Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry
Overview
Climb aboard the ‘Catalina Express’ ferry at the Catalina Sea and Air Terminal in San Pedro for ONE-WAY SERVICE to Catalina Island. You can expect awe-inspiring views of the Pacific Ocean on your trip.
What's Included
- Comfortable seating onboard the Catalina Express vessel
- ONE-WAY ferry service from San Pedro to Avalon
- Stunning Pacific Ocean views during the journey
- RETURN TICKET from Avalon to San Pedro
- Parking ($20/USD per day) Subject to change
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
95 Berth
San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Avalon
CA 90704, USA
You will arrive at the Cabrillo Mole in Avalon, Catalina Island.
What To Expect
The Catalina Express ferry schedule changes often depending on seasonality.
When it’s time to travel, hop aboard the Catalina Express in San Pedro, and relax on your journey across the Pacific to Catalina Island. You’ll arrive in Avalon, the southernmost city in Los Angeles County, in about 1 hour.
When you get off the ferry, walk just five minutes into downtown Avalon to begin your independent exploration of the Island. This is not a guided tour – your time on Catalina is your own to do whatever you wish. Admire views of the waterfront along Avalon Bay, perhaps visit a restaurant or café, go shopping, or do something more active (all at your own expense). The number of vehicles on the island is limited, so enjoy the pedestrian-friendly streets of town.
San Pedro
Part of The Los Angeles Port, San Pedro is home to landmarks like the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, as well as the USS Iowa and SS Lane Victory ships. You’ll embark and disembark the ferry at the Catalina Sea and Air Terminal. Ferry schedule varies by season; the ferries can accommodate surfboards, strollers, and bikes.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants will be provided their own seat and safety seats are not required.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 149 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry?
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Activity code: C-6073CEX
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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.
Feb 2023- Comfortable seating onboard the Catalina Express vessel.
- ONE-WAY ferry service from San Pedro to Avalon.
- Stunning Pacific Ocean views during the journey.
- RETURN TICKET from Avalon to San Pedro.
- Parking ($20/USD per day) Subject to change.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Comfortable seating onboard the Catalina Express vessel
- ONE-WAY ferry service from San Pedro to Avalon
- Stunning Pacific Ocean views during the journey
- RETURN TICKET from Avalon to San Pedro
- Parking ($20/USD per day) Subject to change
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants will be provided their own seat and safety seats are not required.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 149 travelers
