Your Catalina Island Getaway Starts Here
Roundtrip Catalina Express ferry tickets, convenient hotel transfers from LA and Orange County areas, and island adventures—all in one easy booking.
Escape to Catalina Island for ocean views, waterfront dining, and time to explore Avalon. Enjoy the island at your own pace or add sightseeing, an undersea expedition, ziplining, or horseback riding.
Travel from Long Beach to Avalon aboard Catalina Express in approximately one hour. Choose roundtrip ferry tickets and optional island tours, with or without convenient hotel transfers.
A minimum of two adults is required for packages with hotel transfers.
Choose Your Catalina Island Experience
Explore Avalon at your own pace or add sightseeing, an undersea expedition, ziplining, or horseback riding. Compare packages and pricing below.
Catalina Island - A day in Paradise with roundtrip hotel transfers.
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Roundtrip Catalina Express Ferry
Escape to Catalina Island for a relaxing day in Avalon. Enjoy a scenic ferry crossing, then spend your time exploring at your own pace. Stroll along the waterfront, browse local shops, enjoy lunch overlooking the harbor, or simply relax and take in the island views.
With roundtrip Karmel Connect hotel transportation and Catalina Express ferry tickets included, your journey to and from the island is conveniently coordinated.
- Roundtrip hotel transfers: Karmel Connect transportation between your hotel and the Catalina Express Downtown Long Beach Landing terminal.
- Roundtrip Catalina Express ferry tickets: Travel between Long Beach and Avalon, Catalina Island.
- Free time in Avalon: Enjoy an independent day exploring the island. Meals and optional activities are purchased separately.
Your confirmation email will include your Catalina Express tickets, tour confirmation number, scheduled tour time, and meeting instructions. Return times may vary by season, holidays, or special events.
Want to Stay Later?
A later return ferry may be available depending on the season. To arrange a later boat departure and corresponding shuttle pickup, you must request the change with Karmel Connect at least 48 hours in advance. Later departures are subject to availability.
8:00–8:15 a.m. — Hotel pickup. Your actual pickup time depends on your hotel location.
9:50 a.m. — Depart Long Beach aboard Catalina Express.
11:00 a.m. — Arrive in Avalon. Enjoy free time to explore, shop, dine, and relax before your return ferry.
3:55 p.m. — Depart Avalon aboard Catalina Express.
5:00 p.m. — Arrive back in Long Beach.
5:15 p.m. — Karmel Connect pickup for your return hotel transfer.
Want to Stay Later?
A later return ferry may be available depending on the season. To arrange a later boat departure and corresponding shuttle pickup, you must request the change with Karmel Connect at least 48 hours in advance.
Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Catalina Express Ferry
- Zip Line Eco Tour
Add a little adventure to your Catalina Island getaway! Soar across five consecutive zip lines spanning nearly three-quarters of a mile, reaching heights of up to 300 feet above the canyon floor and speeds approaching 45 mph.
Along the way, your guides will share stories about Catalina’s history, wildlife, and natural surroundings. The Zip Line Eco Tour lasts approximately two hours, combining island scenery with an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
With roundtrip hotel transportation and Catalina Express ferry tickets included, your journey to and from the island is conveniently coordinated.
Roundtrip hotel transfers: Karmel Connect transportation between your hotel and the Catalina Express Downtown Long Beach Landing terminal.
Roundtrip Catalina Express ferry tickets: Travel between Long Beach and Avalon, Catalina Island.
Zip Line Eco Tour: An approximately two-hour guided adventure across five zip lines, with stops to learn about Catalina’s wildlife, history, and natural environment.
Your confirmation email will include your Catalina Express tickets, tour confirmation number, scheduled tour time, and meeting instructions. Return times may vary by season, holidays, or special events.
Want to Stay Later?
A later return ferry may be available depending on the season. To arrange a later boat departure and corresponding shuttle pickup, you must request the change with Karmel Connect at least 48 hours in advance. Later departures are subject to availability.
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.
8:00–8:15 a.m. — Hotel pickup. Your actual pickup time depends on your hotel location.
9:50 a.m. — Depart Long Beach aboard Catalina Express.
11:00 a.m. — Arrive in Avalon. Enjoy free time to explore, shop, dine, and relax before your return ferry.
Noon to 1:00pm – Zipline. Actual time will be sent to you with final confirmation
3:55 p.m. — Depart Avalon aboard Catalina Express.
5:00 p.m. — Arrive back in Long Beach.
5:15 p.m. — Karmel Connect pickup for your return hotel transfer.
Want to Stay Later?
