Private Catamaran to Catalina Island: Design Your Own Day

You pick the stops, the crew handles the boat.

A private catamaran charter to Catalina Island or Saona where you and your group design the itinerary with help from the crew. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a professional guide who speaks English, Spanish or French. Snacks and drinks (water, juices, rum and local beers) come on board. The boat holds up to 40 guests, and the day runs 4 to 8 hours depending on what you choose to do.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private tailored catamaran day

• Meet crew and board catamaran
• Choose off track spots and activities
• Enjoy exclusive time with family and friends
• Relax and explore selected locations
• Return from catamaran experience

The experience

The catamaran is yours alone: no other groups, no fixed route. You decide whether to anchor at Catalina Island or head to Saona, and the crew helps you plan the stops in between if you want their input. This is the shape of the day: you arrive at the boat, the guide boards with you, and together you chart where to go and what to do there. Snorkeling, swimming, exploring a beach, sitting still with a drink: whatever fits your group's mood gets built into the hours you have.

Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day, so you don't arrange transport to the dock. A professional guide travels with you and provides live commentary in English, Spanish or French. Snacks and drinks flow throughout: water, juices, rum and local beers are included. If you want additional alcoholic drinks beyond what's on board, you can purchase them. The crew is there to steer, to suggest, and to make the day run without you having to think about the logistics.

Children must travel with an adult. Let the operator know about dietary needs when you book: vegetarian options are available. The boat accommodates up to 40 people, so this works for a large family reunion or a group of friends, and everyone gets a say in how the time unfolds.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional guide in English, Spanish or French.
• snacks.
• water, juices, rum and local beers.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Wednesday and SundayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Quetzal Catamaran Excursions - Saona & Catalina

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants to design the day together rather than follow a set itinerary. The crew's help in planning means you get the stops and activities that actually matter to you, not a generic route everyone else takes.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I choose between Catalina Island and Saona, or does the boat go to both?

You pick one or the other when you book. The crew can help you decide based on conditions and what you want to do that day, but the destination is your choice to make.

What's included in the drinks and snacks?

Water, juices, rum and local beers come on board. Snacks are provided throughout the day. If you want additional alcoholic drinks beyond what's included, you can purchase them on the boat.

How long is the day on the water?

The charter runs between 4 and 8 hours depending on which stops you choose and how long you want to spend at each one. You set the pace.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the charter price.