Ride the Catalina Express for FREE on YOUR BIRTHDAY (until April 30, 2012)

Category:
Sports & Active Life
When:
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 12:00 pm -
Friday, March 30, 2012 11:30 pm
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Where:

Catalina Express

3.5 star rating
based on 138 reviews
320 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90899
(800) 481-3470
How:
Official Website
Cost:
Free
Submitted by:
Jennifer W.   See all events submitted by Jennifer W. »
What/Why:
[from the Catalina Express website]

Catalina Express is celebrating their 30th Anniversary by giving a Free Pass to anyone who wants to go to Catalina on their birthday.

Here's What You Do:

   * You must pre-register online!
   * You will receive an email confirmation from which you will download and print your Free Birthday Pass.
   * Before traveling, make your boat reservations online or by calling 800-995-4386. Your birthday promotion code, found on the Free Pass, must be entered for online reservations or mentioned at time of booking by phone.
   * Bring your Free Pass and valid photo I.D. to the Catalina Express ticket window on your birthday and hop aboard the Catalina Express to Catalina Island!

Free Pass On Your Birthday - Details:

   * Valid for round trip travel on your birthday between May 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012.
   * You MUST begin travel on your actual birth date. You may return anytime within 30 days after your departure date.
   * You must provide proof of your birth date and valid I.D. which includes a Driver's license, State or Government issued I.D. or Government issued Passport. If you are under age 18 and do not have any of the above, either an original or notarized birth certificate must be shown. School IDs or children security IDs are not acceptable. Photocopies are not acceptable.
   * Your valid I.D. name must match Free Pass.
   * Valid for general seating only.
   * Subject to availability.
   * No refunds, no cash value, non transferable.
   * FAQ's http://www.catalinaexp...

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5/28/2011 Judi "reviews everything" S. says:

Just a note: It's illegal to notarize birth certificates in California and the Health Dept. always gets the original. I think that they mean a county certified copy of your birth certificate.

5/28/2011 mari "puts birds on things" h. says:

This is pretty awesome!

5/28/2011 Anna C. says:

*jealous*

6/10/2011 Rebecca "The Red" D. says:

Stoked. Taking my boyfriend for his birthday!

6/27/2011 Christine "miss food explorer" H. says:

March is a terrible month for Catalina :/ December for my hubby is even worse lol.

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6/27/2011 Tanessa "Titsnessa" M. says:

Yay Me! Summertime in Catalina!

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6/28/2011 C. "praponte36" A. says:

NICE

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6/29/2011 gwen c. says:

Isn't a passport alone "proof of birth day"?
I mean it gets me into other countries, but the Catalina express wants more proof?

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6/29/2011 Christine M. says:

Fun! I'm taking my family this summer.

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7/26/2011 Michelle "1stLady" C. says:

What the heck! Why didn't I see this before my B-Day:(

7/26/2011 Lauren "R.E.H.S." O. says:

Yes this is a GREAT value!

8/10/2011 Eva "the Vicious Veg" V. says:

I wish you didn't have to begin travel on your birthday, but whatever-- sounds like a good deal!

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9/15/2011 Debbie "Lady D" L. says:

yay! !great idea since i had NO idea what to do for my  birthday this year!!!

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9/16/2011 Norma Jean P. says:

Lucky me! My birthday just made the cut-off.

9/30/2011 Kelly "Rage Quitting IRL" K. says:

I'm sure Catalina in February is pretty lame. Also, I always have midterms on my birthday. Lamesauce for me.

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10/20/2011 Joy L. says:

lol it does sound harder to get into Catalina than the U.S. at the border doesn't it?

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10/27/2011 Linda "bellydancer" K. says:

I missed out! UGH!

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10/30/2011 Budz D. says:

What hotel do you recommend to stay? I was looking for something not very sophisticated, something that resembles a cabin house. I am looking at Banning House, any other suggestion?

10/31/2011 Tammie C. says:

We just took advantage of this offer last weekend for my boyfriend's birthday.  A California Drivers License sufficed to confirm his birth date.  I think the offer is available through April of 2012.

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11/2/2011 Viola "violamoon" A. says:

Great!

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12/31/2011 Eric E. says:

So their anniversary is  May - April?  I guess all us spring, summer & fall babies are just SOL.  Seems like it might drive more business to them is they would do it all year.  Most people don't go alone.  If you ever get the opportunity, take the helicopter from San Pedro.  Done it multiple times and it is a blast!

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12/31/2011 Anna L. says:

Awesome! - an option for my birthday and take the night express and have a quick Catalina Island dinner!

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1/3/2012 Tina W. says:

This sounds really awesome for a birthday in May ... Thanks!

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1/3/2012 Chris T. says:

I took advantage of this offer this past Wednesday and it was an awesome birthday trip!

