Riding The Catalina Express To Avalon From Long Beach

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2017
  • Catalina Express is a passenger ferry service that operates scheduled passenger service between Avalon and Two Harbors on Santa Catalina Island and San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point on the California mainland. The service was founded in 1981 with one sixty-passenger vessel to make the channel crossing between the mainland and Catalina Island in about an hour and fifteen minutes, with two departures daily. As of 2016, the Catalina Express fleet includes eight high-speed vessels that can make the channel crossing in under an hour, with multiple trips daily. Catalina Express controls ninety-five percent of passenger and freight traffic to and from the island when including its sister company, Avalon Freight Services.

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  • @1969Makaveli
    @1969Makaveli 4 года назад +16

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I haven`t been here since (1983) I was a kid. I went on a class field trip, I remember a glass floor on the boat so we could see the ocean floor. And it was an amazing adventure, something I`ll never forget. I wish I could live there, I bet it`s so peaceful.

  • @spwb2k
    @spwb2k 4 года назад +3

    this is a wicked fun way to begin a Catalina Island weekend or visit. Always sit outside.

  • @stevebirks2186
    @stevebirks2186 5 лет назад +19

    Thanks for sharing your trip with us ! - Catalina is one place I would love to visit ! - Such a Beautiful island ! Seen it so many times on TV programmes & Movies would love to stay a while !

  • @OGxBUCCWEET
    @OGxBUCCWEET 3 года назад +3

    Loving the sound of those big turbos on the twin caterpillar v16 diesels.. That's just a modest cruise in comparison to what they can do.

  • @mattf49006
    @mattf49006 5 лет назад +9

    San Pedro native here....ya'll should have seen the old white steamship or the Grumman flying boats of Catalina airlines .....after i got my pilots license it was a 20 minute flight

  • @joshuf141
    @joshuf141 4 года назад +11

    I remember the last time I went the boat was going FASTTTTT FASTTTT. it was a Jr. lifeguard trip and my god the boat ride was the best.

    • @alyiah5371
      @alyiah5371 3 года назад +2

      Yess I went on the boat and it was going sooo fast!

  • @luja805
    @luja805 5 лет назад +11

    I'm really impressed with all your panning and moving techniques.

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  5 лет назад +1

      Nelson Matthew Nailat ...Really? Most people complain about it. Thanks.

    • @luja805
      @luja805 5 лет назад +1

      Michael Jiroch Are the people that complain about your video, cinema heads? If they don't know anything about film, then the don't know what they're complaining about.
      This video felt like a short story.

  • @vladpootin5973
    @vladpootin5973 5 лет назад +26

    I only know catalina island from movies and tv, it is a distant paradise dream for me. Greetings from russia.

    • @moldyoldie7888
      @moldyoldie7888 3 года назад +1

      Maybe DJT could make a deal with you.

    • @vladpootin5973
      @vladpootin5973 3 года назад +1

      @@moldyoldie7888 lol, he is a great man, and would be an honor to meet him in person, but I guess my country is a shithole not worth his time and attention, and honestly, I could never blame him for that!

    • @moldyoldie7888
      @moldyoldie7888 3 года назад +1

      @@vladpootin5973 Don't put down your country. I know some of your kinfolk who believe Russians are the best. Didn't DJT visit a Moscow hotel there a few years ago? Da!

    • @vladpootin5973
      @vladpootin5973 3 года назад +3

      @@moldyoldie7888 im not puttin down, i am just honest and realist, russia is simply no match for America, and believe me, most us russians know that. Greetings friend

    • @moldyoldie7888
      @moldyoldie7888 3 года назад +1

      @@vladpootin5973 Greetings to you too. Good pun! I don't think everyone interested in Santa Catalina Island will appreciate this conversation. Some of my great grandparents left your country about 130 years ago, and they were glad to leave, seriously. Wrong side of the tracks, if you catch my drift. We can talk where peace and serenity exist, say on a CNN show posting. My best wishes. Proshchay.

  • @Bill_Woo
    @Bill_Woo 3 года назад +3

    What an incredibly excellent video style. Others try to cram this much in but they don't hold the shots long enough to get a true feel. This gives JUST enough to get "the feel" then moves to something else. Shots don't drag on past the point of making their point. Shots are long enough to make their point. This is an awesomely efficient video of the perfect length. The excellence of this cancels out thousands and thousands of others that to varying degrees waste my time because they can't find that perfect balance like this one does. (And good job on the description too.)

    • @Bill_Woo
      @Bill_Woo 3 года назад

      Spending a few extra seconds on those magnificent steamship shots was okay :)

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  3 года назад

      Bill Woo ...thank you for your generous words.

  • @OneGuyIKnow
    @OneGuyIKnow 5 лет назад +10

    I used to live in two harbors, gosh i miss that place

    • @remember_Pat_Tillman
      @remember_Pat_Tillman 2 года назад

      Use to live @ Cherry Cove. I know what you mean.

