Island Packers is an American passenger ferry service that operates scheduled trips between Channel Islands National Park and mainland California. The company began service in 1968.
In January 2024, Island Packers entered a new 10-year contract with the National Park Service. Additionally, Island Packers offers a variety of tours, including whale watching cruises, wildlife cruises, and bird watching cruises.
The company provides transportation to all five islands within Channel Islands National Park: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel and Santa Barbara Island.. Anacapa and Santa Cruz trips occur year-round, Santa Rosa trips typically occur March through November, San Miguel trips typically occur July through October and Santa Barbara Island trips typically occur April through October. Santa Cruz operations include Scorpion Anchorage, Prisoner's Harbor and Fry's Harbor (located on The Nature Conservancy owned portion of the island).
Access to Santa Barbara is currently suspended due to dock damage on the island.
Island Packers operates two harbors on mainland California:
Island Packers currently operate four vessels: