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Sea View Cruises

Minutes from major Southern California  attractions and airports (LAX, LGB) is  Located next to the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, Convention Center and Shoreline Village. Exploratory ECO-TOURS on a Glass Bottom Boat will take you in search of marine life and exploring the natural ecosystems thriving in the port of Long Beach. Great outdoor activity for the the entire family! 

Public Tours Available

Monday, Thursday   

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

(weather permitting)

OPEN JULY 4th​

ADULTS  $30

($25** online special)

CHILD   $10**

INFANT  FREE

*Subject to weather conditions

**$1.35 per passenger, temporary fuel surcharge

Purchase tickets ONLINE, on location or call to make a reservation.  

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Every Eco-cruise is different, have fun exploring nature on this family friendly outdoor activity. Fun for all ages.

Long Beach Harbor Eco Tour

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Our Cruises

Join the fun and excitement aboard one of our famous narrated sightseeing cruises.

For your enjoyment we offer the following cruises:

• Whale Watching Cruise
• Queen Mary/Long Beach Harbor Cruise
• Dolphin and Sea Life Cruise
• Special Events Cruises
• Private, Corporate and Wedding Cruises

Weekdays 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm

Weekends 9:00 am, 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm

WHALE WATCHING CRUISE

Fully narrated by experienced Captain

Whale watching is an exciting voyage into the realm of the California Gray Whale. These gentle giants are on their annual migration from the Bering Sea to the warm waters of Baja California to breed and give birth to their young

Whale Watching Cruises include informative commentary, provided by an experienced staff. Comfortable accommodations aboard ship include lounge areas, galley service, lavatories and expansive deck areas for viewing and photography

Come join in the fun and excitement seeing one of nature's most wondrous mammals, the California Gray Whale.

A Whale Watching trip is truly a memorable experience for all ages!

Our whale watching cruises from Long Beach, CA, are available all year round. Departures Monday through Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Discount rates available for pre-booked groups and charters.

QUEEN MARY / LONG BEACH HARBOR CRUISE

Join us on a 45-minute fully narrated cruise around the beautiful Long Beach Harbor. See the world famous Queen Mary, the Russian Spy Submarine The Black Scorpion. You'll have a rare opportunity to see California Sea Lions in their natural habitat.

Relax and enjoy a cold beverage and snack from our snack bar while you view the beautiful Long Beach Harbor.

DOLPHIN AND SEA LIFE CRUISE

Venture out into the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean for a thrilling 2-hour cruise along the Palos Verdes Peninsula. You'll see a wide variety of marine life in their natural habitat, including Dolphin and Sea Lions. You'll also see the "seal buoy," Point Fermin Historic Lighthouse, famous Cabrillo Beach, Portuguese Bend earth slide area, Inspiration Point, Abalone Cove, sea birds and marine life, the world's longest breakwater, and much more.

SPECIAL EVENTS CRUISES

Harbor Breeze Cruises has offered to our guest many specilized events like Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Fourth of July, Halloween and New Year's Eve.

These family and romantic cruises offer a very special time within our beautiful Long Beach Harbor.

We are located in the historic heart of Downtown Long Beach. We sit on the Waterfront in Rainbow Harbor which features a unique ambiance off dock amenities.

PRIVATE, CORPORATE AND WEDDING CRUISES

We are located in the historic heart of Downtown Long Beach. We sit on the Waterfront in Rainbow Harbor which features a unique ambiance to host your off-property meeting.

Begin dockside for your meeting or cruise out into the Harbor with an area that is open and quiet for your event. Meet as long as you wish and then celebrate with a glass of champagne at the end of your event and a beautiful cruise around the Long Beach Harbor.

Please give our expert staff a call to set up a boat showing with our amazing fleet to offer a variety of beautiful meeting spaces and to assist you in planning a unique experience for your team.

FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION, JUST ADD WATER

Let Harbor Breeze Cruises assist you in creating that very memorable celebration aboard our beautiful cruise vessels. Our motor yachts accommodates up to 149 persons, has covered main deck, open observation deck, salon area, lavatories, and is US Coast Guard inspected and certificated.

Guests may board 30 minutes before departure. Caterers, decorators, and/or entertainers may board earlier if necessary for set-up.

Ample free parking is available. Working Security Guards and Harbor Police patrol the parking area.

