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Located off the coast of California with over 50 miles of picturesque coastline lies Catalina Island. A quaint island charm sets the backdrop for plenty of activities and things to do during your stay at this fantastic port. At Catalina Island, marvel in an adventure tour through the city on a guided excursion. Choose to take your journey either by foot or by Jeep, and discover the wide variety of beautiful fauna with an interesting blend of wildlife that dwells on the island, including bison, California sea lions, and much more. Book an unforgettable Catalina Island tour today.

Catalina Island – California

Last updated on January 29th, 2024 at 04:11 pm

Escape to the idyllic Catalina Island, located off the coast of California. Explore the charming town of Avalon with its quaint shops and restaurants, take a relaxing stroll along the waterfront, or indulge in water activities such as snorkeling and kayaking. Discover the island's natural beauty by hiking through scenic trails or join a guided tour to spot local wildlife. Catalina Island offers a perfect blend of relaxation and outdoor adventure.

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Where You Dock in Catalina Island – California

Several of the world’s top cruise lines come to Catalina Island with a cruise schedule that runs year round. Due to the infrastructure of the island, cruise ships coming into Catalina anchor in the harbor outside of Avalon and you will be brought to shore by smaller shore boats which bring you to Green Pleasure Pier, and Crescent Ave., which is the four block shore-side center of Avalon.

On either side of the pier you will find a beach along the island’s shores if you choose to take in a little sun before heading into town.

Getting Around Catalina Island – California

Catalina is a relatively small island with a population of around 3,500. As such there is an inviting small-island charm.

Getting to and from mainland California can be done by sea or air. Helicopter rides will bring you to the mainland within 20 minutes, and boats going to any of four mainland ports San Pedro , Long Beach , Newport Beach or Dana Point will take about an hour.

To explore the island, there are several types of transportation. Avalon, the main town is less than one square mile and is easy to travel on foot. However, to explore further out you may want to use alternative forms of transportation such as taxi, trolley, or shuttle bus:

Taxi: Taxis provide pricing as a flat rate from one destination to another, and as a metered ride, which is established in taxi rate card inside the taxi.

Trolley: The Avalon Trolley will take you from the Wrigley Botanical Garden and through Avalon. You pay the driver in cash: $2 one way, $4 roundtrip, and $7 for an all-day pass. You can either call ahead, or catch a taxi on the run, however reservations are not generally taken for rides within Avalon.

The shuttle bus, also known as the Safari Bus, links Avalon and Two Harbors with several stops in between.

Rent a bicycle or Segway: There are several places to rent a bike or Segway for a day within Avalon. While this gives you a fun and easy way to explore the town and island, most rentals only operate as a single day rental, with reservations that can be made one day in advance.

Rent a golf cart: There is limited access to cars on Catalina Island, as the waiting list to bring a car on the island is close to 14 years. This has enabled golf cart rentals to become one of the islands main sources of travel for tourists.

Shopping In Catalina Island – California

The main shopping area on Catalina Island is strolling downtown Avalon. With a leisurely stroll through downtown you can find a variety of unique independent shops. As Avalon is primarily a tourist destination you can expect to find the same within the shops with resort-style clothing, souvenirs, handmade crafts, jewelry and artwork.

Dining In Catalina Island – California

Restaurants on Catalina are generally Mexican, American, and seafood with aspects of Mediterranean. Most restaurants are found within a short walk from each other in Avalon, with a variety of venues from casual to fine dining.

You have several options in regards to ocean or island view, popular tourist dining, or quaint, and quiet private dining. For an idea of what you can expect, here are a few dining options to start out with:

Steve’s Steakhouse: The only classic steakhouse on the island. Enjoy your steak as you take in some of the best harbor views on the island.

The Lobster Trap: Casual Seafood, steak, and pasta joint with a full bar.

Luau Larry’s: Great drinks, food, and atmosphere highlighted with music and a quirky island feel that may have you thinking you are in the Florida Keys rather than Southern California.

