Catalina Flyer, Newport Beach

About Catalina Flyer

Catalina Flyer is a 600-passenger catamaran ferry that has provided round-trip service from Newport Beach to Catalina Island since 1988. The ferry operates multiple daily departures, with each crossing taking approximately 75 minutes to reach Avalon. Visitors board the vessel and travel across the water while enjoying views from a sundeck and large windows, with opportunities to spot dolphins and whales along the coastline. The ferry includes a full-service bar and snack bar where passengers can purchase beverages and light food during the voyage. Adult and junior tickets are available for purchase online, by phone, or in person, with VIP ticket upgrades providing priority boarding and access to a VIP lounge that offers WiFi and discounted beverages and snacks. Round-trip and one-way ferry service options accommodate different travel plans. The Catalina Flyer also offers private charters to Catalina Island or around Newport Beach's harbor. The ferry terminal is located in Newport Beach, California, approximately 50 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County.