Catalina Island Trip with Hotel transfers & Optional tours
Overview
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
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
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip ferry transfers
- Scenic Tour of Avalon (if option selected)
- Undersea Adventure (if option selected)
- Entry/Admission - Catalina Express
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Catalina Express, 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Catalina Island Company Ticket Booth, Green Pleasure Pier, Avalon, CA 90704, USA
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Green Pleasure Pier, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA
Stroll on the world famous Green Pleasure pier. It's a personal favorite for lunch on the pier
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Descanso Beach Club, 1 St. Catherine Way, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
Zipline tour begins here (if option selected)
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Catalina Island Casino, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
View the iconic Casino before reminiscing on your fun, scenic experience on the relaxing ferry ride back to Long Beach, where you’ll be picked up and taken back to your hotel.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Catalina Express, 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Catalina Island Company Ticket Booth, Green Pleasure Pier, Avalon, CA 90704, USA
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Green Pleasure Pier, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA
Stroll on the world famous Green Pleasure pier. It's a personal favorite for lunch on the pier
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Descanso Beach Club, 1 St. Catherine Way, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
Zipline tour begins here (if option selected)
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Catalina Island Casino, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
View the iconic Casino before reminiscing on your fun, scenic experience on the relaxing ferry ride back to Long Beach, where you’ll be picked up and taken back to your hotel.
Additional information
- Zipline Requirements:
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Most travelers can participate
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Vehicles are sanitized between services.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Amarjit_K
March 2022
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 ...
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.David_K
February 2021
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...
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 experienceRegina_B
November 2020
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 ca...
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 BatistaJason_H
November 2019
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.
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.STEPHEN_S
August 2019
A absolutely fabulous day out, one of the best ever day trips. The pick up from Disneys Grand Californian Hotel was spot on time, the tickets were ready at the Catalina Express Terminal , the staff were very helpful and welcoming.. The boat was very clean, boarding and disembarking was quick and ...
A absolutely fabulous day out, one of the best ever day trips. The pick up from Disneys Grand Californian Hotel was spot on time, the tickets were ready at the Catalina Express Terminal , the staff were very helpful and welcoming.. The boat was very clean, boarding and disembarking was quick and efficient, the crossing to the Island was smooth and enjoyable. The scenic tour of the Island was fabulous with a very welcoming and informative driver and guide all in one, once again ticketing was simple and easy, everything on time, The Island was beautiful and scenic, lovely walks along the front, plenty of places to eat, we had sword fish caught locally. Return journey by boat equally efficient and superb. The only downside to the whole day was the fact that the return transport to the hotel was not there waiting for us when we disembarked . Fortunately we had bought a American sim for our UK mobile and were able to ring the shuttle to report that no one was there to greet us. They apologised and said they would send some one. After 45 minutes the shuttle arrived. Because the rest of the day had been so perfect, this failure did not spoil the day. Yet it was uncomfortable waiting there outside the terminal when everyone else who got off the boat had long gone, the Catalina office was closed and no one around, very lonely and empty waiting for that shuttle that should have been there waiting for us.Ellen_T
June 2019
As a family vacation we booked a trip to Catalina for the day through Viator. As we were checking in my sister had a heart attack. She was rushed to the emergency room. We tried multiple times to work with Viator to get a refund. They refused! I would not recommend booking with this company as th...
As a family vacation we booked a trip to Catalina for the day through Viator. As we were checking in my sister had a heart attack. She was rushed to the emergency room. We tried multiple times to work with Viator to get a refund. They refused! I would not recommend booking with this company as they will rip you off!!