Avalon Grille: One of the newer restaurants on the island. Avalon Grille serves American regional food, has a small bar, and indoor/outdoor seating.

Catalina Coffee and Cookie Company: A great coffee shop with a variety of caffeinated and bakery options. It is also the only frozen yogurt fruit bar on the island.

Things To Do in Catalina Island – California

For a small island Catalina has a lot to offer. It is truly for the outdoorsy type, offering a variety of inland hiking and biking options as well as water sport, and more adventurous activities. If you prefer a more relaxing adventure you can rest on the beach, enjoy 18 holes of golf, or take the island casino walking tour.

Undersea Expedition: A great way to view beautiful life underwater as you travel five feet underwater in a spacious, climate-controlled cabin. Every person has their own porthole to view sea life from as well as the ability to move around and explore other views.

Casino Walking Tour: Take a trip back to the 1920’s as you stroll within the Catalina Casino. Explore where big bands once played and the world famous Catalina ballroom.

Zip Line Eco Tour: Explore Catalina history and wildlife via zip line. The zip line travels ¾ of a mile with 5 separate zip lines that travel up to 300 feet above the canyon, nearing 40 mph.

Cape Canyon Expedition: Venture into Catalina’s backroads to discover the ruggedness of Cape Canyon from rugged middle ranch canyon, to the steep Sheep Chute where the Catalina Bison are often found. Enjoy a bit of adventure in a 12 passenger eco-friendly H1 Hummer.

Kayaking: There are daily guided kayak excursions and kayak rentals available Descanso Beach Ocean Sports, Wet Spot Rentals, and Catalina Tours.

Snorkeling and SCUBA: If you think Catalina is beautiful above water, you will be amazed below. Snorkeling and SCUBA rentals and guided tours can be found in both Avalon and Two Harbors.

Catalina Island offers one 18-hole golf course originally built in 1892 and is considered the oldest running golf course West of the Mississippi river. It is a 2,100-yard course with two sets of tees for 18-hole play.

In addition, there is a miniature golf course within a garden-like setting, and less than a block from the ocean.

Descanso Beach: There is a $2 per day fee to enter the beach. The beach is located on the far side of Catalina Casino, and is a two-tiered private beach with several water sport and beach amenities.

South Beach and Middle Beach: Both beaches are located alongside Green Pleasure Pier, each on the other side of the pier. Enjoy your day sitting out in the sun, or take the short walk to Avalon for food, drinks, and shopping. Life guards are on duty during the day.

Step Beach: Located a short distance from South Beach and Middle Beach, Step Beach is a small strip of sand that stretches into deeper ocean waters. Life guards are on duty at posted times of the day.

Two Harbors: Enjoy the beach and water activities from both sides of the Two Harbors Pier. The beach has a sand volley ball court, as well as water and sport rentals from Two Harbors Dive and Recreation.

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Top Tours & Excursions In Catalina Island – California

Amazing catalina scavenger hunt.

Scavenger hunts are available for those renting a golf cart and those who do not. This adventure is part scavenger hunt, and part history tour. This is a fun excursion if you enjoy solving puzzles and competing in challenges....

• Activity Level: Easy
• Note: You must have smart phone with internet capability to complete tour. Recommended for groups of 2-5. Beverages available if renting golf cart.

Catalina Semi-Submarine

A semi-submersible tour of the Catalina marine life. Enjoy a wealth of fun-facts, and even feed fish, using the submarine’s “torpedo” button....

• Duration: 45 Minutes
• Note: Must be able to walk onto vessel and take 3 steps down into sitting area.

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All Aboard Disney Wonder: Catalina Island

4/28/2023   |   Blog , Cruises , Reviews

I had the pleasure of sailing on the Disney Wonder with my family and one of our ports of call was Catalina Island and it turned out to be one of my favorite stops on our cruise!

