Inside Adventure Tour
Price per adult: $19.00 - child: $12.00
(ages 2-11)
(2 hours) This tour was created for travelers to explore other parts of the island and to
learn a little about what makes Catalina Island so enchanting. Discover many coves and
landings, each boasting a unique story. Besides the buffalo that graze freely, many other
animals, such as wild boar, fox, goats, sheep and ravens live here. Visit the airport,
constructed 1602' above sea level; to do this, 2 mountain peaks had to be topped off in
order to build a runway long enough for planes to take off and land. Before returning, you
will visit the newly constructed Catalina Island Nature Center. Lovers' Cove
Snorkel Tour
Price per person: $35.00
(2 1/2 hours) An opportunity for the adventurous to experience the marvelous variety of
undersea life in the waters off Catalina Island. You will be provided with snorkel gear
and expert instruction by certified instructors. With a packet of fish food in hand, you
will be escorted into the water where you will see hundreds of fish thrive in this area
and call it home.
Avalon
Scuba Adventure - Certified
Price per person: $81.00
(2 1/2 hours) An opportunity for divers to experience the splendid Avalon Underwater Park
at Casino Point. You will be fully outfitted before the dive masters escort you into the
water on this 60' dive to the first under-water park established in California. The park
primarily consists of the giant kelp and is home to a large variety of marine life.
NOTE: Certified divers only; certification card required.
Casino
Tour
Price per adult: $9.00 - child: $5.25 (ages
2-11)
(40 minutes) After a short tender ride and a ten minute stroll to the casino building, a
guide will explain the history behind this historic landmark, including the Avalon Theater
with its murals and classic 1929 pipe organ. View a historical slide show before walking
up to the world famous casino ballroom and the Catalina Island History Museum.
City
and Botanical Tour
Price per adult: $16.50 - child: $8.50 (ages 2-11)
(1 3/4 hours) After a drive along the coast, the tour will climb the terraces of Avalon
where breathtaking views await you. Up Avalon Canyon and past the Old Bird Park, you
arrive at the botanical gardens, former resting place of Wrigley Jr., founder of the
chewing gum company. The memorial garden is home to a unique collection of native plants.
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the landscaped grounds before continuing on the narrated tour
through the heart of Avalon. |
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour
Price per person: $9.00 - child: $5.25 (ages 2-11)
(40 minutes) One of the islands most popular tours, the glass-bottom boat trip has always
fascinated the explorer because the ocean is not an encapsulated aquarium and its
inhabitants are free to come and go as they please. From the attractive orange colored
Garibaldi to the camouflaged Leopard Shark, all creatures are visible in their natural
habitats. Your glass-bottom boat was specifically designed for the Pacific coastal waters
of California with its broad and streamlined design for stability. Catalina Kayak
Expedition
Price per adult: $42.00 – child: $37.00 (ages 2-11)
(2 ½ hours) After being met at the pier by your guide, you will walk to the
Descanso Beach Club where qualified instructors will teach the basics of paddling your
2-person Sit-On-Top Kayaks. These stable, maneuverable boats are fun and easy. Gliding
above the clear water and near shore kelp forests, you will spot many fish below as the
guides point out interesting landmarks, birds and plants and tell you about the island's
ancient to modern history, geology and ecology. After a scenic paddle to Frog Rock, you
will land to stretch your legs, take a dip if desired, and enjoy an energy snack before
the leisurely paddle back to Descanso Beach.
Avalon
by Foot
Price per adult: $16.00 child: $9.00 (ages 2-11)
(1 1/2 hours) Enjoy a leisurely, but moderately strenuous tour of the back roads of the
enchanting community of Avalon. Your walk through town will be led by a resident tour
guide who will tell you about the unique features and show you the interesting locales
that make this island resort so special. Along the way, there will be frequent photo stops
for the many panoramic views.
Undersea
Tour
Price per adult: $20.50 - child: $14.00 (ages 2-11)
(40 minutes) Join the Captain and crew on the Starlight or Emerald for an undersea tour
you will never forget. Special underwater windows give you the best view of Catalina's
majestic kelp forest alive with numerous varieties of sea life.
Land
and Sea Adventure
Price per adult: $58.00 - child: $50.00 (ages 5-11)
(4 hours) Via motor coach you will view the spectacular valleys, rolling hillsides,
wildlife and varied plant life. See Catalina's "Airport-in-the-Sky", built by
leveling 2 mountain tops. While at Two Harbors, you can explore this Caribbean-like
village. Then board a 34' turbo-charged raft and journey through sea caves and other
secluded coves and beaches. See the flying fish, sea lions and harbor seals along the
rugged coastline. You may even encounter the dolphin who swim alongside your raft.
NOTE: Not recommended for children under 5 years of age, pregnant women or
those with back problems. |