Catalina Island Flyer Maintenance Schedule Jan/Feb 2013

The Newport Catalina Island Flyer will be closed for maintenance starting January 2, 2013 for the whole month of January.  Starting February 8, 2013 the Newport Catalina Island Flyer will be operating only weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun).  On March 1, 2013 they will start daily operations again.

New Years Eve - Catalina Island 2012

The Newport Catalina Flyer will be in full operation on the week after Christmas and all the way up to New Years Day!  New Years Eve on Catalina Island has something for everyone with several huge parties helping you bring in the new year!

New Years Eve Party - Catalina Island 2012

Do not miss this great New Year's Eve Party on Catalina Island!Reserve your tickets aboard the Newport Catalina Flyer Today!Call (800) 830-7744

Newport Christmas Boat Parade 2012

Click Here to Purchase Tickets Online

First Line of Defense: Catalina Island and World War II Exhibition

First Line of Defense: Catalina Island and World War II Exhibition

December 7, 2012

Admission  $10 for the general public

First Line of Defense explores recently declassified top-secret operations on the island, the radical changes in the daily life of Avalon's citizens, and the importance of Catalina Island to the defense of the United States during World War II. 

December 9th will be the last day the Newport Catalina Flyer will be running until December 26, 2012 for scheduled maintenance.

40th Annual New Year's Eve Party at the Casino in Catalina Island

40th Annual New Year's Eve Gala

December 31, 2012

Location: World Famous Casino Ballroom on Avalon

Reservations are now being accepted for the 40th Annual New Year's Eve Gala, Monday, December 31, 2012, in the world-famous Casino Ballroom. Entertainment will be provided by The Xceptional Music Company Rock Orchestra. featuring ten incredible musicians who have played with Wayne Newton, Art Neville, Kenny Loggins, and more. They will be bringing music from "60's until now" with a few songs that hearken back to the era of the big band to honor the great traditions of the Casino Ballroom.  The Gala includes a buffet dinner, dancing, champagne split, one bottle of wine in a specially engraved bottle (#14 in a series), and party favors. A photographer will be onsite. A trio from the band will play during the dinner hour, and the full band will perform from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Coat & Tie are required; Black Tie is optional.  Reservations for this year's Gala are $175.00 per person.

The Newport Catalina Flyer will be running a trip to Catalina Island daily from December 26th to January 1st.

Call (800) 830-7744 to make your reservation for New Years Eve Celebration.

Bloody Mary's aboard the Newport Catalina Flyer

The Newport Catalina Flyer offers 21+ travelers a tasty treat on the way to Catalina Island.  Next time you are on your way to Avalon try our World Famous Newport Flyer Bloody Mary.  This great morning cocktail will make for a fun ride to the island!!

Catalina Eco Marathon - November 10, 2012

 The Catalina Eco Marathon will start and finish in the town of Avalon, with 26.2 miles of some of the most beautiful, rugged and breathtaking trails you will ever experience.  Do not miss your chance to run the 10K or the Eco Marathon on Catalina Island this November 10, 2012.

Call to make your reservations on the Newport Catalina Island Flyer 1800 830-7744

Catalina Island Triathlon - Nov 3, 2012

28th Annual Catalina Island Triathlon

November 3, 2012

Swim it. Bike it. Run it. Tri it!

Experience the beauty of Catalina Island and the City of Avalon with the perfect end of the season triathlon. Come for the weekend or for the day and experience all that Catalina has to offer.

Catalina Island Jazztrax Festival

For more information visit http://jazztrax.com/

Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors Catalina Island 2012

Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors Catalina IslandOctober 4 to 7, 2012

Stuck in Avalon? Hop on the Catallac, now part of the Buccaneer Days weekend! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

Catalina Air Show - Sept 29 & 30, 2012

Catalina Air Show and Festival,

September 29-30, 2012

Location: off the breakwater of Avalon Bay.

Show - Sept. 29, 1:30 pm to 4 pm

Static Display - Sept. 30, 10am to 3pm, Airport in the Sky

Enjoy a weekend full of aviation events that include both military and civilian aerobatic aircraft and concessions.

Celebrating One Hundred Years of Aviation History on Catalina Island

The first Catalina Island Air Show and Festival, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the longest over-water flight in the world at the time and the first sea landing in history in Avalon Bay. 