Catalina Island feels like a private wonderland. The island is full of quaint shops, happy tourists, fun restaurants, and endless beauty. There are no stop lights, everyone walks everywhere, and the crime is super low.

Catalina is 22 miles off the coast of Southern California and is known for its beautiful wildlife, scuba diving, ziplining, and offers a charming coastal town feel. It’s full of interesting facts too.

The island is owned by the chewing gum king, William Wrigley who also owned the Chicago Cubs. He brought spring training to the island for over thirty years.

Catalina is also home to the oldest golf course in Southern California, Avalon. More than 4,000 people reside on the island and the weather is just about perfect every day. It rarely gets above 85 and the lows are in the 60s so anytime is perfect to visit. It’s easy to get to Catalina if it’s not one of your ports of call.

There is a one-hour passenger ferry ride from Long Beach and Newport Beach. You can rent golf carts or bikes once you arrive on the island. It’s the perfect spot for a day trip or a long weekend.

My family and I spent the day ziplining and sight-seeing. We walked around the island and checked out all the gift shops, beaches, and restaurants. There was plenty for us to discover and we can’t wait to return!

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Walk Through the Wrigley Memorial

William Wrigley Botanic Gardens Near Avalon Catalina Island

William Wrigley, Jr. was the one responsible for developing beautiful Catalina, so why not spend the afternoon paying tribute to him? Hike up about 30 minutes from the beach to the Botanical Gardens and Wrigley Memorial, where you can stroll through 37 acres of Californian plants and admire the 130-foot tower that was built to honor the man who brought life to the island.

Art Deco Appreciation

Avalon Bay Catalina Casino Catalina California

"Casino" is derived from the Latin word for "gathering place" and that's exactly what Catalina Casino is. Opened in 1929, this Art Deco masterpiece is one of the most famous attractions on the island, but you won't find any gambling in here. Instead, take a tour back in time to explore the world's largest circular ballroom or catch a flick in the original movie theater.

Sit and Sip

It's your vacation, so grab your swimsuit and towel and find a spot on the soft sand at Descanso Beach. It's the only beach where you can legally drink on the island, so you can order your ice-cold treat of choice from the nearby beach club, then dig your toes in the sand as you soak up the view.

Local Cuisine

From enjoying a three-course meal at Mt. Ada (William Wrigley Jr.'s old mansion with views of the harbor) to grabbing a burger and fries from one of the casual joints in Avalon, there are great dining options for everyone.

Wander down the waterfront and explore the shops and boutiques. Pop into one of the many stores for fun souvenirs to take home for the whole family. If you're looking for something unique to the island, the Avalon General Store should top your list.

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Catalina Island Tourism Authority Cruise Ship Schedule

Catalina cruise ship schedule, 2024 schedule.

Catalina Island has become a regular port of call for ships of Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Princess Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Crystal.

Requested port of calls marked as "confirmed" below are guaranteed visits, weather dependent. Visits are typically confirmed a a month or so in advance.

Cruise ship schedule updated 3/22/24 .  Ship visits are typically reconfirmed a month or so in advance and are subject to change or cancellation. 

Tuesday, January 9, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 1/2/24 Friday, January 12, 2024  / Seabourn Sojourn / 7:00 15:00 - confirmed 1/2/24 Tuesday, January 16, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 1/2/24  Wednesday, January 17, 2024  / RCI Navigator /  8:00 18:00 - confirmed 1/2/24 Tuesday, January 23, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 1/2/24 Tuesday, January 30, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 1/2/24 Wednesday, January 31, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 - confirmed 1/2/24 

Tuesday, February 6, 2024  / Carnival Miracle / 07:30 16:30 - moved from 2/5 due to weather, departed early 2/6 due to weather Wednesday, February 7, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - moved from 2/6 due to weather, canceled due to weather Tuesday, February 13, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 1/18/24 Wednesday, February 14, 2024  / Carnival Miracle / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 1/18/24 Wednesday, February 21, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - moved from 2/20 due to weather Tuesday, February 27, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 1/18/24

