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Catalina Island: Express Ferry + Avalon Day in Paradise

Board the iconic Catalina Express for a 75-minute crossing to Avalon — a sun-drenched island jewel of Mediterranean-style architecture, crystal coves, and no cars. A true bucket-list California escape just off the coast.

What to expect

The 75-minute crossing on a sleek high-speed catamaran is scenic and smooth. Avalon greets you with palm-lined promenades, art deco architecture, and turquoise water. Rent a golf cart to explore hidden coves or settle into a waterfront seafood lunch at Steve's Steakhouse. The island feels a world apart — unhurried, warm, and impossibly beautiful.

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Catalina Express (official)
USD $50 one-way adult; USD $89 round-trip adult (Long Beach terminal)
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Good to know

Book round-trip well in advance — peak season ferries sell out. All-aboard times are typically 5–6 pm for Long Beach sailings; the last Catalina Express return is around 9 pm, giving you ample buffer. Pre-book return tickets before you depart the island.

Sail there

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

Seabourn · Seabourn Quest
19 nights · calls at Long Beach
from $8,998
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