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Celebrate the 4th of July on the

Marina Flyer!!!

Operating Scheduled Passenger Service

from Marina Del Rey to Catalina for six years. 

Two 149-passenger vessels to serve you.

Stay a day, a weekend, or all week - no extra charge

*** IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! ***

  • We are the ONLY California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") authorized passenger carrier in Marina Del Rey permitted to operate SCHEDULED PASSENGER SERVICE to Catalina.
  • The CPUC sets and monitors insurance standards, and examines the Operational and Financial Fitness of an operator. 
  • Don't be fooled by boat operators who are not CPUC-authorized scheduled passeger operators claiming to run "Day Trips" or "Excursions" to Catalina.
  • Our CPUC authority is available online.

 *** ON-LINE RESERVATIONS ***

No need to stand in line at office ticket counter if on-line reservation made before 4 PM the day prior to departure.  When entering Fisherman's Village parking lot, go straight ahead and park on the right of El Torito Restaurant next to the water. Walk a few yards to the left to our boarding ramp with the sign above it, "Catalina Marina Del Rey Flyer."   Present your on-line confirmation and pick up your pre-printed boarding passes from agent at top of boarding ramp 30 minutes before departure.  

*** HOTEL PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE ***

Book your Ferry Transportation from Marina Del Rey and your Hotel in Avalon in one package.

"The MARINA DEL REY PACKAGE" featuring:

  • The Avalon Hotel and Aurora Hotel
  • Hotel Metropole
  • Hotel Catalina/El Terado Terrace & Mini Suites

Ferry to Avalon and Two Harbors on Catalina Island from Marina del Rey (Fisherman's Village)

The "MARINA FLYER" our new high-speed 149 passenger catamaran can make the crossing to Avalon in About 1 hour 30 minutes and to Two Harbors in about 1 hour and 10 minutes for a direct trip, depending on sea and wind conditions.   At times, we do triangle runs, stopping first at Avalon before Two Harbors, or first at Two Harbors before Avalon. The trip between Avalon and Two Harbors is approximately 30 minutes.   Our second boat, THE "TWO HARBORS EXPRESS," a 149-passenger monohull boat, takes about 15 minutes additional.

No need to fight the traffic to San Pedro or Long Beach!

We are a very short taxi ride from LAX (about 4 miles, 10 minutes)

Whether planning a day trip or an extended stay, we are your exclusive carrier for:

• West Side
• Beverly Hills
• Santa Monica
• Malibu
• San Fernando Valley
• Marina Del Rey
• The South Bay
• LAX (Los Angeles Airport)

 

For Reservations: 310-305-7250
info@catalinaferries.com

 

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TOURS NOW AVAILABLE


We can book your Discovery Tours or Adventure Tours with your ferry reservation!
 SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Karaoke Cruise &

Sunset Cruise
Groups of 75 or more

 IMPORTANT LINKS

Avalon Hotel

Adventure Tours

Discovery Tours

Mountain and Sea Educational Adventures