Catalina Express, Long Beach

About Catalina Express

Catalina Express operates a passenger ferry service from its Downtown Long Beach terminal located along the waterfront. Visitors board ferries that transport them to Catalina Island, with the crossing taking approximately one hour. The Long Beach terminal sits in the heart of the city's downtown area near the waterfront. The service provides scheduled departures throughout the day, allowing visitors to plan trips to the island according to available sailing times. Passengers arrive at the terminal and check in before their scheduled departure. The Long Beach location offers convenient access for travelers from the greater Los Angeles area. The ferry service connects visitors from this Southern California port city to the island destination, making it a primary departure point for those seeking to reach Catalina Island by water from the Long Beach area.