What a fun experience my husband and I had on a Saturday afternoon celebrating a weekend get away…read more The two guys that helped us were top notch. They explained everything in detail to us. We were allowed to bring food and champagne on board. We rented and paid for two hours to drive around the canals enjoying the homes and boats/yachts. We went over the time limit a little but they did not charge us for being 10 minutes late. Thank you. I highly recommend Hopper Boat Rentals for a very fun time.

Hopper Boat Rentals is a great place to rent in the Channel Island Harbor. They have a variety of…read morewater activities at a very reasonable price. I called about a week in advance to make a reservation for an electric boat. Upon arriving, the check in process was smooth and the staff was friendly. We were on the boat in no time. Riding around the marina in the boat was fantastic and overall it was a great time. If you're in the area and need water rentals definitely check them out.

We got in touch with Captain Sean to help celebrate my girlfriend's 30th and had a fantastic time!…read more We set sail in the morning to the Channel Islands, then kayaked through sea caves, snorkeled in the kelp forests, hung out with the seals, and chilled on the boat with a some drinks, sandwiches, potato salad, and cake. Captain Sean also didn't blink an eye when I had a couple dietary restrictions in terms of provisioning the boat. Overall the experience was definitely an adventure we'll remember and we're already itching to find a way to get back in the sea again.

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

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!!

SERVICE: We enjoyed our trip. Our ride took place in Dec…read morefor the holidays/bday which can be a gamble with the weather, but it worked itself out. We had to reschedule due to high winds and our Gondolier Mark offered a discount of services which was very appreciative. Customer service is everything to us and he was on it. During the ride he didn't talk too much but chimed in here and there which for us was engaging. I'm sure you could ride "privately" with your party, but we're people folk. He too is ready for the photos as it's part of the experience. We laughed with him about it. The trip is an hour long and you ride in one big circle. People in their boats, etc. wave while passing and we were told it's tradition to kiss under the bridge. We asked about ages and learned children are permitted on the ride. WELL: Yes. I would return and would strongly consider this peaceful ride as an addition to your holiday festivities - Halloween, Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays, etc.!

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.

Great Service from Justine at Vision Electric Boat Rental…read more I stopped by Vision Electric Boat Rental to get a gift for my wife's birthday and was hoping to purchase a gift card for an electric boat ride. Although they don't offer official gift cards, Justine went out of her way to help and set me up with a voucher instead. She was extremely informative, professional, and genuinely helpful throughout the whole process. It's clear she cares about making sure customers have a great experience. If you're looking for a fun activity in Ventura, a creative gift idea, or a unique date night, I highly recommend checking this place out. Justine provided exceptional service and made the whole experience easy. Looking forward to coming back for the boat ride!

We took the pontoon out for a 2 hour ride for my son's birthday on a beautiful sunny day and we…read morecouldn't be happier! Such a great experience; Brad was super helpful with tips & we even brought our lunch & beverages aboard! The pontoon was clean, modern & easy to manage. We will definitely be booking another boat this summer & bringing our tiny pups...pet friendly! Thanks Brad for helping us celebrate in style!

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

It was memorable pleasurable experience. The jetski are new, comfortable, and speed could be…read moreadjusted. Instructor guided. The rental location has free parking, restaurants, bike/ kayak/ boats rentals, floating casino, and ships offering dining/ parties. The water is clean and warm. Great for all.

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.

Captain Dan took us out to scatter my father's ashes. He is great captain. He has great stories and…read moremade the trip enjoyable. I look forward to chartering his services and the Ciao Bella for a fishing trip soon. Five stars all the way.

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!

We took the ASA 101 Sailing Course with Capt. Dan and it was absolutely superb! Wiley is a lovely…read moreboat and the perfect vessel to train on. Capt. Dan was incredibly thorough, communicated directly, and is an excellent teacher. He also did a terrific job of tailoring the lessons to the skills of his students. Any day out on the water is a good one, but the four days we spent with Capt. Dan were truly some of our best on the water to date! Can't wait for the 103!

We Had An Awesome Time! June 2025…read moreCaptain Dan and his Bosun, Dennis provided an exceptional sailing trip to Anacapa Island for us. We enjoyed the sail over to the island where we anchored and had a delicious Mediterranean style lunch. We got to see a lot of Sea Lions, a few dolphins, and a huge Mola Mola Sunfish. My future daughter-in-law took her turn at the wheel and really enjoyed being able to do that! We had some pretty big waves on the sail back to the harbor but Captain Dan's and Dennis's sailing expertise navigated us back to the harbor safely. We highly recommend sailing with Sail Channel Islands