catalina eco tour zip line

Zip Line Eco Tour

Quick Details

• Users Ages: Ages 10+
• Clock Duration: 2 hours & 15 minutes
• Map Marker Location: Descanso Beach Club
• Calendar Note: The is the most sold-out tour on Catalina Island, advanced reservations are recommended.
• Star Outline Awards: #1 rated activity on Catalina Island & certificate of excellence from Tripadvisor.
• Wheelchair Accessibility: Due to the nature of ziplining on Catalina Island, it is not wheelchair accessible.
• Heart Restrictions: Pregnant guests cannot participate. Please see restrictions below.

Catalina Zip Line Experience

• Propel down 5 separate zip lines dropping from 600 feet above sea level — one run is 1,100 lineal feet long all on its own!
• Travel over 5 consecutive zip lines at heights of 300 feet above the canyon floor at speeds pushing 40 mph.
• Your friendly hosts will give you a presentation about some of the unique and interesting aspects of Catalina Island at each platform.
• Availability varies by season and day of the week; additional availability in the summer season.

*Refunds & exchanges are subject to availability. Click here to read our cancellation policy.

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Propel down 5 separate zip lines dropping from 600 feet above sea level with one run that is 1,100 lineal feet long all on its own. This incredible Catalina zip line experience will forever change your idea of what a tour should be. You will travel nearly three-quarters of a mile over five consecutive zip lines at heights of 300 feet above the canyon floor at speeds pushing 40 mph.

Beginning at the Hogsback Gate, high in the hills near Avalon and descending through Descanso Canyon, you will pause at several eco-stations along the way before continuing on your zip line journey. At each station, your hosts will give you a presentation on some of the unique and interesting aspects of Catalina Island, its wildlife, history, and the areas you are passing through. Eventually exiting at Descanso Beach, your Catalina Island zip line journey will last approximately 2 hours and your memories will last a lifetime.

• Chevron down Release of Liability

All participants are required to sign an acknowledgment of risk and release of liability waiver during the check-in process 20 minutes before a scheduled tour. Participants under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian sign for them at this time. Without parental consent and signature, minors will not be permitted on tour and will not be refunded or rescheduled.

• Chevron down Misbehavior/Vulgarity/Alcohol/Drugs

Zip line staff is in no way obligated to begin or complete a tour for a participant or group that appears to be impaired, ignoring staff instructions, or that is found in any way to be endangering the safety of themselves, others or the course environment. Such participants and/or those found disturbing the peace of other guests with profanity, vulgarity or otherwise will be kindly evacuated from the course and not allowed to continue the tour. Refunds or rescheduling will not be offered in either of these situations. Smoking is not allowed while on the tour.

• Chevron down Weight, Age, and Gear Requirements

Weight Requirements: All participants will be weighed in, fully clothed, during the check-in process before each tour. Participants must weigh between 80 lbs – 240 lbs. (Participants must weigh between 80 lbs – 230 lbs for Twilight or Night Zip Tours.) Those unable to meet this requirement at the time of tour check-in will not be permitted to zip line on Catalina Island and will not be offered a refund or rescheduled.

Age/Tandem Requirements: Participants at least 10 years of age weighing at least 80 lbs may ride solo. Those weighing less than 80 lbs must ride tandem with another participant of the tour. Children between the ages of 5-9 must ride tandem with another participant at least 18 years of age who will act as the child’s guardian for the length of the tour. Combined weight of tandem riders may not exceed 235 lbs. (Combined weight of tandem riders may not exceed 225 lbs for Twilight or Night Zip Tours.) Participants may not ride tandem with tour guides. Children under the age of 5 are too young to participate. Those unable to meet the age or combined weight requirements will not be permitted to zip and will not be offered a refund or rescheduled.

Footwear Requirements: Securable, closed-toe shoes are required. Athletic shoes are recommended. We do offer a limited number of shoes to rent if proper footwear is unavailable otherwise.

Appropriate Gear: No participant on the tour is permitted to use any other gear (helmet, harness, trolley, etc.) besides that which is provided by the Catalina Zip Line Staff at the outset of the tour.