We'll be happy to provide information and telephone numbers for catering, entertainment, clergy, or decorators.

Call us (562) 983-6880

Gondola Rides in Long Beach, California

A Venetian Gondola Cruise through the Canals of Naples Island

Experience the Magic of Gondola Rides in Long Beach

Join a Long Beach Gondola Ride for a Romantic Getaway

Join Gondola Getaway for up to 14 People, Food, Drinks, and a Good Time!

Make it Official on a California Gondola Ride!

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Traditional Gondola Cruises

Discover the charm of an Italian gondola ride right here in California! Our gondola cruises in Long Beach take you through the canals of Naples Island with ease. Book your romantic ride on the water online today!

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The Grand Venetian

The Grand Venetian Experience

Our largest gondola that can seat up to 14 passengers! in Decadence. She is decked out with flowers, a custom dining table and 2 gondoliers!

The “Grand Venetian” is built for food, fun and more!

Perfect for a party of indulging in decadence, a family sojourn, a joyus gathering of friends and family, a floating pizzaria and even a buoyant wedding chapel, etc.

• Users up to 14 guests

Pizza Cruises

Gondola Getaway now offers a food experience on board our Grand Venetian Gondola ! You will cruise the canals on board our Grand Venetian Gondola with a table set. You will dine on an incredible array of Pizzas or Italian antipasti.

Our Gondola Getaway Story

Established in 1982 in Naples Islands, Long Beach, the Gondola Getaway is the oldest and largest fleet of gondolas in America.  One of the things that make the Gondola Getaway so special is the enchanting canals of Naples Islands and its well-trained Gondoliers.  The meandering canals, five bridges, calm bays and million dollar homes make for a memorable romantic adventure. Book your gondola cruise online!

Tales of An American Gondolier

Day 3 usa vogalonga 2019.

Standard 3 espresso start this morning in the house.  Raided the Fridge and a made a frittata from the scraps from last night’s dinner.  Sausage, pasta, tomato, gorgonzola and mozzarella. Got the crew together to head to the boat yard to rig our Gondola for racing.  Easy Vaporetto to far side of Venezia to the…

Day 2 VOGALONGA 2019

Grand Canal to the Rialto Mercato – Legendary Fish Market This day is always a great day.  Its registration day for the Vogalonga team sign up.  Because of the amount of years, I have been doing this, I have some pretty old memories of this day.  At my beginning of this tradition, there were no…

TEAM USA Vogalonga 2019 Day 1

TEAM USA Vogalonga 2019 Landing in Venezia at Marco Polo always feels like arriving home.  It has become my second home in my heart.  Though my stay is usually just a week, I have been doing it for more than 35 years, with some years having multiple visits.  We just landed, and the old familiar…

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Magical Gondola Getaway: A Journey of Romance and Serenity in Long Beach, CA!

Great family adventure!

This was such a good time. A perfect night for a gondola ride under the full moon. It was a bit chilly but they had blankets available for us to use. Our gondolier was so fun. He kept us entertained as well as gave us some fun facts about the island. The experience is great for date night, proposals, friend dates and family adventure. Its a must do when in the Long Beach area.

Awesome Dinner Experience!

We had a great time on our gondola dinner cruise, led by Jake and Josh. We were able to see amazing sights and architecture, and loved how informative and fun our guides were! The food was great too- the chicken Alfredo pizza was a hit!

5 Stars! Perfect for any age, especially us older folks!

5 STARS! Took a Gondola ride for our 42nd wedding anniversary. It was a wonderful experience. Our Gondolier, Waylon was so kind and knowledgeable. He took us around the canal's and explained a bit of history here and there and pointed out interesting things like the house with the fake shark head sticking out. He played a little romantic music and make the date really special for me and my husband. Thank you, Gondola Getaway and Waylon. And it was free parking! Ice cream shop a short drive away. Yum!

Perfect Afternoon!

Fantastic Gondola Experience, great Host (Josh)?, great staff, easy access and also free parking. Overall great experience. The trip was perfect, the add-on's well worth it such as message in a bottle and snack trays. The route is great and just the right amount of time. Looking forward to the night cruise. We took a noon cruise. Very clean and professional, comfortable and friendly. Perfect.

Our Gondeliir Jared was a joy!