Tuesday, March 5, 2024  / Carnival Miracle / 07:30 16:30 - moved from 3/4 due to weather Wednesday, March 6, 2024   / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - moved from 3/5 due to weather Tuesday, March 12, 2024  / Carnival Radiance 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 1/18/24 Saturday, March 16, 2024  / Disney Wonder / 7:30 17:15 - confirmed 1/18/24 Monday, March 18, 2024  / Carnival Miracle / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 1/18/24 Tuesday, March 19, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 1/18/24 Wednesday, March 20, 2024  / Disney Wonder / 7:30 17:15 - confirmed 1/18/24 Thursday, March 21, 2024  / Zaandam (1432 pax)   Tuesday, March 26, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 1/18/24 Sunday, March 31, 2024 (Easter)  / Disney Wonder / 7:30 17:15 - confirmed 1/18/24 

Tuesday, April 2, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 6/8/23 Thursday, April 4, 2024  / Disney Wonder / 7:30 17:30 - confirmed 2/20/24 Monday, April 8, 2024  / Disney Wonder / 7:30 17:30 - confirmed 2/20/24 Tuesday, April 9, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 6/8/23 Friday, April 12, 2024  / Disney Wonder / 7:30 17:30 - confirmed 2/20/24 Monday, April 15, 2024  / Disney Wonder / 7:30 17:15 - confirmed 2/20/24 Tuesday, April 16, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 6/8/23 Friday, April 19, 2024  / Disney Wonder / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 2/20/24 Sunday, April 21, 2024  / Zaandam / 7:00 17:00 - confirmed 2/14/24 Tuesday, April 23, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 6/8/23 Wednesday, April 24, 2024  / Discovery Princess / 8:00 18:00 - confirmed 2/14/24 Wednesday, April 24, 2024   / Nieuw Amsterdam / 7:00 16:00 Friday, April 26, 2024 / Nat Geo Quest / 12:00 23:59 - confirmed 3/22/24 Sunday, April 28, 2024 / Eurodam / 08:00 17:00 - confirmed 2/14/24 Monday, April 29, 2024  / Disney Wonder / 7:30 17:15 - confirmed 2/20/24 Tuesday, April 30, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 6/8/23 Tuesday, April 30, 2024 / Nat Geo Quest / 12:00 23:59 - confirmed 3/22/24

Wednesday, May 1, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 17:00 - confirmed 2/20/24 Friday, May 3, 2024  / Disney Wonder / 7:30 17:15 - confirmed 2/20/24 Sunday, May 5, 2024  / Celebrity Summit / 8:00 18:00 - confirmed 2/20/24 Monday, May 6, 2024  / Disney Wonder / 7:30 17:15 - confirmed 2/20/24 Tuesday, May 7, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 6/8/23 Wednesday, May 8, 2024 / RCI Navigator / 08:00 18:00 - confirmed 2/20/24 Monday, May 13, 2024  / Carnival Firenze / 08:00 17:30 - confirmed 11/28/23 Tuesday, May 14, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 6/8/23 Wednesday, May 15, 2024  /RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 - canceled 1/31/24 Saturday, May 18, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 Tuesday, May 21, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 6/8/23  Wednesday, May 22, 2024  /RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 - confirmed 2/20/24 Tuesday, May 28, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 6/8/23 Wednesday, May 29, 2024  / RCI Navigator  / 8:00 18:00  

Tuesday, June 4, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 6/8/23 Wednesday, June 5, 2024  /RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 - confirmed 2/20/24 Monday, June 10, 2024  / Carnival Firenze / 08:00 17:30 - confirmed 11/28/23 Tuesday, June 11, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 6/8/23  Wednesday, June 12, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 - confirmed 2/20/24  Tuesday, June 18, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 6/8/23 Monday, June 24, 2024  / Carnival Firenze / 08:00 17:30 - confirmed 11/28/23 Tuesday, June 25, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 - confirmed 6/8/23 Wednesday, June 26, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 - confirmed 2/20/24 