Other Requirements: Long shorts or pants are suggested. Skirts, belly shirts and bathing suits will not be permitted. Please remove dangling earrings. Participants with long hair must secure hair with a hair tie or similar accessory. We will not be held responsible for any lost or damaged belongings. Please store any and all unnecessary items in lockers provided during tour check-in.

Health Requirements: All participants on tour are required to hike short distances, ascend and descend stairs, need to be of average mobility and strength, and in reasonably good health. We do not recommend participation with preexisting injuries, back, neck, or heart issues. Please consult your doctor if you are unsure whether ziplining on Catalina Island is suitable for you. If questions still remain, please speak to one of our representatives before booking your Zip Line Tour. If upon arrival it is made clear to the Zip Line staff that you are not of adequate mobility, strength, or health, for your safety we do reserve the right to refuse your participation on the tour. Because of the potential health and safety risk to the baby, pregnant guests will not be permitted to participate. For your safety, you should be in good health & free from high blood pressure, heart, neck or back problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this tour. Due to the adventurous nature of this tour, it is not wheelchair accessible.

• Chevron down Where to Meet

Zip Line Eco Tour Saint Catherine Way, Avalon, CA, United States

• Chevron down FAQ

Do I need a reservation for the Zip Line Eco Tour?

Yes. There are a limited number of spots per departure time and they do sell out, especially on cruise ship days and throughout the summer season. To ensure you get to get the time slot you prefer, make sure you reserve your spot early.

How early do I need to check-in for my Zip Line Eco Tour?

Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your tour start time – you will need to complete a digital waiver and be fitted with a helmet and harness. If you do not arrive at least 20 minutes early, you may not be able to zip at your booked time slot & may forfeit your reservation.

Are there restrooms available on the Zip Line Eco Tour?

Restrooms are available at Zip Line Base Camp, across from the Zip Line Booth at Descanso Beach. There are not restrooms on the individual platforms. You should, therefore, visit the restrooms before you check-in and get fitted with your helmet and harness.

How far is the Zip Line Base Camp from certain areas?

Walking time to common locations:

• Cabrillo Mole Area: 15-20 minutes
• Basketball/Volleyball/Old Ben Park Area: 15-20 minutes
• Green Pleasure Pier/Island Tour Plaza: 10-15 minutes
• Casino Building: 3-5 minutes
• Descanso Beach: 1-2 minutes

Still have questions? Visit our FAQ page.

