San Diego Boat Tours - Multi-Day Charter - Catalina

Multi-Day Charter - Catalina Yacht Charter
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A yacht charter to Catalina Island, or the Caribbean of the north as it has been called is just a great getaway. The Island is 21 miles long and only 8 miles wide at it widest point. It is approximately 76 miles from San Diego and will take us about 8 hours to cruise there.

It is a great trip over with plenty of wildlife to see. Almost always, we encounter a pod of dolphins that enjoy playing in the bow wake of the yacht, You can stand of the bow of the boat and be within 3 feet of them. It is a wonderful experience and one you will want to get pictures of.

If you do not have much time to spend with us then flying in is possible and we can make prior arrangements for the yacht to meet at Catalina Island when you arrive.

There is much to see and do, as well as some good restaurants. Your captain can give you recommendations so you can maximise the use of your time.

There are 2 main towns on Catalina. The one shown above is Avalon. It is where most of the tourists go and where the shops and restaurants are. If you are interested in something more of a get away, there is Two Harbors on the other end of the island. It has one restaurant, one hotel and two small bars. It is usually where people that have been coming to the island for several years hang out.

There are several websites for information on the island. One of the nicest is Visit Catalina Island which has a web cam with zoom options for many island locations

Some interesting history about the island to intrigue you;

• In 1924 a film company brought 14 bison to the Island to make a movie and left them behind. Today the Catalina Island Conservancy manages the herd and keeps their numbers at about 200.
• Actress Marilyn Monroe lived on the Island for a year and a half during WWII when her husband James Dougherty, a lieutenant in the Merchant Marine, was stationed in Avalon.
• As a youth, famous WWII leader and four-star general George S. Patton Jr. spent his summers on Catalina Island.
• Many scenes in the movie Mutiny on the Bounty with Clark Gable and Charles Laughton, were filmed at Two Harbors in 1935.

If you still want a bit more privacy and natural surrounding we can head out the some the outer islands such as Santa Barbara.

We would be happy to help you customize your vacation to suit your needs.