Tuesday, July 2, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30  Wednesday, July 3, 2024  /RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 Tuesday, July 9, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 Wednesday, July 10, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 Tuesday, July 16, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 Monday, July 22, 2024  / Carnival Firenze / 08:00 17:30 Tuesday, July 23, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 Wednesday, July 24, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 Tuesday, July 30, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30  Wednesday, July 31, 2024  /RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00

Monday, August 5, 2024  / Carnival Firenze / 08:00 17:30 Tuesday, August 6, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 Wednesday, August 7, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 Tuesday, August 13, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 Wednesday, August 14, 2024  /RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 Tuesday, August 20, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 Tuesday, August 27, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 07:30 16:30 Wednesday, August 28, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00

Tuesday, September 3, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30  Wednesday, September 4, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 Wednesday, September 18, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00  Friday, September 27, 2024  / RCI Brilliance of the Seas / 11:00 17:00 

Tuesday, October 1, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 Wednesday, October 2, 2024  / RCI Navigator/ 8:00 18:00 Thursday, October 3, 2024 / Discovery Princess / 08:00 18:00 Friday, October 4, 2024  / Radiance of the Seas / 8:00 18:00 Sunday, October 6, 2024 / Discovery Princess / 08:00 18:00 Wednesday, October 16, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 Saturday, October 19, 2024  / Nat Geo Venture / 12:00 23:59 - confirmed 3/22/24 Sunday, October 20, 2024 / Discovery Princess / 08:00 18:00 Friday, October 25, 2024  / Koningsdam / 10:00 18:00 Tuesday, October 29, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 Wednesday, October 30, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 

Friday, November 1, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 Saturday, November 2, 2024  / Nat Geo Venture / 12:00 23:59 - confirmed 3/22/24 Sunday, November 3, 2024  / Koningsdam / 7:00 17:00 Tuesday, November 5, 2024   / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 Wednesday, November 6, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 08:00 18:00 Wednesday, November 6, 2024  / Norwegian Jewel / 7:00 17:00 Thursday, November 7, 2024  / Nat Geo Venture / 12:00 23:59 - confirmed 3/22/24 Tuesday, November 12, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 Wednesday, November 13, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 Sunday, November 17, 2024  / Koningsdam / 7:00 17:00 Tuesday, November 19, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 Wednesday, November 27, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00  

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 / RCI Navigator / 08:00 18:00 Wednesday, December 11, 2024  / RCI Navigator / 8:00 18:00 Saturday, December 14, 2024  / Carnival Firenze / 08:00 17:00 Tuesday, December 16, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30 (moved from 12/17) Thursday, December 17, 2024 / RCI Navigator / 08:00 18:00 (moved from 12/19) Wednesday, December 18, 2024  / Carnival Firenze / 08:00 17:00 Friday, December 20, 2024   / Carnival Radiance  / 7:30 16:30 Tuesday, December 24, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 7:30 16:30  Tuesday, December 31, 2024  / Carnival Radiance / 07:30 16:30 

* When a date is crossed-out, the ship was cancelled due to weather or other circumstances.

• Carnival Firenze - 4,126
• Carnival Miracle - 2,124
• Carnival Radiance - 2,984
• Discovery Princess - 3,660
• Disney Wonder - 2,713
• Holland America Eurodam - 2,104
• Holland America Koningsdam - 2,650
• Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam - 2,106
• Holland America Noordam - 1,924
• Holland America Zaandam - 1,432
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• Nat Geo Venture - 100
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• Ruby Princess - 3,080
• Sapphire Princess - 2,670
• Seabourn Sojourn - 450

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The Flight: Enjoy breathtaking views of Catalina Island and the town of Avalon as you soar 800 ft. above the Pacific Ocean. Sitting side by side, you and another guest or two, will take off directly from the onboard flight deck. Experience the thrill of gliding through the air, high above the ocean and the town below, while taking in the beauty and tranquility surrounding you.