    • @MrTeslaX
      @MrTeslaX Год назад

      what made you move?

    • @MrTeslaX
      @MrTeslaX Год назад

      @@remember_Pat_Tillman what made you move?

    • @remember_Pat_Tillman
      @remember_Pat_Tillman Год назад

      @@MrTeslaX it was a seasonal job. I was a cook for a marine biology camp for kids..

    • @MrTeslaX
      @MrTeslaX Год назад

      @@remember_Pat_Tillman Oh nice. I was just checking the place and it is so expensive to own something over there.

  • @georgetoscano6812
    @georgetoscano6812 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you for making this video . very educational and informative.

  • @dmeachy
    @dmeachy 3 года назад +4

    Really nice presentation! I made this trip in 1965 when I was 13. Avalon looked the same but everything else looks the same. I would have like to see the flying fish in this video. And where are the divers at Avalon? Passengers would throw coins in the water and there would be a host of men and women diving for dollars. Diving for Dollars! Might make a nice TV game show!
    I'm thinking about going over again some day. It's a fun way to spend the day.

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  3 года назад

      It was winter when I filmed this. So, not to many divers. Only Cruise ship people...

  • @la_gallada_ruiz9818
    @la_gallada_ruiz9818 2 года назад

    Great video 👍

  • @soniamoreira8168
    @soniamoreira8168 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you for this video loved it a lot

  • @julielairdjohnson7259
    @julielairdjohnson7259 2 года назад

    Helpful vid. Thanks.

  • @johnh1932
    @johnh1932 11 месяцев назад

    If you're a motor-head like me, half the fun of getting to Catalina is the ride on one of these boats. Back in 1992 when I took this trip, I believe they used turbocharged Detroit diesels that pushed that big boat through the water at 30 knots.

  • @yagao2659
    @yagao2659 2 года назад

    thanks so much!

  • @spktheundeadlord8901
    @spktheundeadlord8901 5 лет назад +7

    Dude, thanks for the video.

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  5 лет назад +2

      spktheundead lord ...thank you for liking it.

    • @spktheundeadlord8901
      @spktheundeadlord8901 5 лет назад +2

      @@MichaelJirochVisualArtist Actually just went there and enjoyed it so much.
      I was not sure to go there or not but after your video I made the decision to go there. I think that place is more beautiful than Kapri in Italy.

  • @racingwolf4711
    @racingwolf4711 6 лет назад +2

    Nice Video, Great . Thanks

  • @robt5818
    @robt5818 3 года назад +4

    Catalina Express is by far the best choice. Fast, comfy boats and many departures. Don't start your vacation with a "budget boat".

  • @OGxBUCCWEET
    @OGxBUCCWEET 4 года назад +1

    Twin V16 Caterpillar engines... 😍

  • @Corgis175
    @Corgis175 3 года назад

    Like the San Pedro smaller boat to Catalina and a lot closer for me as well.

  • @waltplatr988
    @waltplatr988 3 года назад +1

    2 beses he stado en este lugar por mitrabajo fui a catalina island es muy vonito

  • @lilianafink8480
    @lilianafink8480 5 лет назад +5

    The boat you took on your way to Catalina is the same boat I took back and it was night ant I had to sit on the top in the back it was freezing

  • @martamolina2349
    @martamolina2349 2 года назад +1

    Thank You.Catalina.Boats.

  • @Drdoom182
    @Drdoom182 4 года назад +1

    What video editing software did you use? And camera. Thanks.

  • @monicacasey4537
    @monicacasey4537 4 года назад +1

    Super helpful video. How long was the boat ride?

  • @mr.mister7489
    @mr.mister7489 4 года назад +2

    Whats the rules with bags?

  • @harrybear193
    @harrybear193 2 года назад

    Why is the San Pedro terminal smaller

  • @megamilyon6111
    @megamilyon6111 2 года назад +2

    These fast and stable cats are much better than the old ferry boats, took 3 hours and was major puke fest. Now the cats take 45 mins and very stable.

  • @malinday75
    @malinday75 5 лет назад +2

    If I’m prone to extreme sea sickness, will this ride be okay without Dramamine..?

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  5 лет назад +6

      malinday75 ....of course. The old slow boat, the one that took 2-3 hours....one gets sea sick, and I often did. Green to the gills. But this boat zooms across the channel with little problem. No sea sickness at all.

  • @efrains54
    @efrains54 2 года назад

    Life jacks?

  • @anam6864
    @anam6864 2 года назад +3

    The same boat we went on yesterday! I see since the corona virus started, they don’t offer any more snacks or drinks. But overall, it was pretty fun! I gotta see flying fish, and killer whales too! If you ever go just sit at the first deck if you’re sea sick, because then the boat will move less. If you like the view of the ocean then sit at the second or third deck.

  • @mg5942
    @mg5942 2 года назад +2

    How long was the trip??
    Would you recommend going for just a weekend?

