Catalina Island Boat Tours 7 options
SS Nautilus semi-submarine tour: Catalina Island undersea gardensBoard the SS Nautilus semi-submarine in Avalon for a 45-minute tour of Catalina Island's undersea gardens.Every day · First departure 10:15, last 16:15 · All ages★ 4.40 (617)45mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 64per person
Catalina Island Glass Bottom Boat Tour: See Fish SafelyWatch schools of colorful fish through the glass floor of a boat cruising Lover's Cove Marine Preserve on Catalina Island.Next departure: 1 Apr 2027★ 4.53 (96)45mEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 32per person
Catalina Island Glass Bottom Boat: Underwater & Coastal ViewsCruise Lover's Cove off Catalina Island for 55 minutes with a glass-bottom boat, watching fish through underwater windows and feeding them from your seat.Sat · First departure 11:30, last 14:50 · All ages★ 4.19 (27)55mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Avalon Dolphin & Sea Lion Tour: Small-boat Wildlife SpottingSix-passenger boat tour from Avalon to spot Common Dolphins and sea lions in Catalina Island's coastal waters with an experienced captain.Every day · First departure 10:45, last 15:15★ 4.86 (51)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Catalina Island Nighttime Flying Fish Glass Bottom CruiseNighttime cruise around Catalina Island aboard the Sea View Glass Bottom Boat to spot flying fish and marine life through underwater viewing windows. 55 minutes from Avalon.Fri and Sat · 18:00 and 19:00 · Season until 14 Nov · All ages★ 4.56 (16)55mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 61per person
Catalina Island Sunset Cruise: Sea Lions & Pacific ViewsSail Catalina Island's eastern coastline with a local captain, spotting sea lions and seabirds while wearing provided life jackets.Thu–Sun · 18:45 · From age 6★ 4.77 (22)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Kayaking Catalina Island: Frog Rock paddling adventurePaddle a stable sit-on-top kayak around Catalina Island's inaccessible coastline for two hours with a guide who teaches basics and points out kelp.Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 · From age 5★ 4.60 (20)2hEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 83per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS Nautilus semi-submarine tour: Catalina Island undersea gardensOur pick | US$ 64 per person | 45m | 4.40★ · 617 | Every day · First departure 10:15, last 16:15 | English |
| Catalina Island Glass Bottom Boat Tour: See Fish SafelyTop rated | US$ 32 per person | 45m | 4.53★ · 96 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Catalina Island Glass Bottom Boat: Underwater & Coastal ViewsAlso recommended | US$ 50 per person | 55m | 4.19★ · 27 | Sat · First departure 11:30, last 14:50 | English |
| Avalon Dolphin & Sea Lion Tour: Small-boat Wildlife Spotting | US$ 74 per person | 1h | 4.86★ · 51 | Every day · First departure 10:45, last 15:15 | English |
| Catalina Island Nighttime Flying Fish Glass Bottom Cruise | US$ 61 per person | 55m | 4.56★ · 16 | Fri and Sat · 18:00 and 19:00 · Season until 14 Nov | English |
| Catalina Island Sunset Cruise: Sea Lions & Pacific Views | US$ 80 per person | 1h | 4.77★ · 22 | Thu–Sun · 18:45 | English |
| Kayaking Catalina Island: Frog Rock paddling adventure | US$ 83 per person | 2h | 4.60★ · 20 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 | English |
Catalina Island Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: SS Nautilus semi-submarine tour: Catalina Island undersea gardens, US$ 64 (45m, 4.40★ · 617).
- Top rated: Catalina Island Glass Bottom Boat Tour: See Fish Safely, US$ 32 (45m, 4.53★ · 96).
- Also recommended: Catalina Island Glass Bottom Boat: Underwater & Coastal Views, US$ 50 (55m, 4.19★ · 27).
Real price per person across the 7 options: US$ 32–US$ 83 (median US$ 64). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 5 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 5 kid-friendly and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.