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Catalina Island is a small island off the coast of California directly to the east of Los Angeles. It has a lively main town (Avalon) with lots of shops and restaurants and is where Catalina Island cruise passengers will disembark the ship. Avalon is also a jumping off point for Catalina Island shore excursions, many of which let you experience the stunning nature of the area.  

There are plenty of things to do in Catalina Island , like experience some incredible scenic drives. During one of our Catalina Island shore excursions, you have options to see multiple parts of the island. Travel along the East End Trail and see Catalina’s beautiful rolling hills and get a bird’s-eye view of Avalon from the top of East End Peak.  

Another popular drive to go on during Catalina Island cruise excursions is an inland bus tour that takes you along 32 miles of Catalina’s inland beauty. Along the way, you’ll see a horse ranch, fox habitat, and plant nursery.  

Catalina Island is more than just land scenery. The salty water surrounding the island is home to an abundance of wildlife, including leopard sharks, sea lions, fish, and many other species. One of the best ways to see some underwater wonders while visiting Catalina Island is on a glass-bottom boat ride. You’ll have excellent visibility through the glass floor of the boat to see the sea creatures and plants underneath you. In addition, you’ll visit the picturesque Lover’s Cove Marine Preserve.  

Shore excursions that let you explore more of Avalon are also available. Take a walking tour along the harbor front to Catalina Casino, which houses a historic movie theater and ballroom, and learn about Catalina Island’s history along the way.  

Whether you prefer to explore more of the land or of the sea while in port in Avalon, Catalina Island shore excursions are sure to delight you with their focus on nature and the island’s interesting history.  

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The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Disney Cruise Line ship

I s a voyage on a Disney Cruise Line ship on your bucket list? You'll find a growing number of options when it comes time to pick an itinerary.

While the cruising arm of Disney has long focused mostly on voyages to the Caribbean and the Bahamas, with year-round sailings to those destinations out of Florida, it also now offers a relatively wide range of seasonal sailings to Alaska, the Mexican Riviera, Bermuda, Europe and Canada.

The family-friendly cruise brand, notably, is expanding its footprint worldwide as it adds four new vessels in quick succession.

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Already, the first of those ships, the 2,508-passenger Disney Wish , has arrived, boosting the size of the Disney fleet from four ships to five and allowing for more departures to the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe.

Two more sister vessels to Disney Wish are due to begin sailing in 2024 and 2025, respectively, allowing for further expansion in Disney cruise itineraries. In addition, the line has yet another new vessel coming in 2025 that isn't related to the other three. Called Disney Adventure, it's a one-off vessel originally designed for an Asian line , and it'll sail in Asia (perhaps catering mostly to Asian travelers; Disney has been mum so far on the target audience for it).

All these new ships arriving in quick succession will likely mean not just more departures to destinations where Disney Cruise Line is established but also sailings in new regions. For example, Disney has never before offered Asia sailings.

Here are our picks for the five best Disney cruise destinations you can visit with your family.

Caribbean and Bahamas

Disney Cruise Line's top destination has always been the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Since its founding more than two decades ago, the brand has based the bulk of its fleet in Florida to offer sailings to the islands. Port Canaveral, which is just an hour away from Disney's Orlando-area theme parks, has always been its biggest hub.

The line is particularly known for three- and four-night cruises out of Port Canaveral to Castaway Cay and Nassau in the Bahamas. These short getaways let families get a taste of Disney cruising that some Disney fans pair with a stay at Disney World.

The cruise line also regularly offers seven-night sailings out of Port Canaveral that visit Caribbean islands like St. Thomas and Tortola.

Related: First look at Disney Wish in photos

In recent years, Disney has also built up its Caribbean and Bahamas cruise offerings from other ports in Florida — initially Miami and, more recently, Fort Lauderdale. The ships the line has based in these ports typically offer four- and five-night sailings to Castaway Cay and one other port, such as Cozumel or Grand Cayman.

