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Ocean Wonders: Catalina Island's Immersive Movie Experience

Recommended by 91% of travelers
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Catalina Island, USA
High interest
Booked 3 times today.
  • 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

    What's Included

    • Entrance into the IMMERSED Dome Theater

      Meeting and Pickup

      Departure Point

      • Immersed, 209 Catalina Avenue Island Tour Plaza, IMMERSED, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704

      What To Expect

      1

      Immersed

      Admission Ticket Included

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
      • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
      • Most travelers can participate

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

      Traveler Photos

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      Reviews

      4.6
      based on 56 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Great experience

      Jim_M, Sep 2025
      Great experience. It would be great to see more of the Caribbean with all the colorful fish they have especially in the coral reefs

      Response from Host, Sep 2025

      Thanks for the great review and the feedback, Jim. It's so hard choosing what makes it and what doesn't into these movies - we are spoiled for choice!

      Let’s go scuba diving!!

      Diane_P, Jul 2025
      Excellent experience. Always wanted to scuba dive and this experience was as though I were diving all over the world. Would highly recommend. Stacy was very welcoming and informative.

      Response from Host, Jul 2025

      We are so glad that we could give a glimpse into what it is like! Thank you for such a lovely review.

      Cool for kids and parents!

      Stephanie_B, Jun 2025
      Great for adults and kids, nice and cool inside tent. 30 minutes just enough time to recharge from A bean bag and enjoy the underwater footage from all around the world.

      Response from Host, Jun 2025

      Thank you for the great review! Glad it gave you a moment to recharge in a cool air conditioned dome theater, escape the sun, and be surrounded by nature.

      $30 seems a little pricey...

      Iqbal_R, Apr 2025
      $30 seems a little pricey for a 30-minute movie, but overall, it was a great experience. The content was excellent. Comfortable seating.

      Response from Host, Jun 2025

      We appreciate the great feedback! The content is truly a labor of love collected by our team around the world, underwater, in 360 degrees. We are glad you really enjoyed it!

      Great experience!

      Kernst_C, Dec 2024
      This was such a great experience! The operator was very friendly and the film was interesting. There are benches outside where you can wait until your showtime.

      Response from Host, Dec 2024

      Than you so much for the excellent review. We are so glad you had a great time.

      Big letdown

      Marshall_M, Nov 2024
      It is not an underwater tour of the surrounding waters of Catalina. This was a view from one camera view in various underwater stops in different areas around the world. Not educational to the area visited.

      Response from Host, Nov 2024

      Thank you for your feedback! While the film, Ocean Wonders, takes viewers on a journey around the world underwater including some scenes from Catalina, we do plan on creating a future film that focuses on Catalina. When we finish our next film, we hope you will come back by for a visit and give us another try! Best, Elaina Garcia Experience Manager

      Good place to end the day

      Nick_L, Oct 2024
      Good stuff, if ur looking for a place to chill after exploring Avalon and Catalina, it’s a nice cozy place to relax and watch a 30m film and feel like you’re with deep sea divers. Good stuff

      Response from Host, Oct 2024

      Thanks for the lovely review! It's definitely a perfect way to unwind after a long day in Avalon! Glad you had a good time!

      Excellent family experience

      Violet_S, Sep 2024
      The experience was excellent & informative. The guide on-site was a wonderful resource & added so much more to the experience.

      Response from Host, Sep 2024

      Thank you so much for the fantastic review and kind words - our staff are the absolute best!

      I had fun this weekend to Catalina Island

      Alex_C, Aug 2024
      I had fun this weekend to Catalina Island it was a great experience and fun with the family. I would recommend this trip to anyone.

      Response from Host, Aug 2024

      Thanks so much for visiting us at IMMERSED and for your review!

      So Relaxing

      Diane_J, Aug 2024
      Never done it in all the times to the Island and it was amazing. Very relaxing and comfortable. We felt like we were under water with the scuba divers

      Response from Host, Aug 2024

      Thank you so much for the fantastic review and for spending your time with us. Glad that we were able to make you feel like you were there with us!

      The wonderful woman...

      Vivian_C, Aug 2024
      The wonderful woman outside the door was kind enough to let us start early and it was a wonderful experience. Educational and fun

      Response from Host, Aug 2024

      And you are a wonderful customer! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so please you enjoyed the experience. Elaina is indeed a gem.

      Worst

      Paula_V, Jul 2024
      Overall, the worst experience chairs is uncomfortable doesn’t recline like it should.The places is hot and classy phobic. P.s The operator was a nice lady, but it’s nothing more. I can say about the place

      Response from Host, Jul 2024

      Thank you for the review, we appreciate all opportunities to improve and your feedback is gladly accepted. We aim to give every customer the same excellent experience. There was an issue with overbooking that day that we do recognize and apologize for that, it may have contributed negatively to your experience. Our dome is uniquely tilted to encourage a forward perspective, as such we selected our plush nba courtside chairs that do not recline.

      A +

      Sandra_W, Jun 2024
      This movie experience was very beautiful well put together. The divers where great it’s like your actually in the water with them a amazing experience a must try.

      Response from Host, Jun 2024

      We're so glad you enjoyed the show - our goal is to make you feel like you were there with us, filming these amazing encounters! Thanks for the great review.

      Great experience

      Art_H, Jun 2024
      Cool experience, was able to bring our drinks inside while our grandson relaxed on the bean bags and played back and enjoyed the movie

      Response from Host, Jun 2024

      Thank you for the review and your business! Glad you enjoyed cooling off and the beanbags never fail to please!

      Overpriced, but a nice dark break if you have kids.

      Kyle_R, Feb 2024
      I’m sure this would be a nice thing for families with kids, but for the price and experience, it was overpriced. It also can make you feel sick. I wish they didn’t serve popcorn, as the people munching away really takes away from the experience. It is a nice dark place to get away for 30 minutes though.

      Response from Host, Feb 2024

      We truly appreciate your review, as we pride ourselves on providing a comfortable and unique experience from start to finish for all guests. As was noted when you purchased your tickets, we request all visitors to arrive 15 minutes prior to the movie time, to be introduced to the experience and get settled in. Unfortunately your group of six arrived late for the movie. We then also had to halt the start of the movie when your party asked for popcorn. Fortunately the other paying guests in your showtime didn't mind these distractions. We did our best to make your party happy under these unusual circumstances. To date we have not had reports of others feeling nauseous during the move, but do appreciate your feedback, as it helps us revisit and refine our scenes.

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      per person

      up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

      Book ahead!
      On average, this is booked 12 days in advance.

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