and beverages being served through out the day. On board hot tub and showers too. The crossing to the islands included dolfins and other sea life. Once to the channel Island we were able to witness the beautiful coast line of Santa Cruz and Anacapa islands. The diving was amazing. Clear blue water and plenty to see. Swim throughs and towering sea kelp made for a magical experience. The crew of the Spectre are top notch and made the entire trip enjoyable. They work hard to provide service to everyone and see to passengers needs right away. The captain always puts us in the safest and most enjoyable dive sites. I look forward to planning more trips on the Spectre. It truly is a upper level experience.

The whole trip was a great experience. 1st time on a charter boat that offered breakfast and lunch…read moreduring my dives. The entire team was great. I actually signed up with Jenn for kelp Forrest and she's amazing and full of information. Will most definitely be

Absolutely loved our time here. We went for my bachelorette and I was so glad we did. The staff…read morethat we had were amazing and we had a blast. I was mostly up in the air and loved every second of it! Plan to come here again with my parents and future husband! Highly recommending!

Joy and laughter in the air was the best way to celebrate my daughters birthday. The team was so…read morecool and fun and made sure safety was first. The entire experience was incredible soaring high above the scenic Santa Barbara landscape was breathtaking. The crew had such good energy on the boat and made it a blast for everyone. Booking was easy and we can't wait to come back and sail again!

I love the Ventura Harbor and it's my most frequented harbor in Ventura county. This one feels like…read morehome and has that nostalgic feeling since I've moved here as this was always the place I'd escape to for some good eats and seaside vibes. There is so much to love about the Ventura harbor. They host great events here and there is always something going on. I love when they hire live music on the weekends so that when you're walking around you can enjoy the tunes. A great selection of restaurants here and some nice variety. I love that the harbor has Mexican cuisine, seafood, brunch spots and Greek food. Also some newer spots with arcades and beer have popped up which is great for pulling in a larger crowd/audience. This harbor has always seemed relatively safe to me. I don't see much of security or law enforcement presence but I appreciate that as it just is on the safer side. Like anywhere be aware of your surroundings but I'm happy it's always a safe and family oriented spot. Plenty of parking, easy to get to from the freeway. It's a perfect tourist destination but also locals love it here as well. Cute shops, especially their clothing and pottery store. There is a lot to see at the Ventura harbor but it's also quaint and cutesy. Not too big and you can see everything in about an hour or two depending on your pace (and spending) lol. Happy that the Ventura harbor continues to thrive, really a great spot.

The Ventura Harbor is a nice place to hangout for the day. We visited with a couple of our local…read morefriends. Parking is free, and there are plenty of parking spots. Want to go shopping? There are a good selection of shops to browse or shop at. Are you hungry? They've got that covered at Ventura Harbor as well. We purchased some delicious ice cream at Coastal Cone. Need some exercise? All of us enjoyed walking around the harbor. Wifey and her friend got some extra exercise by pedaling the duck boat that we rented. I thoroughly enjoyed relaxing at the back of the pedal boat enjoying the sights! Hahaha!! Seriously, though, the Ventura Harbor is a terrific place to spend a couple hours or an entire day at. Enjoy!

We used Island Packers to go on their Anacapa Island boat tour where they take you around the North…read moreshore of Anacapa Island. As this is one of the only ways you can experience Channel Islands National Park and we were on a time crunch, I felt the 3 hour boat tour was our best option (they offer other Channel Islands exploration options as well). Our guides were amazing and they did a great job of pointing out wildlife and when we got to Anacapa, Felicia was really informative. My husband and I really enjoyed our time on the boat!

It was a great experience on the boat ride with Island Packers. It was easy to park, easy to…read morecheck-in, and the 3.5hr was super fun. We did not see whales, but we saw a pack of over a dozen dolphins and they swam super fast with us on the boat. We had a great time.

My daughter Saja had a wonderful time It was an experience…read moreof a lifetime It is safe, fun and a unique experience She learned so much and got to see beautiful places and to be close to nature I highly recommend it

My daughter sofia had a wonderful trip to hawaii with wild traveler when she was 14. two years…read morelater she still talks about it and thinks of hawaii as the greatest place. we recently moved to hong kong from new york and to convince her to come here i told her it was similar to hawaii. ryan was great and very responsive and helpful to resolve any doubts or questions. he's a pro.