    • @springstud
      @springstud 2 года назад

      90 min ride their are hotels on th island

  • @julianalorenzo4109
    @julianalorenzo4109 5 лет назад

    Planning to visit, this Beautiful Island. I am from San Diego, where can we get the Ferry boat and the ticket going to.

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  5 лет назад +1

      Juliana Lorenzo city of Long Beach.

    • @jayg8339
      @jayg8339 4 года назад +3

      They also have a port at Dana Point which is a closer drive from SD than Long Beach is, but the boat ride is a little longer.

  • @elcidcampeador497
    @elcidcampeador497 2 года назад

    👍❤️

  • @lexnavej7967
    @lexnavej7967 4 года назад +1

    What side would you suggest to sit on for less motion sickness

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  4 года назад +3

      Alexis Navejas ....there is no motion sickness on this boat....it moves so fast there is no rocking back and forth.

    • @lexnavej7967
      @lexnavej7967 4 года назад +1

      Michael Jiroch ty I highly appreciate your help

    • @slaktwins8320
      @slaktwins8320 4 года назад +1

      Bottom

  • @keithsclassicgarage1133
    @keithsclassicgarage1133 3 года назад

    I did it at night!

  • @jamxxxlxx7839
    @jamxxxlxx7839 3 года назад +1

    how long is the ride to catalina island??

  • @nicolecaro9650
    @nicolecaro9650 5 лет назад +5

    Do they have bathrooms on this ferry?

  • @genesismedina1697
    @genesismedina1697 3 года назад +2

    Hi I have a question is there places to park your car there ? Or at least near there

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  3 года назад

      You know, I know there is a parking ramp near by. Not expensive. But I remember finding free parking, but I can’t remember where. Best to use google maps and ask it for parking instructions

  • @carmenaguilar7889
    @carmenaguilar7889 2 года назад

    How fast does the boat go?

  • @MariaChavez-up5jz
    @MariaChavez-up5jz 2 года назад

    does it make you dizzy???

  • @Newyorkfoodie
    @Newyorkfoodie 4 года назад +2

    Is this ride suitable for handicapped?

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  4 года назад +1

      Pinky And da Brain ...I’m not sure exactly what you are asking. By law, in California everything has to available to all people. Or are you asking if a handicapped person would enjoy ...yes, I think so.

  • @j_fizzle
    @j_fizzle 3 года назад

    Can u eat outside on the boat during covid? Can u even go outside on the boat during covid?

    • @warrioroflight3813
      @warrioroflight3813 2 года назад +1

      No food or drink, you have to wear a mask even if you're outside which yes you can sit out.

  • @ZachJJames-hc1cf
    @ZachJJames-hc1cf 5 лет назад +1

    It’s the fucking Catalina wine mixer

  • @pandathesaintwilson2452
    @pandathesaintwilson2452 2 года назад

    Dude why did you blob out Anne's face? You got Cofee's face.

  • @pheasant4891
    @pheasant4891 3 года назад +1

    Last time I went with my dog he ate a yellow jacket

  • @luja805
    @luja805 5 лет назад +1

    The 02:00 mark, I must say, was the best shot. You certainly pulled off a Spielberg "Oner" shot on this.
    ruclips.net/video/P4kc0ljXdAI/видео.htmlm

  • @hurricanehayli8659
    @hurricanehayli8659 5 лет назад +7

    Never been on a boat before and Iam scared Iam gonna get sea sick because Iam going here 🤨

  • @muneka13canela20
    @muneka13canela20 3 года назад

    Do u need an I’d to board

  • @juanchavez6064
    @juanchavez6064 5 лет назад +2

    Are the seats first come , first serve ?

  • @brettbacon2155
    @brettbacon2155 2 года назад

    Avalon. Long. Beach.

  • @dammitbobby283
    @dammitbobby283 Год назад +1

    0:12 Lol, people dragging luggage up unnecessary stairs at a business that deals entirely with travelers.

  • @A.Matt7
    @A.Matt7 4 года назад

    Imagine these boats going full speed. Lol

  • @pipermclean7805
    @pipermclean7805 3 года назад

    Me when I see the boats :/

  • @hugogarcia8817
    @hugogarcia8817 2 года назад +1

    Looking to vacation with my new Bride Luna, very excited to experience this with my new Wife. Funny thing is that I never took my First Wife there. Well we have an agreement, if I don't ask questions about her First husband than she doesn't ask about the Ex Wife... XOXO 💋

  • @PaulTaylor-ko8jy
    @PaulTaylor-ko8jy 5 месяцев назад

    Can wait whole family can island fishing ca can't wait to bring the kids to the spa I bet you Little Love it camping and fishing don't worry snorkeling will be home too on my tour you can't wait to bring the kids totally they love swimming don't worry motel a motel a hotel they don't care as long as they have a little house and play with it that's all right we'll drop them off can't be experience for the kids and a trailer car camping we can't wait

  • @Brandondayb4Halloween
    @Brandondayb4Halloween 4 месяца назад

    T😢