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Private Yacht Charters to Catalina Island, California
Catalina Island Yacht Charters: The Pacific Gem Off the Southern California Coast
Catalina Island sits 22 miles off the Southern California coast, a world apart from the mainland despite its proximity. The island rises steeply from the Pacific, its rugged mountains draped in chaparral and its coves carved by centuries of ocean swell into a coastline of sea caves, rocky points, and sheltered anchorages of extraordinary beauty. Avalon, the island's only incorporated city, wraps around a circular harbor filled with white mooring buoys and backed by the iconic Art Deco dome of the Avalon Casino, a 1929 theater and ballroom that has never hosted a single hand of gambling but has defined the visual identity of this extraordinary place for nearly a century. A Catalina Island yacht charter begins with the crossing from the mainland, 22 miles of open Pacific water on which dolphin pods regularly appear at the bow, and arrives at a destination that rewards exploration in every direction. Day Yacht Charters operates from Avalon Harbor and departs from Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, Long Beach, and San Pedro, giving guests flexible options for the crossing and a full day at the island.
The waters around Catalina Island support one of the Pacific coast's most distinctive marine ecosystems. Giant kelp forests grow from the rocky bottom to the surface in curtains of amber and green, their fronds swaying in the Pacific surge and providing habitat for an extraordinary range of marine life. The garibaldi fish, California's official state marine fish, moves through the kelp in vivid flashes of bright orange, the most striking resident of an ecosystem that also includes horn sharks, octopus, lingcod, calico bass, and sheephead. Casino Point Marine Park, established directly below the casino building in Avalon, protects one of the island's finest kelp forest ecosystems, where the rocky bottom descends in terraced formations. Sea lions haul out on the buoys and rocks around the harbor with characteristic noise and complete indifference to the charter guests photographing them from deck. Dolphin pods are one of the most consistent features of the Catalina crossing, with common dolphins and bottlenose dolphins regularly appearing alongside vessels in the channel.
The island's interior adds a dimension that few charter guests anticipate. Catalina is home to a herd of American bison, descendants of animals brought to the island for a 1924 film production and never removed. The herd now numbers several hundred animals and is managed by the Catalina Island Conservancy, the nonprofit organization that protects approximately 88 percent of the island's land mass. The bison are visible from the water on the hillsides above Two Harbors and from the Trans-Catalina Trail that crosses the island's spine. The Airport-in-the-Sky, perched on a plateau at 1,602 feet elevation, serves small aircraft and offers views of the mainland on clear days. Buffalo burgers, made from the island's own bison herd, are a local institution at the restaurants of both Avalon and Two Harbors. Day Yacht Charters can arrange for guests to go ashore at either location and experience the island's distinctive culture and cuisine. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735 to plan your Catalina Island charter.
Charter pricing for Catalina Island reflects the quality of the crossing, the vessel, and the professional crew that makes the day effortless. Rates vary based on vessel size, charter duration, and departure point. Our team works individually with each group to match vessel type to itinerary and to ensure that every detail of the crossing and the day at the island delivers genuine value. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735 or email info@DayYachtCharters.com for current pricing and availability.
With Day Yacht Charters Catalina Island, you will have an experienced professional crew, thoughtfully prepared provisions, and a day on the water built around your group's preferences. Whether you are heading across the channel for your first view of Avalon from the water, cruising the sea caves along the leeward coast, watching the kelp forest ecosystem unfold at Casino Point Marine Park, or celebrating a milestone with fresh California seafood at anchor in a protected cove, every moment of your Catalina Island charter is designed to feel exceptional. Contact us today and let us help you build the perfect itinerary for your crossing.
Catalina Island is accessible from the mainland by ferry, and day visitors arrive by the hundreds in the summer months, filling Avalon's restaurants and the paths along the harbor front. A private yacht charter delivers Catalina in an entirely different register: your group arrives at the island's best anchorages on your own schedule, without ferry timetables, without crowds, and without the constraints that define a standard day visit. A charter yacht is your base on the water, your transport between coves, and your dining room anchored in a protected bay with the Pacific all around you.
