Chartering a boat with Capt. Sean of Channel Islands Charter was a wonderful experience! Very…read morewelcoming and he took great care of us. Got to snorkel and kayak right next to Channel Islands. The dolphin sightings on the way out and back was a bonus. I'd definitely rebook!

We chartered a memorial at sea with Captain Sean and he was so kind and compassionate. He was very…read moresensitive to our families event and made the time enjoyable and personable. He was very easy to work with to book the sailing journey. We highly recommend Captain Sean and Channel Islands Charter!

We rented a small boat to cruise around Oxnard harbor recently. Twelve people in our party, adults…read moreand kids. All of us fit comfortably. They do allowed alcohol, foods and drinks on the boat. All of us complemented how clean and new the boat was. Also how fast we were able to go around the harbor. A lot of nice homes to look at and not to mentioned the seals that were so loud! Yes, so much fun!! Reservation online was easy and the staff was really nice. They also rent out other equipment as well, SUP, jet ski, kayaks and other stuff. Just check them out on their website. Our rental was for two hours and it went by pretty fast. But two hours is all you need and really that's plenty of time. Next time I would order from Toppers Pizzas. The restaurant was so closed by and easy for everyone. Would I recommend this to others....absolutely!!!

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!

If you are looking for something unique and fun. This is an amazing ride through Oxnards Mandalay…read moreBay canals. We had the best time ever our gondolier Robert even serenaded us with his guitar!!! This hour was just magical

We were planning to book this on Groupon, and when we called, Mark (the owner of the business)…read moreanswered and was great with communicating the times available, the price and what we could bring. He let us bring some snacks and wine. He provided plastic cups and a cork screw for the wine bottle. Mark also happened to be our gondolier during our ride and kept us entertained with stories and jokes. His years of experience showed in a very smooth ride. Thank you Mark! We'd definitely recommend to others looking to book!!

Enjoyed our kayaking time with Ventura Boat Rentals! Truly inexpensive for a double kayak for the…read morehour. Ladies were truly helpful! Would do this again!

The lines can get long & a bit slow moving on weekends, holidays, or during the summer, but I…read morehonestly think it's worth it. Once you are able to get your boat, kayak, etc. and you're set loose throughout the harbor, it's a wonderful experience. We came here on Mother's Day and rented one of their swan paddle boats. We had to wait around 20~30 minutes from when we got in line to when we were on our rental, but then had a wonderful hour paddling around the harbor. Really no complaints. And I will say that the entire staff was friendly and accommodating. They were doing their best to get people out on the water, docked back in, & all that. They were just swamped with people. I don't know if I would say they were understaffed as there's just limited doc space that more employees running around would just cause more issues. I just want to call that out. Be patient. They really are doing their best to get people out & enjoying themselves.

We had a wonderful experience with Vision Electric Boat Rental! Our group included my 86-year-old…read morestepdad who has dementia, my 85-year-old mom, my daughter, my boyfriend, and me. The electric boat was easy to operate, comfortable, and perfect for all ages. Being out on the water was relaxing and gave our family a chance to spend quality time together and make special memories. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the entire rental process was smooth from start to finish. It can be challenging to find activities that everyone in a multi-generational family can enjoy, but this was a perfect outing. We all had a fantastic time and would highly recommend Vision Electric Boat Rental to anyone looking for a fun, peaceful, and family-friendly experience!5 stars

The brand new Blue cocktail cruiser boat is well designed. It is comfortable easy to navigate with…read moreBluetooth music and mapping to help guide your way around the harbor. dogs are welcome! Brad was very friendly and helpful with the booking reservation. We will definitely be back again.

Professional. It was a smooth and straightforward process from beginning to end. Really enjoyed…read moreourselves.

Tony is great! A very experienced seaman that makes you feel safe and comfortable. The boat is very…read morenice. I've seen dolphins both times I've gone on the wildlife tour. Overall 10/10 experience!

We absolutely enjoyed yesterday sunset with my friends and kids!!! Dan is amazing captain and a…read morehost!!! Grateful from the bottom of our hearts

We had an amazing time with Capt. Dan in Oxnard and out on the ocean. He entertained us with tales…read moreof his ocean adventures and his life on land. The boat is lovely and our group of 5 had an amazing time out on the water. We were very fortunate and got to cruise with a pod of dolphins for 45 minutes. I cannot recommend him highly enough. I will definitely be seeking out the Captain next time I'm in town.

This was an amazing ferry and crew! Laura, Marc, Danny and Felisha were listed as crew. We stopped…read moreonce on the way to Santa Cruz Island as we saw a breach whale. Amazing to witness. Santa Cruz Island was beautiful. The air here is pristine. I felt sick when I woke up with a headache and a little weird on the ship but the second I stepped onto that island the fresh air took me to 100%, and I was totally fine on the way back. We hiked the trail to the right as you get off and had amazing views at the top. Unfortunately it was difficult to get a reservation to be able to go, stay a few hours and leave on another ship. Everything was booked like 2 weeks out. The only availability was a boat in that arrived late because we stopped for the whale (worth it!) at 3:45, and we had to board to get back on at 4:30. Wish we had more time, but it was worth the trip. They must be a popular ferry because it's difficult to book what you want unless you book way in advance. The ferry stopped again on the way back to Ventura to pick up a balloon so the dolphins don't eat it, and when we took off again a pod of dolphins were surfing in the waves from our boat... SO COOL!!! Some of them right next to the boat. We would definitely use this company again, maybe book in advance next time we travel here, but we would try to see another island next time. An excellent experience.

What a wonderful and exciting excursion to the channel island national park!…read more Island Packers is the best and reliable way to get to your channel island destination! The ride was fairly calm getting to and from the island. Felt like we were in great hands the entire time. The ship is clean and well stocked with snacks and drinks for your purchase. They also seem to be very knowledgeable when it comes to the rare whale sightings that can happen. We got lucky when the Captain saw some whale activity near by and slowed down to show us. He dropped a lot of knowledge about the animals and their habits etc. So we scored a surprise marine life lesson too! Thank you! Island Packers also do whale watching excursions btw. Overall: I would and absolutely recommend Island Packers for your visit to Channel island national park or anything else they provide! Super friendly and professional service all the way.