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Offers thrilling adventures just off the coast of Southern California to and from Catalina Island. Chartering to Avalon, Two Harbors, and more, Catalina Yacht Charters provides an exceptional way to get there. Currently we depart from Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, Long Beach, Malibu, Huntington Beach, and Los Angeles. Our Catalina Island yacht charters accommodate groups ranging from 2 to 150 passengers.

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Marina del Rey

Charters From $7,199.92

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Newport Beach

Charters From $10,085.58

Los Angeles

Embark on a Glamorous Getaway Charter from Los Angeles to Catalina Island!

Cruise in Luxury Discover the Wonders from San Diego to Catalina Island!

Huntington Beach

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If you’re looking for a yacht for an event or party in Southern California, truly look no further! Luxury Liners has in incredible fleet to choose from. And if it’s not in their fleet, they will use their incredible network to find it. I just celebrated my birthday in Santa Barbara, and they found me an incredible 100 person yacht within 3 weeks of my date! They even went above and beyond to help me arrange party buses from their contacts, to transport my party from LA to Santa Barbara for the day. Brian and his team ensure you have everything you need including options for catered events, and a full bar staff. They made my birthday a dream, and I’m so grateful that they coordinated everything for me – making the event planning process less stressful. This is my third birthday party with them, and it won’t be my last!

I am writing to extend our sincerest gratitude for the outstanding assistance your team provided in organizing our recent yacht trip. Your professionalism, dedication, and meticulous attention to detail were instrumental in making the event an unforgettable experience for all participants.

From the initial planning stages to the final execution, every aspect of the trip was handled with exceptional care and expertise. The seamless coordination, luxurious arrangements, and personalized touches were greatly appreciated by our team and guests alike.

We particularly commend your staff’s responsiveness and flexibility in accommodating our specific requests and last-minute changes. Your efforts ensured that the trip proceeded smoothly and without any hitches, allowing us to fully enjoy the breathtaking views and delightful activities.

Once again, thank you for your invaluable support. We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you on future events and would not hesitate to recommend your services to others.

We chartered the 58′ Hatteras. I wanted to do something special for my daughter 18th birthday. Captain Chuck, his first mates Nicole and Alexandro were awesome!!!! Everyone had a blast! . We can’t say enough about their great customer service and hospitality. Thank you all for such a great and unforgettable experience.

Great company! Call them today.

Beautiful boat. Great captain.

Beautiful party yacht

My wife and I had the greatest anniversary (20 years in Feb, 2010) ever riding along the harbor in this wonderful boat. She still talks about it, so I just had to come by and make a comment.

The Catalina Flyer

"Welcome aboard the Catalina Flyer! The Catalina Flyer is a 600-passenger catamaran ferry offering round-trip ferry service to Catalina Island from Newport Beach since 1988. We are located approximately 50 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County, just a couple of minutes away from most of Orange County. The Catalina Flyer makes multiple round trips daily, leaving Newport Beach for Avalon and from Avalon to Newport Beach. Our travels take approximately 75 minutes to crossover, making it quick and efficient. In addition to its quick and efficient trip, our passenger service offers a sundeck and large windows for customers to have fantastic views of the coastline and potentially catch sight of dolphins and whales. We also offer a full-service bar and snack bar for those who seek something light to snack on or a stiff drink as they travel. We even partner with most Catalina hotels for special package deals for those who wish to extend their trips into mini-vacations. We also offer special promotions like Holiday specials, Senior rates, and Group rates. In addition to regular passenger service, the vessel is also available for private charters to Catalina or just within Newport Beach's harbor.

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400 Main Street Newport Beach, CA 92661 United States

(949) 673-5245

(949) 203-7653

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CATALINA ISLAND Yacht Charter & Boat Rentals

Catalina island yacht charter & yacht rentals.

Catalina Island is an adventure just off the coast of Southern California. Luxury Liners provides charters departing from Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, and Long Beach.

All Catalina Island charters are 8 hours minimum with 2-2.5 hours in travel time each way.

100′ AZIMUT (NPB) | 12 Guests

100′ SKIPPERLINER – NPB | 100 Guests

145′ SUN COAST (MDR) | 12 Guests

55′ Sunseeker (NPB) | 12 Guests

55′ VANDUTCH – NPB | 10 Guests

58′ HATTERAS (SP) | 42 Guests

59′ Prestige (NPB) | 12 Guests

60′ Azimut (MDR) | 12 Guests

The adventure (two h arbors o r avalon).

Comfort:  Cross Current Smooth Ride Early AM; Typical ride mid day.

Mooring Fees:  Yes/Available

Trip Distance:  38 miles from Marina del Rey; 16 miles from Long Beach, California.

Harbors : Two Harbors and Avalon

Anchorage : Various semi protected anchorages are available for vessels.

