Sea Rock: Join a Seal Safari adventure to the captivating Seal Rocks on Santa Catalina Island, a popular attraction since the 19th century. Start your day with the sea Lions and donuts tour, including delicious locally owned donuts and coffee. As you sail southeast from Avalon Bay, a knowledgeable guide will point out scenic landmarks, occasional wildlife sightings, and share fascinating stories about the Catalina seals.
Wildlife Sightings: Witness a variety of marine life, from dolphins and seasonal whales to sharks, stingrays, diving aquatic birds, and sea turtles gliding beneath the surface. Your knowledgeable crew will provide educational and entertaining insights about the area and its wildlife. Seal Encounter: Get ready for an up-close encounter with the playful and curious Catalina seals. Your experienced crew will guide you through the area, where you can observe the seals lounging on the rocks, swimming in the water, and basking in the sun. You'll be amazed by their agility and acrobatics as they playfully interact with each other and their surroundings.
Ocean Wonders: Watch the debut film, "Ocean Wonders," offering a 30-minute global journey, from Catalina Island's kelp forests to Hawaii, Mexico, New Zealand, the Maldives, Mozambique, South Africa, and the Caribbean. The film captures marine life in 360 degrees, projected onto a dome screen for a unique and comfortable experience with contemporary music and narration in a fully air-conditioned space.
What’s Included:
Requirements & Restrictions: Minimum age – 5 years. Minimum weight – 40 lbs. For safety reasons, pregnant women, and guests with heart conditions, back or neck injuries may not participate on this excursion. Guests will be required to walk down the inclined surface before boarding the vessel, and up after leaving the vessel.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing.
Good to Know: Marine life sightings cannot be guaranteed since it varies by season and weather conditions. Guests will not disembark the boat at Seal Rock; the view is from the sea only. Ten percent of Ocean Wonders profits are donated directly to the amazing conservation groups affiliated with our filming locations, who strive to protect our precious oceans.