- Ages 3+
- 45 minutes
The original Catalina Island tour that started it all. Glass bottom boats offer a window into another world! See California sea life below you.
Quick Details
Adult
Ages 12+
$ 88.14
Child
Ages 5-11
$ 66.09
Allow 2.5 hours for your total experience, including a 1/2 hour orientation & gear fitting
This experience has a 2-person minimum to operate. If you are trying to purchase a single ticket please reach out to our team over the phone to review options.
Pricing includes City of Avalon harbor use fee & online ticketing fees. Rates may vary on weekends & holidays.
Kayak Along the Coastline of Catalina Island
- See the beauty of Catalina Island’s coastline and local waters up close and personal.
- Get a tour and a workout all in one. Enjoy nature under your own power as you paddle through the blue Pacific.
- We have dry pants, jackets, and all sorts of gear to keep you and your belongings as dry as possible.
- Don’t want to stay dry? You don’t have to. Take a break at Frog Rock and grab a quick dip in the ocean, if you choose to.
- Suitable for all ages, non-strenuous for beginners. Every participant must have a ticket.
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A fun, natural history paddling tour where you can explore the rugged coastline of Catalina Island in a modern, easy to maneuver & stable sit-on-top kayak for two! Your experienced kayak instructor and knowledgeable guide will teach the basics of paddling so you can set off to kayak along the Catalina coastline. You’ll find out how simple and fun kayaking on Catalina’s clear ocean waters can be.
What will we experience? Upon check-in you will be fitted with a PFD (personal floatation device; required for everyone). Your guide will help you as you wade into the ocean to hop on your double kayak. Once on the water, your kayak guide will point out interesting and historical Catalina Island landmarks, birds & plants and discuss the island’s ancient to modern history, geology, and ecology as you glide over near-shore kelp forests above colorful fish. There’s always something WILD to see… a harbor seal may peek at you from the offshore rocks or a bald eagle may snag a fish from the water nearby.
What to know: Check-in 30 minutes before your kayak tour start time (required). Allow a 15-minute grace period after the tour. At Frog Rock, you’ll land to land your kayak, stretch your legs, have a satisfying snack and a bottle of water, and take a quick dip in the sea if you desire. Suitable for all ages, non-strenuous for beginners. Advanced gear is available for experienced paddlers. All guests must be able to swim and be comfortable in the ocean. You will get wet on this experience.
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Guests must be age 5+ to participate. PFDs (personal flotation devices aka life jackets) are provided and required for all guests. All guests must know how to swim. You will get wet on this experience. For your safety, you should be in good health & free from high blood pressure, heart, neck or back problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this tour. Weather may impact this excursion. Please contact us in the event of inclement weather.
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All participants on this Catalina Island tour will experience a wet bottom and feet at minimum. Bathing suits or shorts, T-shirts, surf shoes or sandals, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen are recommended. Bring your own towels, dry bags will be provided. This tour will operate in both rain and shine (water conditions permitting). When needed, windbreaker jackets and water-resistant pants will be provided. While kayaking around Catalina Island, there is a slim possibility of getting drenched. We recommend packing a dry change of clothes for the walk back to Avalon. Lockers, restrooms and changing rooms and outdoor rinse showers are available at the Descanso Beach Club.
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Descanso Beach Ocean Sports located at Descanso Beach Club
Saint Catherine Way, Avalon, CA, United States -
All sales are final. No refunds. Customers may rebook to a different start time up to 72 hours prior to your tour start time. If Trip Cancellation Protection is added while booking, it allows for a full refund if the booking is cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the activity start time, less fees.
FAQs
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Yes. Because of the small group size of this experience and the limited number of guides, a reservation is highly recommended. This experience is limited to 10 guests per tour time slot. Larger party sizes may be permitted with additional guides.
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The check-in location provides an area to store your belongings. You can also request a dry bag to use while on tour to keep smaller personal items with you (and dry) while on tour. It is always best to bring only necessities to your activity as storage space may be limited. Catalina Tours and its vendors are not responsible for the loss, damage, or theft of personal property.
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Yes. Restrooms are located just up the walkway from the Descanso Beach Ocean Sports check-in booth. Make sure to use the restroom before you check-in.
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- Cabrillo Mole Area: 20 minutes
- Basketball/Volleyball/Old Ben Park Area: 15-18 minutes
- Green Pleasure Pier/Island Tour Plaza: 10-15 minutes
- Casino Building: 3-5 minutes
- Descanso Beach: 1-2 minutes
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Yes. Water and a granola bar are provided on tour when you pull up to the beach.