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Glass Bottom Boat: Catalina Island Tour

92 Reviews 4.71 out of 5 stars Based on 92 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 92% of reviewers | Catalina Island, USA
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On average, this is booked 12 (2.58) days in advance.

45 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Step aboard the Glass Bottom Boat Voyage! Just beneath your feet, the boat has a glass floor so you can see Catalina’s crystal-clear water teeming with schools of fish while flashes of the vibrant orange garibaldi dart by.

This 45-minute tour is an unforgettable way to experience Catalina’s marine life and perfect for families, first-timers, or anyone who wants a front-row seat to the ocean, while staying above the surface. We've been taking curious Catalina visitors on journeys into Lover's Cove Marine Preserve for nearly a century. The first successful glass bottom boat was launched in Catalina in 1896!

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100 Green Pleasure Pier
Avalon, CA 90704, USA

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See the bottom of the sea through the bottom of a boat on this narrated cruise through Lover's Cove Marine Preserve. You'll be mesmerized as you look at schools of colorful fish that often stop to look back at you.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Green Pleasure Pier (pass by)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on Glass Bottom Boat: Catalina Island Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-13327P15

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Average 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 92 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 12 (2.58) days in advance.

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What's Included

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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

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