Two words: Spectacular. Christian!…read more We had probably the most informed, energetic and humble tour guide in all of our journeys. Christian had a profound knowledge of the ecology, biology and sociology of Catalina island. And his driving was top notch!

I went in the Catalina Eco Tour and it was awesome. Our driver Tom was incredibly knowledgeable…read moreabout the island history and wildlife. We got very lucky and saw about 12 Bison, an Island Fox and a Bald Eagle. This group is really fantastic and I can't recommend them enough.

We had an amazing experience renting kayaks at Catalina Island! The rental process was quick and…read moreeasy, and the equipment was clean, well-maintained, and ready to use. The staff provided clear instructions and made us feel comfortable before heading out on the water. The views from the kayak were absolutely stunning, with crystal-clear water and beautiful scenery all around. It was one of the highlights of our trip and a great way to explore the island from a different perspective. A special thank you to Pitt for going above and beyond to help resolve an issue we encountered. Pitt was incredibly patient, professional, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a positive experience. His outstanding customer service turned a potentially frustrating situation into a smooth and enjoyable one. Overall, I highly recommend this kayak rental company to anyone visiting Catalina Island. Great equipment, beautiful location, and exceptional customer service. We will definitely be back!

On a one day visit to Catalina Island, there is so much to do, see and eat…read more To start, rent a golf cart or wear good walking shoes because this port is not too big for tourist exploration. There is also a "Circuit" ride share that will take you around the island for $2 per person. Coming in by tender from a cruise ship is great. The docking area is in town and so close to everything. I exited the tender and walked along the waterfront where I passed a few children's playgrounds with a pirate theme. Then on to where the golf carts are rented. I walked to the pier (Green Pier) where there are bathrooms and many small shops all hoping for the tourist business. They carry the typical port souvenirs. After a long walk on this short pier I got to the end where there is many people fishing with poles and the little set ups they will sell you for a few dollars and the bait too. There are plenty of benches to sit and watch the boat come in and out of the harbour. There is a small beach area that has lots of pretty colored little rocks along the shoreline. The walk to the round Casino Building is pretty much the end of the road before a mountainside resort. I passed by some waterfront restaurants that were even crowded on a cloudy day. My walk back to the tender was quick and the ride back to the cruise ship was also pretty nice and calm.

I'll be honest, I was a little nervous at first. The group before us came back and a woman jumped…read moreoff the hummer looking totally frazzled, yelling "WARN THEM!!" which....yeah, not exactly comforting. So if you're on the fence or feeling anxious, this review is for you. We had Andrew as our guide and he was awesome. Before we even got on the open air hummer, he was very upfront that the ride would be bumpy and gave solid advice on where to sit if heights make you uneasy. That actually made me more nervous at first, but it turned out to be totally fine. The hummer never gets that close to the cliff edge, and it always felt controlled and safe. The views are unreal!!!!!! seriously breathtaking. We were lucky enough to see 2 bison, 2 Catalina foxes, 2 does, and a young buck. The tour before us saw zero bison, so we were thrilled. We even got to see them up close, which was incredible. As for the ride itself, I didn't find it nearly as bumpy as people make it sound. There were a few spots where the height felt a little sketchy, but in a "whoa" way, not a "nope, I regret everything" way. All in all, I'd absolutely recommend this tour. Don't let dramatic exit speeches scare you off, you'll be glad you did it. There's blankets available on the hummer in case you get chilly. Tips: - bring cash. TIP YOUR DRIVER!!!! - secure your hat and hair, so hat doesn't go flying off

Having Andrew as your guide made our entire experience, he was super knowledgeable and had us…read morelaughing the entire time!

Cute little excursion if you are visiting Catalina , where you view 3 areas where local fish…read moreschool. 5 minute easy walk from the tender port. Found the vendor via Viator 12:45pm departure , be there by 12:30 , was a relaxed, comfortable 45 minutes cruise with a view below water level. Bought 3 fish food shots for $5. Weather in the 70's it was a cool experience checking out the fish.

We were going to try out the submarine, we accidentally went to the "yellow" submarine tour…read morelocation to buy tickets and they were over $25 more each. Ticket! The Catalina tours on the green pier literally were so nice and so informative and cheaper for tickets for the same tour! The young people selling tickets to the yellow Sub at tvos location didn't even bother to tell us that the visibility would be horrible at the time we were hoping To go due to murky waters from storm In Mexico. We went to the Catalina tours and the employee gave us advice on waiting to go out due to storm and not to waste our money so we can enjoy it when it's nice weather. We highly appreciated the honesty and will definitely be checking them out next trip!! Get the Catalina app for scheduled tickets with them as well if needed :) yay for the red sub!

