Catalina Island Tour Packages
Visit Catalina Island and explore a laid back beach town filled with shops, restaurants, and more!
Leaving the hustle and bustle of the “mainland” is the greatest highlight of your day. Your visit to Avalon will make you say WOW! A day you will remember for the rest of your life! With its year round Mediterranean climate, it’s the ideal place to enjoy. There are beautiful hotels, breath taking beaches, trendy restaurants, amazing tours, soothing spas, and more. Avalon is clean, safe and offers the quintessential beach town, laid back, but full of places to eat, drink, shop and explore. Only about an hour boat ride from the Long Beach Landing and Los Angeles coastline.
Experience a Day in Paradise!
Add a tour to your visit on Catalina Island! Options include the Discover Avalon Scenic Tour, Zip Line Eco Tour, Undersea Sub Expedition, or a combo tour.
The day is designed for comfort and convenience. Enjoy the smooth ride aboard Catalina Express, relax knowing your transportation is fully coordinated, and take in the scenic Pacific crossing. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to explore more deeply, this curated package removes the guesswork and maximizes your time on the island.
Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Catalina Express Ferry
- Zip Line Eco Tour
You will travel close to three quarters of a mile over five consecutive zip lines at heights of 300 feet above the canyon floor at speeds pushing 45mph. At each station, your hosts will give you a presentation on some of the unique and interesting aspects of Catalina Island, its wildlife, history, and the areas you are passing through. Your journey will last approximately 2 hours, and your memories will last a lifetime.
Check-in details
Check in for Zipline is at least 20 minutes prior at Descanso Canyon Adventures which about a 15-minute walk from town
Special requirements
Participants must weigh between 80 lbs. – 240 lbs and be at least 55″ tall. NO Tandem Riders.
Participants at least 10 years of age, over 55″ and weighing at least 80 lbs. may ride without a parent or guardian attending. Children under the age of 7 are too young to participate.
Restrictions
Height & Weight Requirements:
Participants must weigh between 80 lbs. – 240 lbs and be at least 55″ tall. NO Tandem Riders.
All will be weighed in, fully clothed, during the check-in process before each tour. Those unable to meet the requirement will not be permitted to zip and will not be offered a refund or rescheduled.
Age Requirements
Participants at least 10 years of age, over 55″ and weighing at least 80 lbs. may ride without a parent or guardian attending. Children under the age of 7 are too young to participate. Children between the ages of 7-9 must be accompanied by a ziplining participant at least 18 years of age who will act as the child’s guardian for the entire length of the activity.
Catalina Island + Discover Avalon Tour
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Catalina Express Ferry
- Discover Avalon Tour
Discover the enchantment of Avalon on this delightful journey along the beachfront, up the hillsides, and through the heart of this friendly and historic town. This Catalina tour always receives the highest ratings for customer satisfaction in our visitor surveys. You’ll see picture-perfect views and colorful local attractions as your tour guide shares interesting Catalina Island history and folklore from the comfort of our open-air passenger vehicle. This seven-and-a-half mile journey provides a comprehensive history of Santa Catalina Island. Don’t forget your camera.
Catalina Island + Undersea Sub Expedition
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Catalina Express Ferry
- Undersea Sub Expedition
Come face-to-face with Catalina’s abundant marine life by cruising five feet under water in a spacious, climate-controlled cabin. As we feed the fish from our semi-submersible vessels, you’ll see a wide array of undersea dwellers: bright orange garibaldi, spotted calico bass, urchins, rockfish and bat rays, just to name a few. This is more than a Catalina Island tour; it’s an undersea adventure.
Tour Duration: 45 minutes
Tours are available with hourly departures starting at 12:00 pm.
Catalina Island Combo Package
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Catalina Express Ferry
- Discover Avalon Tour + Undersea Sub Expedition
Come face-to-face with Catalina’s abundant marine life by cruising five feet under water in a spacious, climate-controlled cabin. As we feed the fish from our semi-submersible vessels, you’ll see a wide array of undersea dwellers: bright orange garibaldi, spotted calico bass, urchins, rockfish and bat rays, just to name a few. This is more than a Catalina Island tour; it’s an undersea adventure.
PLUS, Discover Avalon tour. This seven-and-a-half mile Land tour journey provides a comprehensive history of Santa Catalina Island. Don’t forget your camera.
Tour Duration: 45 – 50 minutes each tour
- Undersea Sub: Departs Hourly Starting at 12:00 pm
- Discover Avalon: Departs 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm
Get to Catalina Island by Helicopter
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Maverick Helicopter to/from Catalina
Pricing per person, based on group size
- Combo Tour Add-On:
Adult: $92 per person
Child (3-11): $82 per person
Infant (0-2): Free - Zip Line Eco Tour Add-on:
Adult/Child (10+): $166 per person
Catalina Island Package Information
- 8:00am to 8:30am – Karmel pickup time with 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. Leave us a note at checkout for the 6:30pm boat departure time.
- Cancellation Policy: 48 hours prior to tour date.
- Two person minimum required to book tours.
Standard pick-up areas (included in price)
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Buena Park, LAX area (El Segundo, Westchester, Inglewood)
Zone 2 Pick-ups (additional $40)
Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Universal City Downtown LA
- Round trip hotel transfers to and from Catalina Express Long Beach PLUS Roundtrip boat transfers to and from Catalina Island. Additional island tours are available. Check them out below. **Hotel Shuttle transfers available from Anaheim/Disneyland Resort hotels & LAX area hotels only! (Hotels within 3 miles of LAX)
Hotel transfers NOT needed? No problem. Select Boat tickets only with optional island tours, at check-out! - Add the Discover Avalon Scenic Tour or the Undersea Adventure or make it a COMBO and do both tours. Select at check-out.
- Comfortable shirt and shorts or pants, jacket or windbreaker. (seasonal – Check out the weather prior to departure)
- Comfortable shoes or Sandals
- Sunscreen
- Don’t forget your camera!
- Infants must be counted as a passenger.
- Helicopter max weight: 300 lbs (136 kg) per person
- Up to 6 passengers per helicopter booking.
- All passengers 18+ must present a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or valid passport.
- Client must provide exact passenger names, individual weights, hotel information, active mobile number, and email.
- No refunds for incomplete or inaccurate information or no-shows.
- Guests exceeding 300 lbs must purchase an additional comfort seat at full rate