Hire a private charter for a cruise to Santa Catalina. Choose from two ships for corporate events, fundraisers, private parties or family reunions. Charges for both vessels include captain, fuel, crew and insurance. The Catalina Duchess holds up to 149 passengers, while the Catalina King Cruise accommodates up to 399 people. Take a three-hour cruise for a fixed rate, with additional hours available for a set fee per hour. Catalina Classic Cruises provides all alcoholic beverages, and passengers may not bring their own beer, wine or liquor aboard. Both ships include snack bars, and caterers may be hired for events. Cruises depart from Long Beach. Departures from other ports are available for additional charges.
Catalina Classic Cruises
1046 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-495-3565
E-mail: [email protected]
Catalina Express departs year-round from the Long Beach, Dana Point and San Pedro ports to Avalon and Two Harbors on Catalina Island. Two Harbors service is available only from San Pedro. Advanced reservations are recommended. Travel on a high-speed catamaran featuring refreshments, a bar and inside or outside seating. Private lounges are available on some vessels. The Starship Express accommodates 300 passengers, while the Jet Express holds 381 people, and the Cat Express has room for 360 guests. Charter the Cat Express for special events.
Catalina Express
Reservations: 800-481-3470
Catalina Cruise offers two cruises. The Catalina Island Cruise features complimentary champagne on the trip to the island and an open bar on the way back. Stop on Santa Catalina for several hours to play golf, ride horses, scuba-dive or hike. Look for dolphins and sea lions on both legs of the journey. The Party Cruise, held at night, includes a live DJ, dancing, buffet, and full bar--akin to a nightclub on the water.
Catalina Cruise
E-mail: [email protected]
During the winter months, take a gray whale-watching cruise along the Catalina coast. The two-hour tours depart from Avalon on Catalina Island. Learn about whale and dolphin migration habits from the captain. Hotel pickup is not included. Group tours are available.
Catalina Tours
888-317-3576