We had a great evening celebrating my mom’s special birthday. There was room enough for six adults. Jared was knowledgeable about the different houses and the history of Naples. Lots of great conversation and he also seeing us a beautiful song under one of the bridges. It was a cool way to spend a hot night in Long Beach!

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Bon Voyage: Long Beach Boat Excursions

Whether you want to go 26 miles across the sea, learn more about what lives in it or simply would like to glide through the canals of Naples with something to gnosh, Long Beach has a lot of outfits providing a lot of boats for a lot of occasions and destinations. Bon voyage!

SAILBOAT CHARTERS

Jolly Sailing (421 Shoreline Village Dr.) allows you and your friends/family to enjoy your cruise however you like it: serene and mellow or pumped up with music and a dip in the ocean. Bring your favorite food and drinks and Jolly will supply the rest: blankets, ice chests, Bluetooth speakers, karaoke mic–upon request–and, most importantly, a licensed captain to handle the boat, which accommodates up to six people. Jolly offers two- and three-hour excursions, the latter ideal for those who want to anchor and swim around a bit.

Harbor Breeze Cruise’s (100 Aquarium Way, Dock #2) state-of-the-art ships offer stadium seating for exceptional viewing. Their daily 2-to-2 ½ hour cruises are conducted by captains with decades of experience in locating whales, orcas and dolphins, while marine experts from the Aquarium of the Pacific provide information and answers to your questions. Typically, May through October produce Blue Whale sightings, while Humpback, Fin and Minke whales are seen year-round. The company also offers a 45-minute harbor tour that gives you some history with one-of-a-kind views of the Long Beach skyline and Queen Mary .

Duffy Boat Rentals

London Boat Rentals (186 N. Marina Dr. #4601) makes it easy for you to skipper your own boat around Alamitos Bay and through the Naples canals. Their 21-foot Duffy electric vessels accommodate eight people and cruise at a speed of five mph. Easy to navigate, you’ll be given a quick tutorial on using the boat and where to take it. Each boat comes stocked with popcorn and the London website has a list of restaurants that, if called 48 hours prior to your reservation, will deliver food to the dock for your trip.

Visit Catalina

With more than 40 years experience, Catalina Express’s (320 Golden Shore) Long Beach landing, located near Shoreline Village, is home to high-speed vessels that can make the roughly 30 mile channel crossing in about an hour. You have the option of riding inside or outside on the deck as you take the Express to either Avalon, the island’s main town, or to Two Harbors. Both locations are great entry points for all manner of activities including hiking, biking, snorkeling and fishing, along with spa days and just kicking back at a beach club.

Cruise the Coast

The AquaLink , which is part of Long Beach Transit, provides a novel, fun connection between the restaurants and retail of Shoreline Village with the restaurants on Alamitos Bay. Operational Friday through Sunday–11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m–a one-way fare costs $5 (exact change if you’re paying with cash.) AquaLink–available on a first-come basis–is available at Alamitos Bay Landing Berth 3, next to Boathouse on the Bay , or at Dock 4 in Rainbow Harbor next to Aquarium of the Pacific . AquaLink runs daily between Memorial and Labor Days.

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Events in Long Beach

Special events in Long Beach invite visitors to experience a variety of festivals, sporting events, concerts, and celebrations throughout the year.

Long Beach offers so many ways to stay cool. Sure, we all scream for ice cream, but we can also chill out with frozen yogurts and ices, syrupy snoballs, traditional

Don’t you wish you could go where everybody knows your name? Here are some of the recurring events and activities happening around Long Beach where you can meet new people

Longing for a poolside daiquiri in a private cabana? Need a few hours of lounging in the sun followed by a quick swim or soak in a hot tub? Who

Not only does Long Beach offer a lot of great places to eat near the sand, but also an exceptional collection of eateries on the sand. These aren’t the usual

The Long Beach waterfront will host spectacular fireworks events for Independence Day, including a free show at the Downtown waterfront on July 4. BOOM!

Sushi is not only one of the most popular cuisines but also one of the most flexible; Long Beach is proof of that. The city offers all manner of traditional

Mayors from across the country will come to Long Beach for discussions of policy solutions to challenges facing cities, and priorities for advocacy at the federal level.

