Catalina-Marina Del Rey Flyer
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 305-7250
Editorial Review for Catalina-Marina Del Rey Flyer – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
The latest way to get to Catalina Island departs from Fisherman's Village in Marina Del Rey. The Marina Flyer high-speed catamaran accommodates 149 passengers for the hour and fifteen minute trip (one hour to Two Harbors.)
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User Reviews for Catalina-Marina Del Rey Flyer
12/03/2007 Posted by kdog1
After reading the other reviews, I believe I can top it. On our trip, the excursion left an hour late, with no notice. We boarded, waited, asked to get off for a few minutes. The staff was rude, wouldn't tell us what the delay was, but said we had time to take a walk. We got off and 90 seconds later, they began pulling away. We jumped on board as they were lifting the ramp. Captain and crew do NOT communicate on this vessel. Ok, so fine, we were on our way to Catalina on a beautiful day with smooth seas. Within 2 minutes, as the boat picked up speed, the smell of exhaust overwhelmed the boat. Within 20 minutes, people were nauseous. When they crew was notified, we received shrugged shoulders and a 'what do you want me to do attitude'....this on a boat with mostly elderly passengers. I went to the restroom to try and escape the fumes....what did I find?...vomit on the floors and get this...fecal matter on the ceiling. How on earth would that get there? This restroom had not been cleaned in ages.... After 2 hours and 15 minutes, our ordeal was over and I believe we all survived, though I'm sure the experience took some years off of our life. How they remain in business is anyone's guess...you're better off swimming to Catalina...hmmm...fecal matter on the ceiling...where's CSI when you need them?
Pros: Fecal matter on the bathroom ceilings
Cons: Fecal matter on the bathroom ceilings
10/23/2007 Posted by bwebbom
This company is provides an inadequate service! I used their ferry service, before I saw their poor history on other websites, and it was a horrible experience! My return ferry was delayed over an hour b/c the stabilizer was broken, which explained the rough trip over. The worst part was that the stabilizer must not have been fixed properly b/c the return trip was soooo much worse. Everyone on the ferry was terribly ill. People were throwing up in the bathroom and laying across the seats. I felt sick for 2 days. The company refused to give me any sort of reimbursement. They need to learn to maintain their equipment and better customer service. Please take my advice and go elsewhere!!
Pros: saw some dolphins on the way over
Cons: Everything else
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