A later return ferry may be available depending on the season. To arrange a later boat departure and corresponding shuttle pickup, you must request the change with Karmel Connect at least 48 hours in advance.
Catalina Island Horseback Riding Bluff View Ride
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Catalina Express Ferry
- 45 Minute Horseback riding adventure
Discover Catalina Island from the saddle on a 45-minute guided horseback ride to scenic bluff-top overlooks above Avalon. Follow winding trails through native island vegetation and enjoy views of Avalon Harbor, the iconic Catalina Casino, and the Pacific Ocean.
Led by professional wrangler guides, this ride welcomes beginners and experienced riders alike. Learn about Catalina’s ranching history and natural surroundings while enjoying the island’s coastal scenery. Before or after your ride, spend time exploring Avalon’s waterfront, shops, and restaurants.
Roundtrip hotel transfers: Karmel Connect transportation between your hotel and the Catalina Express Downtown Long Beach Landing terminal.
Roundtrip Catalina Express ferry tickets: Travel between Long Beach and Avalon, Catalina Island.
45-minute Bluff View Ride: A guided horseback adventure along scenic island trails to bluff-top viewpoints.
Professional wrangler guide: Guidance throughout your ride, with insights into Catalina’s history and natural environment.
- Duration: 45 Minutes
- Group Size: Minimum of 2 persons for private ride
- Experience Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Guided horseback riding adventure
- Stunning bluff-top views overlooking Avalon
- Professional wrangler guides
- Suitable for riders age 10 and older
- Excellent photo opportunities
- Breathtaking coastal scenery
8:00–8:15 a.m. — Hotel pickup. Your actual pickup time depends on your hotel location.
9:50 a.m. — Depart Long Beach aboard Catalina Express.
11:00 a.m. — Arrive in Avalon. Enjoy time to explore before your scheduled tour.
Tour starts between noon and 1:30 p.m. — Horseback riding adventure. Your exact start time and meeting instructions will be provided in your confirmation email.
3:55 p.m. — Depart Avalon aboard Catalina Express.
5:00 p.m. — Arrive back in Long Beach.
5:15 p.m. — Karmel Connect pickup for your return hotel transfer.
Return times may vary by season, holidays, or special events.
How to get to the Ranch:
Horse Trail Overlook Ride
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Catalina Express Ferry
- 75-minute Guided horseback riding experience
- Professional Wrangler Guide
Explore more of Catalina’s rugged interior on a 75-minute guided horseback ride through scenic backcountry trails. Journey through rolling hills and canyons toward an elevated overlook with sweeping views of the island’s mountains, valleys, coastline, and the Pacific Ocean.
Professional wrangler guides lead the way, sharing Catalina’s ranching history and insights into its natural surroundings. Suitable for beginners and experienced riders, this longer adventure offers more time in the saddle to enjoy the island’s landscape. Before or after your ride, enjoy free time to explore Avalon.
- Roundtrip hotel transfers: Karmel Connect transportation between your hotel and the Catalina Express Downtown Long Beach Landing terminal.
- Roundtrip Catalina Express ferry tickets: Travel between Long Beach and Avalon, Catalina Island.
- 75-minute Horse Trail Overlook Ride: A guided horseback adventure through Catalina’s backcountry to a scenic overlook.
- Professional wrangler guide: Guidance throughout your ride, with insights into Catalina’s history and natural environment.
- Ages: 10+ years
- Guided horseback trail adventure
- Spectacular mountain and ocean vistas
- Scenic backcountry riding trails
- Ideal for nature lovers and photographers
- Professional wrangler guides
- Riders age 10 and older welcome
- Minimum rider age: 10 years old
- Long pants and closed-toe shoes are recommended
- Riders should arrive ready for outdoor activity
- Weight and safety restrictions may apply
- Advance reservations required.
Want to Stay Later?
A later return ferry may be available depending on the season. To arrange a later boat departure and corresponding shuttle pickup, you must request the change with Karmel Connect at least 48 hours in advance. Later departures are subject to availability.
8:00–8:15 a.m. — Hotel pickup. Your actual pickup time depends on your hotel location.
9:50 a.m. — Depart Long Beach aboard Catalina Express.
11:00 a.m. — Arrive in Avalon. Immediately head to the Horseback riding
Tour starts at 11:30am — Horse Trail Overlook ride adventure. Your exact start time and meeting instructions will be provided in your confirmation email.
3:55 p.m. — Depart Avalon aboard Catalina Express.
5:00 p.m. — Arrive back in Long Beach.
5:15 p.m. — Karmel Connect pickup for your return hotel transfer.
Return times may vary by season, holidays, or special events.