The sea caves and kelp forest ecosystems that define Catalina's natural character are accessible only by water, and only a private charter puts you in the right position to experience them properly. A tender deployed from the yacht allows exploration of caves and passages that no ferry ever approaches. Casino Point Marine Park is visible in its full depth only from a vessel anchored directly over it. The dolphin pods that appear on the channel crossing arrive at the bow of a moving yacht, not the deck of a ferry, and the encounter between your group and a pod of 50 common dolphins leaping in the morning light is the kind of moment that defines the difference between a Catalina day trip and a Catalina yacht charter.
For groups celebrating milestones or planning corporate events, Catalina Island provides a backdrop that no land-based Southern California venue can match. The view from the water back toward the mainland, the Avalon Casino building catching the afternoon light, the bison visible on the hillside above Two Harbors, and the professional crew attending to every detail of your day: this is the standard of a Day Yacht Charters Catalina Island experience. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735 to start planning.
The Pacific channel crossing and the variety of Catalina charter destinations suit a broad selection of vessel types. Our Catalina Island fleet is selected for the conditions of the channel and the itineraries that define a great day at this island.
Motor yachts are among the most popular choices for Catalina Island charters. Their speed makes the 22-mile crossing efficient, typically arriving at Avalon in under two hours from Marina del Rey or Newport Beach, leaving the full day available for exploration. The covered salon on larger motor yachts provides comfortable shade during the midday hours and a protected space if the Pacific swell builds on the return crossing. The range of deck space allows groups to spread out comfortably at anchor in the coves.
Catamarans are a natural fit for the protected leeward coves of Catalina. Their shallow draft allows anchoring close to the kelp forest edges and entering coves that deeper-keeled vessels cannot reach. The wide deck platform provides exceptional space for groups, and the twin-hull stability makes catamarans a welcoming choice for guests who are new to offshore yacht chartering. The passage from Marina del Rey to Catalina on a well-powered catamaran is one of the most enjoyable crossings available on the Southern California coast.
Superyachts and larger crewed motor yachts are available for groups requiring multiple staterooms, full entertainment systems, and the kind of comprehensive service that comes with a complete crew complement. These vessels make the Pacific crossing in complete comfort and provide overnight capability for groups who want to spend the night at anchor off Catalina before a second day of coastal exploration. Call us at +1 (305) 515-4735 to discuss which vessel type best suits your group and your dates.
Please note that the yachts shown on our website may not always reflect the most current availability, as we do not have a dedicated web designer to update the listings. Some yachts may be unavailable for reasons such as being sold by the owner, undergoing maintenance, relocated, or already booked by another client. To see a complete and up-to-date list of yachts available to rent at Catalina Island, we recommend contacting us directly. We can provide detailed information, including photos, pricing for day trips, and confirm the availability of any specific yacht.
Port: Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island
Experience the Luxury of Catalina Island Yacht Charters - Private Charters Available
A private VIP charter to Catalina Island takes the exceptional experience of the Pacific crossing and the island's natural character and elevates every element of it. From the moment your group boards at Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, or Long Beach, the service is entirely focused on you. A private chef comes aboard with a menu crafted around your group's preferences and the finest ingredients from Southern California's exceptional food culture: fresh Pacific seafood, locally sourced artisan provisions, seasonal California produce, and cold champagne chilling at the bow as the mainland recedes behind you and the Santa Catalina mountains emerge ahead across the Pacific. The bar is fully stocked, and the crew attends to every detail of service from departure to the return crossing. When you anchor in one of Catalina's protected coves, the chef prepares lunch in the galley while your group swims in the clear Pacific water or explores the kelp forest from the yacht's tender. When the sun begins its descent toward the Pacific horizon and the island's hills glow amber and gold, there is a glass in your hand and the only decision required is whether to anchor for another hour before the crossing back or to watch the mainland lights appear on the horizon as the day ends exactly as it began: in complete comfort, attended by a crew that made every moment effortless. VIP Catalina Island charters can also include professional photography and videography capturing the crossing, the kelp forest, and the coastal scenery, custom floral arrangements, personalized celebration presentations, themed event styling, and drone footage over Avalon Harbor and the island's sea caves. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735 to build your perfect VIP charter day to Catalina Island.
