Partner fulfilled~0.75 hoursStandard group
Glass-bottom boat
A short scenic glass-bottom boat look at Avalon’s nearshore waters — another tender-friendly classic.
Retail guide (reconfirm): Listed retail varies by partner (reconfirm at enquire)
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Catalina Semi-Submarine
The Avalon flagship underwater look — a short semi-submarine ride that fits many tender days without a long inland commitment.
Catalina cruise guests tender into Avalon, California. The semi-submarine is a compact way to see nearshore marine life without a long island circuit.
Keep tender return time honest — scheduled ship arrival and departure are not the same as usable shore time.
Who it suits
- First-time Catalina callers
- Families wanting an easy underwater view
- Guests protecting tender return margin
Highlights
- Underwater viewing without diving
- Short duration — tender-friendly
- Avalon flagship experience
Cruise-day suitability
Strong on most tender days when hours cover boarding plus return-to-tender margin. Official ship times are not guaranteed usable shore time.
Pickup and return
Meet in Avalon after tendering. We do not invent tender queue minutes — leave your own margin.
What makes it different
The Catalina flagship short outing — underwater views, California island.
- Duration
- About 45 minutes (~0.75 hours)
- Activity level
- Easy
- Activity type
- Semi-submarine
- Group format
- Standard
- Food & beverage
- None typically required
- Retail guide (reconfirm)
- Listed from about $73–$86 USD (reconfirm at enquire)
- Booking
- Enquire to book · partner fulfilled
About Semi-submarine
Do I need to swim?+
No — semi-submarine viewing is from inside the vessel. Mobility notes can be shared when you enquire.
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Avalon highlights
An Avalon orientation — casino views, town landmarks, and island context without treating Los Angeles as the port.
Retail guide (reconfirm): Listed retail varies (reconfirm at enquire)
Partner fulfilled~2 hoursStandard group
Wildlife safari
An interior / wildlife-oriented island outing — bison-country and inland scenery beyond the Avalon waterfront.
Retail guide (reconfirm): Listed from about $115 USD (reconfirm at enquire)
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Need help planning your Catalina call?
Tell us your ship date and how long you expect ashore after tendering — we will reply with an honest fit from our curated Avalon set, or suggest a simpler harbor-day option.