Catalina Island Ferry from Newport Beach to Avalon
Description
Note: For Round Trip Ferry Service You Must Also Book The Return Leg From Avalon To Newport Beach. This is the largest catamaran ferry carrying passengers to Catalina Island, with 3 decks and multiple snack and beverage centers onboard including a amazing open-air top deck with spectacular views of coastlines. The ferry's large size and open-air deck is a perfect option for those concerned with motion sickness. The trip is short - just over 1 hour across the channel on the fastest ferry to Catalina Island . Located centrally in Newport Beach and servicing Orange County, San Diego County, Inland Empire, and Greater Los Angeles Area travelers/residents. Newport Beach is also known for its fine dining, abundant nightlife, and numerous resorts for those wanting to explore this destination after their stay on Catalina Island.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(146)
Had a nice trip with time spent walking around Catalina. We learned that next time we will go on a Wednesday or Thursday so as to avoid the cruise ship crowds. We weren’t able to rent a cart.
Worth the extra cost for the VIP upgrade... board first which was great, nice area, half price on snacks and drinks
How can Viatar sell a one-way ticket to Catalina Island? This is what happened when I booked the boat for a day trip. The rep at Viator never asked if I wanted to come back from Catalina. Viatar is a third-party to the Catalina Express so beware that unless you have the tickets in hand, you have to go through an inconvenient process to get on the . Boat. I do not recommend viatar going to Catalina Island. .
Don't use for Catalina Ferry. This is a third party vendor and does link into the ferry company. None of the links from Viator can be seen by the ferry company. Going forward, I will call the ferry company directly to book.
If you want a seat inside, make sure you show up and get in line 1 hour prior to leaving otherwise you may be limited to where you sit.
Horrible experience packed like sardines the boat was overbooked had to stand the whole way there and they just tell you it's like a bus first come first serve fins another option to get to Catalina will never use there service again
Book round trip VIP. First on the boat so you get a good seat and you can wait in the shade going back. Very nice crew!
The trip was canceled, didn’t get notification, paid for parking ended up paying for a different ferry at another location
The boat/ship pictured on ads, and on Trip Advisor' is the "old" three level Catalina Flyer we grew to love over the years. The "new" and MUCH smaller Newport Flyer is the boat they use now ( March '26). If you ride inside, its cramped and they blast you with country music. If you ride topside its cramped and quiet but smelly. Fumes swirl into the whole area. You can ride in cramped "airplane" style seats with AC and pre boarding in the "VIP" section for an additional $10/crossing.(Don't know the music selection in VIP). They have the guts to ask for tips at the end of each crossing. I suggest Catalina Express.
Big time sales pitch to upgrade to VIP. The competing ferry doesn’t do that. Plus it was really cold in the cattle section.
