Catalina Island Ferry from Newport Beach

Experience the fastest round trip ferry service from Newport Beach to Avalon on Catalina Island. Enjoy stunning views, multiple snack and beverage centers, and a large open-air deck. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Note: For Round Trip Ferry Service You Must Also Book The Return Leg From Avalon To Newport Beach.
Departing from the iconic Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach daily. Departing times vary depending on time of year see all times available when booking. Travel time is approximately 75 minutes from Newport Beach to Avalon, Catalina Island. This is one of the…

What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • One-way ferry ticket from Newport Beach to Avalon, Catalina Island
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • We offer alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages on board for purchase. Credit Card or Cash
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Reminder: If you’re opting for the Round Trip Ferry Service, remember to also schedule your return journey from Avalon to Newport Beach.
The biggest passenger catamaran ferry taking travelers to Catalina Island is at your service. It features three decks and includes several snack and drink stations on board plus a stunning open-air top deck that offers…

Location
400 Main St
Main Street
Our business is located in the Historic Balboa Pavilion. We recommend parking at the Balboa Pier Municipal Parking lot which is located on the beach side of the Peninsula. Our office and vessel is located just a short 3 minute walk from the Pier Parking lot on the Harbor side of the peninsula.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anna_g
Sep 2, 2024
Pacific Ocean - The Catalina Island Ferry boat ride from Newport Beach to Avalon was a great experience. The captain and crew members made the ride memorable and exciting by pointing out several schools of dolphins diving in and out of the Pacific Ocean. The ocean view was breathtaking.
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V6592kichristopherm
Sep 1, 2024
Very good ride and service - Was staying in Carlsbad but took the hour drive (to make 730 am trip). Everything with boarding was smooth - would highly recommend the VIP upgrade for preferred boarding and guaranteed indoor seating. Friendly staff - enjoyable and scenic drive. With early trip we were able to park in Balboa Pier lot ($37 for all day parking) but there are restrictions for later departures. Good experience - would recommend
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Christina_m
Jul 25, 2024
fun - Only about 30 people on our ride to Avalon. Weather was perfect. Staff was nice. Boat was clean. We took our e bikes & they helped us load & unload. Check in was a smooth process.
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Ronald_t
Jul 24, 2024
A great escape in just over an hour! - Boat operator is efficient and has friendly staff. I’ve taken the ferry several times and enjoyed each trip more than the previous visit.
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87vette
Jul 15, 2024
Catalina Flyer Awesome - Positives: clean, great staff, good snack bar and bar, excellent sightseeing and staff explanations. Negatives: terrible parking (none) in Newport Beach. Plenty of departure times to fit your schedule. Overall damn good.
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Michelle_c
Jul 2, 2024
Fun ride just need to know where to park that’s the hardest part - Parking is almost nonexistent for all day trip when you do not know when you will be returning. There is a $50 parking at intersection of Adam Street and E. eBay Ave. It’s valet parking. You pay at the end of your trip when you pick up your car they actually bring it out to you. There’s also an ATM there. If you park on the curve, you can only park for a maximum of six hours. You need to pay with a credit card American Express, MasterCard or Visa. Do not tell anybody on the ship that you park there apparently the instructions do not provide this info. They expect you to take a Lyft or rideshare there due to the minimal parking space. You don’t need to pay for VIP pass; you will be fine. Make sure you get there early. The restroom door- once you board, is very hard to open, but if you ask one of the crew they will help. They do turn on the AC inside the cabin, so if you are cold, I would recommend you bring a medium jacket and wear closed toe shoes. There’s no ID required. All you have to do is give them the name of the person who ordered the tickets when you exit the ship. It will be on the opposite side of the entrance to the ship. Enjoy the music and take a nap before you know it you have arrived on the island!
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Evyatarl4
Jun 7, 2024
Best way to travel to Catalina. - The Catalina Flyer is so nice! Super comfortable and smooth ride and accommodating staff. It's quite a luxurious experience at an affordable price. Beautiful boat. We are booking again for a birthday party and are so excited to ride on The Catalina Flyer again soon.
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P4257drsallym
May 11, 2024
Get away - Great experience, we loved Catalina Island ❤️ rent a golf cart and see the whole island, it was so fun. Great little town full of beautiful houses and businesses
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Ann_c
May 8, 2024
Beautiful memories made. - I took my family from Cincinnati to Catalina Island and they loved it. We and took the glass bottom boat tour and the buffalo tour. Unbelievable scenery but we didn’t see any buffalo! Anyway, it still was gorgeous and we loved it.
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R2051nnrajp
May 27, 2024
RACIST! Racist! - I am extremely disappointed and appalled by my recent experience with the Newport Catalina Flyer. The behavior of some of the staff was blatantly racist and completely unacceptable. From the moment we arrived, we were met with rude and dismissive attitudes that only worsened as the day went on. It's disheartening to see such discrimination in this day and age. I will not be returning and would advise others to think twice before using this service. Management needs to address these serious issues immediately.
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