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• Adventurous travelers will enjoy soaring above the treetops
• Choose between several departure times
• Convenient round-trip transportation to/ from your hotel is included
• Experience high-speed ziplining safely
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• Descanso Beach Club, 1 St Catherine Way, Avalon, CA 90704, USA Meet at Basecamp located at the top of the lawn at Descanso Beach Club
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Your tour is not confirmed with the local operator until you call the number located on your voucher to provide your voucher information and schedule your tour time. See voucher for details
• Weight Requirements:
• All participants will be weighed in, fully clothed, during the check-in process before each tour. Participants must weigh between 80 lbs - 240 lbs. (Participants must weigh between 80 lbs – 230 lbs for Twilight or Night Zip Tours.) Those unable to meet this requirement at the time of tour check-in will not be permitted to zip and will not be offered a refund or rescheduled. Tandem weight requirements are explained in the following topic.
• Age / Tandem Requirements:
• Participants at least 10 years of age weighing at least 80 lbs may ride solo. Those weighing less than 80 lbs must ride tandem with another participant of the tour. Children between the ages of 5-9 must ride tandem with another participant at least 18 years of age who will act as the child’s guardian for the length of the tour. Combined weight of tandem riders may not exceed 235 lbs. (Combined weight of tandem riders may not exceed 225 lbs for Twilight or Night Zip Tours.) Participants may not ride tandem with tour guides. Children under the age of 5 are too young to participate. Those unable to meet the age or combined weight requirements will not be permitted to zip and will not be offered a refund or rescheduled.
• Footwear Requirements:
• Securable, close-toed shoes are required. Athletic shoes are recommended. We do offer a limited number of shoes to rent if proper footwear is unavailable otherwise.
• Appropriate Gear:
• No participant on the tour is permitted to use any other gear (helmet, harness, trolley, etc.) beside that which is provided by the Zipline Staff at the outset of the tour.
• Other Requirements:
• Long shorts or pants are suggested. Skirts, belly shirts and bathing suits will not be permitted. Please remove dangling earrings. Participants with long hair must secure hair back with a hair tie or similar accessory. We will not be held responsible for any lost or damaged belongings. Please store any and all unnecessary items in lockers provided during tour check-in.
• Health Requirements:
• All participants on tour are required to hike short distances, ascend and descend stairs, need to be of average mobility and strength, and in reasonably good health. We do not recommend participation with preexisting injuries, back, neck, or heart issues. Please consult your doctor if you are unsure whether this activity is suitable for you. If questions still remain, please speak to one of our representatives before booking your Zipline Tour. If upon arrival it is made clear to the Zipline staff that you are not of adequate mobility, strength, or health, for your safety we do reserve the right to refuse your participation on the tour. Because of the potential health and safety risk to the baby, pregnant guests will not be permitted to participate.
• Refunds / Rescheduling:
• We have a strict 24 hour cancellation policy. Tour refund or rescheduling options will only be offered until 24 hours before a tour reservation. No refunds or rescheduling will be permitted afterwards. Late arrivals, no shows, and those not meeting tour requirements during tour check-in will not be refunded or rescheduled. Please review all tour requirements and plan your day and travel arrangements accordingly.
• Weather Cancellations:
• We will not cancel tours due to cold or mildly rainy weather. Zipline management may cancel tours because of unsafe weather conditions such as heavy winds, heavy rains, and/or potential thunderstorms. If tours have been canceled by management because of unsafe weather conditions tickets will be refunded or rescheduled for a later time.
• Release of Liability:
• All participants are required to sign an acknowledgement of risk and release of liability waiver during the check-in process 20 minutes before a scheduled tour. Participants under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian sign for them at this time. Without parental consent and signature, minors will not be permitted on tour and will not be refunded or rescheduled.
• Misbehavior / Vulgarity / Alcohol / Drugs:
• Zipline staff is in no way obligated to begin or complete a tour for a participant or group that appears to be impaired, ignoring staff instructions, or that is found in any way to be endangering the safety of themselves, others or the course environment. Such participants and/or those found disturbing the peace of other guests with profanity, vulgarity or otherwise will be kindly evacuated from the course and not allowed to continue the tour. Refunds or rescheduling will not be offered in either of these situations. Smoking is not allowed while on the tour.
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• Escape51183429911 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing adventure, everything we expected and more. We had the most amazing time. Yes we saw the bison and yes we got to see the foxes. Adventure at its best. The drive scared the Jeepers out of me but it was worth it in the end the views were amazing! Our guide told us the history of the island, the history of the bison everything we needed to know and more even about the woodpeckers. Thank you so much for a wonderful Catalina experience!. Read more Written April 1, 2024