How to get to the Ranch:
Your confirmation email will include your Catalina Express tickets and hotel transfer details. Return times may vary by season, holidays, or special events.
Want to Stay Later?
A later return ferry may be available depending on the season. To arrange a later boat departure and corresponding shuttle pickup, you must request the change with Karmel Connect at least 48 hours in advance. Later departures are subject to availability.
Catalina Island + Discover Avalon Tour
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Catalina Express Ferry
- Discover Avalon Tour
Discover the charm of Avalon on a guided sightseeing tour along the beachfront, up the hillsides, and through the heart of this historic island town. Enjoy views of the harbor and surrounding scenery as your guide shares Catalina Island’s history, local stories, and folklore.
Travel in an open-air passenger vehicle on a 7.5-mile journey showcasing Avalon’s landmarks and coastal beauty. Bring your camera to capture the views, then enjoy free time to browse local shops, explore the waterfront, or have lunch before your return ferry.
With roundtrip hotel transportation and Catalina Express ferry tickets included, your island getaway is conveniently coordinated.
Roundtrip hotel transfers: Karmel Connect transportation between your hotel and the Catalina Express Downtown Long Beach Landing terminal.
Roundtrip Catalina Express ferry tickets: Travel between Long Beach and Avalon, Catalina Island.
Discover Avalon Tour: A narrated, 7.5-mile sightseeing tour aboard an open-air passenger vehicle, featuring Avalon’s beachfront, hillsides, landmarks, and island history.
8:00–8:15 a.m. — Hotel pickup. Karmel Connect pick-up. Your actual pickup time depends on your hotel location.
9:50 a.m. — Depart Long Beach aboard Catalina Express.
11:00am – Arrive in Avalon.
12:00 p.m-1:00pm. — Enjoy your scheduled Discover Avalon City Tour and free time to explore before your return ferry.
3:55 p.m. — Depart Avalon aboard Catalina Express. (optional boat times may be available)
5:00 p.m. — Arrive back in Long Beach.
5:15 p.m. — Karmel Connect pickup for your return hotel transfer.
Your confirmation email will include your Catalina Express tickets and hotel transfer details. Return times may vary by season, holidays, or special events.
Want to Stay Later?
A later return ferry may be available depending on the season. To arrange a later boat departure and corresponding shuttle pickup, you must request the change with Karmel Connect at least 48 hours in advance. Later departures are subject to availability.
Catalina Island + Undersea Sub Expedition
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Catalina Express Ferry - Roundtrip
- Undersea Sub Expedition
Explore Catalina’s underwater world without getting wet! Step aboard a semi-submersible vessel and settle into a spacious, climate-controlled cabin approximately five feet below the ocean’s surface.
During this 45-minute Undersea Sub Expedition, watch for bright orange garibaldi, calico bass, rockfish, and other marine life through underwater viewing windows. Fish feeding brings the action close for a memorable look beneath the waves.
Enjoy free time to explore Avalon, browse waterfront shops, or have lunch before your return ferry. Roundtrip hotel transportation and Catalina Express tickets make getting to and from the island easy.
Roundtrip hotel transfers: Karmel Connect transportation between your hotel and the Catalina Express Downtown Long Beach Landing terminal.
Roundtrip Catalina Express ferry tickets: Travel between Long Beach and Avalon, Catalina Island.
Undersea Sub Expedition: A 45-minute marine-viewing adventure aboard a semi-submersible vessel with a climate-controlled underwater cabin.
Your confirmation email will include your Catalina Express tickets, tour confirmation number, scheduled tour time, and meeting instructions. Return times may vary by season, holidays, or special events.
Want to Stay Later?
A later return ferry may be available depending on the season. To arrange a later boat departure and corresponding shuttle pickup, you must request the change with Karmel Connect at least 48 hours in advance. Later departures are subject to availability.
8:00–8:15 a.m. — Hotel pickup. Your actual pickup time depends on your hotel location.
9:50 a.m. — Depart Long Beach aboard Catalina Express.
11:00 a.m. — Arrive in Avalon. Enjoy time to explore before your scheduled tour.
Tour starts between noon and 1:00 p.m. — Undersea Sub Expedition. Your exact start time will be provided in your confirmation email. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
3:55 p.m. — Depart Avalon aboard Catalina Express.
5:00 p.m. — Arrive back in Long Beach.
5:15 p.m. — Karmel Connect pickup for your return hotel transfer.
Your confirmation email will include your Catalina Express tickets, tour confirmation number, scheduled tour time, and meeting instructions. Return times may vary by season, holidays, or special events.
