Dana Point - Avalon
Ferries to Catalina Island
Dana Point - Avalon
Ferries to Catalina Island
Catalina Express provides the ferry from Dana Point to Avalon. Dana Point Avalon ferries cost around $133 and $535, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Dana Point Avalon ferries.
Dana Point Avalon ferry sailings typycally depart from Dana Point at around 09:30. The last ferry leaves at 14:45.
The Dana Point Avalon ferry trip can take around 1 hour 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 7 weekly sailings from Dana Point to Avalon serviced by Catalina Express. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Dana Point Avalon ferry prices typically range between $133* and $535*. The average price is typically $267*. The cheapest ferries from Dana Point to Avalon start from $133*. The average price for a foot passenger is $267*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 26.
The distance between Dana Point to Avalon is approximately 44 miles (70km) or 38 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Dana Point to Avalon currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Dana Point to Avalon ferry with Catalina Express.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Dana Point to Avalon.
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| Dana Point - Avalon Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | United States | |
| Destination Country | Catalina Island | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Catalina Express | |
| Average Price | $267 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 09:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 14:45 | |
| Distance | 38 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