• bevb316 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The BEST This is the BEST of the BEST for submarine tours! The guides are wonderful! I specially took a Disney Cruise AGAIN to this destination & reserved this particular Port Adventure tour🚢🐠🐟🐡! You will not believe the fish that come to your windows of the sub…. Garabaldi EVERYTHING!! Terrific narrator… of course the Captain too❤️ Read more Written March 16, 2024
• R6816ASmaryd 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Anniversary Came to celebrate our Anniversary. This was a perfect day. I would definitely recommend. We rented a golf cart to be sure to maximize our time. We loved it! Read more Written March 16, 2024
• Keith S 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles First visit to Avalon The tour driver was knowledgeable and humorous. Kept your attention and allowed time for pictures of fantastic scenes with the family Read more Written February 18, 2024
• Pioneer13904384559 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great experience! We have been to the island 3 times previously as part of a cruise and we usually just walk around the shopping area. This time we decided to book the tour to learn more about the island. We had a great time, learned a lot and enjoyed our tour guide. We are so glad we finally took the time to take an official tour and have a better understanding of the island and the history. We also were happy with the 1 hour length, which gave us plenty of time to still shop and eat lunch before needing to board the ship. Read more Written February 9, 2024
• Jesse H 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles WOW! What a ride!!! Truly a highlight of such a stunning experience. I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time. This NOT for the faint of heart, or people with motion sickness., or recent spinal surgery, or small kids, or house cats. Andrew is one of 7 drivers permitted to deliver the outstanding thrill ride. The hummer is well maintained with excellent shock absorption. The views were jaw dropping, the music so engaging. Absolutely must book. Guide gives EVERYONE a very thorough warning, and still you’re surprised when the tour kicks up to a 10. Read more Written January 16, 2024
• joehG2847XT 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Bison no, Adventure yes!!! This tour should should be retitled "Adventure Tour" with the possibility of seeing bison, foxes, etc - removing "Bison Expedition Tour". The tour was great for seeing the higher areas of the island. It allows great pictures that you typically would not have the ability to obtain. Read more Written January 10, 2024
• Paradise39928115400 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic Catalina Island Tour with Cindy Lowe I highly recommend the Catalina Island tour with the Catalina Island Company. Our guide, Cindy Lowe, was both funny and knowledgeable, sharing local secrets and insights that made our experience special. Her passion for the island and eagerness to answer questions really stood out. It’s a must-do for a deeper understanding of Catalina Island. Read more Written January 3, 2024
• Michael N 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Enjoyable Tour guide Halvey was awesome. Lots of island information and history. Very enjoyable tour. Very comfortable small passenger bus. Read more Written January 1, 2024
• Cee1a 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A Hidden Gem Amazing views! Best tour guide ever, I believe his name was Andrew. He was a great guide, singer, storyteller. Highly recommend this ride. The group was even lucky enough to see a buffalo grazing. But caution, this ride isn’t for the feint of heart. Felt safe with the guide, however. Read more Written December 29, 2023
• davidhN7565WO 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Avalon 1 hour tour The 1 hour was the perfect amount of time for the tour. The driver was knowledgeable and fun. Finding the pickup point was a little difficult. It is a plaza in the middle of town. Read more Written December 27, 2023
• rocky0404 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Relaxing Visit to Catalina Island After the hustle and bustle of a few LA days it was an amazingly relaxing hour long boat ride to Catalina Island. The crew of the Catalina Express was warm and friendly. I would recommend the Commodore upgrade for at least one way with its nice viewing vantage point on the upper deck. The town of Avalon was lovely and very walkable. We were going to rent a golf cart, which is the usual mode of transport, to tour around but there was a cruise ship in port which passengers end up renting them all. I would recommend scoping that out and organizing your visit around cruise ship visits if you prefer a more peaceful atmosphere. That said no issues finding choices of restaurants to eat at. Read more Written December 4, 2023
• bevb316 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Terrific This was the most AMAZING sub tour yet. As a Flight Attendant for a major airline I have done quite a few sub tours. This one in Catalina was top notch. The commentary & how they lured in the fish.,,MANY🐟🐠🐟Fish, was incredible!! Loved it! Read more Written November 26, 2023
• joshfE9114DX 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Avoid unless they retire their buses I would avoid this tour. The bus looks nice from the oitsodr but from the 50s. It rattles SO loud it was a painful hour tour. Could hear the guide who spoke so low and fast... would have been better off with similar tour with another company. Read more Written November 24, 2023
• 462isaiahb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Catalina living Michael was awesome! He went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. He brought us heaters and gave great beer recommendations Read more Written November 19, 2023

