Catalina Island cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Catalina Island, USA (Mexican Riviera). Ships anchor off Avalon and tender guests to the waterfront. Everything in Avalon is walkable.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & marine encounter | – | $75 | – | – | 4/5 |
| Flightseeing | – | $280 | – | – | 3/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | – | – | $59 | 4/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $80 | – | – | 4/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $100 | – | $110 | 4/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $45 | – | – | 4/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $65 | – | – | 4/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Catalina Island were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
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Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon Casino building | 564 m | ~10 min walk |
| Descanso Beach Club | 827 m | ~15 min walk |
| Lover's Cove | 499 m | ~10 min walk |
Distances are measured from Avalon tender landing. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
This is a tender port. The last tender back to the ship usually leaves 30 to 60 minutes before departure, and the queue for the last few tenders can be long. Plan to be back at the tender pier at least 90 minutes before the ship sails.
None of the common tour types here involves a long transfer.