LONG BEACH BOAT RENTALS TO CATALINA ISLAND | TWO HARBORS

MARINA DEL REY TO CATALINA ISLAND | TWO HARBORS

LONG BEACH BOAT RENTALS TO CATALINA | AVALON

MARINA DEL REY YACHT CHARTER TO CATALINA | AVALON

More of The Channel Islands

Comfort:  Up Hill – Rough Ride

Moorings:  Yes/Available

Trip Time:  2-2.5 hours each way from Marina del Rey to Catalina Island

Other Islands:  Santa Cruz Island |  Santa Catalina Island |  Anacapa Island | San Miguel Island | Santa Barbara Island | San Clemente Island | San Nicolas Island (Navy Owned; Limited to No access to land) | Santa Rosa Island

Anchorage:  Various semi protected anchorages are available for vessels.

The island is located 30 miles offshore from crowded Los Angeles coastal line. The island is part of Channel Island National Park. 90% of the island is covered by wilderness.

Charter Catalina

In conclusion and most of all you will have the experience of a lifetime. Charter to Catalina Island off the California coast with in one of our yachts. Do all sorts of wonderful things! Enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, jet skiing, and more. Since Santa Catalina Island has two main areas, Avalon and Two Harbors you’ll have plenty of options. Avalon has all sorts of restaurants and attractions for tourists along with series of hotels. Two Harbors has a small village with one restaurant, a lodging facility, and is ideal for nature lovers as well as hiking.

MEET THE FLEET

Catalina Jet

Starship Express

Jet Cat Express

Cat Express

Islander & Catalina Express

Avalon & Super Express

Catalina Express whisks passengers to Catalina Island in about an hour.

The fleet consists of eight high-speed vessels including four large catamarans. Known for its sleek lines, the Catalina Express fleet has an unparalleled track record of reliability and safety in taking passengers to and from Catalina Island. All eight vessels have high speed ride control systems operated by onboard computers for a fast smooth ride.

Each vessel offers inside cabin seating, outside upper deck seating, full bar, refreshments and snacks. For an additional fare, some offer private lounges, Commodore or Captain’s, which can be pre-booked and where passengers enjoy increased privacy, a complimentary beverage and priority check-in and boarding. Catalina Express’ fleet boasts environmentally sensitive engines which reduce nitrogen oxide emissions and diesel particulate and are quieter and more fuel efficient. The Catalina Express team works 365 days a year to keep the fleet at top performance. “Passenger comfort, reliable service and environmental sensitivity are hallmarks of the Catalina Express vessel program. We work hard to provide that,” says President Greg Bombard.

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The interior of the Catalina Jet was completely refurbished in 2015. The first deck offers in-cabin seating with airline style seats designed by Beurteaux of Australia and wide ceiling to seat level windows provide lots of light and great viewing. The main deck also features bar service, a snack station, restrooms and a large storage room for passenger luggage. The second deck has been upgraded to include the Commodore Lounge, as well as a selection of individual exterior open-air seating.

For a $20 upgrade over the normal one way fare, Commodore Lounge passengers receive priority check-in and boarding and a complimentary beverage with packaged snack served at their seats by cabin attendants. The Commodore Lounge features leather trimmed seats that are wider for comfort. A “reverse wind screen” has been added to the top deck, where all seating is open-air.

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The Starship Express, a high-speed catamaran, has two passenger decks with spacious airline-style seating, outdoor individual open-air seating, upgraded Commodore Lounge seating on the upper deck, air conditioned cabins, cabin attendant service, two bars and snack stations, restroom facilities, and in-cabin flat screen monitors displaying selected programming or GPS information. Catalina Express introduced into service its high-speed catamaran, the Starship Express in August of 1999. The 300-passenger Starship cruises at speeds of up to 35-knots and makes the crossing to Catalina Island in an hour.

In addition to speed, the Starship Express was designed for passenger comfort. It offers airline-style seating, manufactured by Eknes Industrier of Norway. Seats are arranged in groupings of three and four seats separated by wide aisles for easy access. Wide, ceiling-to-seat level windows provide lots of light and great viewing. The main deck also features bar service, a snack station, five restrooms, a large storage room for passenger luggage and overhead storage bins to accommodate carry-on bags. With the inauguration of the Starship Express, Catalina Express introduced a new level of service to Catalina Island with its 50-seat Commodore Lounge on the vessel’s upper deck. For a $20 upgrade over the normal one-way fare, Commodore Lounge passengers receive priority check-in and boarding and a complimentary beverage with packaged snack served at their seats by cabin attendants. The Commodore Lounge features leather-trimmed seats that are wider for comfort.

