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Newport Landing Whale Watching

www.NewportWhales.com
Newport Landing Whale Watching provides year around whale & dolphin cruises. During Winter and Spring view the annual grey whale migration. Summer & Fall are favorite times for blue whales, with lengths over 80 feet! Killer whales and others may be viewed along with several species of dolphin, seals, and more. Our whale watching ship has an upper sundeck, outdoor seating, and indoor snack bar. Newport Beach departing cruises average 2 hours. 3 cruises are available daily with 5 daily during the summer. On select days Catalina Island Whale & Dolphin Cruises are offered. Join others on one of our general admission cruises. Private rental of our boat is also available. 309 Palm St Suite A. Newport Beach, CA. 92661 - (949) 675-0551
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Afishinados Charters

www.Afishinados.com
CATALLAC is setting new standards for touring Catalina Island. New in June 2012, purpose-built for groups to 49, CATALLAC is the perfect vessel for day or night romantic floats, eco-tours, corporate meetings, weddings and special events. She is a 50’ power catamaran with nearly 1200 sq. ft. of deck space, including bar and food service area. Great for private parties, CATALLAC will also offer a schedule of open party tours including Two Harbors Trips, Land & Sea Eco Tours, Sunset & Lunar Cruises, Foodie Cruises and our famous Flying Fish Tours where you win a T-shirt if you catch a flyer.
203 Crescent Ave - 310-510-2440
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Catalina Adventure Tours, Inc.

www.catalinaadventuretours.com
Yellow Submarine - Glassbottom Boat Tour - Seal Rocks Tour - City & Interior Bus Tours
Adventure Tours has been catering to visitors for over 20 years with the best tours, buses, vessels and staff. For photo enthusiasts, our tours provide opportunities to capture seals, buffalo and other wildlife. We bring the best of Catalina Island for you and your family to enjoy. Special group and senior packages are available.
Cabrillo Mole & Pleasure Pier
(877)510-2888 or (562)432-8828
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Catalina Transportation Services

www.CatalinaTransportationServices.com
One call for all your transportation needs! A UNIQUE personal back country adventure at the LOWEST cost! Experience buffalo roaming free, eagles flying overhead, spectacular views with plenty of photo opportunities. Arrive in STYLE in our London Cab Limousine. This private Limousine comes with your own white gloved chauffeur, champagne and a privacy curtain and window. Need a TAXI to pick you up or drop you off; Delivery service right to your front door. Catch the Trolley for a fixed route service through town. Price is per vehicle. Call for details and reservations. 310-510-0342 M-F 9a-5p or 310-510-0025 7a to midnight 7 days a week.
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Island Water Charters

www.IslandWaterCharters.com
Make your vacation to Catalina unforgettable! Go parasailing and get amazing views of Avalon and its surrounding waters. Experience a bird's eye view from over 300' up. Parasailing is fun, exciting, and safe, with no experience necessary. You can fly by yourself, or go up with a friend. Our custom parasail boat, Flying First Class, accommodates 12, and is a smooth, comfortable ride. Take offs and landings are from the boat, there's no need to get wet. Or, if you prefer, you can dip your feet in the ocean. We also offer private snorkeling, sightseeing, and fishing trips. Just call for more information. (310) 510-9280 - Located on the Green Pier
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Windward Side Adventure & Photography

www.WindwardsideAdventureandPhotography.com
• 4 Hours plus half hour FREE
• Departure Time at your request
• Private Tour in comfortable enclosed air-conditioned vehicle
• Max of 4 Persons
• $215 per Couple/4 people $400
We understand that each client has different needs - that's why we're more than willing to serve your unique requests. If you are searching for something that is not on our services list, just ask! We'll be more than happy to help. (310) 510-3359
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Captain Dave's Dolphin and Whale Safari

www.DolphinSafari.com
Incredibly up-close dolphin and whale watching all year round aboard our high-tech catamaran sailboat with 2 Eye-to-Eye Underwater Viewing Pods. See magnificent whales and huge dolphin herds underwater without getting wet! Experienced marine naturalists narrate, including Capt. Dave Anderson whose award winning film on Wild Dolphins & Whales has drawn people worldwide to Dana Point. Mrs. Capt. Dave’s yummy triple fudge brownies are served complimentary on every safari. The most unique whale watching boat in the world also features Eye-Spy Dolphin Nets, hydrophone, & micro-museum. Family and friends can watch your trip LIVE @ WhaleWatchingTV.com. Trips depart from the mainland in Dana Point, CA.
24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point - (949) 488-2828

