The agency has been cruising the California Channel Islands for education, recreation, and research since 1968.
The agency offers year-round transportation to the local islands Santa Cruz and Anacapa, as well as trips to the outer islands Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara (NPS Closure) from March through November on a limited schedule. Additionally, they offer whale watching trips in summer and winter, birding trips, and trips to special areas of Santa Cruz Island that are property of The Nature Conservancy.
The agency is committed to conservation and helps prevent the introduction and spread of non-native species by following biosecurity regulations and guidelines. They also promote sustainable practices to ensure the conservation of the Santa Barbara Channel as part of the Whale Heritage Area (WHA).
The agency provides resources such as the NPS App, which is the official app for the National Park Service, to help plan a trip and enrich a visit to Channel Islands National Park. They also provide access to the latest Marine Weather Forecast from the National Weather Service and a comprehensive California Islands encyclopedia covering hundreds of topics and thousands of entries on all eight California Channel Islands.
Customers have praised the agency for providing an excellent experience, with smooth online ticketing, picking up boarding passes, and embarking processes. The agency is also proud to be a family-owned company that strives to provide a great experience for its customers.