The waters surrounding Catalina Island support a kelp forest ecosystem of remarkable richness, driven by the cold, nutrient-dense Pacific water that wells up along the island's outer coast. Giant kelp, the largest marine algae on earth, grows from the rocky bottom at depths of 30 to 60 feet and reaches the surface in towering canopies that filter the Pacific light into amber and green columns. The kelp forest around Catalina is home to an extraordinary diversity of Pacific coast marine life that differs entirely from the warm-water Caribbean ecosystems most charter guests have encountered before. The garibaldi fish, California's official state marine fish, is the kelp forest's most recognizable resident: a large, bright orange fish the color of a traffic cone that moves through the kelp with territorial confidence and complete indifference to visiting vessels. California sea lions haul out on every available rock and mooring buoy around the island, their barking audible from the cockpit and their underwater agility spectacular when viewed from the tender above them. Casino Point Marine Park, directly below the Art Deco Casino building in Avalon Harbor, protects one of the island's finest kelp forest areas, where the terraced rocky bottom descends into clear Pacific water populated by sheephead, calico bass, lingcod, horn sharks, and the occasional bat ray moving across the sandy bottom at the kelp forest's edge.
The dolphin populations of the Catalina channel are one of the crossing's most consistent rewards. Common dolphins and bottlenose dolphins are regularly encountered in the 22-mile channel between the mainland and Avalon, often in pods of dozens to hundreds of animals that approach the vessel and ride the bow wave with effortless speed. Pacific white-sided dolphins are also encountered in the channel, particularly in the outer water approaching Catalina's windward coast. The crossing from Marina del Rey or Newport Beach provides a genuine wildlife encounter before the island itself even comes into view, and guests who have never seen a large dolphin pod in the open Pacific consistently describe it as one of the most vivid experiences of their charter day. The return crossing offers an equal chance of a second dolphin encounter as the day draws to a close and the mainland lights appear on the horizon ahead.
The morning begins at Casino Point Marine Park, where the kelp forest ecosystem is at its most accessible from the water. The rocky terraces below the Art Deco Casino building descend into water of extraordinary clarity, and the garibaldi fish are visible moving through the kelp from the cockpit of the anchored yacht. The sea lions haul out on the nearby rocks and mooring gear with characteristic noise and sociability, their presence making Casino Point one of the most distinctive wildlife watching points on the California coast. A tender deployed from the yacht allows the group to approach the kelp forest edge and observe the marine life in the upper reaches of the canopy, where the light filters down from the Pacific surface in shafts of gold through amber fronds.
The sea lion colony at Seal Rocks and the haul-out sites east of Avalon provide the day's most theatrical wildlife encounter. California sea lions in large numbers are a spectacle of noise, movement, and marine athleticism: the adults move with surprising grace in the water despite their bulk on the rocks, and juveniles play in the kelp fronds and around the yacht's hull with the energy and curiosity of large puppies. Approaching the colony by tender from the charter yacht puts the group at water level with the animals, looking up at the rocks where the colony rests and watching the sea lions slide off the rocks and into the Pacific with complete ease. The encounter is loud, immediate, and utterly unlike any wildlife experience available on the mainland.
The coastal passage along the leeward side of Catalina from Avalon toward Two Harbors reveals the island's sea caves and rock arch formations in their full scale. The volcanic geology of the island has been sculpted by Pacific swell into chambers and passages that the tender can enter in calm conditions, with the green and blue light filtering through the cave openings and reflecting off the water inside. Lover's Cove, Fourth of July Cove, Emerald Bay, and Cherry Cove each present a different version of the protected Pacific anchorage experience, with clear water, rocky kelp-fringed shores, and the silence of a cove well away from the ferry traffic in Avalon Harbor. The sea caves along this stretch of coast are among the most photogenic on the California Pacific coast, and drone footage over the cave openings and the clear water above the kelp forest produces imagery that guests describe as the most striking they have ever captured.
Two Harbors and the western isthmus deliver the most remote and unspoiled version of the Catalina experience. Isthmus Cove on the channel side and Cat Harbor on the Pacific side flank the village, and anchoring in either provides a sense of complete Pacific isolation that contrasts entirely with the energy of Avalon's harbor. The hills above Two Harbors are Catalina buffalo territory, and the bison herd is frequently visible on the slopes above the anchorage in the late afternoon light, providing a scene of extraordinary improbability: a herd of American bison grazing on the hillside of a Pacific island as a luxury charter yacht sits at anchor in the cove below. The return crossing from Two Harbors to the mainland in the late afternoon, with the island's mountains fading behind and the Southern California coast brightening ahead, closes the day with the same Pacific light and scale that opened it.
