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 FULL DAY ISLAND EXPEDITION
 

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Trip Description

front half day 30002Your trip will depart Avalon and, based on weather and sea conditions, will usually travel completely around Catalina's 54 miles of  coastline, featuring a relaxed and leisurely pace. Your exact route will be determined the day of your trip by your Coast Guard licensed Captain.


This trip is run as a charter only with 6 or more passengers, call us for details and scheduling.

Your Captain and crew will explain the history and ancient lore of our colorful eagle 30005Island and point out its varied inhabitants. You will stop to enjoy and catalina daisy 20003photograph the Bald Eagles, Bison, and many other coastal land inhabitants.

Learn about the geologic history of Catalina Island and its origins over 100 million years ago. We explore 1 4 FULL DAY CROP 250 wide0202by water many secluded coves and beaches on the leeward side of the Island. You will visit Willow Cove, Long Point, Goat Harbor, Rippers Cove, Blue Caverns, Two Harbors and Emerald Bay. On the windward side of the Island, we explore Eagle Rock, Iron Bound Bay,  Ribbon Rock, Catalina Harbor, Little Harbor, Salta Verde,12 FULL DAY 30002 The Palisades, Church Rock and Seal Rock. We may encounter, along our route, pods of dolphin, Sea Lions, Harbor Seals and in January to March, the migrating Gray Whales

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We dock at the village of Two Harbors for exploring and hiking around this rustic country town. We 13 FULL DAY 30002leave Two Harbors and round Arrow Point for Power rafting at its best as we run to the windward side of the Island. Catalina Island boasts the best snorkeling in Southern California and our special snorkeling spots are1 new ani 30006 unsurpassed. On the leeward side of the Island, underwater visibility is always excellent. All of your snorkeling gear and instruction is included. Waterproof cameras are available for use underwater and aboard the raft

Video Mask – Rent a video mask when you book your trip for only $28.00. This is a regular 1 mask no bkg02snorkeling mask with a still and video camera built in.  As you are snorkeling you can take still or video pictures of the fish and scenery underwater.  Also take some great pictures of your friends as they are snorkeling along with you.  The camera works above the water also, so you can take video on the boat. The rental is good for the length of the snorkeling trip and at the end of your trip we transfer your pictures to a DVD so you can take them home with you. Be your own producer and director of your first underwater film starring you and your friends!

Underwater Camera – These cameras are available for purchase when you check in for your Catalina 1 camera no back02Ocean Rafting Adventure. These are waterproof, underwater and reloadable cameras.
The price of the camera is only $14.20 including tax.

 

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We will prepare a mouth watering deli-style lunch at Catalina Harbor with build your own sandwiches, groups 30003fresh fruit, salads, chips and homemade cookies. Snacks and  soft drinks are available all day on board the raft. A walk to Ballast Point to enjoy its ocean vista is a perfect after lunch jaunt.

Trip Adventure Rating: 7

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