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Catalina Falconry Experience: Fly a Hawk Over the Pacific

In an extraordinary private session above Avalon's sea cliffs, master falconers teach you to fly Harris's Hawks in open wildland — a medieval art set against the backdrop of the Pacific. Utterly unlike anything else in the California islands.

What to expect

Your master falconer meets you at a clifftop clearing above Avalon where the Pacific stretches uninterrupted to the horizon. After a brief introduction to equipment and technique, you don a leather gauntlet and the Harris's Hawk lands on your arm — its talons surprisingly gentle, its amber eyes startlingly alert. The bird launches, circles low over the sage-covered hillside, and arcs back to your fist on command. The session blends wildlife biology, island ecology, and sheer exhilaration.

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Catalina Island Company
USD 150–USD 200 per person (private group experience; contact operator for exact rates)
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Good to know

Minimum age typically 10 years; confirm at booking. Session lasts approximately 60–90 minutes. Reserve exclusively through the Catalina Island Company at +1 (877) 778-8322 — this is one of the island's most limited-capacity experiences. Factor in the short transfer from the tender pier to the session site.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Catalina Island — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Princess · Crown Princess
7 nights · calls at Catalina Island
from $656
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Princess · Discovery Princess
7 nights · calls at Catalina Island
from $799
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Holland America · Zaandam
7 nights · calls at Catalina Island
from $844
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Holland America · Koningsdam
7 nights · calls at Catalina Island
from $849
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