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1/3/2012 Veronica "Super Roni" V. says:

Awesome right on my Bday Month! Yay!!

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1/4/2012 Kevin "Kebin" H. says:

whoever is confused about the passport not working it clearly says government issued id, and your passport is just that, please read carefully before complaining about pointless things

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1/5/2012 Debbie "My cat is smarter than your cat" C. says:

Eric E: It was May of last year until April of this year which means it's a full year. I went in October for my birthday. People don't go alone, that's how they probably make their money. Not sure why people are talking about summer since you have to go ON your birthday and it ends in April. Summer in Catalina is busy, but fun.:)

1/13/2012 Celia "PITA" C. says:

Thanks for the tip! You just helped me decide what I'm doing for my birthday. :)

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1/15/2012 Vanessa Y. says:

I am so taking my Hubby for his Birthday! He's never been, and will LOVE the experience! Thank you Catalina Express!!

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1/16/2012 June A. says:

I went for my birthday and it was great!  You must try zip lining when you are there and I recommend staying at the Buena Vista Hotel for the spectacular views.  It's a very modest hotel though, no bells and whistles, just the basics for $100/night. Also, remember to check out their website for discounts on restaurants, hotels, and activities on the island (http://www.catalinacha...).

I recommend making reservations 24 hours in advance if you plan on using the discount from Parasail Catalina. However, I would never recommend them to anyone without that warning below because I had a pretty horrible experience with them and I wouldn't want that to happen to anyone else on their birthday.

Anyway, I told them it was my birthday and their ad said I could go parasailing for a discount ($20 instead of $75). They said to go ahead and put my name on the sign-up sheet & come back after an hour and a half.  I thought, no problem...I've never tried this, so it'll be worth the wait.  I come back and there were only 2 guys signing up for it; They could fit up to about 10-15 people. I was excited to try it until the girl said, "Sorry, the manager says you would have to make a 24 hour reservation for the birthday discount."

What? You couldn't have told me that an hour and a half ago? Horrible!  I opted to not go kayaking because I was afraid I wouldn't make it back in time and now, not only did I not get to go parasailing, but now it's too late to go kayaking. I was there for only a day & had to leave the next morning and the time wasted on them on my birthday cannot be taken back.

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2/5/2012 Celia B. says:

I'd love to go!

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2/9/2012 Anita C. says:

i took the cataline express to avalon, and got off the boat, then took the same boat to two harbors, didn't get off, and right back to long beach. caution: even though it's free on your birthday, it's $15 to park your car over at the parking lot. other than that everything including the boat was great!

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2/21/2012 Ari "Nene" C. says:

Sounds crazy great

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2/22/2012 Jenn "Rabbit" R. says:

Well, this kind of sucks. My b-day is in May!

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3/1/2012 Andrea "Pinki-Kryptonite" A. says:

Sooo Much Fuuun !

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3/1/2012 Will "hideeho!" H. says:

I'll borrow an appropriate word from Kelly K:"lamesauce". My birthday is in May.But I know somebody who works there so I can go at a reduced cost anyway.so nyah nyah nyah!that is a cool idea.Have fun y'all!

3/1/2012 Sherri "you can become Elite again :)" B. says:

im signed up - 12 more days . . . yipeeee

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3/5/2012 Denny "Denneh" V. says:

My birthday is on the 13th! but I can't leave..have work for the whole week and school. Ah... :(

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3/7/2012 Christina "Poison" C. says:

What!!! I missed it. Just had my birthday! Hope you all get to take advantage.

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3/8/2012 GrilledCheese "is blessed" U. says:

oh... I was mistaken... not the free ride I thought it was

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3/14/2012 Chris "The Happy Nihilist" N. says:

Taking the express from Long Beach to Avalon tomorrow with my girl! Can't wait! Havent been since I was 10. All I remember was the glass bottom boat :)

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3/16/2012 Irene "Irene Bing" B. says:

Just got off the phone with Catalina Express 800-995-4386. As of  TODAY they announced to the public that they extended the date to APRIL 30, 2013!!!!!  Also a valid drivers license or a passport or government ID is fine, no need to drag out the tattered birth certificate. ENJOY

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3/16/2012 Chris T. says:

EXTENDED till April 30, 2013!

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3/17/2012 David S. says:

birth date disctrimination

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3/23/2012 Eden A. says:

I'll be there on my B-day next week

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3/23/2012 Gregory "4eieio" M. says:

This sucks if your bithday is after the end of March - it even discriminates within the Aries folks - free for the year to all on your Bday is the way to go.

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3/24/2012 Daniel "the general" G. says:

It started last  year genius.

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3/28/2012 Alice S. says:

Yippee, Catalina in the summertime :)

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