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Custom Catalina Itinerary Planners

We’re Catalina Island’s local trip planners and reservation specialists. Our team can help you book your dream tour or build a complete island getaway for groups of every size, from single travelers to families to student & corporate groups of 200+.

Picture the ferry pulling into Avalon Harbor, your hotel ready, the day’s adventures lined up and a table waiting at dinner, all arranged before you leave the mainland. Tell us who’s coming and what you’d love to do, and we’ll book the ferry, hotel, activities, dining and island transfers. A quiet anniversary weekend gets the same attention as a 200-guest company retreat.

Our team lives on the island, with more than 100 combined years here, so we know which restaurants can host a private dinner, which hotels can keep a group together and how to keep a big day moving on island time. You’ll have one plan and one team handling every detail, from first call to final ferry home.

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Top-Rated Catalina Island Adventures!

One of the best we’ve ever experienced

"Our summer vacation on Catalina Island was truly one of the best we’ve ever experienced—and we owe it all to the perfection and professionalism of Catalina Tours. Thank you, Shawnene! Every detail was thoughtfully planned. Our itinerary was beautifully organized, including what to wear, the best times to arrive, where to meet, and clear, easy-to-follow directions—there was absolutely no guesswork."

– -Kristi, via email
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Mermaid Experiences

Becoming a mermaid on Catalina and having someone make you feel beautiful and majestic is an experience like none other. The host, Elaina, was very friendly and helpful.

– Jenny T. | Tripadvisor
This Trip Has Been Pretty Perfect - We're So Glad We Came Back! M Club, Montecito Bank & Trust, December 2025

We enjoyed the Tuna Club & the Catalina Museum pottery exhibit was lovely. The bison tour was pretty spectacular and we saw island fox and bison!!!

– Maria McCall
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Snorkeling Tour

We had a wonderful day around Avalon and Two Harbors. Our guide shared her knowledge on growing up on the island. We loved swimming, snorkeling, and exploring the island. Great trip!

– Andy B. | Tripadvisor
One Month Later & Catalina Island Is Still On Our Minds! Merz Aesthetics, August 2025

It's been almost a month since our team trip & we are ALL still talking about Catalina! So fantastic - Shawnene and Janet made this trip for us!

– Traci Santiago


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