Catalina Swing Dance Festival 2012

Catalina Island Swing Dance Festival is November 9 to 11, 2012.  For more information visit http://www.catalinaswingdancefestival.com/

Labor Day Weekend - Catalina Island

The Catalina Flyer still has seats available for Labor Day weekend to Catalina Island from Newport Beach, CA.  Enjoy the end of summer with a great weekend trip to Avalon, CA.

Call 1 800 830-7744 to make your reservation today!

The Four Preps of "26 Miles Across the Sea" perform on Catalina Island Aug 24, 2012

August 24, 2012

The Four Preps of "26 Miles Across the Sea" fame perform for the very first time at the Avalon Theatre in the legendary Casino Building.  

To purchase tickets and for more information visit http://www.catalinachamber.com/fourpreps/

Catalina Island Summer 2012

Catalina Island is in the full swing of Summer!  Day trips to Catalina Island are easy with the Catalina Flyer out of Newport Beach, CA.

Catalina Island Summer Concert Series 2012

FREE family-friendly concerts at Wrigley Stage, 7:30 to 9:45 pm.

Win 2 FREE Tickets to Catalina Island 2012

Win 2 FREE tickets on the Catalina Flyer for a round trip for two to Catalina Island!

CLICK HERE to enter to WIN!

Catalina Island Zip line 2012 Information

Catalina Island Zip line 2012 Prices and Schedule

Propel down 5 separate zip lines dropping from 500 feet to 60 feet above sea level with one run that is 1,100 lineal feet long all on its own.

This incredible experience will forever change your idea of what a tour should be. You will travel close to three quarters of a mile over five consecutive zip lines at heights of 300 feet above the canyon floor at speeds pushing 45mph.

Note: prices do not include taxes and fees

*Zip Line prices are as follows: January 1st - May 24th & September 4th - December 31st: $109.00. May 25th - September 3rd: $120.00. A special rate of $99.00 (plus tax) will be for Zip Tours before 9:30AM and after 6:00PM.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours (depending on the size of your group)

Tour Time : Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM & Saturday through Sunday, 7:00AM - 6:00PM

Season: Year-round

Reserve by phone:

800-626-1496

Are there Buffalo on Catalina Island?

Are there Buffalo on Catalina Island?

Yes!   In 1924 they were imported on to the island for a movie The Vanishing American.  Today the  Catalina Island Conservancy maintains the heard between 150 and 200 Buffalo.  You can take a tour of the interior of Catalina Island and get  a chance of seeing these Buffalo first hand. 

4th of July Newport Harbor 2012

ALL TICKETS ARE PREPAID

NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES

Catalina Flyer Schedule

The Catalina Flyer Schedule

Departs Newport Beach         9:00 am

Arrives Catalina Island           10:15 am

Departs Catalina Island          4:30 pm

Arrives Newport Beach          5:45 pm

The Catalina Flyer Departs From

The Balboa Pavilion

Catalina Island 4th of July 2012

Catalina Island 4th of July

July 4, 2012

4th of July Parade

The golf cart parade down Crescent Avenue begins at 1pm

Mardi Gras Party

Join us before and after the 4th of July Parade. Featuring music from the Hyperion Dixieland Band with guest singer Peter Loli and Trevor Jones on guitar.

Concert at Casino Point to benefit the Catalina Island Museum.

British Invasion Featuring Spencer Davis

Fireworks

Enjoy a fantastic fireworks display from the Casino balcony. 

KROQ Catalina Island Concert June 16, 2012

Summer Entertainment Series at Descanso Beach

June 16, 2012  Doors open at 6:30 PM

KROQ ROQ N’ SURF series present the band Pepper with a special show beachside. The band formed in the Big Island of Hawaii has a diverse mix of rock and rhythm roots. Long Beach based singer/songwriter, Josh Fischel, and The Fiction will support. 

Catalina Island Flyer Annual Pass

The Catalina Island Flyer Annual Pass for $300!  If you go to Catalina Island more than 4 times per year than this annual pass is a great deal for you!

If you purchase the pass when you are going to Catalina, You will need to be here at 8:00 am for taking your picture and printing the pass. We sell the passes Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. We do not sell the passes on the weekend. Only the person pictured on the front of the pass may use it.

Call 800-830-7744 to get your annual pass and make a reservation today!