Catalina Island Cruise Port Guide | Avalon Tender Tips, Golf Carts & Quantum of the Seas

Planning a Catalina Island cruise stop? In this Catalina Island cruise port guide, we share what to expect when your ship anchors offshore and you tender into beautiful Avalon. Catalina Island is an incredibly scenic and flexible cruise port, but because it is a tender port, there are a few important tips to know before going ashore. In this video, we cover the tender process from Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas, how to get oriented when you arrive in Avalon, where to walk first, what to know about Catalina golf cart and e-bike rentals, why carrying cash is helpful, and how to pace your day so you have plenty of time to get back to the ship. We also take you along on our visit to the historic Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden. We show what the walk is like from the Avalon port area, what we saw along the way, admission information from our visit, and why we chose to take a taxi back to town. This guide is especially helpful if you are cruising after 50 and want to plan a self-guided Catalina port day that fits your comfort level, timing, budget, and energy. 👇 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Catalina Island Cruise Port Guide Introduction 01:29 Welcome to the Catalina Island Port Guide 02:39 Tendering from Quantum of the Seas 04:38 Arriving in Avalon 05:55 Golf Cart and E-Bike Rentals 07:57 Why We Chose to Walk 09:00 Shops, Local Feel, and Pier Highlights 10:14 Walk to the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden 13:09 Arriving at the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden 14:49 Taking a Taxi Back 16:22 Getting Back to the Tender 18:00 Best Tips and Final Thoughts 📺 WATCH OUR QUANTUM OF THE SEAS PLAYLIST: ✨ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzYEp6eOW5gWPVKWgZvmkdJUMG-jiDQ6b Whether you want a relaxing waterfront day, a golf cart ride through Avalon, an e-bike rental, a scenic walk, or a visit to the Botanical Gardens, Catalina Island gives you plenty of ways to enjoy the port without booking an expensive cruise excursion. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Have you visited Catalina Island on a cruise, or are you planning an upcoming trip with Royal Caribbean? Let us know in the comments below: Did you walk around Avalon, rent a golf cart, grab an e-bike, visit the Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden, take a taxi, or book a tour? Thanks for watching and cruising with us! 🌊 SUBSCRIBE TO CALM SEA CRUISE Join Pat and Kathy for real cruise experiences to help you cruise smarter 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSeaCruise 🍪 LOVE CRUISE FOOD Watch Calm Sea Cooks 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSeaCooks 🧳 CRUISE ESSENTIALS & PACKING LISTS Shop the gear we actually use for packing, filming, and living life at sea. 🛍️ Start here 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calmseacruise 🎒 Packing & Travel Gear 👉 https://amzn.to/4p9JbCv 🪶 Cruise Essentials 👉 https://amzn.to/45QcTVA As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. 📄 FREE CRUISE PACKING CHECKLIST 👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_A7u6wHQMUnO_zLO2ZLSUKWxcoRD0ScZ/view 💬 STAY CONNECTED 📸Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calmseacruise 📱TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@calmseacruise 🎓 CREATOR & RETIREMENT RESOURCES Thinking about sharing your own travel experiences or planning your next chapter? These are the resources we’ve personally used: ▶️ YouTube After 40 Build Your Channel 👉 https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=8ea664 ▶️ Retirement Travel Jumpstart 👉 https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=8ea664 #QuantumOfTheSeas #CatalinaIsland #CruisePortGuide #RoyalCaribbean #CruisingAfter50