Riding The Catalina Express To Avalon From Long Beach

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @1969Makaveli
    @1969Makaveli 5 років тому +16

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I haven`t been here since (1983) I was a kid. I went on a class field trip, I remember a glass floor on the boat so we could see the ocean floor. And it was an amazing adventure, something I`ll never forget. I wish I could live there, I bet it`s so peaceful.

  • @stevebirks2186
    @stevebirks2186 6 років тому +19

    Thanks for sharing your trip with us ! - Catalina is one place I would love to visit ! - Such a Beautiful island ! Seen it so many times on TV programmes & Movies would love to stay a while !

  • @spwb2k
    @spwb2k 5 років тому +3

    this is a wicked fun way to begin a Catalina Island weekend or visit. Always sit outside.

  • @OGxBUCCWEET
    @OGxBUCCWEET 3 роки тому +3

    Loving the sound of those big turbos on the twin caterpillar v16 diesels.. That's just a modest cruise in comparison to what they can do.

  • @vladpootin5973
    @vladpootin5973 6 років тому +26

    I only know catalina island from movies and tv, it is a distant paradise dream for me. Greetings from russia.

    • @moldyoldie7888
      @moldyoldie7888 4 роки тому +1

      Maybe DJT could make a deal with you.

    • @vladpootin5973
      @vladpootin5973 4 роки тому +1

      @@moldyoldie7888 lol, he is a great man, and would be an honor to meet him in person, but I guess my country is a shithole not worth his time and attention, and honestly, I could never blame him for that!

    • @moldyoldie7888
      @moldyoldie7888 4 роки тому +1

      @@vladpootin5973 Don't put down your country. I know some of your kinfolk who believe Russians are the best. Didn't DJT visit a Moscow hotel there a few years ago? Da!

    • @vladpootin5973
      @vladpootin5973 4 роки тому +4

      @@moldyoldie7888 im not puttin down, i am just honest and realist, russia is simply no match for America, and believe me, most us russians know that. Greetings friend

    • @moldyoldie7888
      @moldyoldie7888 4 роки тому +1

      @@vladpootin5973 Greetings to you too. Good pun! I don't think everyone interested in Santa Catalina Island will appreciate this conversation. Some of my great grandparents left your country about 130 years ago, and they were glad to leave, seriously. Wrong side of the tracks, if you catch my drift. We can talk where peace and serenity exist, say on a CNN show posting. My best wishes. Proshchay.

  • @luja805
    @luja805 6 років тому +11

    I'm really impressed with all your panning and moving techniques.

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  6 років тому +1

      Nelson Matthew Nailat ...Really? Most people complain about it. Thanks.

    • @luja805
      @luja805 6 років тому +1

      Michael Jiroch Are the people that complain about your video, cinema heads? If they don't know anything about film, then the don't know what they're complaining about.
      This video felt like a short story.

  • @joshuf141
    @joshuf141 4 роки тому +11

    I remember the last time I went the boat was going FASTTTTT FASTTTT. it was a Jr. lifeguard trip and my god the boat ride was the best.

    • @alyiah5371
      @alyiah5371 4 роки тому +2

      Yess I went on the boat and it was going sooo fast!

  • @Bill_Woo
    @Bill_Woo 4 роки тому +3

    What an incredibly excellent video style. Others try to cram this much in but they don't hold the shots long enough to get a true feel. This gives JUST enough to get "the feel" then moves to something else. Shots don't drag on past the point of making their point. Shots are long enough to make their point. This is an awesomely efficient video of the perfect length. The excellence of this cancels out thousands and thousands of others that to varying degrees waste my time because they can't find that perfect balance like this one does. (And good job on the description too.)

    • @Bill_Woo
      @Bill_Woo 4 роки тому

      Spending a few extra seconds on those magnificent steamship shots was okay :)

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  4 роки тому

      Bill Woo ...thank you for your generous words.

  • @mattf49006
    @mattf49006 5 років тому +9

    San Pedro native here....ya'll should have seen the old white steamship or the Grumman flying boats of Catalina airlines .....after i got my pilots license it was a 20 minute flight

    • @socaljarhead7670
      @socaljarhead7670 Місяць тому

      My dad said he went to Catalina on an albatross in the 70s. He said it was the coolest experience but very loud.

  • @OneGuyIKnow
    @OneGuyIKnow 5 років тому +10

    I used to live in two harbors, gosh i miss that place

    • @remember_Pat_Tillman
      @remember_Pat_Tillman 3 роки тому

      Use to live @ Cherry Cove. I know what you mean.

    • @MrTeslaX
      @MrTeslaX Рік тому

      what made you move?

    • @MrTeslaX
      @MrTeslaX Рік тому

      @@remember_Pat_Tillman what made you move?

