by MsJeannie
Avalon Scenic Tour is a great value for your money. Here is a tip: if you take this tour, sit on the RIGHT side of the bus (opposite of the driver) for the best views on the tour. Cost is around $20. But if you are 55 or older, you get a discount.
by pamelamaresh
Catalina Island is a cute walkable town.
Visited: Mar 18, 2019
by btamimike
We loved the island was a lot of fun.
Visited: Jun 10, 2018
by bluestar12
We went on the Catalina city tour. It was interesting and informative and had some great views. There was also some time for shopping, but Carnival should really lengthen the time in port so cruisers can spend more time ashore exploring. Just not enough time.
Visited: Apr 01, 2019
by gdisney
We had tender service in Catalina, and honestly it was the smoothest and easiest tendering I’ve ever done. No tender tickets needed. Just show up and go. Assuming you can figure out where to show up – they are not very good about posting anywhere where you’re supposed to go. It’s not in the FunTimes or on the Hub app. There’s no signs in the stair/elevator landings. I think they made an announcement, but I was in my stateroom and couldn’t hear it. Anyways, tender service was scheduled to begin at 7:45; I headed down at 8am. I basically kept going down as far as I could, wandering eventually to deck 4, where the signs say “Medical Center”. And that’s where you go, apparently. But I walked right on the tender, no waiting, and we were soon underway. Golf cart rentals in Catalina are $50 an hour, btw. It’s been a few years since I was here and I don’t remember them being quite that high. But I walked around on my own, first along the waterfront before heading up the hill to the Wrigley Botanical Gardens (admisson $8 general, $6 senior). They have a nice collection of cacti as well as plants such as aloe and agave, and a variety of small trees such as shrub oak. The old stone monument, built in 1933, offers some nice views down to the bay. I also did the Garden to Sky Summit trail, which goes up to the top of the hill offering even more fantastic views around the island.
Visited: Jan 13, 2020
by platinumhearts9
Not a whole lot to do here but I highly recommend renting golf carts to see the island. It's a fun way to see everything and get some great pictures. We rented for two hours which allowed us to stop and grab a beer. Book in advance or you won't get one. Many people found that out the hard way. I booked mine as soon as I booked the cruise. I did NOT go through Carnival. I booked on my own....besides, Carnival doesn't offer a golf cart excursion!
Visited: Apr 14, 2019
by DMPAYTON68
Nice port. Very touristy. We didn't do an excursion here, but instead shopped and enjoyed a local restaurant.
Visited: Mar 04, 2018
by scottsaltman
This was much better than I thought it would be. It reminded me of Monterey, CA and the people were all wonderful especially Joshua/Justin pur tour host.
Visited: Dec 20, 2017
by Pvtboy
Traveled around Avalon and ate dinner at the pirate restaurant. A bit pricey but fun time.
Visited: Dec 04, 2017
by JusMe
a nice port even if all you do is get lunch, drinks and an Ice cream
Visited: May 18, 2009
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