Traveling to Catalina Island
Catalina Island is located about 26 miles off the California coast and can be reached in a little over an hour by passenger ferry, private boat, helicopter or private plane. No private vehicles can be brought to the island.
When planning your stay, please make your transportation reservations well in advance as all companies do sell out. Feel free to call us with any questions – we’re happy to help!
Traveling by Sea
Catalina Express – 800.613.1212
Long Beach, San Pedro & Dana Point
Catalina Flyer – 949.673.5245
Newport Beach
Avalon Harbor Department – 310.510.0535
Private boats only
Traveling by Air
Island Express Helicopters – 800.228.2566
Long Beach, San Pedro & Orange County
Catalina Island Airport in the Sky (KAVX) – 310.510.0143
Private planes only
Accessibility Policies
Catalina Express
“All Catalina Express terminals are ADA compliant. Restroom doorways on certain vessels are narrow and may not accommodate all mobility scooters and wheelchairs. Smaller wheelchairs are available upon request; however, disabled passengers requesting use of a smaller wheelchair must transfer themselves to the smaller wheelchair before boarding, for safety reasons. Please contact Passenger Services to request use of a smaller wheelchair.”
Catalina Flyer
“All Catalina Express terminals are ADA compliant. Restroom doorways on certain vessels are narrow and may not accommodate all mobility scooters and wheelchairs. Smaller wheelchairs are available upon request; however, disabled passengers requesting use of a smaller wheelchair must transfer themselves to the smaller wheelchair before boarding, for safety reasons. Please contact Passenger Services to request use of a smaller wheelchair.”
IEX Helicopters
“Guests with Restricted Mobility: The Federal Aviation Administration’s rule (Title 14 CFR § 121.585) on exit row seating says that air carriers may place in exit rows only persons who can perform a series of functions necessary in an emergency evacuation. Exit row seats are located in the same row as the emergency exit doors of the aircraft, therefore all seats on a helicopter count as exit row seats.
While our personnel will assist with loading and unloading passengers, we strongly encourage guests who are unable to perform the required exit row functions to have an accompanying individual with them who is willing and able to do it.
We always strive to accommodate all baggage however, passenger-helicopters have limited cargo holds. We encourage guests to use lightweight wheelchairs with flip-back armrests, removable wheels, foldable foot- and backrests, and removable push handles. While wheelchairs and other mobility aids do not count towards the general 25 lbs/pax luggage allowance we cannot guarantee to transport equipment that exceeds cargo hold limitations.”