Carnival Firenze Catalina Stop: Skip the Excursion, Do This Instead
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I don't recommend an excursion for this one unless you just want to.
It was the perfect mix of chill and fun.
The drinks are nice and strong, the food is fresh, and there's no shortage of seating.
So, we only spent a couple of hours enjoying Catalina Island cuz that's really all that's needed.
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Carnival Firenze to Catalina Island! We walk Avalon’s waterfront, then chill at Descanso Beach Club—tender tips, costs, free vs paid, and our honest “Is it worth it?” verdict. Shot on DJI Pocket 2. Full description: Welcome back to Ant & Shira Adventures! Today we sail the Carnival Firenze to Catalina Island (Avalon) and follow a simple DIY plan: stroll the walkable Avalon waterfront for views, photos, and quick bites, then unwind at Descanso Beach Club. We cover tender timing, free vs paid options, what chairs/food cost at Descanso, and wrap with our honest Worth It / Not Worth It take so you can plan confidently. 🎥 Filmed on: DJI Pocket 2 🛳 Ship: Carnival Firenze (sailing from Long Beach, CA) 📍 Port: Catalina Island (Avalon) 🏖 Feature: Descanso Beach Club (chairs, floats, food & restrooms) 💰 Budget: Exact spend + where to save vs. splurge ✳️ Book with us for perks/quotes: TakeFinerTrips.com 👜 Cruise essentials we actually use: Amazon Storefront → https://www.amazon.com/shop/lifewithantandshira/list/2QWULH7NA922G?ref_=aipsflist 📧 Collaborations/Media: finercruises@gmail.com Thank you for watching. Please HIT "LIKE" if you enjoyed our video. Feel free to leave a comment below to interact with us. Carnival Firenze Catalina Island Avalon Time Stamps 00:00 Intro — What’s in this video (tender process + Descanso plan) 00:32 Tender Port Basics & Weather Prep (layers/jacket) 01:26 Queue & Tender Timing (our 11:20 slot) 02:13 Boarding the Tender (seating + quick tips) 03:04 Ride to Avalon — What to Do Ideas 04:23 Disembarking & Exits (finding the way out) 05:23 Arrival in Avalon — DIY Walk Plan (no excursion needed) 06:50 Descanso Beach Club: Menu & Prices (food + cocktails) 07:16 Tipping Note & Beach Entry Tip (bring water shoes) 08:31 Chairs & Cabanas — Reservations + Pricing 09:24 Drinks & Lunch at Descanso (what we ordered) 10:34 Wrapping Up — Ice Cream Stop & Walk Back 10:54 Bonus Stop — Hunting for “premium” tequila 11:14 Next Up Teaser — Elegant Night, Captain’s Toast, Motown Show + CTA www.takefinertrips.com Follow us on FB @Mz.ShiraNicole https://www.facebook.com/Mz.ShiraNicole & IG/Threads @Mrs.ShiraNicole https://www.instagram.com/Mrs.ShiraNicole TikTok @Mrs.ShiraNicole https://www.tiktok.com/Mrs.ShiraNicole Contact us for travel deals and booking! ***Our Equipment*** Main Camera https://amzn.to/4fstnoO Phone Camera https://amzn.to/4fstnoO Vlogging Camera #1 https://amzn.to/4fstnoO Vlogging Camera #2 https://amzn.to/4fstnoO Tripods: https://amzn.to/4fstnoO Lightening Kit: https://amzn.to/4fstnoO Editing Equipment: https://amzn.to/4fstnoO Microphone: https://amzn.to/4fstnoO Wireless MicroPhone: https://amzn.to/4fstnoO Podcast Audio System: https://amzn.to/4fstnoO Editing Equipment: https://amzn.to/4fstnoO For our travel clothes and essential recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/lifewithantandshira