Catalina Island occupies a unique position in the imagination of Southern California. It is visible from the mainland coast on clear days, close enough to see and yet separated by 22 miles of open Pacific water that transforms the journey from a commute into a genuine offshore passage. The island belongs to a different world from the urban sprawl of the Los Angeles coast: quieter, wilder, defined by kelp forests and sea lions and the extraordinary Art Deco architecture of Avalon's waterfront rather than by freeways and development. A Catalina Island yacht charter is the finest way to make that passage and to experience the island in a manner that ferry passengers never access.
The history of Catalina Island adds depth to every charter visit. The island was home to the Tongva and Pimugnans peoples for thousands of years before Spanish contact, and archaeological sites are present across the island's interior and coastline. In the 19th century, the island passed through various ownerships and was used for sheep and goat ranching, otter hunting, and mining. The Wrigley family, of chewing gum fame, purchased a controlling interest in 1919 and transformed the island into a resort destination, commissioning the Avalon Casino in 1929, developing the harbor infrastructure, and beginning the conservation efforts that eventually led to the creation of the Catalina Island Conservancy in 1972. The Conservancy now protects 88 percent of the island's land area, maintaining the natural landscape that makes the island so visually dramatic from the water and so rewarding to cruise around its full perimeter.
The Avalon Casino, visible from the harbor as the most distinctive building on the island's waterfront, is one of the finest surviving examples of Art Deco architecture in the western United States. Its circular form, topped by the twelve-sided dome that gives Avalon its most recognizable silhouette, houses a 1,184-seat theater and a ballroom that occupies the entire top floor. The Casino opened in 1929 and has hosted big band performances, film premieres, and social events for nearly a century without ever hosting a game of chance. The name "Casino" is derived from the Italian word for a gathering place, not from gambling, a distinction that Catalina residents are quick to point out to every visiting charter guest who asks. Seeing the Casino from the water, arriving at Avalon Harbor with the dome rising above the harbor entrance, provides one of the most cinematic arrival experiences available on the California coast.
The Catalina Island buffalo herd represents one of the most unlikely wildlife attractions in California. In 1924, a film production company brought 14 American bison to the island for a Western film and left them there when production concluded. The herd grew over the following decades and at its peak numbered several hundred animals, creating a grazing pressure that the Conservancy has managed carefully through a bison management program that now maintains the herd at approximately 150 animals. The bison are genuine American bison, the same species that once ranged the Great Plains, and seeing them grazing on the steep slopes above Two Harbors from the cockpit of a charter yacht is a moment of complete California improbability that guests consistently describe as one of the most memorable wildlife encounters of their lives. The bison are visible to passing vessels from the water and are accessible on land via the Conservancy's interior roads and the Trans-Catalina Trail.
A typical full-day charter from Marina del Rey follows a pattern that has refined itself over many successful Catalina Island charter days. An early morning departure as the marina is still quiet, the crossing south and west across the Pacific channel with the mountains of the island appearing above the horizon as the sun builds and the channel surface settles to glass. The bow dolphins are often present before Catalina comes into view, the pod materializing from the blue water and racing alongside the vessel with an energy that immediately establishes the character of the day ahead. Arrival at Avalon Harbor as the morning is still young, the Casino dome framing the harbor entrance and the sea lions audible from the mooring buoys. Casino Point Marine Park for a close approach by tender to the kelp forest, the garibaldi fish vivid orange in the green-amber kelp fronds, the sheephead and calico bass moving through the deeper sections. Lunch at anchor off Descanso Beach with the chef's California menu and the Pacific surrounding the vessel on three sides. An afternoon passage along the leeward coast to explore the sea caves at Fourth of July Cove and Emerald Bay. The sunset return crossing as the island's mountains go gold and the mainland lights begin to appear ahead, the day complete and the channel empty except for the yacht and the last light of the Pacific afternoon.
