Holiday Boat Parade/Photo By Dan Harding
VENTURA — This holiday season, Island Packers in Ventura Harbor Village, located off of California’s Highway 101, will be offering seasonal cruises for family and friends. Ventura Harbor Holiday Cruises and Whale Watching trips are splendid ways to celebrate the winter season. (Masks required indoors on the vessels) Options include:
- One-hour Harbor Light Harbor Cruise in Ventura Harbor on select dates between 12/08 – 12/23. Cruise of the Ventura Keys to view decorated waterfront homes and listen to seasonal music. Dates are: December 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23. The fare is $17 per adult, $14 per senior (55+), and $11 per child.
- Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights Cruise and Fireworks: 12/17 and 12/18. Cruises depart at 5:45, & 6:00p.m. Cruises are approximately 2 ½ hours, Boat stages to watch the parade, cruise the harbor to view holiday lights (excludes the Ventura Keys due to boat traffic), and ends with a fireworks display (weather permitting). Fare is $36 for adults, $33 for seniors and $26 for children under 12. Group rates available.
- Private Group Holiday Party Cruises Great for company functions. Contact our office for group rates.
- Winter Whale Watching starting 12/26 and runs through mid-April: This annual event is best seen up close and personal aboard a comfortable catamaran.
For information, reservations or to purchase gift certificates: Visit www.islandpackers.com, call 805-642-1393, or visit Island Packers at 1691 Spinnaker Dr., Suite 105B, in Ventura Harbor Village.