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Cruises visiting Catalina Island

Quietest
Jul
Busiest
Aug-Sep
Upcoming
166+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Jul (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 116+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Catalina Island.

Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.

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Best cruises that visit Catalina Island

These sailings rank first because they visit Catalina Island while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Radiance • Carnival Cruise Line

4-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Catalina Island & Ensenada

Aug 16, 2026 → Aug 20, 2026 • Long Beach ↔

Lowest in 30 days $194 below typical
$225 · $56/night · great deal · ↓46% below typical
Royal Caribbean International

Voyager of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International

8-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Catalina Island & Cabo San Lucas

Nov 5, 2026 → Nov 13, 2026 • Los Angeles ↔

Lowest in 180 days $461 below typical ↘
$483 · $60/night · great deal · ↓49% below typical
Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Firenze • Carnival Cruise Line

4-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Catalina Island & Ensenada

Nov 30, 2026 → Dec 4, 2026 • Long Beach ↔

$156 below typical
$198 · $50/night · great deal · ↓44% below typical
Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Firenze • Carnival Cruise Line

4-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Catalina Island & Ensenada

Sep 7, 2026 → Sep 11, 2026 • Long Beach ↔

Lowest in 30 days $162 below typical
$207 · $52/night · great deal · ↓44% below typical
Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Firenze • Carnival Cruise Line

4-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Catalina Island & Ensenada

Sep 28, 2026 → Oct 2, 2026 • Long Beach ↔

Lowest in 30 days $161 below typical
$208 · $52/night · great deal · ↓44% below typical
Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Radiance • Carnival Cruise Line

4-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Catalina Island & Ensenada

Sep 8, 2026 → Sep 12, 2026 • Long Beach ↔

Lowest in 30 days $159 below typical ↘
$210 · $53/night · great deal · ↓43% below typical

When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Catalina Island, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Catalina Island that day.

Catalina Island is busiest from Aug-Sep, with multiple ships per day. Jul are significantly quieter.

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July 2026

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

1 ship visit Catalina Island on this date, carrying about ~4,200 passengers in total.

Day snapshot
Ships
1
Passengers
~4,200 passengers
Cruises
1
Best fare
$85/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Catalina Island on this date.
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Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Firenze • Carnival Cruise Line

4-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Catalina Island & Ensenada

Jul 13, 2026 → Jul 17, 2026 • Long Beach ↔

Lowest in 30 days $232 below typical
$338 · $85/night · great deal · ↓41% below typical

Best time to visit Catalina Island on a cruise

This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Catalina Island still look attractively priced.

July
Median price/night
$93
3 visits
Traffic
↓35% vs typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$72
10 visits
Traffic
↓31% vs typical
3 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
September
Cheapest
Median price/night
$56
11 visits
Traffic
↓40% vs typical
6 ships • 11 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$71
10 visits
Traffic
↓23% vs typical
6 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$74
9 visits
Traffic
↓17% vs typical
4 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$80
12 visits
Traffic
↓11% vs typical
4 ships • 12 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$84
9 visits
Traffic
↓9% vs typical
4 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$86
8 visits
Traffic
↓8% vs typical
3 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$95
10 visits
Traffic
↓15% vs typical
4 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$112
9 visits
Traffic
Near typical
4 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$101
9 visits
Traffic
↓5% vs typical
2 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
June
Priciest
Median price/night
$131
10 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Catalina Island

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Mexican Riviera Loop via Catalina Island & Ensenada (Sea-Day Heavy)

Mexican Riviera • Next: Jul 20

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 59 of 102 sailings below typical Typical range: $87-$113 / night
$189 · 102 upcoming sailings · 7 ships

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Mexican Riviera Loop via Catalina Island & Cabo San Lucas (Best Balance)

Mexican Riviera • Next: Oct 22

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 2 sailings below typical Typical range: $73-$151 / night
$465 · 2 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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West Coast Coastal via San Francisco & Santa Barbara (Rare Variant)

West Coast • Next: Sep 11

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $109-$127 / night
$791 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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West Coast Loop via Catalina Island & San Diego (Rare Variant)

West Coast • Next: Oct 24

1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $129-$139 / night
$646 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Mexican Riviera Loop via Catalina Island & Cabo San Lucas (Best Balance)

Mexican Riviera • Next: Dec 4

Best upcoming departure is a good value 3 of 5 sailings below typical Typical range: $91-$143 / night
$524 · 5 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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West Coast Loop via Catalina Island & Los Angeles (Rare Variant)

West Coast • Next: Sep 10

Best upcoming departure is a priced high Typical range: $102-$147 / night
$1,269 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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How to visit Catalina Island on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Catalina Island depart from:

Los Angeles
shorter Caribbean routes
Long Beach
shorter Caribbean routes
San Diego
shorter Caribbean routes

Upcoming port calls in Catalina Island

See the next scheduled ship visits into Catalina Island.

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Date Ship Line
Jul 21, 2026 Carnival Firenze Carnival Cruise Line
Jul 28, 2026 Carnival Firenze Carnival Cruise Line
Jul 29, 2026 Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 3, 2026 Carnival Radiance Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 4, 2026 Carnival Firenze Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 5, 2026 Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 11, 2026 Carnival Firenze Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 12, 2026 Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 17, 2026 Carnival Radiance Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 18, 2026 Carnival Firenze Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 19, 2026 Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 25, 2026 Carnival Firenze Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 31, 2026 Carnival Radiance Carnival Cruise Line
Sep 1, 2026 Carnival Firenze Carnival Cruise Line
Sep 2, 2026 Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Sep 8, 2026 Carnival Firenze Carnival Cruise Line
Sep 9, 2026 Carnival Radiance Carnival Cruise Line
Sep 12, 2026 Ruby Princess Princess Cruises
Sep 15, 2026 Carnival Firenze Carnival Cruise Line
Sep 17, 2026 Brilliant Lady Virgin Voyages

FAQ about cruises visiting Catalina Island

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Catalina Island.

What is the best time to visit Catalina Island on a cruise?
September currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Catalina Island, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Catalina Island busiest for cruise traffic?
December currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Catalina Island. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Catalina Island?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Catalina Island include Mexican Riviera Loop via Catalina Island & Ensenada (Sea-Day Heavy), Mexican Riviera Loop via Catalina Island & Cabo San Lucas (Best Balance), and West Coast Coastal via San Francisco & Santa Barbara (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Catalina Island?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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