The cultural experience of Catalina Island adds a layer to any charter visit that extends beyond the water. Avalon's restaurants serve the island's signature buffalo burgers alongside Pacific seafood and California cuisine, and the town's Art Deco and Craftsman architecture rewards a walk along the harbor front that feels unlike any other California waterfront. The glass-bottom boat tours that have operated out of Avalon since the early 20th century offer guests a different perspective on the kelp forest ecosystem from above. The Catalina Island Museum in the Casino building documents the island's history from the Tongva period through the Wrigley era. Zip lines in the island's interior, operated from the hills above Avalon, provide a perspective on the harbor and the Pacific that no yacht charter delivers. Day Yacht Charters can help guests integrate any combination of these shore experiences into a Catalina Island charter day that makes the most of both the water and the island itself.
Day Yacht Charters maintains a carefully selected Catalina Island fleet covering every group size and charter style. Departures from Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, Long Beach, and San Pedro give guests the flexibility to join the charter from the departure point most convenient to their Southern California logistics. We do not overbook vessels or rush turnaround times between charters. Every boat goes out clean, properly provisioned, and crewed by people who genuinely care about the quality of your Pacific crossing and your day at the island. Call +1 (305) 515-4735 or contact us online to check current availability and reserve the right vessel for your group and your dates. Catalina Island is 22 miles away and waiting.
Catalina Island is accessible by yacht year-round, with each season offering a distinct experience. June through September is the warmest and driest period, with calm conditions, the best visibility for exploring the kelp forests, and comfortable water temperatures for swimming off the boat. Spring brings fresh green hills and excellent sailing winds from the mainland. Fall delivers warm, settled weather with fewer visitors and often the most comfortable conditions for an overnight stay at anchor. Even winter days are mild and clear, making a Catalina crossing entirely enjoyable throughout the year.
The crossing time depends on the departure point and the vessel. From Marina del Rey, the crossing to Avalon takes approximately two hours by motor yacht at cruising speed. From Newport Beach, the crossing is slightly shorter at around one hour and 45 minutes. From Long Beach or San Pedro, the distance is similar to Marina del Rey. Sailing yachts in light wind conditions take three to four hours. A departure in the early morning allows a full day at the island with time for exploring Avalon, swimming at Descanso Beach, and cruising the sea caves before the return crossing.
A typical Catalina Island charter begins with a morning departure from Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, or Long Beach, crossing to Avalon with sea views and often dolphin sightings along the way. After arriving at Avalon Harbour, guests typically explore the town on foot, visiting the historic Casino building and Green Pleasure Pier before anchoring for a swim at Descanso Beach. Afternoon options include a coastal cruise to explore the sea caves and kelp forest areas, a passage to Two Harbors on the western isthmus, or a leisurely swim at anchor in a protected cove before the sunset crossing back to the mainland.
We recommend booking four to six weeks ahead for most dates. Summer weekends from late June through August book up quickly, as do Fourth of July weekend and Labor Day. A two to three month advance booking is strongly recommended for peak summer holiday weekends. Spring and fall dates often have more flexibility, though the island is popular with Southern California yacht charter guests year-round. Call us at +1 (305) 515-4735 and we will check availability for your preferred dates.
Yes. All Day Yacht Charters Catalina Island charters include food and beverages prepared and served aboard by the crew. Fresh California seafood, seasonal produce, and artisan provisions from Southern California's exceptional food culture feature on our onboard menus. A full bar, cold beverages, fresh fruit, and snacks are available throughout the day. We can arrange a beach picnic setup at Descanso Beach or a catered lunch at anchor in a protected cove. Dietary preferences and custom menus are accommodated with advance notice when booking.
Our Catalina Island fleet accommodates groups of two to approximately twenty guests depending on the vessel. Smaller yachts from 32 to 45 feet are ideal for couples and intimate groups of up to eight. Mid-size motor yachts and sailing yachts handle groups of 10 to 14 comfortably. Larger catamarans and motor yachts accommodate groups of 15 to 20 for corporate outings, birthday celebrations, family reunions, and bachelorette parties. Call us at +1 (305) 515-4735 to discuss your group and we will match you with the right vessel for the crossing.
