Full-day private island adventure with custom activities aboard Riptide
Spend a full day aboard Riptide launching kayaks, snorkeling kelp forests, and watching whales off the Channel Islands. This private 8-hour charter from Santa Barbara gives you the freedom to design a coast-to-island adventure for groups up to 12.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness recommended—able to step on and off the boat, paddle short distances, and handle wet landings.
Wildlife
History
The Channel Islands are part of Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary, established in 1980 to protect unique island ecosystems.
Conservation
Operate with reef-safe products, follow marine sanctuary rules, and minimize disturbance to haul-out sites and kelp beds to protect fragile habitats.
Full-day private island adventure with custom activities aboard Riptide
Book a captain early
A $75 deposit holds your date, but your booking isn’t confirmed until Coastal Explorers secures a captain—reserve preferred times in advance.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Sun reflects off water and offshore breezes are cool—reef-safe sunscreen protects both skin and local ecosystems.
Layer for changing conditions
Temperatures can swing from warm sun to cool ocean breeze—pack a light windbreaker and a dry layer.
Secure small electronics
Use a waterproof bag or dry box for phones, cameras, and binoculars during water activities and wet landings.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and sensitive marine ecosystems during extended sun exposure.
summer
Waterproof dry bag
Keeps phones, cameras, and extra layers dry during launches and waves.
Reef shoes or water sandals
Protects feet on slippery rocks and beach landings at island coves.
summer
Light windbreaker
Blocks ocean breeze during morning departures and cooler afternoons.
spring