Golf is a wonderful/horrible game, equally exhilarating and maddening, that nonetheless keeps us always coming back for more. And Long Beach offers you so many more ways to play it

Belmont Shore’s Second Street is a well-loved stretch of boutiques, restaurants, and small businesses worthy of window shopping, and several are tucked around corners on side streets. As you enjoy

There’s a lot to do and see, eat and drink, and experiences and memories to make in Long Beach. So much so, that you might not know where to start

Free and open to the public, the 2024 “off the walls” edition will display works from 25 artists from five countries in murals and installations throughout the city, as well

Whether you’re visiting Long Beach for business or pleasure, you don’t have to drop your workout routine. With several gyms within walking distance of the downtown core–many offering complimentary day

The beach is alive with the sound of music all summer long, as a near-unending stream of free outdoor concert series take place throughout Long Beach. These neighborhood events occur

Celebrate the fathers in your life with a special meal or outing this Father’s Day (Sunday, June 16–don’t forget!). Whether Dad enjoys getting out on the water, going out to

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Long Beach to Avalon Ferry Ticket

Book your Long Beach to Avalon ferry ticket with Catalina Express. Enjoy a scenic ride across the ocean to Catalina Island and explore all it has to offer.

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• All passengers must check-in at the ticket window.
• Please plan on arriving at least one hour prior to departure.
• Passengers must be checked in, with tickets in hand, ready to board, at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
• If you are not checked in 15 minutes prior to departure, your seats will be forfeited and your credit card will be charged for the full amount of the round-trip fare.
• Passengers are to wait in the designated area until boarding is announced.
• Passengers are to hold their own ticket.
• An adult must accompany children under 7 years of age.
• General seating offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Seat selection on the vessel is based on a first come, first serve basis
• Infants and children must be removed from the stroller before boarding the vessel.
• Ports are wheelchair accessible. Restroom doorways on certain vessels are narrow and may not accommodate all mobility scooters and wheelchairs. Smaller wheelchairs are available upon request; however, disabled passengers requesting use of a smaller wheelchair must transfer themselves to the smaller wheelchair before boarding, for safety reasons. Please contact Passenger Services to request use of a smaller wheelchair.
• Before boarding, passengers must keep their pets leashed and muzzled, or in a proper carrier.
• Gates close 5 minutes prior to the departure time, ending the boarding process.
• Passengers must wear appropriate clothing (shirt, pants, shorts, dress and shoes) while in the Catalina Express Terminal, boarding and on the vessel. Passengers can be removed if they are barefoot, not properly clothed, or whose clothing is obscene or offensive.
• Passengers are highly recommended to bring a light jacket as the weather can become cold when on the water. For safety, soft-soled shoes are the best to wear while boarding and traveling onboard the vessel. High heels and leather-soled shoes are not recommended.
• Catalina Express reports unruly passengers to the United States Coast Guard.

Ticket Policy

A valid ticket is required for travel as evidence of fare payment. Tickets are valid between ports listed, class of service listed, and other conditions as stated on the ticket. Promotional fare tickets and tickets sold through Group Sales for parties of 20 or more are non-refundable. Tickets are not transferable. Resale of tickets is prohibited. Safeguard your tickets, there is no travel or refund for lost, stolen, misplaced or destroyed tickets. Lost tickets can be reported to Catalina Express ticket window for possible follow up and adjustment after a waiting period and review.

For Your Safety

• For safety, non-slip shoes are the best to wear while boarding and traveling onboard the vessel. High heels and leather-soled shoes are not recommended.
• Pay attention to boarding ramp incline, it may be steep.
• Watch your step. Vessel is constantly in motion.

All animals must be leashed and secured in a full face commercial manufactured muzzle and/or Airline-style Pet Carrying case while in the boarding line and throughout the duration of the trip. One animal per passenger. Animals are to stay close to the owner on the deck, off of the seats and out of the aisles. Sufficient strong leash and collar are required. Pets are not permitted in the Commodore Lounge. Catalina Express accommodates service animals as defined by the ADA and the Disabled Persons Act. Service Animals are defined by the ADA as: Dogs that are individually trained to do work of performed tasks for people with disabilities. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. Additional information on services animals is available upon request.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations or modifications made more than 48 hours prior to travel time of the reservation will not incur a cancellation or change fee and can be made online or by Catalina Express reservation or ticket agents.

Cancellations or modifications to a reservation within 24 to 48 hours prior to departure time will result in $5 per ticket, each way and must be made by a reservation agent in our call center or a ticket agent at one of the Catalina Express terminals. Requested changes can be made by a reservation agent in our call center which is open 6:30 am to 4 pm daily.

