Blue Ocean Kayaking

Kayak through the caves was amazing. We went on 11÷7÷15, there was no wind, no waves, and the weather was beautiful. Can’t complaint. The crews were nice and the logistic to getting in/​out of the boat and kayak was well planned.
The email they sent for instructions, location where to meet is incorrect. The liability form should be attached to the instructions to be completed prior to the trip to save time for the crew.
Would love to come back for snorkeling.

This was a really awesome ¾ day trip (1.5 hour boat ride to the island, ~3 hours of kayaking, and 1.5 hours back to the harbor). The captain brought his super cute black French bulldog on the boat, and she pretty much stole the show. We had really nice guides, but it was basically 1 guy trying to direct ~30 people, which made it nearly impossible to hear instructions or interesting tidbits (and he seemed to know a lot about the wildlife and geography after talking with him on the boat ride over). The large group size made it very crowded at many points, which got annoying and stressful. The other guide stayed in the back with the stragglers, so we pretty much never saw him. We went in at least 15 different caves (usually in groups of 5 kayaks) and the best one was one of the last ones we went in called «Good Luck Cave,» where the tide was too low for us to get through by ourselves, so our guide actually stood inside the cave and pushed our kayaks over the shallow part (now that is dedication!). We saw lots of harbor seals, sea lions, abalone, seabirds, and garibaldi (sadly, no dolphins)! One of the best parts was at the very end where we kayaked through arch rock – what a great way to end a 4 mile kayak adventure!
P. S. Be sure to bring a towel and a change of clothes, because you will be wet everywhere except your torso. When getting in/​out of the kayak, you will be in about 1.5−2 feet of water and you must have water shoes (flip flops are fine).
P. P. S. Don’t forget to bring some cash to tip!

This company is THE best!!! 4 great guys who love what they do. They made an already awesome day of kayaking along Anacapa Island even better with their humor and skills. I highly recommend this adventure.

I had the best nature experience while kayaking out at Anacapa Island. We saw incredible kelp forests, marine life, gorgeous water caves and pristine natural coves. Just give yourself an affordable fabulous ADVENTURE!

Had a great time Kayaking the front side of Anacapa. Got to go into caves, and go thru the arch in the South end of the island. Crew was great and very helpful! Loads of fun and would go again in a heartbeat!

What a fun time we had! The boat crew is great, friendly and very knowledgeable. It is a long day out so make sure to bring enough food and drink. They will split you up in 3 groups, so if you are with a couple of people, make sure to board your kayaks together to stay together on the water. It can take a while for everyone to get in their kayaks, but the guys make sure everyone boards & de-​boards safely. GJ is awesome and tells the best corny jokes! Dress in layers and bring something to cushion your bottom, it’s a long ride to the island.
Would definitely recommend this to friends! Great group activity. No experience needed!

What a amazing adventure Kayaking around Anacapa Island and exploring it’s caves with Blue Ocean Kayaking! It exceeded my expectations. The crew were so knowledgeable and made our day so enjoyable! Once in a Life Time Memories!

My Fiancé and I went out this past Saturday and had an amazing time. The crew were all wonderful and very knowledgeable. The caves and tour were amazing to see. This is definitely something we will be doing again. Remember the sunscreen!

This is our third time with Blue Ocean Kayak. It is so amazing to kayak in the caves and see all of the wild life that is right off our beautiful coast. The staff is very nice and making sure your trip is perfect. It is an all day adventure and well worth going with this tour company.

My husband and I went this last Friday with another couple. I would easily give this tour 10 stars if I could. GJ was the best! He made the trip as awesome as it could be. He clearly loves what he is doing and it shows. We saw several whales on the way along with many dolphin and sea lions. Anacapa Island was beyond gorgeous and the 3 hours went by too fast. I think I could do this every week. Yes, I found my new «Happy Place.»
Suggestions would be to bundle up for the boat ride over to the island. Seriously, bring a coat and blanket. Change of clothes are needed for the ride back since you do get at least a little wet. If the tour could ever provide a lunch, it would be an A+++++. This was well worth the money! Just do it! It’s an experience not to be missed!