In addition, Disney is offering a growing number of Caribbean sailings out of Galveston, Texas, and New Orleans.

For 2024, the line will have four of its five ships — Disney Wish, Disney Dream, Disney Magic and Disney Fantasy — sailing to the Bahamas and Caribbean out of one of the above ports, with their home bases often shifting between them.

Disney Wish, which is Disney's newest ship, will be based in Port Canaveral year-round to operate the line's classic three- and four-night sailings to the Bahamas. These voyages are designed to be paired with a visit to nearby Disney World for a longer Disney vacation.

Disney Fantasy will also sail out of Port Canaveral to the Bahamas and Caribbean year-round, offering longer voyages.

Disney Dream will spend the start and the end of the year sailing short trips to the Bahamas and Caribbean out of Fort Lauderdale, with a stint in the middle of the year (from May to October) sailing in Europe.

Disney Magic will take Disney Dream's place sailing short trips to the Bahamas and Caribbean out of Fort Lauderdale from May to October. During the early and late months of the year, it'll sail out of Galveston.

Come 2025, Disney will have four ships — Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Dream and Disney Magic — sailing three- to five-night getaways from Florida to the line's Bahamian destinations, including its new private beach destination Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and its long-open private island Disney Castaway Cay. Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish will operate the trips from Port Canaveral, while Disney Dream and Disney Magic will sail from Fort Lauderdale.

Before taking up residence in Florida in April 2025, Disney Magic will also offer three months' worth of sailings out of Galveston, Texas, to Progreso and Cozumel in Mexico and Grand Cayman.

All of the 2025 sailings are already open for bookings.

Related: The best Caribbean cruise for every type of traveler

Disney has cut back on voyages out of San Diego for 2024, after increasing its San Diego departures sharply in 2023. But it still offers several trips to Mexico out of the city on Disney Wonder.

For 2024, the 1,754-passenger vessel will offer a mix of three- to seven-night sailings to Mexico during March and April. Shorter three- and four-night sailings typically feature calls at Ensenada, Mexico, and California's Catalina Island. Seven-night sailings include calls at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico.

Related: 11 ways to save money on a Disney cruise

The big factor driving Disney's cutbacks on sailings out of San Diego in 2024 is its new focus on voyages out of Australian ports. Disney Wonder will spend much of January and February sailing out of Australian ports and then return to the region in October for another season of Australia trips.

Disney offers a wide variety of itineraries in Europe every summer, from Mediterranean voyages out of Barcelona and Civitavecchia, Italy (the port for Rome), to Northern Europe sailings out of Southampton, England.

Ranging from seven to 11 nights, Disney's Europe voyages each year typically take place on a single ship that sails from multiple home ports throughout the season. For 2024, that ship will be the 2,500-passenger Disney Dream. The line has yet to announce which of its ships will go to Europe in 2025.

Typical for the shorter itineraries the line offers in Europe are seven-night sailings out of Civitavecchia to the Greek Islands. These sailings stop in Mykonos, Santorini and Crete in Greece, as well as Naples, Italy.

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A longer, 11-night itinerary starting in Civitavecchia and ending in Barcelona includes calls at Piraeus (the port for Athens), Santorini and Mykonos in Greece; Messina (on the island of Sicily), Naples and Livorno in Italy; and Toulon, France.

Among Northern Europe itineraries, Disney offers focused, weeklong sailings to Norway with calls at the Norwegian ports of Alesund, Nordfjordeid, Eidfjord and Stavanger.

Disney does not have a large presence in Alaska. The line sends just one ship to Alaska each year. Family-friendly cruise rivals Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line, by contrast, each send three ships to Alaska each year, and Norwegian Cruise Line sends five vessels to the destination.

