Catalina Island Whale Watching

Departs SUNDAY'S 9am Returns 5:30 pm

Price $69 Adults $64 Juniors/Seniors

Beverages and food items available during cruise at additional cost

Large upstairs sundeck with tables and seating for 30

Indoor seating

Links of things to do, and places to eat on Catalina Island

Newport Landing's Catalina Island Whale & Dolphin cruise offers a day full of ocean adventures. Departing at 9am from Newport Beach, the cruise immediately begins with excellent viewing opportunities of whales and dolphins just outside Newport Harbor. For the next 2 ½ hours, viewing opportunities continue as our cruise crosses the Catalina Channel. During this time opportunities to view blue whales, grey whales, humpback whales, fin back whales, and many more whale species are possible. Several types of dolphin and many other unique marine creatures are also viewed while traveling the Catalina Channel.

The open ocean offers unique opportunities to view marine creatures that are not typically viewed on our standard whale watching excursion.
Upon reaching Catalina Island, the cruise stops at Avalon for a 2 hour drop off. During the 2 hours you can get a bite to eat or explore Avalon. The Captain will provide you with the pickup time from Avalon prior to arriving at the dock at Avalon, Catalina Island. Please remember to allow a little bit of extra time when planning your Avalon shore activities to ensure you make it back in time for the pick up.

Once the stop off in Avalon has concluded the cruise continues along the coast of Catalina Island. The waters just off Catalina Island can be some of the most productive for spotting grey whales during their migration. With numerous sightings very possible Catalina Island is a whale watching hot spot. While viewing the beautiful coastline of Catalina you may spot a bald eagle snatching a fish from the ocean's surface. Harbor seals are also found at play in the protected waters and expansive kelp forests that line the Catalina coast.

Soon it is time to head back across the Catalina Channel to the Southern California mainland. You will dock back in Newport Harbor around 5:30 pm. A day on the ocean and touring Catalina is a wonderful way to experience the great diversity of the marine life that inhabits these unique areas. View coastal, open ocean, and island environments all on one fun filled trip. Take part in experiencing a side of Southern California that many never get to enjoy.