Great time! At first was a little leary of boarding in the ocean, but it was a breeze. The staff was wonderful, it was an amazing trip. Kayaking out there along the island, the caves, the swells, it was a great day. And a very good workout. Will definitely be doing it again.

First time kayaking the channel islands. Professional and fun staff. Knew a lot about local marine life and useless trivia as well. Will definitely be back to do it again. Great value, for a memorable trip.

Very fun for a first time to the islands, caves were fun. However, if you are an experienced kayaker the in-​experienced ones will wear you out with zig-​zag boating skills and ramming speed techniques. Being able to kayak under the arch at Anacapa was awesome and worth it.

Definitely worth the investment! Great adventure. Professional and experienced guides that took us into numerous sea caves and provided us with opportunities to look at sea life up close. This is a must do! THANK YOU BLUE OCEAN KAYAKING!

my husband and i love adventure sports and when we read about sea cave kayaking, we knew we had to do it. And i would say nothing would even come close to SPECTACULAR and AMAZINGGGGG than these guys at blue ocean kayaking. they took us (a group) of kayakers through some wonderful sights (dolphins saiing with our boat, sea lions in their natural retreat at an arm’s distance, world’s largest pelicans flying with us as we kayaked through some spectacular caves). These guys are friendly, professional and dont miss the friday special price at $ 149. ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. go ahead and make some great memories!

Amazing adventure.
Their setup with the boat and they swim step is the best available.
Their staff will make you feel comfortable and give you the confidence to try new things.
We have done the «Sea Cave» kayaking trips in other places in California always thinking we had a great time… Now I am going to be spoiled, nothing will compare to this trip!

GJ leads a knowledgable and fun tour! Paddle through sea caves and check out the sea life. I was lucky to be there when the baby sea lions were nursing, and the island and surrounding ocean was full of them. All told we kayaked for three hours, mostly calm water. There was an option to go under the Anacapa arch for the more adventurous lot. I recommend not missing out.
The whole group I was with (nine of us) had fun. At one point a couple’s camera jumped ship. Our guide dive on for it. That’s commitment.

My 13 year old nephew recently visited my wife and I from Colorado. He had never kayaked nor been on a boat in the ocean. I treated him to a trip to Anacapa Island for a kayak tour through Blue Ocean Kayaking. The guides were so helpful in explaining the correct techniques for paddling along with the safety issues of kayaking through the sea caves. Getting in and out of the kayak off the back of the boat was so simple and safe. You basically just stand on a platform and sit down in the kayak with the boat crew assisting you. Once in the water, we explored numerous sea caves, paddled next to sea lions and seals, and observed bright colored starfish on the rocks along the island wall.
On this particular day, there was a fog on the top of the island which gave it a «mysterious’ feel. My nephew thought this was very cool! Thank you Blue Ocean Kayaking for making my nephew’s trip so special!

I have been kayaking countless times and just recently, I found the most organized and efficient kayak guiding company. Blue Ocean Kayaking not only makes this sport look easy, but they also provide an experience that is unforgettable.
They treated my friend and I like family. They listened to our concerns and answered all our questions. I felt completely safe with each of their crewmembers. The guide that led our tour was knowledge about all the marine wildlife and eager to share her experiences with us.
For anyone who is looking for a safe and friendly kayaking experience, I recommend Blue Ocean Kayaking to all of you.

Okay, I am unsure why I am the first to review but here we go…
Friendly Customizable Service.
There I said it, «Friendly.» Everyone from the person on the phone (whom returned my call promptly), the captain and kayaking instructor. Everyone was friendly with requests. By requests I mean, the kayaking instructor would hold up for the slowest member of the group (no, it wasn’t me — I am «caramel thunder» remember?). Even when someone had to yak into good ol’ mother nature, he was efficient in calling in the cavalry. Additionally, they were knowledgeable in the sea life, ocean life and local economics.
If there were to be a «knock,» (I am reaching really) — is where you have to meet up in the morning. It is not like you meet at a building — you meet in the landing parking lot where you’re instructed to park in 2 hour parking. But here is the catch, you get a personal cell phone of the owners. So either Michelle or Andy will respond.
Overall, I would go back to this company again because they have a private boat instead of one of those big oil rig-​type ferries. So they have the freedom to adjust according to the weather.
Again. I will say it again.
«Awesome.»