Channel Islands Expeditions

03/21/2026

And we are BACK with an epic start of our season. Spring is blooming and the islands have been warm and filled with life! Join us for some cave chuckles, grey and humpback whale splashing, and for an adventure that will fill your cup!

08/07/2025

We might be best known for our cave tours and kayaking… but what is one of our favorite things about our trips? Swimming with the puppies of the sea of course! 🌞🦭🌞

We get to play with sea lions most days out on the water off Anacapa island. 🌊😍 It’s been a beautiful warm start of August and we have trips running everyday! Come kayak and snorkeling with us! playing off the Sunfish after the end of a beautiful day on the water for our Epic Combo Kayak and Snorkel out of Oxnard and Channel Islands Harbor. 🐬🌊🫶🏽🌞

07/25/2025

Summer island time. 🏝️ What does summer look like to you? For us it’s filled with caves, waves, dolphins, whales, seals and sealions, so so many birds, forests below, magic above, hilarious expedition guides, and sparkling ocean water that is never the same.
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Join us on your best summer adventure kayaking and snorkeling at Anacapa or Santa Cruz Island through the best caves around!

07/03/2025

Enjoy the 4th of July show out on the water aboard the Vision! Tomorrow head out to sea for a sunset cruise at 7pm with hotdogs drinks and snacks and then catch the worlds famous Stern’s Wharf Fireworks show. The best spot to watch the 4th of July Fireworks show is on the water! 🎇🌊🎆

06/18/2025

Island daze. Sean our Viking guide views at Anacapa. Been seeing whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, and having some beautiful days in ocean wilderness.

01/14/2025

Ocean Explorers Camp 2025 dates!

Session 1 | June 22nd-27th

Session 2 | July 6th-11th

Session 3 | July 27th - August 1st

Join us for another summer of fun at the Channel Islands! Our spots for an amazing summer of kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife and nature filled summer are filling up fast! Book your campers spot now before they are all gone!

Use the link in our bio to sign up!

12/14/2024

Channel Islands National Park has something for everyone: epic vistas, remote hikes, spectacular sunsets, great fishing, and tons of kelp!

There is so much to this national park and we want to share it with you! Come join us next year on one of our multi day expeditions to see how much the park has to offer!

12/05/2024

Get ready to be merry and bright! ✨🌲 Join CIEX in celebrating the Parade of Lights this holiday season! We will be hosting a sunset and fireworks cruise THIS SUNDAY December 8th at 4:30pm to join in the holiday fun at the Parade of Lights! 🏴‍☠️ The parade theme is Yuletide Pirates, feel free to come in holiday and pirate theme or just bring your joyful self! ✨ Enjoy the holiday fireworks and the sparkling parade of lights with us!

Booking link in profile!

11/26/2024

Join us for the annual Parade of Lights cruise on December 8th!
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Email from Channel Islands Outfitters Support a local expedition company this holiday and save on adventure next year!     Parade of Lights in Santa Barbara Harbor   December 8th - Fireworks! Join us

10/08/2024

INSANE mugging yesterday by three very active humpback whales 🐋 off Santa Cruz Island.

Wait for the TRIPLE WAVE! 🌊 👋 🐋 AHHHHH!

These guys waved, dove, mugged, and just played with us for 45 minutes. These experiences change you, we all share this beautiful world. There is nothing like these magnificent guys playing with you eye to eye saying hello! Definitely one of the best shows of the summer.

Thanks to our crew and getting these awesome moments off the Vision yesterday coming back from a weekend charter trip!

10/02/2024