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Make a reservation to sail aboard Catalina Express. Reservations are highly recommended as our departures often sell out, particularly in the summer and on holiday weekends. Call Center Agents are available to book reservations daily from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm.
1,155 reviews. #2 of 164 things to do in Long Beach. Ferries. Write a review. About. Jump aboard Catalina Express to travel to the beautiful Santa Catalina Island. Relax by the large window seats from the comfort of the boat’s interior, or head on deck to get panoramic views of the idyllic gulf and maybe even spot some dolphins.
Starting with only one boat and one phone, Catalina Express has emerged as the leader of marine transportation to Catalina Island. Each year, more than one million passengers set sail on board the Catalina Express fleet.
Maps. See where our ports are located, download island maps and view island information. Catalina Island can be enjoyed for the day or for an overnight stay. Fast boats make the trip in about an hour and operate every day, year-round from three mainland ports in Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point.
The Catalina Express Ferry is your cheapest, fastest, and safest way to visit Santa Catalina Island. They operate high-speed boats, including large catamarans, that shuttle visitors back and forth between the island and the mainland in just one hour each way.
Catalina Express (legally Catalina Channel Express) is an American passenger ferry service that operates scheduled trips between Santa Catalina Island and mainland California. The company began service in 1981 with a single sixty-passenger vessel.
The fleet consists of eight high-speed vessels including four large catamarans. Known for its sleek lines, the Catalina Express fleet has an unparalleled track record of reliability and safety in taking passengers to and from Catalina Island.
