“Swimming to the Blue Cavern was out of this world! There were so many beautiful fish and the water a balmy 70˚F. An incredible experience.”
— Christine, Los Angeles CA

Catalina Island is a great place for swimmers, featuring clear turquoise waters and many sights for open water training. As competitive swimmers, we started these swim trips to show friends the island's coves. We limit the group to 6 people to tailor the experience to your needs. We’ve discovered fantastic swim routes and look forward to sharing them with you.

FAQs

  • The price per person depends on whether you choose to share your cabin. If you choose to have the cabin on your own it’s $1200 for the swim trip, if you split it with another person it’s $600 each.

  • This cost includes the return sail to Catalina Island, 2 nights accommodation on the boat and what we provide on our day trips for life onboard which is access to the rest of the boats facilities and amenities and soft drinks and light snacks. For Swim trips we also provide a light breakfast. An inflatable swim buoy is also provided - though feel free to bring your own - which is mandatory for safety during the swims.

  • This is a 3 day / 2 night trip. We depart LA early on day 1, spend 2 nights moored at Catalina and swim each of these days and sail back on day 3.

  • We recommend that you can swim 1500m in 40 minutes and have some open water experience. Even though we are not dealing with big surf during the swims there can be currents and some chop to navigate.

  • Yes! Feel free to wear fins or a wetsuit. The water between July - Sept averages 70˚F but things do change and even this temperature can feel cool to some, so wear what makes you feel comfortable.

  • Warm clothes for those post swims and a windproof jacket for the Catalina crossing. Please pack everything into a backpack or something of similar size. There is a restaurant and store onshore but feel free to bring any food with you that can be easily stored in the fridges, so no overly bulky items. Extra hydration is also advisable.

  • You’ll be swimming 1-3 miles on each swim. There are routes of different durations. Each swim starts and ends from the boat, you can also choose to skip a swim and enjoy relaxing on the boat.

  • There is always the option to meet us at Catalina Island. The ferry goes twice a day from San Pedro to Two Harbors. If you’re pushed for time you can meet us at Two Harbors and we will collect you and bring you to the boat.

Group of people sitting together on a yacht deck under a clear blue sky.
Clear coastal water with floating kelp, small boat, buoys, and hills in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Three people in swimsuits and swim caps sitting on rocky edge by the ocean, near a cliff, with clear blue sky.
Map of a trail at Cherry Cove and San Pedro Channel, showing a yellow path between Goat Whiskers Trail and Isthmus Yacht Club with marked endpoints.
Group of five people swimming in clear water with rocky cliffs in the background, wearing swim caps and goggles, under a clear blue sky.
Two people in swimsuits on a boat deck by the water with boats in the background.