Long Beach to Catalina on Catalina Express

Catalina Express Tickets

The fastest commercial passenger vessel on the West Coast, the 36-knot or 42 miles per hour Catalina Jet speeds along the Pacific waters and reaches Catalina Island in 55 minutes.

State of the art ride control systems include trim tabs and "T foils" beneath twin hulls to counteract the pitch and roll motions induced by the sea surface. Three decks, indoor airline-style seating and air conditioned comfort or outdoor bench-style seating, snack and beverage service with a full bar and eight restrooms await passengers.

The Catalina Jet is the second largest catamaran built in the U.S., spanning 144 feet with a width of 39 feet. Nichols Bros. Boat Builders, Inc. of Whidbey Island, Washington utilized the design of Incat of Sydney Australia. Total passenger capacity is 450. The Catalina Jet can be chartered. Info: 800-481-3470

Located at 320 Golden Shore Blvd, Long Beach, parking fee at the terminal is approximately $10-15 per day. Take the 710 Freeway South to downtown Long Beach. Exit at Golden Shore Boulevard and turn right at the stop sign. Park in the covered structure adjacent to the Catalina Island Terminal at Catalina Landing. For locals, drive down to the Queen Mary and park over at the terminal not far from the left hand side of the ship. Check-In: Arrive 45 minutes prior.