We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Home
- >
  United States
- >
  California (CA)
- >
  Catalina Island
- >
  Avalon
- >
  Things to Do in Avalon
- > Afishinados Charters

Afishinados Charters

203 Crescent, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704

310-510-2440

Website

Update attraction details

8 visitor photos

Ranked #15 of 44 activities in Avalon

35 Reviews

Type: Tours

Owner description: You have seen Avalon, now experience Catalina Island aboard Afishinados Charters. Limited to 6 passengers per trip, our charters are up close and... more » Owner description: You have seen Avalon, now experience Catalina Island aboard Afishinados Charters. Limited to 6 passengers per trip, our charters are up close and personal interactions with the wildlife and beauty of Catalina's coastal zone. Touring charters include 'Catalina By Land and Sea', 'Flying Fish Trips', 'Sunset' & 'Lunar Cruises'. Fishing charters include full day, half-day and by-the-hour trips. All charters are available on-demand and can be customer tailored to the needs of the group. Afishinados Charters is the gateway to experiencing the Catalina Island.

Useful Information: Bathroom facilities, Activities for older children, Activities for young children

Write a Review

35 reviews from our community

CatalinaErin

Avalon, California

1 review

“Helping Avalon's Youth”

Reviewed December 9, 2012

It's hard to travel to and from Catalina Island with the limited time schedule that the boats offer in the winter time. Afishinados made Cross Country competition dreams come true for 17 of Avalon's Jr. High Youth (ages 11-14). Captain John King was eager to assist the four chaperons and excited runners that attended the LA84 Foundation Run which started... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Nick B

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

1 review

“Shop around - not worth the money”

Reviewed October 27, 2012

We went on a "deep sea" fishing trip with Afishinados in August of 2012. We were told by the very helpful people at the chamber of commerce on the island that there was this group to go out with and another group that was run by a captain that used to work for Afishinados. Afishinados was quite expensive and much... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Altho we hate negative reviews, this one might be instructive for customers looking to take a fishing trip around Catalina Island. This reviewer neglected to mention that he chartered us for 2 hours in the middle of the afternoon! He did mention that he had never taken a 'deep sea' fishing trip before, and yet, in a 2 HOUR charter... More

melbake

Fullerton, CA

Reviewer

3 reviews

2 helpful votes

“FLYING FISH IN SEPTEMBER!!”

Reviewed September 23, 2012

Karen & John are awesome! The customer service is fantastic. They are quick to answer the phone or return your call, reply to e-mails, send confirmations, updates etc. Wonderful people and an amazing boat! Even my Grandma could stand up at the front the entire tour! And... were there flying fish? YES! We were told at the port in San... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

See 2 more reviews by melbake for Avalon

Katherine D

Vista, California

Senior Reviewer

8 reviews

3 attraction reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

5 helpful votes

“Flying Fish Boat”

Reviewed September 20, 2012

We were lucky enough to find this for an evening viewing of the flying fish...and had a great time! The season ended for the other tour boat and they recommended we try these folks. We got to go out on their "almost new" catamaran (which was beautiful), and even if we hadn't seen any fish, it still would have been... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

See 3 more reviews by Katherine D for Avalon

I am glad to see that you found our Flying Fish Trip and loved it. As a new tour competing with the big boys for traveler attention is difficult, but we know we are offering an incredible series of tours. Next time I hope you have a chance to experience our Sunset Cruise, Brews Cruise or maybe Capt. John's Seafari.... More

Brent F

San Diego, California

1 review

“Even better than the old tour!!”

Reviewed September 5, 2012

A couple of weeks ago our family visited Catalina with another. In to total there were nine of us including small children and several adults who were prone to seasickness. This tour was wonderful! The boat is clean with no detectable exhaust smell. The staff were very friendly. WE were able to walk about the boat. No one in our... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Ron F

San Jose, California

2 reviews

“Great Flying Fish tour”

Reviewed August 17, 2012

We had a wonderful time on the Flying Fish tour. The crew was very friendly. The night we went just happened to be a full moon night. Even if we had not seen flying fish it would have been a beautiful trip. Actually seeing flying fish jumping out of the water was a bonus and quite exciting.

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Knottatwork

San Diego, California

2 reviews

“OUTSTANDING!!!!”

Reviewed August 6, 2012

We recently visited Avalon, Catalina Island, for approximately one and a half months and took several touring trips on the Afishinados' new boat, the Catallac. We absolutely LOVED it. It is, in our opinion, the BEST tour in Avalon. It was as if we were touring with "family"...... This is one tour you cannot afford to miss. The Catallac is... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Terf0ster

Los Angeles, California

1 review

“Great Flying Fish Tour!”

Reviewed June 9, 2012

We had a great trip on the Catallac. We'd go again in a heartbeat... sea lions jumping out of the water to catch the flying fish in mid-air. This is a night time trip - that's when the fish fly. Amazing! And on such a beautiful boat, too. Thanks for the fun trip Afishinado!

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

lrivkin

la jolla

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Catallac Charter”

Reviewed June 2, 2012

I went on the Catallac Flying Fish tour last night. Sensational! I am germaphobic! This was the cleanest yacht I have ever been on. The head (bathroom) was spotless! The yacht was really large. I was surprised that there was close to 40 people on the tour. It seemed like much less. The wind was up a bit but the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Tom_S_USA

Beaverton, Oregon

1 review

“Reserveration system was a snap”

Reviewed January 29, 2012

Reading through the reviews, the only thing that concerned me about booking this was the reservation system -- Solution: Call them up. In Short: There's no need to be concerned about reservations with Afishinados Charters. They walked me through their online reservation system and it was a snap to say the least. I even went back and confirmed that the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?