Wet Spot Rentals and Island Outback Tours

www.catalinakayaks.com
Conveniently located at the Avalon boat landing, Wet Spot Rentals has been providing Island fun since 1991. Rent a set of snorkel gear and head over to Lovers Cove Marine Preserve or try a glass bottom kayak and explore the fish filled waters from above! Island Outback Tours are also available daily by reservation. Explore 'remote' Catalina with a local guide. Small groups allow for a personal tour of Catalina’s rugged outback. Choose a 3 hour scenic tour or spend the day at a 'local's' beach on the other side of the Island. Lunch, kayaks and beach toys are included on the Outback Day Trip. Explore Catalina Island by land and sea "Local Style" with Wet Spot Rentals. (310) 510-2229
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Afishinados Charters

www.FishCatalina.com
Fish the isle in style with Afishinados, Avalon's most experienced 6 pak charter operator offering top boats, great equipment and friendly IGFA captains. Afishinado is a 36'custom sport-fisher, great for families and groups that like the extra space, safety and comfort of a larger boat. Or, choose MOJO, a 24' Center Console, a fast, fun, fishing machine. We do it all, from trophy fishing to our most popular trip, a 4-hour 'Catch a bunch, eat a few charter' targeting high probability fish for novice anglers that want to learn to fish the island. Rates are all-inclusive, 1-day license is extra.
203 Crescent Ave - 310-510-2440
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Jeep Eco Tours

www.CatalinaConservancy.org
Experience the only Fully-Custom Tour of the Island's expansive wildlands! Ride in an open-air jeep behind locked gates that lead to stunning vistas, dramatic seascapes, and secluded beaches. Behold grazing bison and meet our animal ambassadors: Tachi (Endangered Catalina Island Fox) and Pimu (Bald Eagle). Tours are tailored to your interests in natural history, ecology, archaeology, or adventurous sightseeing. Immerse yourself in the Catalina Island experience with our popular half- and full-day tours. Save up to $100 by becoming a member of the Conservancy. Proceeds support ongoing Conservancy projects.
125 Claressa Avenue - Information and Reservations: (310) 510-2595
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Catalina Expeditions

www.visitcatalinaisland.com
Discover the magic of Catalina Island with Catalina Expeditions. We offer land and sea expeditions in everything from our New Zip Line Eco Tour and Catalina Climbing Wall to the Undersea Expedition and biofuel H1-Hummer Expeditions. Let our guides show you the rich history, culture, and nature that makes Catalina Island one of the most popular destinations in Southern California.
150 Island Bus Plaza - (310) 510-8687
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Island Express Helicopter Service

www.IslandExpress.com
Island Express Helicopters is the fastest and most exhilarating way to travel to Catalina Island in only 14 minutes!! For 24 years Island Express has been transporting customers to our exclusive heliports in Avalon, Two Harbors and our newest location Emerald Bay. The flight often overlooks pods of dolphins, whales and panoramic views of Long Beach and Catalina on arrival and departure. Let us make your trip an unforgettable one for a day getaway or an overnight vacation stay. More than just transportation; an experience of a lifetime. Call to make a reservation today or visit us online.
San Pedro, Long Beach and Catalina Island Reservations: (800) 2-AVALON

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Special Offers

Windward Side Adventure & Photography
FREE Extra 1/2 Hour Tour

Catalina Expeditions
FREE Climb and FREE Mini Golf on your Birthday

Jeep Eco Tours
Free Island Map and BOGO Deal at the Wrigley Garden on your Birthday

Catalina Island Tours

Four-Wheel-Drive Adventures Through the Island's Interior

Helicopter Tours

A Magical Private Helicopter Ride above the Island and Its Waters

Undersea and Ocean Tours

Exploring the Island's Undersea Life from the Comfort of a Boat
More than a century has passed since Santa Catalina Island's first glass-bottomed boat debuted, the clever invention of an Avalon fisherman who thought that tourists might pay for a ride if he inset a pane of sturdy glass into the bottom of his rowboat.