For passengers who prefer sea breezes to air-conditioned comfort, the Starship Express offers covered deck seating on comfortable individual seats manufactured by Beurteaux of Australia on the rear deck of the upper level. The Starship Express was built by Pequot River Shipworks of New London Connecticut and designed specifically for Catalina Express by one of the world’s top designers of fast ferries, FBM Design of Cowes in the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Its sleek bows and full computer-controlled ride systems deliver a smooth channel crossing. At 134-feet in length with a 34-foot beam, the fast catamaran is powered by two MTU/Detroit 16V 4000M64 Tier III diesel engines. Each engine drives a Kamewa Water Jet and has 2680 horsepower. The catamaran offers several environmental improvements including a low wash or reduced wake as the vessel travels across the water, and new state-of-the-art engines feature a computer controlled electronic injection system that promises very low levels of emission.

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The Jet Cat Express, a high-speed catamaran, has two passenger decks with spacious in-cabin airline-style seating, individual open-air outdoor seating, upgraded Commodore Lounge seating on the upper deck, air-conditioned cabins, cabin attendant service, two bars and snack stations, restroom facilities, and in-cabin flat screen monitors displaying selected programming or GPS information. The restroom doorway on this vessel 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.

In May, 2004, Catalina Express introduced the Jet Cat Express into service. The vessel is 145-feet in length with a 36-foot beam. It is powered by four MTU/Detroit 12V 4000M70 diesel engines each driving Hamilton Water Jets and carries 381-passengers. The boat was constructed by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders of Whidbey Island, Washington and designed by the internationally acknowledged leader in fast ferry design, Incat Designs of Australia.

The Jet Cat Express, a new generation of high speed catamaran cruises at 33-knots (38 mph) and makes the 22-mile trip between Avalon and the mainland in one hour. The vessel has two passenger decks offering full bar service, snack stations, restrooms, wide ceiling-to-seat level windows with lots of light and great viewing, and overhead bins to accommodate carry-on bags.

The main deck offers inside seating for 201 passengers along with 14-seats outside and a large storage room for passenger luggage. On the second deck, there are 86 additional outside seats plus 80 seats located in the Commodore Lounge. All seats for Jet Cat Express were manufactured by Beurteaux of Australia. Seats in the Commodore Lounge offer individual tray tables and leather-trimmed seats. For a $20 upgrade over the normal one-way fare, Commodore Lounge passengers receive priority check-in and boarding and a complimentary beverage with packaged snack served at their seats.

The all-aluminum catamaran features a sleek, twin-hull design and T-Foils supported by a fully computerized ride control system to dampen pitch and roll for a smoother channel crossing.

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Cat Express, the all aluminum high-speed catamaran, has three passenger decks, spacious seating inside with tables and benches grouped around windows, outdoor seating, air-conditioned cabins, two bars and snack stations, five restroom facilities, and in-cabin television monitors displaying selected programming. The all aluminum, high-speed catamaran, joined the Catalina Express service on Memorial Day weekend in 1997. At 97 feet in length and a beam of 36 feet, Cat Express carries up to 350-passengers at speeds of 26-knots and makes the trip between the mainland and Catalina Island in about an hour. The boat features three passenger decks including a top deck for open-air seating and two enclosed decks, restroom facilities and snack bars.

Designed by Incat of Australia, the world renown designer of fast ferries and built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders in the state of Washington in 1987, the boat was upgraded with new interior enhancements in 2017. The vessel is outfitted with a state-of-the-art full ride control system for passenger comfort and safety.

The Cat Express provides a number of enhanced passenger services and facilities. Among them are spacious seating configurations with tables and benches grouped around windows, one completely open-air deck, two snack bars for refreshment service, in-cabin air conditioning and television monitors displaying selected programming.

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The 97’ vessels have a 22’ beam and are powered by two low emission Tier III MTU 12v4000M64 with a combined 4670 horsepower. These vessels have two passenger decks. The main deck is outfitted with comfortable airline style seats constructed by Eknes of Norway and offers cabin service, a snack station and full bar. The second deck offers outdoor open-air seating and the Captain’s Lounge.

The Captain’s Lounge is available for private parties and passengers can reserve this room at an additional cost to the round trip fares. The Lounge is semi-private (crew members do have access) and is supplied with complimentary beverages for up to four passengers with priority check-in and boarding. Catering is also available in Long Beach and San Pedro with advanced notice.

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The Super Express and Avalon Express are high-speed monohulls of sandwiched fiberglass with Arex core construction, two passenger decks, airline-style seating in-cabin and open-air outdoor seating, Captain’s Lounge for up to eight passengers, bar and snack station, restroom facilities. The Super Express and the Avalon Express, launched one year apart, are sister ships built for Catalina Express by Westport Shipyard in Washington State. Each 149-passenger high speed monohull has sleek, clean lines, is powered by low emission engines, and stabilized with Maritime Dynamics computer operated ride control systems. Designed by Jack Sarin, the Westport 95’ has a beam of 22’, a fiberglass hull and Arex core construction, two low emission MTU 12v4000M70 engines with a combined 4500 horsepower and hydraulic bow thrusters. These monohulls provide steady reliable service. Catalina Express updated these vessels with all new seating and interior enhancements in 2017.