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Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour provided by Catalina Island Company

Catalina Eco Zip Line Tours

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“ Brandon meticulously did 10 point safety checks on everyone before zip lining and made everyone feel at ease. ” in 15 reviews

“ Guides Deny and Thomas were very informative about the island flora and fauna and history, and also very funny. ” in 10 reviews

“ Kyle and Denny were amazing tour guides, and made sure all of us felt safe and comfortable during the entire tour. ” in 7 reviews

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1 St Catherine Way

Avalon, CA 90704

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How much and can I pay over the phone I want to surprise my son? Also is there a discount for doing it on your birthday

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If you get the chance to have Ryan and Jayden as your Eco Zip Line guides they make your experience awesome. We had the chance to get a one on one with them and they were friendly, knowledgeable, kind, respectful, and overall enhanced our experience. Thank you Ryan and Jayden, the Zip line wouldn't be as fun if it wasn't for the two of you.

Shoutout to our Instructors/Guides, Travis B and Jackson G. If you happen to get assigned to them, these two will definitely make this an experience to remember. Not only will these two be informative, amusing, funny, and keep you engaged, they will be very professional and ensure one is safe at all times. Upon arrival, one will go through a process: 1. Get Geared Up 2. Training Protocol - Do's and Don'ts 3. Take a Bus to Where the Fun All Begins Your assigned instructors may sound redundant at times with their 10-point inspection on every person and reminders on how to position yourself, but it is only to ensure one's safety at all times. Please do follow instructions to make things go smoothly for everyone as you will go through a total of 5 Zip Lines. Lastly, be sure to simply have fun and enjoy the views Catalina has to offer. If you are visiting for the day or staying the night, aren't afraid of heights, and are feeling a little daredevilish, I highly recommend you check this activity out.

CATALINA ZIPLINE ECO TOUR

CATALINA ZIP LINE ECO TOUR

If you are looking for a fun experience to do on Catalina Island, head over to Descano to zip line. The zip line experience is very safe, they have multiple redundant safety features, so nothing to worry about there but if you are afraid of heights it might be an issue for you. They give you a safety course and explain everything in detail including what to do and not do. Plus they remind you when you are up on the platforms. There are a total of 5 fun lines to zip on across the canyons and with views of the harbor, just amazing. Our guides were great, nice, fun, knowledgeable. Both Kaitlyn and Berkleigh are amazing guides. They made the whole experience even better. WOW - Such a fun time. We got to do the zip line even though it was raining. Definitely a great experience. I would do it again.

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it's about a 2 1/2 hour experience. If you go in the middle of the day and it's sunny, the views are amazing. There's about 8 to 10 people, per group in 20 minute increments. it takes about 15 to 20 minutes just to get everybody all harnessed up and then you take a 10 minute ride in the hummer all the way up to the top. there are two water stations along the way, but make sure you use the restroom before you get up there, we only saw two places to where if you were really chickened out, you could take the stairs and go all the way back down but once you go past the first one you're in for the next 2 to 3 zips downs...so finish. Do not forget: make sure you bring your aqua case so you can do photos (photo package expensive) You will not be able to hold your phone. while zipping

Great experience, went there last week, had a blast and really enjoyed the environment and the people working there. Shoutout to my man Marco, W tour guide and just had a fantastic time. Credits for Marco for taking my selfie photo. -DeanoFresh

This company is NOT one you would want to put your families hands in. I took my 10 year old twins and family on for a surprise vacation. We were lucky that our excursion was not cancelled, but on the way to the first Run monte, said "I HATE" tourist! He was out tour guide. At the first run Monte our guide yelled at my kids, telling them they were absurd for not making it across due to their weight. He made the entire party feel bad. At the second run he rode across the line and asked the remaining guide ti leave where we could hear him on the radio. That was enough. I couldn't let my 10 year olds feel responsible and like they were absurd The guides are STRAIGHT outta high school and are more worried about their own endeavors or hating on the tourist than their job duty of keeping people safe!

Wow super awesome! We had a great time doing this Zip tour. First off staff was awesome, John and Trent were so awesome. Cant say enough about them super great. The zip lines were so fun, super fast and super high up. So fun! I would do this one again. Super safe and all the equipment was well kept and %100 ! Cost was not cheap but worth it IMO. Cant wait to go back and do it again.

This was a very easy and fun experience for me and my hubby. In this 2 hour excursion, we started off with the educational session on how to use the equipment, then took a shuttle to the first zip line. We did 5 zip lines altogether, all with sweeping views of the Catalina landscape. The zip lines varied in speed and length and the equipment was very safe and well kept. Also what made our experience was the dream team, Triana M. aka the Free Spirit Traveler Local and Sarah S. From Denver aka Spider Monkey/Daredevil. These two ladies were really funny, sweet and knowledgeable. They even gave us little challenges to do, like how to turn ourselves around with different grips on the handles, or reach for tree leaves or shout as loud as we could so it could reverberate around us. Oh, and we also saw a bald eagle! Super cool. At the end of our session, our group received a 10% coupon any Catalina Company restaurant/place. Afterwards, we ate lunch at Descanso beach club. One thing I wish I had done was wear a bathing suit under so I could swim at the beach right after. Oh well, next time!

