Royal Caribbean Monarch of the Seas embarks on four night cruises to San Diego, Catalina and Ensenada throughout the year.
These cruises depart on Monday afternoon and return on Friday morning. If you have more than a weekend to get away, this cruise gives you even more of the cruise experience and more ports.
Carnival Paradise has a similar cruise, but instead of calling on San Diego, Paradise spends one day at sea.
Catalina is the first port for Carnival and the second for Royal Caribbean on these four night cruises. It's a great little island just 26 miles across the sea from L.A.
The postage stamp sized beach by downtown Avalon is a favorite for many, but to me it is worth paying a small fee for entrance to Descansco Beach Club, located west of the landmark Casino.
The club has more sand space for relaxing and also serves food and drinks.
East of the pier is a beach for snorkeling, but you're not likely to see much more than some bright orange garibaldi damselfish.
Lots of quaint stores adorn the streets, so shoppers will have fun browsing, and there are lots of
great restaurants where you can "while-away" some time, including one right by the pier where a singer/guitarist usually entertains patrons at the cafe's outdoor patio area that has a terrific view.
Renting a golf cart to tour the island roads is a fun, inexpensive excursion for families. In about two hours, you circle the sites.
Paddle boating around the harbor is popular with kids, too.
Everyone's favorite, however, is parasailing.
Riding around in the speedboat as a large parachute hoists your friends and family members high into the air is a blast.
Ask the driver to give your friends a dip in the water by slowing down near the end of their flight.
To really appreciate the experience, you must get airborne yourself.
You'll feel as free as a bird, and Catalina has some beautiful views from up there.
As you can see, there is something for everybody on Catalina.
These cruises depart on Monday afternoon and return on Friday morning. If you have more than a weekend to get away, this cruise gives you even more of the cruise experience and more ports.
Carnival Paradise has a similar cruise, but instead of calling on San Diego, Paradise spends one day at sea.
Catalina is the first port for Carnival and the second for Royal Caribbean on these four night cruises. It's a great little island just 26 miles across the sea from L.A.
The postage stamp sized beach by downtown Avalon is a favorite for many, but to me it is worth paying a small fee for entrance to Descansco Beach Club, located west of the landmark Casino.
The club has more sand space for relaxing and also serves food and drinks.
East of the pier is a beach for snorkeling, but you're not likely to see much more than some bright orange garibaldi damselfish.
Lots of quaint stores adorn the streets, so shoppers will have fun browsing, and there are lots of
great restaurants where you can "while-away" some time, including one right by the pier where a singer/guitarist usually entertains patrons at the cafe's outdoor patio area that has a terrific view.
Renting a golf cart to tour the island roads is a fun, inexpensive excursion for families. In about two hours, you circle the sites.
Paddle boating around the harbor is popular with kids, too.
Everyone's favorite, however, is parasailing.
Riding around in the speedboat as a large parachute hoists your friends and family members high into the air is a blast.
Ask the driver to give your friends a dip in the water by slowing down near the end of their flight.
To really appreciate the experience, you must get airborne yourself.You'll feel as free as a bird, and Catalina has some beautiful views from up there.
As you can see, there is something for everybody on Catalina.
