Getting to Catalina Island

CATALINA | GETTING THERE

Approximate one-way fares and length of trip, from the mainland to Santa Catalina Island:

Transportation: Paddleboard

Crossing time: 9 hours (estimated)

Cost: Free

Transportation: Ferry boat

Crossing time: 1 hour-plus

Cost: $30-$35

Transportation: Charter schooner

Crossing time: 5 hours

Cost: $75*

Transportation: Helicopter

Crossing time: 14 minutes

Cost: $82

Transportation: Charter yacht

Crossing time: 1 hour-plus

Cost: $125**

* Four-person minimum

** Based on group of six; does not include fuel costs