    • @remember_Pat_Tillman
      @remember_Pat_Tillman Рік тому

      @@MrTeslaX it was a seasonal job. I was a cook for a marine biology camp for kids..

    • @MrTeslaX
      @MrTeslaX Рік тому

      @@remember_Pat_Tillman Oh nice. I was just checking the place and it is so expensive to own something over there.

  • @dmeachy
    @dmeachy 3 роки тому +4

    Really nice presentation! I made this trip in 1965 when I was 13. Avalon looked the same but everything else looks the same. I would have like to see the flying fish in this video. And where are the divers at Avalon? Passengers would throw coins in the water and there would be a host of men and women diving for dollars. Diving for Dollars! Might make a nice TV game show!
    I'm thinking about going over again some day. It's a fun way to spend the day.

  • @johnh1932
    @johnh1932 Рік тому

    If you're a motor-head like me, half the fun of getting to Catalina is the ride on one of these boats. Back in 1992 when I took this trip, I believe they used turbocharged Detroit diesels that pushed that big boat through the water at 30 knots.

  • @robt5818
    @robt5818 3 роки тому +4

    Catalina Express is by far the best choice. Fast, comfy boats and many departures. Don't start your vacation with a "budget boat".

  • @megamilyon6111
    @megamilyon6111 3 роки тому +2

    These fast and stable cats are much better than the old ferry boats, took 3 hours and was major puke fest. Now the cats take 45 mins and very stable.

  • @spktheundeadlord8901
    @spktheundeadlord8901 6 років тому +7

    Dude, thanks for the video.

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  6 років тому +2

      spktheundead lord ...thank you for liking it.

    • @spktheundeadlord8901
      @spktheundeadlord8901 6 років тому +2

      @@MichaelJirochVisualArtist Actually just went there and enjoyed it so much.
      I was not sure to go there or not but after your video I made the decision to go there. I think that place is more beautiful than Kapri in Italy.

  • @lilianafink8480
    @lilianafink8480 6 років тому +5

    The boat you took on your way to Catalina is the same boat I took back and it was night ant I had to sit on the top in the back it was freezing

  • @LA_GALLADA_RUIZ
    @LA_GALLADA_RUIZ 2 роки тому

    Great video 👍

  • @waltplatr988
    @waltplatr988 4 роки тому +1

    2 beses he stado en este lugar por mitrabajo fui a catalina island es muy vonito

  • @georgetoscano6812
    @georgetoscano6812 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for making this video . very educational and informative.

  • @yagao2659
    @yagao2659 2 роки тому

    thanks so much!

  • @anam6864
    @anam6864 3 роки тому +3

    The same boat we went on yesterday! I see since the corona virus started, they don’t offer any more snacks or drinks. But overall, it was pretty fun! I gotta see flying fish, and killer whales too! If you ever go just sit at the first deck if you’re sea sick, because then the boat will move less. If you like the view of the ocean then sit at the second or third deck.

  • @mg5942
    @mg5942 3 роки тому +2

    How long was the trip??
    Would you recommend going for just a weekend?

    • @springstud
      @springstud 3 роки тому

      90 min ride their are hotels on th island

  • @soniamoreira8168
    @soniamoreira8168 6 років тому +2

    Thank you for this video loved it a lot

  • @julielairdjohnson7259
    @julielairdjohnson7259 2 роки тому

    Helpful vid. Thanks.

  • @Corgis175
    @Corgis175 4 роки тому

    Like the San Pedro smaller boat to Catalina and a lot closer for me as well.

  • @genesismedina1697
    @genesismedina1697 3 роки тому +2

    Hi I have a question is there places to park your car there ? Or at least near there

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  3 роки тому

      You know, I know there is a parking ramp near by. Not expensive. But I remember finding free parking, but I can’t remember where. Best to use google maps and ask it for parking instructions

  • @Drdoom182
    @Drdoom182 5 років тому +1

    What video editing software did you use? And camera. Thanks.

  • @OGxBUCCWEET
    @OGxBUCCWEET 4 роки тому +1

    Twin V16 Caterpillar engines... 😍

  • @malinday75
    @malinday75 6 років тому +2

    If I’m prone to extreme sea sickness, will this ride be okay without Dramamine..?

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  6 років тому +6

      malinday75 ....of course. The old slow boat, the one that took 2-3 hours....one gets sea sick, and I often did. Green to the gills. But this boat zooms across the channel with little problem. No sea sickness at all.

  • @martamolina2349
    @martamolina2349 3 роки тому +1

    Thank You.Catalina.Boats.

  • @racingwolf4711
    @racingwolf4711 7 років тому +2

    Nice Video, Great . Thanks

  • @nicolecaro9650
    @nicolecaro9650 5 років тому +4

    Do they have bathrooms on this ferry?

