Catalina Island Trip with Hotel transfers & Optional tours

3.75

3.8(24 reviews)

9 hours

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Overview

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9 hours

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Spend a day in paradise on this day trip to Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. After a smooth 1-hour ferry ride to the island, you will have free time to explore the island, or select one of the upgrade options which include Undersea Sub Adventure or Discover Avalon Tour!

8:00am to 8:30am - Karmel Shuttle pickup time

Shuttle transfers available from LAX area hotels and Anaheim / Disneyland Resort hotels only!

9:50am - Catalina Express departure to Catalina Island, Avalon!

3:55pm - Boat departs Catalina Island, Avalon

6:30pm (additional option...summer only) - Stay later! Optional departure time from Catalina Island is seasonal and based on availability

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Zipline Requirements:

Closed-toe shoes are required

Single passengers must be at least 10 years old and weight at least 80 lbs (36 kg)

Children ages 5 to 9 must ride with a parent or guardian who is at least 18 years old

Individual and combined weights on zipline cannot exceed 240 lbs (109 kg)

Restrooms are not available while on Zipline tour

Please note: passenger and weight restrictions are strictly enforced. Failure to meet these restrictions may result in cancellation without refund

What To Expect

Soak up vistas of the sprawling Southern California coast on your smooth 1-hour ride to the island. Located 22 miles (35 km) off the coast, Catalina Island (formally Santa Catalina Island) is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland, a picture-perfect destination full of charming beaches, palm trees and rolling hills. When you arrive in Avalon, the island’s largest city, if you have purchased an optional upgrade, you will make your way to that tour's departure point. Avalon Scenic Tour - See the sights of Avalon on a 50-minute tour that takes you along the waterfront, up the hillsides and through the center of town. The quick, nonstop journey provides views and allows you to get oriented with Avalon and its attractions so you can better enjoy your time on Catalina Island. Learn about the island's history and heritage from a guide as you travel the 7.5-mile (12-km) loop.

1 hour • Admission Included

Undersea Expedition - Come face-to-face with Catalina's abundant marine life on this 45-minute underwater excursion. Cruise five feet below the surface in a spacious, climate-controlled cabin with a live guide highlighting points of interest. Every passenger has their own seat and port hole but you are also free to move about the cabin for a different viewpoint.

45 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Zipline Eco Tour!

Zipline EcoTour: Day Tour to Catalina Island with Zipline Eco Tour

Undersea Sub Expedition

Tour with Undersea Expedition: Day Tour to Catalina Island with Undersea Sub Expedition. See abundant Marine Life on this amazing underwater adventure.

Discover Avalon Tour

Discover Avalon, Scenic Tour: Day Tour to Catalina Island with Discover Avalon, Scenic Tour Pickup included

Day Tour to Catalina Island

Day Tour to Catalina Island : Day Tour to Catalina Island. No Island tour selected. Arrive to Catalina and enjoy free time to explore on your own.

What‘s Included

Scenic Tour of Avalon (if option selected)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Undersea Adventure (if option selected)

Round-trip ferry transfers

Gratuities

Food and drink

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

3.75

24 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent tour
21zareerb,Dec 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Worth seeing the full trip Enjoyed underwater ocean tour Enjoyed Avalon city tour Excellent tour overall
Great day out, thanks for...
Joanne R,Nov 6, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great day out, thanks for the experience and great hospitality we enjoyed the day out. Great car pick up and drop off
Vibez
Compass821988,May 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Unfortunately they canceled my trip two days before so I wouldn’t know what to rate.Newport beach was amazing!
The trip was nice and...
Mahalingam P,May 17, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
The trip was nice and enjoyable. Only disadvantage was if you want to change ship they charge extra money. That should be avoided
Disappointing
Amarjit K,Mar 22, 2022
- Review from Viator
2.00
The transportation portion of the trip was very stressful, giving little time to get from one place to another. Didn't even get to do the "island tour" because then we wouldn't have had time to eat between the undersea expedition and getting back on the ferry back and we never got information of how to do the tour once we returned from the undersea expedition. It said the tour would be 12 hours, but in reality, it was 8am-5pm. Disappointing to say the least.
Disappointed
Valerie R,Oct 26, 2021
- Review from Viator
1.00
I was told we would have a tour guide when when we got to the island which was not the case. I was also told that I would be given partial refund which has not happened yet.
My experience was so wonderful we had a blast
David K,Feb 14, 2021
- Review from Viator
2.00
My EXPERIENCE was awesome we had a blast however we had time changed on us and we missed our under sea tour. This is why I’m giving a 2 star. We called and Catalina express (who changed our time) and they said it should of all been in the email which it was not. The Arabian man over the phone was extremely rude did not want to help and basically blamed us. They just did not want to help at all and told us there was no more space. I ended up speaking to one of the tour guides from Catalina and she was soooo helpful squeezed into another time and got to experience
The warmer the better
cheverros,Feb 7, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My least favorite part was not being prepared to take advantage of all the activities. I enjoyed Catalina, it was a foggy day but it's best to go in the warmer months.
Tour was cancelled when we arrived .
Regina B,Nov 8, 2020
- Review from Viator
1.00
Unfortunately when we got to Catalina Express Ferry , they told us that ferry trips to Catalina had been cancelled for the day. We had to go back home and we’re not able to do excursion. I called the tour operator and they talked to the ferry company. Ferry company said there was nothing they can do. Can Viator help me ensure I get a full refund from the tour operator???? Please keep me informed. Thanks, Regina Batista
Not enough time, dont take the local bus.
Jason H,Nov 19, 2019
- Review from Viator
2.00
So our arrival and than wait for the local bus (40 mins wait), than subsquenat not telling us when the stops where coming up and just flying by it. So did round the island we went.... Also leave 2 days to explore say trip was not enough time.