Catalina Island Family Activities For Cruise Visitors By Carrie Finley on June 28, 2011 Port of Call: Avalon located on Catalina Island Port of Avalon with Carnival Cruise Line Catalina Island is about 22 miles from Long Beach, a popular embarkation port for Carnival Cruise Lines. When passengers arrive to Avalon there are plenty of family-friendly activities to keep them busy. Top Family-Friendly Activities Catalina is a seasonal resort island that sees the most visitors during the Summer months. Cruise visitors will have to take turns to enjoy water, land or air activities. Golf Beaches Snorkeling Scuba Diving Kayaking Bicycling Hiking Fishing Shopping Massage & Spa Movie Theater Golf Gardens Did you know that Catalina Island has a world-famous kelp forest that attracts divers from all over the world? Catalina Adventure Tours is a great company offering a variety of activities including the Semi Sub Nautilus tour. The iconic Casino has a theater and museum. The docks offer fishing and lots of water activites: parasailing, submarine boat, glass bottom boat adventure. Mini golf is a good choice for families Kids love the beach next to the Green Pier. Category: Shore Excursions