Overview
20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Take to the skies with an affordable helicopter flight from the Long Beach Cruise Terminal to the picturesque city of Avalon on Catalina Island. Soar over the shimmering Pacific Ocean, feeling like a VIP as you take in breathtaking panoramic views. This unforgettable journey lets you experience the high life without the high price!
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 300 lbs (136 kg or 21 stone) will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour.
The total combined passenger weight (including pilot) cannot exceed 1170lbs (530kg)
There is a maximum capacity of seven (7) people per helicopter, plus your pilot.
Per FAA Regulations, original government issued photo ID such as a REAL-ID compliant driver's license or a valid passport is required for all travelers over the age of 18. Photocopies or digital IDs are not accepted. Any guest arriving without original, government-issued identification will be denied check-in, and no refunds will be issued for any guest in the reservation.
Minimum of 4 people are required for this activity to take place. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Helicopter seating is based on legal weight & balance limits and will be assigned after check-in. Maverick Helicopters does not guarantee seating next to or in the same row of the rest of the party.”
What To Expect
Make your way to the Heliport at the Queen Mary Terminal for your flight to Catalina Island. This is the quickest and most scenic way to get to this island paradise. You'll take off with great views of the Queen Mary and then over the Pacific Ocean for an enjoyable 18-20 minute flight. As you arrive, you'll have a birds-eye view of the town of Avalon. Once at Catalina, there is an abundance of things to do from strolling through the town, take a tour, rent a golf cart or enjoy time at Descanso Beach (additional expense).
Options
Helicopter Transfer: Long Beach to Catalina Island
Important Information: You must be at the departure point at least 30-minutes prior to the flight time listed below.
DO NOT REMOVE
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Helicopter Flight - Long Beach Terminal to Catalina Island
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities
Transportation on Catalina Island
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip
Susan S,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very easy to book a flight. Very friendly and professional crew members. Pilot interaction with everyone on the flight was excellent. Would highly recommend this experience thank you to Maverick helicopters.
Be sure
aigerimb729,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were so lucky to have a handsome interpreter there, and he was very kind to us.
Fly!
NewportBeachMomma,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Living in Southern California for twenty years and wanting to go to Catalina Island all the while, I chose the fastest route. Our pilot took me and five other guests to Avalon in eighteen minutes. We even spotted a pod of dolphins. Smooth ride and reasonably priced ($100 more than Catalina flyer for roundtrip). Large windows, moonroof and floor windows gave a panoramic view while flying like a movie star. Twenty minute walk, picturesque to downtown or pre-arrange a golf-cart transfer. Free overnight parking at Maverick private parking lot.
Exciting
Elizabeth A,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was not as scary as I thought. It was nice to do this with my family. Super easy to arrive, park and set up.
Flight experience great! - booking agent experience is less then great..
nicolegL9029IY,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We have flown multiple times before when it was IEX. We flew round trip from Long Beach to Catalina Island and it was great. But Maverick has since taken over the company. While trying to book online I did come across a generic line item for "fees" that was almost $300 for 4 passengers. This was not the FET tax just a separate line item. I reached out to an online agent but she didn't seem to understand what I was asking. She kept telling me the passenger seat cost varied depending on demand and day. Totally understand but that was not what I was asking. I think we went back and forth with her repeating the same information for about 5 minutes before I literally listed out line by line all the costs. This was very frustrating. Finally she was able to say that this was an island fee and there was some sort of California fee. This was all I wanted to know. I tried to explain that customers want to know what these fees are, especially when it is almost $300 extra in addition to your total costs and that they should include that info (the same way airlines do). She basically told me that I don't have to make the purchase if I don't want to. What? So anyway if you book and you want to know what the fees are they are basically island fees.
Amazing experience from...
Stephanie S,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience from the team and pilot taking care of us. We had such a great trip to Catalina. Our pilot spotted a pod of 100 dolphins and circled to allow us to see them.
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