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from $207 on Viator, checked October 1, 2026. Prices change with the date and the option you choose.
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The round-trip Catalina Express crossing with a shuttle from Anaheim Resort or Los Angeles hotels, or a meet-at-the-terminal option at 320 Golden Shore, with the Avalon tour, the Undersea Adventure and the zipline as upgrades, at $158.40 per person as of October 3, 2026 and non-refundable1. That is $158.40 against $182.40 for the Discover Avalon package, which bundles the Avalon tour this one leaves optional12. A Long Beach visitor does not need the shuttle to a terminal in Long Beach; the ticket itself is covered in Catalina Express From Long Beach.
Who it suits
- Anyone staying in the Anaheim Resort, including Buena Park, who wants the crossing arranged with a hotel pickup at 8:00 a.m.1.
- Anyone who wants the island day customised: the listing names the Avalon scenic tour, the Undersea Expedition and the Descanso Canyon zipline as options1.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who may need to cancel: "Non-refundable-You will not receive a refund if you cancel"1.
- Single riders under 10 or under 80 lbs who want the zipline (ages 5 to 9 ride with an adult), and anyone without closed-toe shoes1.
- Anyone relying on recent reviews: the 24 reviews shown run from 2019 to November 2022, and a November 2020 one is titled "Tour was cancelled when we arrived"1.
- Wheelchair users wanting the zipline: its requirements say "Not wheelchair accessible"1.
What it adds to a ferry ticket
The shuttle from Anaheim or Los Angeles and the pre-arranged upgrades. The listing includes "Hotel pickup and drop-off" and "Round-trip ferry transfers"; the Avalon tour and the Undersea Adventure are included only "if option selected", and the Undersea Expedition's ticket is marked not included at the island ticket booth1.
Good to know
- From $158.40 per person on Viator as of October 3, 2026, with discounted rates for kids; mobile ticket1.
- 9 hours; start 8:00 a.m.; the Catalina Express crossing is listed at one hour1.
- Meeting point if you skip the pickup: Catalina Express, 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach1.
- Zipline: closed-toe shoes; single riders at least 10 years old and 80 lbs; ages 5 to 9 ride with an adult1.
- Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor as of October 3, 20261.
- Operator: Extreme Tours by Karmel1.
Sources
- Catalina Island Trip with Hotel transfers & Optional tours — Viator product page (operator: Extreme Tours by Karmel). Accessed 2026-10-03.
- Catalina Island w/Discover Avalon Scenic Tour & Transportation — Viator product page (operator: Extreme Tours by Karmel). Accessed 2026-10-03.
What the operator says
Spend a day in paradise on this day trip to Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. After a smooth 1-hour ferry ride to the island, you will have free time to explore the island, or select one of the upgrade options which include Undersea Sub Adventure or Discover Avalon Tour! 8:00am to 8:30am – Karmel Shuttle pickup time Shuttle transfers available from LAX area hotels and Anaheim / Disneyland Resort hotels only! 9:50am – Catalina Express departure to Catalina Island, Avalon! 3:55pm – Boat departs Catalina Island, Avalon 6:30pm (additional option…summer only) – Stay later! Optional departure time from Catalina Island is seasonal and based on availability