My boyfriend and I went for a quick day trip to spend some time at the island since he had never…read morebeen. We booked the 50 minute Discover Avalon tour and we loved it! It was the perfect amount of time to get acquainted will a little bit of Avalon and hear a few fun facts. Our tour guide was Laura and she was so funny and knowledgeable! I highly recommend the tour. A small warning, the tour bus is open air and a bit bumpy, so if you have injuries or issues with rough rides, I would maybe reach out to Discover Avalon and double check if you are good to tour with them :)

We took the bison expedition tour yesterday, Saturday, February 21, and had the absolute best…read moreexperience thanks to our guide, Andrew. From the moment we started, he was funny, warm, and incredibly engaging, while also being super knowledgeable and educational about the island and wildlife. What really stood out was how perfectly Andrew balanced the experience -- he knew exactly when to share great stories and facts, and when to let us simply soak in the sights, sounds, and beauty around us. He never rushed us and made sure we had plenty of opportunities for amazing photos and genuine wildlife sightings. We truly felt like we were seeing the island at its best. The tour felt safe, well-supported, and action-packed, without ever feeling overwhelming. You could tell Andrew genuinely cared about everyone having a great time and walking away with memorable moments. We also saw a fox and bison! Highly, highly recommend this tour -- and if you're lucky enough to get Andrew as your guide, you're in for a treat. Side note: when guides and drivers go above and beyond like this, please remember to tip. Andrew, if you ever read this -- thank you for such a fantastic experience. Hope your boss sees this and rewards you big time!

Captain John was amazing, he knew all the spots. We caught our limit of rockfish within an hour. We…read morewent back to dock to drop someone off because of motion sickness. John was super accommodating and he managed to acquire live squid for us to use for halibut/bass fishing. We caught 3 massive halibut, White Sea bass(wasn't a keeper), and white fish (also threw back). John cleaned our fish and bagged them for us. Amazing trip will definitely come back for yellow tail!

Our tour was AMAZING. Captain promised no dolphins because of how strong the current was but we got…read moreto see many. I pointed out that I saw something in the distance and without a doubt started driving that way.

Such an awesome day! Jim was so much fun and informative about the island and history. We had the…read morebest time and and we highly recommend this company!!! The vehicle was roomy and comfortable. Book your trip now!!!

Tony G was our driver from Avalon to Two Harbors. He was fantastic. When we were 20 mins from Two…read moreHarbors, my husband realized he left his cell phone on the bench next to the restaurant we were picked up from. Tony called the restaurant and luckily someone turned it in. He went back to the same restaurant to pick up the cell phone after the 2 hr drive from Avalon to Two Harbors and back. The next day Tony arranged with Maverick helicopter tours to take my husbands cell phone from Avalon to Long Beach where the ferry was taking us that day. We are beyond thankful for his help and 110% effort he put into helping us. Thank you Tony we appreciate you so much!

My kids love aquariums...and they love boats....so this seemed like a win-win, and it sooooo was!…read more We met the boat at the end of a small pier. The boat had an enclosed bench-seating area with all seats facing the center of the boat, which was made of glass and several feet below where we all sat. I was amazed by how clear the water was-even right next to shore. As we moved, our guide shared some local history and information about the marine life below us. We paused at several fish sanctuary locations, and the guide threw fish food into the water to attract more fish than we could count. The tour, which lasted an hour, was a delight for the whole family. All of the kids and kids at heart were thrilled by the many types of fish we saw. We were even fortunate enough to see a diving cormorant! The waves were not too bad on the day I went...even though my stomach usually gets queasy on smaller boats, this one didn't bother me. Maybe I was too entranced by the fish to notice. If I ever visit Catalina again and have time to do it, I'll be more than happy to go on this tour again. It was just long enough, and you never know what you'll see down there! Note--there is a public restroom at the beginning of the pier, but much of it was out of order, leading to some pretty long lines. Make sure you go before you get on the boat-no restrooms on board.

Fez and the captain wee amazing! Thank you to them for all the great information and taking us to…read moresee the dolphins.

What an amazing way to spend the morning on Catalina. Dudley was the best tour guide you can ask…read morefor. Beyond knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The entire family (kids included) enjoyed this tour. Great value and great experience. Cannot recommend this tour and Dudley enough!

Our driver met us at the end of the pier when we got off our tender. Ron Lowder was an incredible…read moredriver was an enormous amount of information since he's lived on the island for so long. He was not only informative but interesting. We enjoyed the tour very much. It is more than I usually spend on an excursion but so well worth it. The only thing I wish we could've done was spent a half hour at the botanical garden. My suggestion would be that you could charge a little more and add another hour to the tour and allow people to walk around the garden.

Located at the entrance of the Green Pleasure Pier on Catalina Island, the visitor center was…read moremanned by two friendly guides during our day visit to the island. Since we were part of the 4,000 people coming onshore from the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas, it was quite busy inside (assuming for the whole day) but the ladies seemed to be handling it with no problem. There are self-serve pamphlets for all the various attractions on the island. My brother's particular question was around getting info for the jet ski tour from Long Beach to Catalina. The guide explained that those originate from Long Beach, and that the jet ski tour guides here in Avalon provide one hour tours around the island. That was enough info to point us in the right direction, and we continued on our way.

I was slightly inconvenienced by the fact that I waited for 15 minutes at the small visitor center…read morewithout being acknowledged by the woman who was on the phone. A simple gesture of acknowledgement would have been appreciated, as I was in need of assistance. I understand that she may have been busy, but it would have been more professional to acknowledge my presence. I visited on October 10, 2024, between 10 and 11 a.m. I was surprised to find that the person working there was not providing any assistance. I picked up a few brochures and left.