Dana Point – Avalon
Ferries to Catalina Island
Dana Point – Avalon
Ferries to Catalina Island
Depending on the season their are about 8 weekly sailings between Dana Point and Avalon. Catalina Express provides the ferry from Dana Point to Avalon. Dana Point Avalon ferries cost between $184 and $744, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Dana Point Avalon ferry typically departs Dana Point at about 09:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 14:45.
Ferries from Dana Point to Avalon sail in around 1 hour 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 8 weekly sailings from Dana Point to Avalon provided by Catalina Express. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Dana Point to Avalon typically range between $180* and $737*. On average the Dana Point Avalon ferry is $306*. The cheapest Dana Point Avalon ferry prices start from $180*. The average price for a foot passenger is $306*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Dana Point to Avalon is approximately 44 miles (70km) or 38 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Dana Point and Avalon.
Catalina Express allow foot passengers on Dana Point Avalon ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board 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 | $306 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 8 | |
| 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 April 2025.