These vessels have two passenger decks. The main deck is outfitted with comfortable airline-style seats constructed by Beurteaux of Australia, and offers cabin service, complete bar and snack station and restroom. The second deck offers outdoor open-air seating and the Captain’s Lounge. The Captain’s Lounge is available for private parties and passengers can reserve this room at an additional cost to the round trip fares. The lounge is semi-private (crew members do have access) and is supplied with complimentary beverages for up to four passengers with priority check-in and boarding. Catering is also available in Long Beach and San Pedro with advance notice.

Catalina Adventure Sailing

Cruise with us on a private catalina island sailing adventure, our sailing vessels are a brand new 38' catalina 385 and a classic 30' catalina 30tr., we also offer a bed &breakfast on our boats for a unique stay in avalon harbor., call or text raphael at (310) 569-9843 to book your custom sail today, our tripadvisor 5-star sailboat excursions on catalina island.

When you cruise with us you get to experience the tranquility of having the engine off and the sails up. We’ve found that the peacefulness of sailing attracts more wildlife. We’ve had pods of dolphins swim with us for miles, it’s a thrilling sight to see.

Our vessels are always clean and ready to go, providing unforgettable good times for families, couples, and groups.

Adventure Cruises

Our Adventure Cruise allows individuals to book seats on our regularly scheduled afternoon sail. Our Adventure Sunset allows individuals to book seats on our popular sunset cruise. 

$200 per person for a 2 hour afternoon sail

$250 per person for 2.5 hour sunset sail

Private Charters

Our private sailing charters are designed to your exact specifications. Perfect for celebrating your special occasion.

Starting from $600 for the entire boat for a 2 hour sail

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Private sailing charters.

Our private charters are perfect for celebrating your special occasions from wedding proposals to bachelorette parties to wedding anniversaries. The more time we have with you the further we can go and the more things we can see and do. Our Half Day trips give us time to take you for a lunch and swim at a private cove along Catalina's unspoiled coastline. Our Full Day trips allow us to take you for a visit at Two Harbors or even circumnavigate the island itself. If you don’t see a standard time slot that works for you please contact us. We can look at the calendar together and design your ideal private cruise. We can accommodate multi-day sailing trips, channel crossings from the mainland, overnight beach camping, film and photo shoot work, executive team building, private sailing instruction and much more. And please inquire about our Birthday Party and Family discounts.

Catalina Adventure Sailing is the only sailing charter operating out of Avalon Harbor on beautiful Santa Catalina Island 26 miles from Los Angeles. We offer relaxing scenic tours of the unspoiled coastline and abundant sea life the magical island has to offer. Our 2022 Catalina 385 38’ sailboat is perfect for celebrating special occasions or spending the night in Avalon Harbor. Our classic 1979 Catalina 30TR 30’ sailboat provides our guests the opportunity for a truly lively sailing experience. We pick up year round from Avalon’s historic Green Pleasure Pier, take the high speed ferry or helicopter out to Catalina and go sailing with us!

We are highly rated - see why guests love us!

Raphael was such a great guy and so awesome from the moment we first talked.  He graciously called me after I submitted my inquiry online. He helped me decide what was available given our ferry schedule and other things we were doing on the island for the day.

We ended up doing a 2.5 hr sunset sail and it did not disappoint! Again, Raphael was the best, making us feel safe, relaxed and informed about the island, sharing about the island's history and the sea life.  We had a fantastic time on the on our sail. Would highly recommend! Very reasonable pricing for all that you get (drinks, a charcuterie plate and the utmost professional service).

Angel Rua, March 2024

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Our group had an absolutely incredible 10/10 experience!  From start to finish, everything was beyond magical.

Rafa and Tiff were outstanding hosts and amazing communicators- before, during and after our charter. They genuinely went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time, making us feel so at home on the water, and on the island.

The scenery was breathtaking, and we had the perfect balance of relaxation (drinks, snacks and lunch!) and excitement (we spotted sea lions and dolphins, snorkeled, paddle boarded and floated!). Every moment was perfect and we cannot thank the Rafa and Tiff enough for such an extraordinary 4-hours at sea.

Samantha Cohen, June 2024

A once in a lifetime experience!! I booked the boat for my bachelorette and Raphael and his wife Tiff went above and beyond to make our experience special. Tiff was so on top of offering us drinks, snacks and cleaning up. Raphael knew all the best spots for snorkeling, swimming and dolphin watching. We had a very lucky and transcendental experience seeing hundreds of dolphins! I can't recommend them enough for bachelorette parties, family get togethers, lovers cruises, etc. We will definitely book with them again!

Jenna K. Bates, Sept 2024

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