by Freedom188
It wasn't great but wasn't that good. I feel like this port is more for walking around and shopping. Just an FYI since this port is part of California you will still get taxed on your drinks while ported. There isn't many excursions. Not some where I want. To go back to unless they make more things to do. It is a beautiful island just not much to do.
by CruiseEnthzst
Took the Eco-Jeep Adventure Excursion and it was well worth the $. Very knowledgeable, interesting and outgoing guide showed us the sites, educated us on the ecology and history and we had an amazing time. This guide made this stop the most memorable out of the entire cruise. Would do it again.
by hoblitt
If you have spent any time in any small beach town along the Pacific coast, Avalon will be nothing special to you. That said, if you book an excursion, you will probably enjoy it. Food, drinks and shops are expensive, as everything has to be shipped from the mainland. If you are doing a 3 or 4 day cruise, most people just get off the ship so they can use their phones without paying the exorbitant ship rates. A beach day at Descanso Beach Club can be nice, albeit expensive. Beware of late May/early June cloudy weather.
by tbrombacker
Very nice little island town. Other than shopping there isn't much to do without spending a few hundred bucks. We decided to rent a golf cart ($45 an hour) and drove around to get some good views. You have to give yourself at least 1.5 hours
Visited: Jan 07, 2019
by searcher77
Very fun port and lots of great places to eat.
Visited: Jul 16, 2017
by leroycwilliams
The food tour, taste of Catalina, is excellent!
Visited: Jun 26, 2016
by LindsayRae80
Catalina was very cute. Very small but lots to do in the time we are there. I thought the price of the excursions were way overpriced. The golf carts would be fun to drive around but it was just too expensive.
Visited: Aug 06, 2018
by helenbemis1
Get a golf cart on Catalina and see the island.
Visited: Jan 28, 2018
by Meema13
It was a beautiful sunshiny day and we zip lined! Lots of cute little shops and lots of restaurants
Visited: Feb 17, 2019
by stevens83
It was a little cold for snorkeling but was so much fun. You can rent everything you need by the casino for $25. The town is so cute and had great shops. We also took a pottery class and that was very interesting as she told history about the island and we got to make our own tile.
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