Snorkel off Catalina Island

Catalina's Hotel Villa Portofino offers the Villa Venturer Package through Oct. 31, beginning at $161.50/night, double occupancy, plus tax.

The package includes: 

• Accommodations at the oceanfront Hotel Villa Portofino
• Continental breakfast
• Welcome gift
• R/T boat transportation aboard Catalina Express from Long Beach, San Pedro, or Dana Point
• R/T taxi transfers between boat dock and hotel
• 1 ¼ hour snorkel trip with Catalina Ocean Rafting

Weekend rates are higher, and a two night minimum stay is usually required.

Upon arrival at one of the best snorkeling spots on the island, guests will enjoy 45 minutes of water time to explore the undersea gardens. Snorkel gear and instruction is included.

Trips start at 8:30 a.m. every day and run every 1 ½ until the last departure at 4 p.m. Guests must meet at Catalina Ocean Rafting 15 minutes prior to departure with bathing suits on and their own towels.

Wetsuits may be rented for an additional $5. Children under 5 and pregnant women cannot participate. In the event of rain or rough seas, the trip may be cancelled or delayed.

For more information, call (888)-34-OCEAN, 888-510-0555, or locally, 310-510-0555.  Visit www.hotelvillaportofino.com.  For transportation, call Catalina Express at 800-429-4601, or log on to www.catalinaexpress.com.