Olya Minasian

Good service. Book your tickets in advance. They have a convenient place to store your luggage during the trip. $25 per day for parking.

+2

Dr.Mohina S Kulkarni

We chose to celebrate a milestone birthday in day, 26 mile situated, Catalina island the ferry service was excellent, great parking. The ramp area, allowing for our date. Storage seating area was very comfortable. The Eagle and bison statues were very attractive, and boarding was very systematic. Luggage rules are implemented strictly very welcoming. They have 2 cabin services. One is ordinary and second is the Commodore private the only difference. Being, you have you get a complimentary drink? There are 2 levels over the base level. And it's nice, too. Enjoy the ride in the open air views. The serene waters serenity around clean toilets, very good experience. Enjoy the ride. Number of trips available, but you have to make a reservation in advance. Do r a fairy was almost l, half empty

+7

Jerry Flanagan

For Father’s Day Weekend 2025, we chose to celebrate on the beautiful Catalina Island, a 26-mile boat ride (about an hour) from Long Beach, California. You can get to Catalina Island by boat or helicopter. If you’re taking the Catalina Island Express Ferry to Catalina Island, consider the Commodore Luxury Lounge. The added cost of priority boarding, luxury seating, and lounge access is worth it for your island trip. Passengers seeking a premium ferry experience can enjoy priority boarding, enhanced seating, and complimentary refreshments in Catalina Express’ Commodore Lounge. A select number of Catalina Express vessels provide this upgrade. Upon your 1 PM arrival on the island, a short walk (200ft) to the Golf Cart Island Rentals shack. allows you to rent a golf cart with an island map for a self-guided tour at a cost of $60/hr, cash only.

Brigitte Mendieta

The trip to Catalina Island on the ferry is very relaxing. If you are traveling back very late and want to be in the top seats, keep in mind that on the high seas, the temperatures are very cold, and the sea breeze will blow down. And the cold is really Titanic-like. If you follow your boarding code, you can take a seat faster. The car park is in front of the departure point.

+3

Lauren Taylor

We had a fantastic experience with Catalina Express in Long Beach! The parking garage is conveniently located right next to the check-in area, and there were plenty of signs and friendly staff to guide us from the start. Boarding was smooth, and the team both to & from Avalon was professional, helpful, and welcoming. The ride itself was super smooth with beautiful views the entire way. (70 mins to be exact) And very punctual! We upgraded to the Commodore Lounge, which was clean, quiet, and comfortable—just note that group seating is limited, as only a few chairs face each other with a table. The captain was great, clearly knowledgeable, and easy to understand over the PA system. It was a great value overall, and if you're lucky, you might even spot some dolphins swimming alongside the boat! Just be sure to dress in layers—on our return trip, the boat was full and some folks had to sit outside, where it was chilly and a bit wet from ocean spray. Highly recommend Catalina Express for a smooth, scenic, and professional ride over to the island!

Zydre Gaveliene

Took the Catalina Express and was really pleased with the experience! Great price, runs on schedule, and gets you to the island in about an hour. The ride was smooth and comfortable — even if you’re prone to motion sickness, no worries, the boat barely rocks and feels very stable. There are plenty of restrooms onboard and even a bar, which is a nice touch. The only downside is that people tend to leave empty seats between each other, so if you’re traveling with kids, you might have to split them up around the boat just to find safe spots for everyone. Other than that, highly recommend it!

Virgestine Nickerson

It’s was so relaxing. I enjoyed the boat ride to the island. There lots of places for eating and shopping. I enjoyed our air BNB. The view was incredible looking over the auction and seeing the beautiful animals I was able to see even a dolphin as we were riding to the hour. That was amazing..

+9

This ferry is how we got from Long Beach to Catalina for Christmas Day. It was a rough ride over there because of the massive storms they were having there as we were having here in Reno. \nA few of …

We upgraded to the Commodore Lounge and honestly...do it. Totally worth the extra money.\n\nPriority boarding alone was a win, but the enclosed upper deck seating made the whole ride feel calm and co…

Great experience overall! Booking tickets was super easy online, and the process at the terminal was smooth. We boarded quickly & took off on time there's no hanging around waiting or wasting time. T…

My wife and I took the 9:50AM ferry to Avalon, Catalina Island on a Friday, returning on the 15:50PM ferry to Long Beach, paying $167 RT for 2 seniors in standard class. The entire process of lining …

We took a day trip and had a great experience using Catalina Express. We didn't really know much about Catalina when we originally booked so we only booked tickets to be there half a day. Due to fog …

Mike Moore

The ferry does exactly what it is supposed to do, it gets you there. Tickets are pricey though, and do not even think about changing your ticket time unless you want to cough up extra cash. Staff on board were nice, no complaints there. The real knocks for me are the cost and the circus of people on the ferry. About twenty minutes before docking, it turns into a nut-to-butt crowd of passengers fighting to be the first ones off. Relax folks, you are only saving maybe five minutes at best. So I sit patiently while everyone else is standing around me like sardines, and it happened both going and coming back. On the way back, after a full day of sun, sand, and saltwater, let’s just say the smells were less than pleasant. Snacks and drinks are available, but like everything else on board, they are expensive. Overall, solid way to get to Catalina, just be ready to pay for it and bring your patience.

+8

Travis Roper

The ferry ride is a pleasant ride to Catalina. They serve beverages and snacks during the trip. I only wish the fare wasn't so expensive I would go more often.

+10

Catalina Express is pretty much the only way to get to Catalina aside from a helicopter. They operate routes out of a few ports, but I've only used Long Beach. Parking here is $25 a day directly ac…

andy flick

Ferry will get you there, but they pack you in like sardines. Slow to load slow to disembark. Build in an extra 45 mins from arrival time to the time you get off the boat. Interior rooms need a serious cleaning— smells like a hockey locker room inside. But the boat itself handled 5-6 foot swells without issue, so a sturdy ride.