Dana Point-Avalon
The ferry from Dana Point and Avalon is a very convenient route to reach Catalina Island from San Diego or the South. It takes about one hour and thirty minutes to make this crossing. The Dana Point – Avalon ferry crossing sails approximately up to 3 times per day.

The ferry connection from Dana Point to Avalon
The distance between Avalon Harbor and Dana Point Harbor is approximately 24 miles (40 km). The Catalina Express, which operates on this route to Catalina Island, offers up to three departures per day. The crossing duration is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
To book this route, you can use the provided booking engine below. For navigational purposes: The address for Dana Point Harbor is 34512 Embarcadero Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA, while Avalon Harbor's address is 1 Upper Terrace Rd, Avalon, CA 90704, USA. If you want to park at Dana Point, check out this map.
This ferry service to Catalina Island is known for its punctuality. However, please note that some passengers may experience seasickness, so it is advisable to be prepared if you are prone to motion sickness.
Pricing on the Dana Point-Avalon ferry
If you want to take the ferry from Dana Point or the other way around from Avalon to Dana Point the minimal price for a single trip for one person will be close to $ 44. Alternatives for this route are San Pedro-Avalon and Long Beach-Avalon.