Still, Disney fans won't feel like they're missing out. The one vessel Disney sends to Alaska each year, the 1,754-passenger Disney Wonder, stays for nearly the entire summer season, from late June to mid-September and offers a distinctly Disney take on The Last Frontier.

Always beginning and ending in Vancouver, British Columbia, and lasting seven nights, Disney's Alaska sailings typically include stops at three of these four Alaska ports: Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point (which three vary by departure date). Itineraries also include a visit to Stikine Icecap, which is south of Juneau.

Related: 5 reasons Disney cruises aren't just for kids

These are fairly typical ports for an Alaska cruise. But the (extra-charge) activities that Disney has organized for the ports aren't always the same as what other lines offer.

As one might expect for Disney, the line has crafted some of its shore excursions in Alaska ports with special Disney touches, such as Disney character appearances at the Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp & Salmon Bake tour in Ketchikan. (Having done this one myself, I will say, for the record, that it's a little hokey; but it does get you a Disney character fix if that's your aim.)

Another shore excursion with a Disney touch is the outdoor Family Scavenger Hunt at Icy Strait Point, where participants join a local guide on a hunt for items such as clam shells and native plants, as well as a "special surprise" with a Disney theme.

Unlike many lines, Disney does not offer one-way sailings to Alaska from Vancouver or Seattle that can be paired with add-on land tours to create an extended sea-and-land Alaska vacation — something known as a "cruisetour." If that's what you're looking for, and you want to stick with a family-friendly line, you might want to consider the one-way cruisetour offerings from Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line.

Related: The ultimate Alaska cruise guide

Disney typically offers at least one and sometimes several cruises to Bermuda each fall, ranging from quick, five-night trips to longer, eight-night sailings.

For the year just ending (2023), the line offered four such sailings, and it's offered even more than that in certain years. Alas, for the coming year (2024), Disney currently does not have a single Bermuda sailing scheduled — a bit of an anomaly.

That said, we would expect Disney to bring back its Bermuda sailings for 2025 or 2026. It's been such a mainstay of the brand.

So ... stay tuned.

Related: The ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line

Bottom line

Family-friend Disney Cruise Line is a relatively small cruise brand, with just five ships (one of its biggest rivals in the family cruise market, Royal Caribbean, has 26 vessels). But that doesn't mean its itinerary choices are limited. The line offers regular sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Bermuda and Europe.

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Disney Cruise Line Reveals Entertainment for New Island Destination

by Katie Martin , Public Relations Manager, Disney Cruise Line

Are you ready to experience the wonders at  Disney Lookout Cay , where you’ll find yourself surrounded by unmatched Disney entertainment merged with authentic Bahamian culture? In just a few weeks, guests will set foot on the shores of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point for the first time, and today, we’re revealing some of the magical entertainment at this beautiful destination.

RUSH! A Junkanoo Celebration at Disney Lookout Cay

Do you hear that?

With the call of a conch shell, a local Junkanoo Group will sweep you and your family up in RUSH! A Junkanoo Celebration at Disney Lookout Cay, introducing you to the signature festival of The Bahamas filled with colorful parades of dancing and music. You’ll have the chance to experience the joy of an authentic Junkanoo Rush Out as performers parade to the  Goombay Cultural Center , where  Mickey and Minnie Mouse  and Donald and Daisy Duck will dance along, encouraging guests to join the vibrant celebration that brings the heartbeat of The Bahamas to life.

Disney Fun in the Sun Beach Bash

You’ll have a ball at the Play-Play Pavilion during the  Disney Fun in the Sun Beach Bash ,   a beach party full of games you can play with Disney friends! Show how low you can go in  Goofy’s Good Day Limbo , test your skills at  Pluto’s Pineapple Ring Toss , and cool off with a splash at  Chip-n-Dale’s Water Brigade , all to the sound of all-new Bahamian renditions of Disney tunes. These games are sure to delight the whole family, with the spectacular shores of Eleuthera as your backdrop.

Get ready to make some incredible Disney memories at this one-of-a-kind destination! 

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