Catalina Island Ferry
A smooth easy and fast trip to catalina and we even were able to sail just past a pod of 50 dolphins jumping along in the channel between catalina and long beach.
Catalina island ferry. Catalina is only 22 miles off the coast of southern california. Catalina express and catalina flyer. Catalina is 30 miles and a world away from southern california getting there can be a challenge. Discover paradise on catalina island with daily ferry trips to and from the island.
We also ask that you adhere to social distancing guidelines while onboard the catalina flyer. With a capacity of 475 passengers the catalina flyer is one of the largest passenger ferries in orange county. Ride the ferry from the balboa peninsula conveniently located in orange county to avalon harbor on catalina island passenger service is offered once time daily each way at 9 am from newport at 4 30 pm from avalon. The catalina flyer departs once a day from newport beach arriving in avalon in just over an hour.
Catalina ferries are high speed catamarans and mono hulled boats with most service provided by two companies. Boats depart from ports in san pedro long beach and dana point. Catalina express isn t the cheapest but is one of the fastest and most comfortable ways to get to your island adventure. Be sure to book in advance.
And leaving the island at 4 30 p m. An amazing and beautiful sight. You can catch a catalina ferry from several locations. Catalina island is just an hour away with year round boat transportation and up to 30 departures daily.
Avalon is a part of los angeles county which has a mask requirement. We took the ferry to catalina island from dana point and enjoyed watching the dolphins swimming along side us. Catalina express fleet of eight fast modern boats make for a quick easy and fun getaway. The boat ride to catalina which is filled with sea breezes and ocean vistas takes about 90 minutes.
We will require that everyone wear a mask on the boat and while in avalon. The catalina flyer will resume service to catalina island beginning june 19th 2020.