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Catalina Island: A Premier Destination for Yacht Charters from Southern California
Catalina Island draws visitors from across Southern California and beyond who come for a combination of qualities that no mainland destination can offer: the 22-mile Pacific crossing with its dolphin pods and open-water scale, the Art Deco character of Avalon and the Avalon Casino building, the kelp forest and sea lion ecosystems that exist nowhere else on the coast, the sea caves and rock arches of the leeward coastline, and the extraordinary isolation of Two Harbors and the western isthmus. Day Yacht Charters has built our Catalina Island operation around matching guests to the right vessels and designing itineraries that capture the best the island offers from the water, whether that means a morning at Casino Point Marine Park watching the garibaldi in the kelp forest, a sea lion encounter at the colony east of Avalon, a coastal cruise through the sea caves, or a full-day passage to Two Harbors with a sunset crossing back to the mainland.
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Private Chef Excellence
Southern California's food culture is among the finest in the United States, and a private chef aboard a Catalina Island charter brings that excellence to the water. Fresh Pacific seafood, California-grown seasonal produce, artisan provisions from the state's extraordinary culinary tradition, and a full bar reflecting the wine country and craft culture of the region form the foundation of every Day Yacht Charters Catalina menu. Every meal is customized around your group's preferences and dietary requirements. Call us at +1 (305) 515-4735 to arrange a chef for your charter day to Catalina Island.
Photo and Video Services
The Catalina Island crossing, the kelp forest at Casino Point Marine Park, the sea lion colony on the rocks east of Avalon, the sea caves along the leeward coast, and the Art Deco Casino building framed by the Pacific: these are extraordinary photographic subjects that deserve professional capture. Drone footage over Avalon Harbor and the sea cave formations, underwater photography in the kelp forest, and cinematic highlight reels of the full charter day are all available. Contact us when booking to arrange photography and videography services for your Catalina Island charter.
Decorations and Add-Ons
Celebrate your milestone with Catalina Island as your backdrop. Custom floral arrangements, personalized banners, champagne on arrival at the dock, birthday cake presentation at anchor in a Catalina cove, anniversary packages, bachelorette party styling, and themed table settings are all available for any Catalina Island charter. Every decoration is installed and ready before your group boards, so you arrive to a boat that already looks exactly like the celebration you planned. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735 to discuss your event details and we will take care of every arrangement.
Avalon and Two Harbors
Avalon is Catalina Island's only city, a compact, walkable town wrapped around the circular harbor and presided over by the extraordinary 1929 Art Deco Casino building. The Casino has never hosted gambling: it was built as a theater and ballroom and remains one of the finest examples of its architectural period in the western United States. Two Harbors, at the island's western isthmus, offers the remote, undeveloped character of the island's interior in a setting accessible only by water or a long overland hike. Both destinations reward a private charter visit that allows arrival on your own schedule, departure at your own pace, and the full experience of Catalina from the water. Contact us to plan your Catalina charter today.
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Planning Your Catalina Island Yacht Charter
Catalina Island is accessible from multiple Southern California departure points, giving charter guests flexibility in their mainland logistics. Marina del Rey, located on the west side of Los Angeles, is the most convenient departure point for guests staying in West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice, or the LAX airport corridor. The crossing from Marina del Rey to Avalon takes approximately two hours by motor yacht at cruising speed. Newport Beach, on the Orange County coast, is the preferred departure for guests staying in Laguna Beach, Dana Point, or the broader Orange County area, with a crossing time of approximately one hour and 45 minutes. Long Beach and San Pedro offer convenient departures for guests traveling through Los Angeles International Airport or staying in the South Bay area.
Charter durations for Catalina Island typically run from a half-day of four hours up to a full day of eight hours. A four-hour charter from Newport Beach provides just enough time to make the crossing, spend an hour in the Avalon area, and return with the crossing completed. A full day from any of the mainland departure points opens the complete Catalina itinerary: morning exploration of Avalon and Casino Point Marine Park, a coastal cruise to the sea caves and protected coves, a possible passage to Two Harbors on longer full-day charters, and a sunset return crossing with the island's mountains receding behind you. Overnight charters at anchor off Catalina are available for groups who want to experience the island at dawn before the day visitors arrive.
Payment options include credit card, PayPal, Zelle, and bank wire. A deposit secures your vessel and date, with the balance due on charter day. Crew gratuity, typically 15 to 20 percent of the charter fee, is customarily paid in cash on charter day and is separate from the charter price. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735 or at info@DayYachtCharters.com to check availability and start planning your Catalina Island charter.