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Home/Destinations/Newport Beach/Catalina Island

Catalina Island Ferry & Day Trips

An island escape: the ferry from Newport Beach crosses to Avalon on Catalina Island in about an hour, where you can snorkel, zip-line, tour the hills or simply wander the harbour town. Southern California’s favourite day trip at sea.

92 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
−15%
Newport Beach
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
4.4(1,051)·2h 15min
from$33$39/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon
Los Angeles
Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon
4.9(646)·2 hours
from$303/ person
via Viator
Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon
Catalina Island
Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon
4.4(615)·45 min
from$64/ person
via Viator
Catalina Food Tour
Catalina Island
Catalina Food Tour
4.9(493)·2h 30min
from$176/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour
Catalina Island
Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour
4.9(389)·2 hours
from$156/ person
via Viator
Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour
Catalina Island
Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour
4.6(363)·50 min
from$31/ person
via Viator
Electric Boat Rental in Newport Beach for Up to 12 People
−12%
Newport Beach
Electric Boat Rental in Newport Beach for Up to 12 People
4.9(327)·2 hours
from$150$170/ person
via Viator
Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Newport Beach
Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
4.2(240)·2 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon
Los Angeles
Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon
4.9(184)·2 hours
from$295/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island City and Scenic Mount Ada Tour
Los Angeles
Catalina Island City and Scenic Mount Ada Tour
4.4(167)·50 min
from$46/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Ferry from Newport Beach to Avalon
Newport Beach
Catalina Island Ferry from Newport Beach to Avalon
4.1(154)·1h 15min
from$47/ person
via Viator
Undersea Expedition: Catalina Island Tour
Catalina Island
Undersea Expedition: Catalina Island Tour
4.4(134)·45 min
from$53/ person
via Viator
Glass Bottom Boat: Catalina Island Tour
Catalina Island
Glass Bottom Boat: Catalina Island Tour
4.5(94)·45 min
from$32/ person
via Viator
Parasailing in Catalina Island: Soar Above The Stunning Coastline
Catalina Island
Parasailing in Catalina Island: Soar Above The Stunning Coastline
4.8(63)·1 hour
from$59/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Aerial Adventure
Catalina Island
Catalina Island Aerial Adventure
4.7(54)·1h 30min
from$31/ person
via Viator
Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour of Catalina Island
Catalina Island
Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour of Catalina Island
4.9(49)·1 hour
from$74/ person
via Viator
Avalon City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Catalina Island
Avalon City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
4.2(40)·1h 25min–2h 50min
from$7/ person
via Viator
City Cruises Premier Brunch Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach
City Cruises Premier Brunch Cruise from Newport Beach
4.8(38)·2 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Ultimate Underwater and Coastal Adventure Cruise
Catalina Island
Catalina Island Ultimate Underwater and Coastal Adventure Cruise
4.2(27)·55 min
from$50/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Sunset Cruise with Wildlife Viewing
Catalina Island
Catalina Island Sunset Cruise with Wildlife Viewing
4.8(20)·1 hour
from$80/ person
via Viator
Journey to Frog Rock
Catalina Island
Journey to Frog Rock
4.6(20)·2 hours
from$83/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Ferry Avalon to Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Catalina Island Ferry Avalon to Newport Beach
3.6(19)·1h 15min
from$47/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island w/Discover Avalon Scenic Tour & Transportation
Los Angeles
Catalina Island w/Discover Avalon Scenic Tour & Transportation
4.0(18)·8–12 hours
from$182/ person
via Viator
City Cruises Newport Beach: Orange County Premier Dinner Cruise
Newport Beach
City Cruises Newport Beach: Orange County Premier Dinner Cruise
3.9(16)·2 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator
Catalina Nighttime Flying Fish and Undersea Adventure Cruise
Catalina Island
Catalina Nighttime Flying Fish and Undersea Adventure Cruise
4.6(16)·55 min
from$61/ person
via Viator
Holiday Lights Cruise Throughout Luxurious Newport Beach Harbor
Newport Beach
Holiday Lights Cruise Throughout Luxurious Newport Beach Harbor
4.0(13)·1h 15min–2h
from$38/ person
via Viator
From LA: Catalina Island with Zipline Tour and Hotel Pickup
Los Angeles
From LA: Catalina Island with Zipline Tour and Hotel Pickup
4.6(13)·8–10 hours
from$335/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Parasailing First Trip of the Day
Catalina Island
Catalina Island Parasailing First Trip of the Day
5.0(9)·1 hour
from$49/ person
via Viator
Jetski Adventure: Guided Trip from Long Beach to Catalina Island
Long Beach
Jetski Adventure: Guided Trip from Long Beach to Catalina Island
4.6(9)·6 hours
from$640/ person
via Viator
Helicopter Transfer: Long Beach to Catalina Island
Los Angeles
Helicopter Transfer: Long Beach to Catalina Island
4.8(8)·20 min
from$216/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Parasailing Adventure
Catalina Island
Catalina Island Parasailing Adventure
5.0(8)·1 hour
from$95/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Summit Sunset Tour
Catalina Island
Catalina Island Summit Sunset Tour
5.0(6)·1 hour
from$56/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Mermaids Transformation
Catalina Island
Catalina Island Mermaids Transformation
5.0(6)·30 min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Catalina Express Avalon to San Pedro One Way Ferry
Catalina Island
Catalina Express Avalon to San Pedro One Way Ferry
4.0(5)·1 hour
from$50/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Day Trip from Anaheim Hotels with Discover Avalon Tour
Anaheim And Buena Park
Catalina Island Day Trip from Anaheim Hotels with Discover Avalon Tour
4.3(4)·12 hours
from$182/ person
via Viator
Guided Dolphin Jet Ski Adventure | Long Beach to Catalina Island
Long Beach
Guided Dolphin Jet Ski Adventure | Long Beach to Catalina Island
4.7(3)·6 hours
from$640/ person
via Viator
Helicopter Transfer: Catalina Island to Long Beach
Catalina Island
Helicopter Transfer: Catalina Island to Long Beach
5.0(2)·20 min
from$216/ person
via Viator
An Immersive Butterfly Experience on Catalina Island
Catalina Island
An Immersive Butterfly Experience on Catalina Island
5.0(1)·30 min
from$30/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Day Trip from Los Angeles with Optional Upgrades
Santa Monica
Catalina Island Day Trip from Los Angeles with Optional Upgrades
1.0(1)·8–12 hours
from$158/ person
via Viator
Parasailing Catalina Island an Early Bird Special
Catalina Island
Parasailing Catalina Island an Early Bird Special
1 hour
from$49/ person
via Viator

Catalina Island in Newport Beach — FAQ

How long is the ferry to Catalina from Newport Beach?
About one hour each way across the channel to Avalon.
What is there to do on Catalina Island?
Snorkelling, zip-lining, glass-bottom boats, hiking and exploring the harbour town of Avalon.
Can you visit Catalina in a day?
Yes — an early ferry gives you a full day in Avalon and an evening return.

More things to do in Newport Beach

Whale WatchingHarbour CruiseDuffy Electric BoatSurf Lessons