Experience
Secluded Coves & Snorkel
The island's clearest water, all to yourselves
Clear cove & kelp forest
Most visitors never see the best of Catalina — the quiet coves on the island's edges where the water turns glass-clear and the only sound is the kelp moving below. We anchor where the snorkeling's best (think Emerald Bay and the coves beyond Avalon), hand out gear and paddleboards, and let the day unfold. Swim, float, dive down toward the kelp forest, or sunbathe on deck with the island as your backdrop.
Flow
A sample day
- 1
Departure
- 2
Cruise to the coves
- 3
Anchor in clear water
- 4
Snorkel, swim & paddleboard
- 5
Lunch on deck (BYO or add catering)
- 6
More water time
- 7
Cruise home
Ideal for
- Families with kids
- Snorkelers & swimmers
- Groups who want to relax
- Photographers
Highlights
- Snorkel gear & paddleboards included
- Anchor at the clearest coves
- Calm water, great for kids
- Private deck all day
What's included
- Licensed captain & crew
- Fuel for the crossing
- Coast Guard-approved life jackets (sized for kids)
- Safety briefing
- Bottled water & basics
- Snorkel gear & paddleboards
Not included: Catering or meals, Alcohol, Avalon mooring or dock fees, Crew gratuity, Special-occasion add-ons (decor, photography).
“It felt like Catalina finally slowed down for us. The crew handled every detail and the kids still talk about the cove where we snorkeled.”
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