  • @monicacasey4537
    @monicacasey4537 4 роки тому +1

    Super helpful video. How long was the boat ride?

  • @mr.mister7489
    @mr.mister7489 5 років тому +2

    Whats the rules with bags?

  • @ZachJJames-hc1cf
    @ZachJJames-hc1cf 6 років тому +1

    It’s the fucking Catalina wine mixer

  • @lexnavej7967
    @lexnavej7967 4 роки тому +1

    What side would you suggest to sit on for less motion sickness

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  4 роки тому +3

      Alexis Navejas ....there is no motion sickness on this boat....it moves so fast there is no rocking back and forth.

    • @lexnavej7967
      @lexnavej7967 4 роки тому +1

      Michael Jiroch ty I highly appreciate your help

    • @slaktwins8320
      @slaktwins8320 4 роки тому +1

      Bottom

  • @efrains54
    @efrains54 2 роки тому

    Life jacks?

  • @harrybear193
    @harrybear193 3 роки тому

    Why is the San Pedro terminal smaller

  • @MariaChavez-up5jz
    @MariaChavez-up5jz 2 роки тому

    does it make you dizzy???

  • @jamxxxlxx7839
    @jamxxxlxx7839 4 роки тому +1

    how long is the ride to catalina island??

  • @Newyorkfoodie
    @Newyorkfoodie 4 роки тому +2

    Is this ride suitable for handicapped?

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  4 роки тому +1

      Pinky And da Brain ...I’m not sure exactly what you are asking. By law, in California everything has to available to all people. Or are you asking if a handicapped person would enjoy ...yes, I think so.

  • @hurricanehayli8659
    @hurricanehayli8659 6 років тому +7

    Never been on a boat before and Iam scared Iam gonna get sea sick because Iam going here 🤨

  • @j_fizzle
    @j_fizzle 3 роки тому

    Can u eat outside on the boat during covid? Can u even go outside on the boat during covid?

    • @warrioroflight3813
      @warrioroflight3813 3 роки тому +1

      No food or drink, you have to wear a mask even if you're outside which yes you can sit out.

  • @carmenaguilar7889
    @carmenaguilar7889 2 роки тому

    How fast does the boat go?

  • @julianalorenzo4109
    @julianalorenzo4109 5 років тому

    Planning to visit, this Beautiful Island. I am from San Diego, where can we get the Ferry boat and the ticket going to.

    • @MichaelJirochVisualArtist
      @MichaelJirochVisualArtist  5 років тому +1

      Juliana Lorenzo city of Long Beach.

    • @jayg8339
      @jayg8339 5 років тому +3

      They also have a port at Dana Point which is a closer drive from SD than Long Beach is, but the boat ride is a little longer.

  • @pandathesaintwilson2452
    @pandathesaintwilson2452 3 роки тому

    Dude why did you blob out Anne's face? You got Cofee's face.

  • @pheasant4891
    @pheasant4891 4 роки тому +1

    Last time I went with my dog he ate a yellow jacket

  • @juanchavez6064
    @juanchavez6064 5 років тому +2

    Are the seats first come , first serve ?

  • @elcidcampeador497
    @elcidcampeador497 2 роки тому

    👍❤️

  • @kjmclassiccars
    @kjmclassiccars 3 роки тому

    I did it at night!

  • @luja805
    @luja805 6 років тому +1

    The 02:00 mark, I must say, was the best shot. You certainly pulled off a Spielberg "Oner" shot on this.
    ua-cam.com/video/P4kc0ljXdAI/v-deo.htmlm

  • @muneka13canela20
    @muneka13canela20 4 роки тому

    Do u need an I’d to board

  • @brettbacon2155
    @brettbacon2155 3 роки тому

    Avalon. Long. Beach.

  • @pipermclean7805
    @pipermclean7805 3 роки тому

    Me when I see the boats :/

  • @A.Matt7
    @A.Matt7 5 років тому

    Imagine these boats going full speed. Lol

  • @hugogarcia8817
    @hugogarcia8817 3 роки тому +1

    Looking to vacation with my new Bride Luna, very excited to experience this with my new Wife. Funny thing is that I never took my First Wife there. Well we have an agreement, if I don't ask questions about her First husband than she doesn't ask about the Ex Wife... XOXO 💋

  • @PaulTaylor-ko8jy
    @PaulTaylor-ko8jy 11 місяців тому

    Can wait whole family can island fishing ca can't wait to bring the kids to the spa I bet you Little Love it camping and fishing don't worry snorkeling will be home too on my tour you can't wait to bring the kids totally they love swimming don't worry motel a motel a hotel they don't care as long as they have a little house and play with it that's all right we'll drop them off can't be experience for the kids and a trailer car camping we can't wait

  • @Brandondayb4Halloween
    @Brandondayb4Halloween 10 місяців тому

    T😢