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Catalina Express

Boat or Ferry
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach
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    Cory H.
    "extra $15 for the Commodore Lounge"(7 Tips)
    Petra B.
    "wonderful day at Catalina Island"(2 Tips)
    Beverly B.
    "Upgrade to the Commodore Lounge for comfort and A1 service"(3 Tips)
    Kendall F.
    "Great bloody marys and mimosas!"(3 Tips)
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  • BJ O.heart icon on user image
    BJ OrbaseAugust 8, 2014
    Upgrade to commodore seating. Totally worth it. World peace is worth it too, but we can't attain that in our lifetime, can we? So commodore seating is a good second.
  • Christi R.
    Christi RMarch 17, 2013
    If you don't do Commodore club upgrade, snag a seat near the front with a facing table, grab a drink from the bar, and enjoy the view. You all end up at Catalina Island regardless of who boards 1st!
  • Eve P.
    Eve ParadoxOctober 27, 2014
    For the best views sit on the top level, up front. Just make sure you wipe the seat first. They magically fill with water and you'll hear us giggle when you stand up to off board on the other side
  • Ray H.
    Ray HostetlerApril 8, 2017
    Be sure to ask every employee you see if this ship is heading to the F'ing Catalina Wine Mixer. They love it!
  • Cory H.
    Cory HughesJuly 25, 2012
    Pay the extra $15 for the Commodore Lounge - much quieter - and very few people - nice calm ride w/ free beverage too - go with the champagne :)
  • Marie B.
    Marie BensonMarch 21, 2013
    Pay extra for the Commodore Lounge. Totally worth it & free cocktail!
  • Eric R.
    Eric RenchOctober 4, 2013
    Off! Beautiful Rainbow Bay, and beautiful downtown Long Beach. Love it!
  • Sean D.
    Sean DorsettAugust 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Take the jet cat and upgrade to the commodore lounge. Definitely worth the extra money!
  • Seth V.heart icon on user image
    Seth VongMarch 18, 2019
    Upgrade to commodore for added comfort. Worth the extra fee bucks
  • Beverly B.
    Beverly BakerMay 1, 2014
    Upgrade to the Commodore Lounge for comfort and A1 service
  • Diane D.
    Diane DiekmannJuly 19, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get a Bloody Mary. It is a must do to start your trip off right!
  • Bigote
    BigoteSeptember 22, 2012
    Blood Mary heaven; when you can order the the intensity and ethnicity, you've arrived in, yes heaven!
  • Tim D.
    Tim DengMay 15, 2022
    sit in the front of the boat if your plan is to kys from nausea
  • eric b.heart icon on user image
    eric bornemannApril 21, 2019
    Only game in town... but staff is nice and helpful. And there’s a decent variety of booze on board. Food not so much.
  • Jeffrey R.
    Jeffrey RohrsSeptember 16, 2011
    The 1st Class upgrade is worth it. Board first, shorter line, free drink/snack, exit 1st.
  • Petra B.
    Petra BosFebruary 27, 2013
    Go for your free round ticket on your birthday and spend a wonderful day at Catalina Island
  • Arsen D.
    Arsen DelacroixFebruary 16, 2013
    If you are disabled, let them know before boarding. They will be more than happy to assist.
  • PinkStarr
    PinkStarrJuly 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Doggies need to travel in carriers or wear muzzles, if you don't have one, you can buy a muzzle at the terminal.
  • Jinthana S.
    Jinthana SalcedoJuly 18, 2013
    If you're extremely sea sick... Sit on the bottom deck. The top deck is deff not for those who get sick easily
  • Ryan P.heart icon on user image
    Ryan PatrickOctober 17, 2015
    Commodore lounge cookies are 👌🏻
  • Brooke
    BrookeMay 16, 2012
    Free birthday travel (w/ID) thru April 2013. Must reserve seat online to redeem!
  • Annmarie H.
    Annmarie HillOctober 22, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    call in for additional boat departure times. for some reason they don't list them all online and those boats are much less full too!
  • Sharon @.
    Sharon @305PirateOctober 11, 2010
    If the weather is off and the ferry is looking to be packed, spring for admirals club - worth the 15 bux - free drink pays for itself!!
  • Kendall F.
    Kendall FlintJuly 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Great bloody marys and mimosas!
  • Nicole C.
    Nicole CookAugust 29, 2011
    Figure a way to check in on the island so u don't lose your potential to be mayor. Nmh friends.... See u later :)
  • David M.
    David MayorgaOctober 6, 2012
    Drink lots of rum... Aaaaargh!
  • Dave B.
    Dave BentonAugust 22, 2011
    Don't plan to check your bags and wonder. There's no bag check before the ferry leaves.
  • Todd W.heart icon on user image
    Todd WhiteFebruary 16, 2015
    Fast trip to Catalina.
  • Lucas N.
    Lucas NobleAugust 14, 2010
    Gotta have a bloody mary on board. Not as good as they used to be, but still killer.
  • Mark M.
    Mark MontoyaSeptember 23, 2012
    Ride free on your birthday!
  • Esther R.heart icon on user image
    Esther RodriquezApril 19, 2013
    Extremely cool mini vacation
  • Jeremy H.
    Jeremy HermannsJanuary 16, 2010
    $15 Bucks more for Commodore Lounge is a great deal - better seats too...
  • Gay Travel Guru
    Gay Travel GuruNovember 22, 2010
    Free drink in Commodore Lounge - starts the trip off right!
  • Rachel F.
    Rachel FirsterOctober 22, 2011
    Just doing out Open Water class. NBD.
  • Ryan W.
    Ryan WyattAugust 25, 2012
    GOLDEN SHOWER?
  • Hankheart icon on user image
    HankJanuary 30, 2016
    A monopoly, so very overpriced.
  • Ben W.
    Ben WhiteNovember 18, 2011
    WiFi resets every hour. Just log back in.
  • Jenna R.
    Jenna RecuperoAugust 15, 2012
    Free ride on ur bday!
  • Bubba N.
    Bubba NicholsonMay 30, 2010
    Michalada
  • Matthew S.
    Matthew SpencerJuly 30, 2011
    Grind shit
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