About Catalina Jet Ski
Catalina Jet Ski operates from Avalon Harbor, running jet ski rentals, guided jet ski tours, and banana boat rides from their dedicated barge anchored two coves west of the main harbour. After checking in at the Green Pier kiosk, guests are shuttled by boat to the jet ski barge, where a fleet of late-model Sea-Doo watercraft awaits in a sheltered cove with calm water and stunning coastal scenery in every direction.
Jet ski rentals run in thirty-minute and one-hour blocks, with full instruction provided before riders head out. Guided jet ski tours follow the coastline past sea caves, kelp forests, and rocky headlands where sea lions haul out on the rocks — the guides know exactly where to slow down for wildlife sightings and where to open the throttle for a high-speed run across open water. The banana boat experience accommodates groups of up to six riders and is a hit with families and birthday parties looking for a shared adrenaline rush on the water.
What sets Catalina Jet Ski apart is the barge-based setup, which puts riders in a quieter, more scenic stretch of coastline away from the busy harbour traffic. The water clarity out at the barge site is exceptional, and on calm days you can see straight to the seafloor while idling between runs. Their staff are upbeat and safety-focused, and the shuttle ride out to the barge doubles as a mini harbour tour. For visitors craving speed and spray after a morning of leisurely sightseeing, this is the best adrenaline hit in Avalon.