Catalina Island Combo Tour Package
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Catalina Express Ferry
- Discover Avalon Tour + Undersea Sub Expedition
Experience Catalina Island above and below the water with two popular island adventures in one convenient package.
On the Discover Avalon Tour, explore the beachfront, hillsides, and historic town aboard an open-air passenger vehicle. This narrated, 7.5-mile journey combines scenic views with stories about Catalina’s history and local landmarks.
The Undersea Sub Expedition offers a different perspective from a climate-controlled cabin approximately five feet below the ocean’s surface. Watch through underwater viewing windows for bright orange garibaldi, calico bass, and other marine life.
Each tour lasts approximately 45–50 minutes, with time between scheduled activities to enjoy Avalon. Roundtrip hotel transportation and Catalina Express ferry tickets complete your island getaway.
Roundtrip hotel transfers: Karmel Connect transportation between your hotel and the Catalina Express Downtown Long Beach Landing terminal.
Roundtrip Catalina Express ferry tickets: Travel between Long Beach and Avalon, Catalina Island.
Discover Avalon Tour: A narrated sightseeing tour featuring Avalon’s beachfront, hillsides, landmarks, and island history.
Undersea Sub Expedition: A marine-viewing adventure aboard a semi-submersible vessel with a climate-controlled underwater cabin.
8:00–8:15 a.m. — Hotel pickup. Your actual pickup time depends on your hotel location.
9:50 a.m. — Depart Long Beach aboard Catalina Express.
11:00 a.m. — Arrive in Avalon. Enjoy time to explore before your scheduled tours.
Afternoon — Discover Avalon Tour and Undersea Sub Expedition. Enjoy both activities at your confirmed times. Tour order and exact start times will be provided in your confirmation email.
3:55 p.m. — Depart Avalon aboard Catalina Express.
5:00 p.m. — Arrive back in Long Beach.
5:15 p.m. — Karmel Connect pickup for your return hotel transfer.
Your confirmation email will include your Catalina Express tickets, tour confirmation numbers, scheduled tour times, and meeting instructions. Return times may vary by season, holidays, or special events.
Want to Stay Later?
A later return ferry may be available depending on the season. To arrange a later boat departure and corresponding shuttle pickup, you must request the change with Karmel Connect at least 48 hours in advance. Later departures are subject to availability.
Get to Catalina Island by Helicopter
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Maverick Helicopter to/from Catalina
Pricing per person, based on group size,. Price is each person.
Enhance Your Catalina Getaway
Add an island adventure to your helicopter package. Prices below are additional, per person.
Option 1 – Discover Avalon + Undersea Combo
Explore Avalon’s scenic streets and hillside views, then discover Catalina’s marine life aboard the Undersea Sub Expedition.Adult: $92
Child (ages 3–11): $82
Infant (ages 0–2): Free
Option 2 – Zip Line Eco Tour
Soar across five zip lines and experience Catalina’s scenery from above.Adult/Child (ages 10+): $166
See Catalina Island from a different perspective with a scenic helicopter getaway aboard Maverick Helicopters. Enjoy aerial views of the Southern California coastline, the Pacific Ocean, and Catalina’s rugged shores during an approximately 15-minute flight each way.
Spend your island time exploring Avalon’s waterfront, browsing local shops, enjoying lunch overlooking the harbor, or adding an optional island adventure. Your return helicopter flight offers another chance to take in the ocean views before Karmel Connect brings you back to your hotel.
Roundtrip hotel transfers: Karmel Connect transportation between your hotel and the designated Maverick Helicopters departure terminal in Long Beach.
Roundtrip Maverick helicopter flights: Travel between Long Beach and Catalina Island, with an approximate flight time of 15 minutes each way.
Free time on Catalina Island: Explore Avalon at your own pace. Meals and optional island tours are purchased separately.
Your confirmation email will include your Catalina Express tickets, tour confirmation number, scheduled tour time, and meeting instructions. Return times may vary by season, holidays, or special events.
Want to Stay Later?
A later return ferry may be available depending on the season. To arrange a later boat departure and corresponding shuttle pickup, you must request the change with Karmel Connect at least 48 hours in advance. Later departures are subject to availability.
Option 1:
• 7:30am Hotel Pickup
• 9:00am Helicopter Departure from Queen Mary Terminal
Option 2:
• 9:30am Hotel Pickup
• 11:00am Helicopter Departure from Queen Mary terminal
Return Schedule:
- 4:00pm or 5:00pm Helicopter departure from Catalina Island
• 4:30pm or 5:30pm Karmel Connect transfer return to hotel
Approximate tour duration: 8 hours