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.
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.
Amazing undersea garden sights await adventurers aboard the semi-submersible Nautilus, designed after America’s first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus.
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.
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.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Catalina Island on the Summit Sunset Tour, a 1-hour guided adventure designed to showcase the island’s most stunning vistas.