News release
Sunday is World Whale Day, and Island Packers, the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands, is offering winter whale watching excursions for whale enthusiasts to witness the migration of Pacific gray whales as they travel through the Santa Barbara Channel near Anacapa and Santa Cruz Island.
“This mammoth migration of more than 20,000 whales and 6,000 miles continues to remain a major attraction in Southern California,” Island Packers President Cherryl Connally said in a news release. “Located in scenic Ventura Harbor Village, we invite visitors to plan on booking this ‘must-see’ experience soon as part of their fun for the entire family spring break activities.”
Winter whale watching excursions are available through mid-April from Ventura Harbor Village and/or Channel Islands Harbor departing at 9:30 a.m. and/or 1:30 p.m. The 3.5-hour whale watching excursions cruise the channel between the mainland and the islands so that whale enthusiasts can locate whales, dolphins and other marine life.
Rates for half-day trips are $47 for adults, $43 for seniors, and $34 for children 3-12. Children 2 years old and younger ride free.
For more information, go to islandpackers.com or www.venturaharborvillage.com/directory/whale-watching.
