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Looking for boating & water sports in Catalina Island? Here's what the Island has — with hours, highlights and live "open now" status. Tap any spot for directions or the full details.
We track 5 spots here, averaging 4.5★. Every listing shows the day's hours, what to expect with typical prices, and one-tap directions — plus live "open now" status on the main guide.
On this page: Glass Bottom Boat Voyage, Nautilus Semi-Submarine (Catalina Adventure Tours), Wet Spot Rentals, Descanso Beach Ocean Sports and Parasail Catalina.
The 45-minute classic since the 1890s — glide from the Green Pleasure Pier to Lovers Cove and watch garibaldi swarm under the glass. Seasonal night trips chase Catalina's famous flying fish.
Hours: Sun 10am–7pm · Mon 10am–7pm · Tue 10am–7pm · Wed 10am–7pm · Thu 10am–7pm · Fri 10am–7pm · Sat 10am–7pm
The yellow semi-sub dives you six feet below the surface at Lovers Cove, with round portholes and fish feeders at every window. Departs the Green Pier several times daily — easier on kids than snorkeling.
Hours: Sun 9am–5pm · Mon 9am–5pm · Tue 9am–5pm · Wed 9am–5pm · Thu 9am–5pm · Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 9am–5pm
The budget go-to by the Cabrillo Mole ferry dock, three minutes from Lovers Cove — rent one hour, get the second free. Kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel sets and wetsuits since '91.
Hours: Sun 9am–5pm · Mon 9am–5pm · Tue 9am–5pm · Wed 9am–5pm · Thu 9am–5pm · Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 9am–5pm
Launch straight off Descanso Beach for kayak and SUP rentals or guided paddles toward Frog Rock — calm, clear water and no harbor traffic. Snorkel packages include wetsuit and vest.
Hours: Sun 9am–5pm · Mon 9am–5pm · Tue 9am–5pm · Wed 9am–5pm · Thu 9am–5pm · Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 9am–5pm
Soar up to 800 feet over Avalon Bay with the Casino shrinking below — tandem and triple flights available, and observers can ride along. Book the first trip of the day for $30 off per person; weather-dependent.
Hours: Sun 8:30am–5:30pm · Mon 8:30am–5:30pm · Tue 8:30am–5:30pm · Wed 8:30am–5:30pm · Thu 8:30am–5:30pm · Fri 8:30am–5:30pm · Sat 8:30am–5:30pm