Shore Things Policies

Seal Safari Cruise to Seal Rock

Sail to the famous Seal Rocks on this fun and educational wildlife cruise. With donuts on deck and sea lions all around, it's a day you won't forget.

Cruise southeast from Avalon, located on the east end of Catalina Island. Pass scenic landmarks as you go off in search of the playful sea lions that call the island home. A naturalist guide will share stories and facts with you as you snack on donuts from a local shop and do your best to spot dolphins, turtles, and diving birds.

Shore Thing Highlights

Learn about Catalina’s marine life on a narrated wildlife cruise
Visit historic Seal Rocks, a sea lion hangout since the 1800s
Enjoy donuts, ocean views, and wildlife encounters that are respectful of the animals you're seeing

Need to know

Minimal walking required, but comfortable shoes advised for boarding the vessel
Wildlife sightings vary and are not guaranteed — animals are observed respectfully in their natural habitat
Shore Thing may be affected by sea conditions; alternate routes or timing may apply

Experience shores the Virgin way

Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls

Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Seal Safari Cruise to Seal Rock

Sail to the famous Seal Rocks on this fun and educational wildlife cruise. With donuts on deck and sea lions all around, it's a day you won't forget.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

Our Shore Things Policies