Boat Tours

Catalina Flyer. At Balboa Pavilion, the Catalina Flyer operates a 90-minute round-trip passage daily to Catalina Island for $70. Reservations are required; check the schedule for times, as crossings may be rescheduled due to weather or annual maintenance. All day parking is $27 a day in a nearby Newport Beach lot. Payment is made at self-serve pay stations. 400 Main St., Balboa Island, Newport Beach, California, 92661. 949/673–5245; www.catalinainfo.com.

Hornblower Cruises and Events. This operator books two-hour harbor cruises, Sunday brunch cruises, and three-hour weekend dinner cruises with dancing. The trips traverse the mostly placid and scenic waters of Newport Harbor. 2431 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, 92663. 949/646–0155; www.hornblower.com.