John E and Thomas T are AMAZING. This was my second time , my husbands first. Safety measures are TOP NOTCH and the guys were amazing, very thorough with instructions and what they needed from us. They took the time to make us feel comfortable and safe, had us answering questions before we zipped and even made sure they knew every person in our group by name. GO GO GO GO GO! It's an experience that can't be matched!

My family and I went over to the island for the day. This was our 3rd time doing zip lining and by far the best. Morgan and Luke were our guides they were great made it funny and safe. Beautiful views good braking System ( ive zip lined where you use a glove to slow down didn't like that one). Would definitely do it again over there. Thanks Morgan and Luke you guys were great

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Adults $286.00 / child $275 (*5-11yrs).

Located 22 miles off the coast of Southern California, Catalina Island is picture perfect and a world away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland. Spend a day ziplining in Paradise with a Catalina Island zipline Eco tour! A Catalina zipline adventure awaits. Visit one of Southern California’s favorite tourist attractions and book a zipline tour today.  Ziplining in California all starts with a Karmel Shuttle to Long Beach then a Catalina Express cruise to the island.

Catalina Express, known for having the smoothest and fastest fleet to the island, provides the one hour scenic transfer. Then experience the wonders of a Catalina Island zipline with our ZIP LINE ECO TOUR. You will travel close to three quarters of a mile over five consecutive zip lines at heights of 300 feet above the Descanso Canyon floor at speeds pushing 45mph. There’s one Catalina zipline run that is 1,100 lineal feet long! At each zip line station, your hosts will give you a presentation on some of the unique and interesting aspects of Catalina Island, its history, wildlife, and the areas of the island you are traveling through. Eventually exiting at Descanso Beach, your Catalina zipline journey will last approximately 2 hours but your memories are sure to last a lifetime. This incredible zip line experience on Catalina Island will forever change your idea of what a tour should be!! Sign up for a Catalina Island Zipline Eco Tour today!

Tour Itinerary

Your tour package includes roundtrip Karmel Shuttle transfers between hotel and Long Beach Landing Terminal, roundtrip boat transfers aboard the Catalina Express, as well as the zip line tour.

• 2 person minimum required to book the Catalina Island zipline tour.
• 8-8:15am Karmel Shuttle pick-up time from Hotel. (times may vary based on your hotel location)
• 9:50am Catalina Express departure from Long Beach Downtown Landing terminal.
• 12:30pm Zip Line Eco Tour (Actual zip line time is based on available times at the time of reservations.)
• 3:50pm Boat departs Avalon. Return to your hotel approximately 5:30-5:45pm (10 hour day)
• Options: Boat departs Avalon at 6:00pm (*6:00p.m. is not available in off peak seasons)

Catalina Zip Line Age Requirements / Tandem Rules / Weight Restrictions

Zipline Eco Tour participants must be at least 10 years of age and weigh at least 80 lbs. to ride solo. Those weighing less than 80 lbs must ride tandem with another participant of the zip line tour. Children between the ages of 5-9 must ride tandem with another participant that is at least 18 years of age and who will act as the child’s guardian for the length of the tour. Combined weight of tandem riders must not exceed 240 lbs. Single zip line riders must not exceed 240 lbs (weight limit is strictly enforced).

Additional Information

The Catalina Island Zipline Eco tour is offered from all Anaheim Resort hotels and select Los Angeles area hotels. Catalina Zip line availability varies by time of year or day of the week with additional availability usually in the summer.

2 person minimum required to book this tour.

Cancellation Policy:

If cancelled less than 48 hours prior or “no show” you will forfeit the full price of the Catalina Island zipline tour package.

If you’re interested in Ziplining in Los Angeles, book your Catalina Island zipline package today! Make a memory of a lifetime with a zip line through Catalina’s Descanso Beach!

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By shuguley , February 15, 2014 in Regent Seven Seas Cruises

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

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If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

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We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

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Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1927687

Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

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