The Jet Cat Express, a new generation of high speed catamaran cruises at 37-knots (43 mph) and makes the 22-mile trip between Avalon and the mainland in one hour.
In May, 2004,Catalina Express introduced the Jet Cat Express into service. The $9 million vessel is 145-feet in length with a 36-foot beam. It is powered by four MTU/Detroit 12V 4000 diesel engines each driving Hamilton Water Jets and carries 381-passengers.