Travel and transport agencies Channel Islands National Park

Recommended by the National Park Service, this organization offers boat trips to the park's islands. Santa Cruz Island and Anacapa Island are served year-round, while seasonal trips are offered to the other three islands, generally between April and November. Remember to book in advance, as boats fill up quickly and some islands are only served a few times a week or month. All departures are from the port of Ventura. In Santa Cruz, there are two options: get off at Scorpion Cove or Prisoners Harbor.