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Foxes & Dolphins on our Channel Island Adventure

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👁️ 21 views📅 2 weeks ago⏱️ 9:34
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OtherFrom Ventura

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The good news is we did see two different pods of dolphins and that alone made the trip worthwhile.

Watching them swim along the boat was definitely the highlight of the ride over.

Even though the trip didn't turn out to be what I expected, it was still an interesting adventure.

The dolphins were amazing. Santa Cruz Island was beautiful, and now we know a lot more about what to expect on future Channel Island trips.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Plan your hike route counterclockwise for a more enjoyable experience.
Be prepared for a rough boat crossing if booking a Channel Islands trip.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness on boat crossingsTake a short walk after docking to help settle your stomach.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on a Channel Islands boat tour?
QHow can you prepare for a rough boat crossing?

Topics Covered

Excursions1½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2½ Sad BaconItinerary Route1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Santa Cruz Island3 Happy Bacon
Top: Walk to Arch Point and Potato Harbor Road
Ventura2 Happy Bacon
Top: Channel Islands Adventure boat tour
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YouTube Video Description

After landing in Burbank National Airport, we set out for Ventura to Channel Islands Adventure and stopped along the way to stretch our legs at Wildwood Park. Once in Ventura we thought we were going to take a scenic cruise on Island packers to Anacopa island to view wildlife and the island from the water on a slow calm ride. Instead it ended up being a fast and very rough and bumpy crossing out to Santa Cruz Island with Island Packers. The ride was intense and I got pretty seasick, but we were lucky enough to see two pods of dolphins that made the trip unforgettable. Once we arrived, we discovered we were at Scorpion Ranch instead Anacopa Island. After getting off the boat, a walk around the island helped settle everything, and we were able to enjoy the beach and scenery before heading back. Definitely not the trip we imagined—but still an unforgettable adventure. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/at-the-hotel License code: KLL6IUAPM0KQQL2M