Catalina Island Tours in Avalon, CA

Catalina Island Submarine & Land Tours | Catalina Adventure Tours

Daily submarine tours off Catalina Island onboard the yellow submarine or our buffalo land tours exploring the wild side of Catalina Island.

Providing Semi-Submarine boat tours daily from Avalon, Catalina Island for over 30 years. Our custom-built submarine named the Nautilus (yellow submarine) is state of the art with custom round windows, fish feeders at every window, and very large lower below deck area for plenty of space when viewing marine life. Unlike glass bottom boats viewing is 10 feet below water providing a scuba experience without getting wet.

Along with our submarine tours, our land tours travel to more remote parts of Catalina Island allowing guests to see amazing vistas, buffalo also known as bison, bald eagles, and much more. Land tours are onboard open-air vehicles to immerse guests in the environment.

Our Popular Catalina Island Tours

Catalina Adventure Tours is the premier tour company on Catalina Island. Our tours include the semi-submersible submarine, glass bottom boat, safari island adventure, coastal eco-cruise, and the inside adventure tour.

Semi-Submarine Excursion

Amazing undersea garden sights await adventurers aboard the semi-submersible Nautilus, designed after America’s first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus.

Avalon City Terrace Tour

There are great photo opportunities around every turn as we explore Avalon on a guided tour. View the botanical garden, popular mansions, and offers great knowledge of Avalon.

Inside Adventure Tour

Spectacular canyons, a scenic coastline, and an unspoiled countryside alive with native plants and wildlife will take your breath away on this two hour guided eco-land excursion.

Summit Vista Tour

The Summit Vista tour is part city tour/part interior tour and offers passengers a taste of what is beyond the Conservancy gates. There is also the opportunity to see wildlife, Bison, Foxes, Deer and Eagles.

Safari Island Adventure

Climb into an open-air safari vehicle for a guided eco-expedition that takes you to the outback areas and coastal canyons of the Island Conservancy. Journey up the tree-lined old stagecoach road from sea level to an elevation of 1,604 feet.

Private Rentals

All of our tours are available for private rental. Choose from the Nautilus Semi-Submarine tour, Bison & Buffalo tours, or customize your tour to see any and all you would like. Great for large groups, families, or if you just want to have extra room.