7 days sailing from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz and Anacapa Island exploring remote coves only reachable by boat, diving kelp forests, fishing, and exploring California’s most rugged coastlines
Santa Barbara Marina ↔ Channel Islands, California
Limited availability
6 spots only
The Channel Islands feel a world away from the mainland. Clear water, dramatic cliffs, kelp forests, and stretches of coastline that most people never see. Known mostly to fishermen who know where to look, this is a place that rewards those willing to go a little further. This voyage moves between Santa Cruz Island and Anacapa, anchoring in protected coves, diving through kelp forests, and hiking ridgelines with wide ocean views. We created this voyage for those drawn to the wilder side of California. To spend real time in the water, move through a landscape that still feels untouched, and come back to that feeling of being fully alive.
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Channel Islands
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What’s Included
7 days / 6 nights aboard a fully equipped sailing yacht
Private or shared cabin (max 6 guests total per trip)
All meals onboard (fresh, locally sourced, seafood-forward)
Daily sailing, island hopping, and guided exploration
Snorkeling gear + fishing equipment
Fuel, water, and boat expenses
Experienced captain + stew
Optional add-ons
Spearfishing guidance
Drone/photo/video content from the trip
Highlights
Rugged Island Coastlines
Steep cliffs, sea caves, and raw landscapes shaped by wind and ocean.
Cold Water Diving
Kelp forests, rocky reefs, and clear Pacific water full of marine life.
Food From Source
Fishing and foraging from the ocean, shaping meals around the day.
True Disconnection
No crowds, no noise, just the elements and open space.
Highlights
Disconnection
No signal, no noise, no scrolling. Just space.
Disconnection
No signal, no noise, no scrolling. Just space.
Your Floating Home
Cabin 1
By late afternoon, you step aboard in Colón and the pace begins to shift.
Cabin 2
By late afternoon, you step aboard in Colón and the pace begins to shift.
Cabin 3
By late afternoon, you step aboard in Colón and the pace begins to shift.
Cabin 4
By late afternoon, you step aboard in Colón and the pace begins to shift.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Colón
By late afternoon, you step aboard in Colón and the pace begins to shift.
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Day 2
Crossing to Cayos Limones
We slip away at 3am, the coastline dissolving into darkness as we head
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Day 3
Dog Island & the Reefs
Morning light filters across the anchorage before we make a short
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Day 4
Through the Hollandes Cays
We sail further into the chain toward the Hollandes Cays, where the islands
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Day 1
Departure from Santa Barbara
You step aboard at Santa Barbara Marina and we head out along the coastline. The mainland fades quickly as we set course for the islands.
Day 2
Crossing to Santa Cruz Island
We make the crossing to Santa Cruz Island, arriving into steep cliffs and protected coves. First swims, first dives, and the feeling of being somewhere removed.
Day 3
Kelp Forest Diving & Fishing
The day unfolds in the water, diving into kelp forests and dropping lines along rocky reefs. Marine life moves constantly through this zone.
Day 4
Hiking the Island
We head ashore to explore Santa Cruz Island on foot, following ridgelines with wide views over the Pacific before returning to the water.
Day 5
Anacapa Island & Remote Surf
We move toward Anacapa, fishing along the way and taking in beautiful views.
Day 6
Final Anchorage & Slow Day
A quieter day anchored in a protected cove. Time to dive, fish, swim, or simply sit with the landscape.
Day 7
Return to Santa Barbara
We sail back toward the mainland in the morning, arriving with a different sense of what California can feel like.
Activities
By late afternoon, you step aboard in Colón and the pace begins to shift.
Snorkeling the Dog Island Wreck
By late afternoon, you step aboard in Colón and the pace begins to shift.
Snorkeling the Dog Island Wreck
By late afternoon, you step aboard in Colón and the pace begins to shift.
Snorkeling the Dog Island Wreck
By late afternoon, you step aboard in Colón and the pace begins to shift.
Snorkeling the Dog Island Wreck
By late afternoon, you step aboard in Colón and the pace begins to shift.
Snorkeling the Dog Island Wreck
By late afternoon, you step aboard in Colón and the pace begins to shift.
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