Mondays are for Island Days.
Experience the Channel Islands today.
Family-friendly snorkeling. One spot, all day. Anacapa or Santa Cruz — conditions decide. Every Monday from June 22 – September 28.
Reserve your Monday.
June 22 – September 28. Mondays only. Choose a date — booking confirms instantly.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Built for families, kids, and first-timers.
Spectre Snorkel trips are designed for families, kids, teens, first-time snorkelers, and anyone looking for a relaxed day at the islands. There is no minimum age — guests should be comfortable in the water and able to follow crew instructions.
The crew is in the water with you during every snorkel session. Wetsuits keep you warm; hot showers and a freshwater hot tub are onboard for between dives.
All-inclusive. All day.
$199 covers the day — boat, gear, food, crew. Boat departs Ventura Harbor at 9 AM and returns around four. Weather depending. Show up at the dock and we handle the rest.
Mask, fins, snorkel & wetsuit
All snorkel gear included. Wetsuits fit 70 lbs and up. Toddler-to-adult size fins available — or bring your own if you prefer.
Breakfast, lunch & snacks
Coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit, and pastries on departure. BBQ lunch onboard — tri tip, chicken, or veggie burger. Snacks and drinks all day.
Indoor seating & hot tub
Comfortable booth seating in the cabin. Hot showers and hot tub on deck for between snorkel sessions. Starlink Wi-Fi onboard.
In-water guide & deck crew
Experienced crew in the water during snorkel sessions and on deck at all times. Dedicated dive station. Flotation devices available on request.
Kelp forest, garibaldi, sea lions and harbor seals.
Wildlife sightings aren’t guaranteed — but they’re common. The Channel Islands are sometimes called the Galápagos of North America for a reason: the cold California Current meets warmer water here, and the marine life shows it.
The crew will brief you on what’s in season. Nothing here is approached or touched — we share the water.
- Garibaldi California state fish — bright orange, common
- Sea lions Active rookery at West Anacapa, summer-long
- Harbor seals Curious — often join the snorkel
- Kelp forest Some of California’s densest stands
- Giant sea bass California’s largest reef fish — endangered, often in the kelp
- Brown pelicans Anacapa is a major breeding site
Same boat. Same crew. Easier day.
Spectre is a real working dive boat that has been running dive trips out of Ventura for 40 years. This summer, we bring the same boat — same crew — to those looking to experience to Channel Islands at a slower pace.
Made for Mondays.
- Families with kids and teens
- First-time snorkelers
- Anyone visiting the National Park
- A full day at the islands — without the scuba
Aluminum hull, built for open water
USCG-certified capacity
Yours for the day — store what you'd like or use our storage racks inside the galley.
Freshwater on deck. Plus 2 guest heads & hot showers.