Adventure Sea Cave Kayak
More InfoSummer availability is expected to be released by the end of January. Please email or call our office to be added to our waitlist.
Kayak at Scorpion Anchorage and explore Channel Islands National Park. We’ll spend 2.5-3 hours exploring the sea caves around Scorpion Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island. No other area of the park offers as many sea cave kayaking opportunities. Some of the most beautiful sea caves in the world can be found here.
Availability
Meets on Santa Cruz Island daily at 10:30am and select days at 9:30am.
Tour Time (~4 hours)
~1 hr – Orientation, gearing up, and paddle talk
~2.5-3 hours – Kayaking
Paddling Distance
2.5-3 miles
Level of Difficulty
Beginner through advanced levels. Children under age 5 not permitted.
Pricing
Tours often sellout. Please book in advance.
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$169 per adult + ferry transportation ($63)*
$158 per child 12 and under + ferry transportation ($50)*
*Ferry tickets must be purchased to get to the island. You’ll have the option to add your ferry ticket to your cart. If you already have ferry tickets directly through Island Packers you can select to not add ferry tickets to your cart.
Ferry Tickets
The 10:30am tour requires a ferry departure of 9am or earlier from Ventura Harbor. The 9:30am tour requires a ferry departure of 8am. Check-in is one hour prior to departure.
Ferry return times vary daily and will depart anywhere between 3:30pm and 5:00pm (arrival in Ventura between 4:30pm and 7:00pm). If you would like to know your exact ferry return time for a specific date, please call or email us.
What if I want to snorkel?
Snorkel gear is available for rent at our storefront on the island. Please note that there is no time for snorkeling during the Adventure Tour. However, you are welcome to snorkel before or after your tour if time allows. Please tell your guide at check-in if you are interested in snorkeling.
Snorkel rental pricing:*
• Snorkel & Mask – $16
• Fins only – $16
• Snorkel, Mask and Fins – $32
• Three-Piece 7mm Wetsuit – $32
• Full package (mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit) – $60
*Our storefront accepts all major credit cards, but we do NOT accept cash for snorkel rentals. All snorkel rentals include a flotation belt.
More Details
Channel Islands Adventure Company is the sole kayak guide and outfitter concessionaire for the Channel Islands National Park at Scorpion Anchorage. We are the number one choice for Channel Islands National Park outfitting and tours. Dangerous conditions may exist at any time of the year, and we cannot guarantee cave exploration. This overview serves as a general guideline to you help plan your island trip and is subject to change on a day-to-day basis or at the guide’s discretion.
Questions?
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“It was an awesome experience that allowed us to explore and enjoy nature while having fun.”
– Karen Hemkey
