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!

People were friendly and informative! We saw whales, a massive school of dolphins and seal lions…read morethey were knowledgeable and attentive.

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

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!

Had so much fun renting a kayak with my daughter. Very nice people too! We had fun and the prices…read moreweren't too bad

We had a great time!! Made for a unique way to celebrate a 'Barbie' bachelorette. I do wish that we…read morecould have filled out some of the forms beforehand online, as check-in took a bit and my internet connection wasn't great. But the boat and the staff were great! So fun!

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

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 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.

Classic is the name of the game for Capt. Dan. Classic as in old school and classy. Dan is an…read moreexpert boatsman, former surfer, ordained minister, and all around great guy. He will regale you with stories while you cruise out. We had the perfect experience. Despite announced high swells and small boat warning, we had unusually calm seas and sunny skies. Which was magical for our memorial.

We had a great experience with Island Packers Cruises two days in a row! I booked our day trips…read morewell in advance to Santa Cruz Island (Scorpion Anchorage) and Anacapa Island. We got super lucky with the weather and both sailings went smoothly. Island Packers staff members were friendly and knowledgeable about the channel and islands. We also got to see so much marine life! Both days we spotted humpback whales, which the staff were quick to point out. We also got to see two massive pods of common dolphins! This was such a cool experience, especially since they love to play in the boat wake. Overall, Island Packers provided a seamless, well-organized experience.

I used this company 3 times to get out to 3 of the 5 islands that are part of The Channel Islands…read moreNational Park and every experience was very good. First day I took this ferry out from Ventura Harbor to the Santa Cruz Island and it was about 90 minutes and we got to see plenty of dolphins and whales. And if wildlife is spotted, they make it a point to stop so we can watch the animals up close! Note that day trippers and campers are all packed onto this ferry. Second day, I took the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Rosa Island and the ride out was 3 hours, so plan for that. Again, we saw quite a lot of wildlife. We also on the way back, got a really nice look at the Painted Cave. Third day, I took the ferry from Oxnard Harbor to Anacapa Island and it was about an hour. This was a much smaller ferry, limited selection in their galley. Again, saw plenty of wildlife and got a nice video of a humpback whale. All 3 experiences were excellent and would use them again. Note that ferry ticket isn't cheap, so plan for that. Also not the different harbors that have ferries out, lots of options. I would definitely use them again next time I return!