Modifications made to the reservation within 24 hours of travel time will result in a $5 service charge per ticket, each way. These changes can only be made at the ticket window and must be done on the same day as the departure.

Cancellations within the 24 hours of travel time or where reservations are marked as a no-show will not be eligible for a refund.

Reservations created with Group Sales must abide by the Group Sales policies and procedures concerning cancellations and changes.

Reservations created by a Catalina Express partner or third-party must abide by the policies and procedures set forth by that company.

Catalina Express accepts no responsibility for any cancellations due to adverse weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control.

Alcoholic Beverages – “Zero Tolerance”

ABC Regulations provide that no persons may drink alcoholic beverages aboard vessels unless the on-board snack bar licensee has served them. U.S. Coast Guard enforces a “zero-tolerance” policy regarding illegal drugs on all passenger vessels.

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Each passenger is allowed 2 pieces of luggage, no larger than 23”x23”x37” and weighing no more than 50 lbs each, to be stowed in the luggage compartment. In addition, each passenger may bring one carry-on that fits at the seat or in the overhead bin. Do not leave your luggage unattended at any time in the terminals. Unattended luggage is subject to search and seizure. Please make sure you have an ID tag on each item. Passengers are encouraged to pack for one trip down the ramp to the dock. Catalina Express’ liability for loss or damage to personal property shall be limited to $250 per adult ticket and $125 per child ticket. No Catalina Express liability will be assumed for articles carried at passenger’s own risk.

A reservation agent at Catalina Express can answer your questions and if you have a special luggage request may forward you on to customer service for a solution. For Groups of 20 or more passengers and for camp groups contact a Group Service Representative at extension 4. Large freight or extraordinary freight is directed to Avalon Freight Services 310.221.6290 .

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Come Sail Aboard Catalina Express!

Make a reservation to sail aboard Catalina Express. Reservations are highly recommended as our departures often sell out, particularly in the summer and on holiday weekends.

Call Center Agents are available to book reservations daily from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm.  

Each port has its own schedule of departures. A reservation agent can give you this information or you can view Schedules & Fares on our tickets page.

Purchasing Tickets

• Passengers with advance reservations will be given a reservation number. Please present this number to the agent at the ticket window.
• Passengers can pay for their tickets with Cash, Traveler’s Checks, and all major credit cards with a valid government issued photo ID that matches the name on the credit card.
• Passengers without advance reservations may purchase tickets on the day of departure, subject to availability.
• Tickets purchased online are paid at the time of reservation.

Group Travel & Charters

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Power boat slams into Long Beach jetty, killing one and injuring 10 others

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One person was killed and several more were injured Wednesday evening when a 48-foot power boat crashed into the Alamitos Bay jetty in Long Beach.

The Long Beach Fire Department responded about 9:21 p.m. and found 11 people at the scene, including one man in his 50s who had died in the accident.

Seven patients requiring advanced care were transported by Long Beach Fire paramedics to hospitals while three others were taken to hospitals by EMTs, said Capt. Jack Crabtree of the Long Beach Fire Department.

Crabtree said speed was likely a factor in the accident. Initial estimates were that the boat was traveling 40 mph, but the exact speed will be determined later once the investigation is complete, he said.

Authorities have not released additional information about the cause of the crash.

The incident is under investigation.

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1 dead and 10 injured in Long Beach boat crash

O ne person is dead and 10 others are injured after a pleasure boat crashed into the Alamitos Bay jetty in Long Beach, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.

A man aged 40 to 50 died at the scene.

Eleven people boarded the 48-foot pleasure craft, 10 of those were transported to a hospital, and three of those were listed as critical.

Some of the passengers were rescued in the water after the boat sank.

US Coast Guard Richard Uranga said the boat appeared to going at a high rate of speed.

"It’s very important when a boat is coming into court, needs to slow down, has to be very careful, has to know the waters well," said Uranga.

The boat is expected to be pulled out of the water on Friday as clean-up efforts are underway, according to Long Beach Fire.

"Our incident management division was on scene so they inspected it and looked around for any pollution as far as water and fuel – out there – but there wasn’t anything out there. Long Beach Police they are doing to do round about patrols on the water," said Uranga.