Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Explore Nature With A Channel Islands Yacht Rental

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By Shawn Hunter


There is no experience quite like being out on the open ocean with its majestic waves and deep blue hues. If you are visiting the Oxnard, CA area or are lucky enough to live there year round, then you can book a Channel Islands yacht rental so that you and your friends or family can really see what the local area has to offer.

There are many types of tours you can purchase, depending on the size of your party and your needs. A very common one is a short tour, which is only a few hours long. Some charters do fun morning tours where you can watch as the sun rises, or sunset tours which can be incredibly romantic. These are usually booked by the hour or a flat fee for a set amount of hours.

Food and beverages are may be available, depending on which cruise you book. If you only reserved a four hour tour, you might only get bottled water and maybe a few soft drinks to choose from, possibly with some food to nibble. An all day tour might include one or more meals and snacks, along with a larger selection of beverages. Alcohol may be available, though it may incur additional cost.

For longer all day tours, there may be all inclusive package prices available to save you money. These packages would include meals and snacks as well as beverages. They may even include the cost of alcoholic drinks in case you desire to have them served during your trip. These are all day trips where you leave in the morning and arrive in the afternoon or evening.

There are some overnight tours available should you want to venture out further into the ocean and visit some of the other local islands. Since you are on a yacht, there are staterooms available with beds and bathroom and shower facilities are also included. You get fed meals and refreshments and there may even be music, movies and other entertainment on board. There may be a limit to how many people you can bring according to how many staterooms are on the boat.

A really great treat that you can have when booking a day or overnight trip is the chance to explore the beautiful Channel Islands National Park. This is a set of five islands within easy boating distance of the harbor that a real local treasure. With pristine coastlines and gorgeous local wildlife, this is a great place for camping, hiking or relaxing and watching the sun go down.

Besides island hopping and enjoying the view from the ship, you might be able to stop and try other activities out on the water. Beyond the expecting swimming and floating, you might be able to try paddleboating or even paddling your own kayak in the ocean. Ask in advance to see what equipment is available.

You do not need any sailing experience, since your yacht rental will be fully crewed, including a captain. If you are lucky, they may even let you take the wheel for a bit. They can guide you safely onto a fun adventure that will help you make lasting memories.




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