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Janet_P, Oct 2026
A must do! Not just for couples!
I know this is supposed to be a romantic adventure, however, I did this with my daughter, sister and cousin and we had a blast! It was relaxing and very enjoyable.
Julia gave us a ton of information and history.
I wanted to go back out on the water again!
Aimee_M, Oct 2026
A great time
We had a great time! 2 of the 3 of us did not catch anything but I caught a good size leopard shark. We did the 10am time on a Sunday and it was a VERY hot day but still enjoyable on the side of the pier with a better breeze. Communication was good, they sent a text the day before on where to meet and it was easy to find. Parking can be a challenge in the PB area so go at least 15 min earlier than you think to find parking and be prepared to do a paid lot. One person in our party had to buy a hat so definitely wear sunscreen, sunglasses and maybe a hat. The guides there were very helpful and friendly and knowledgable. Even if you didn't catch anything, standing there with the ocean breeze, watching the waves and surfers was a fun experience. My catch made it even better. I'd recommend this as a great activity for anyone. It is easier than going out onto the ocean, especially if anyone gets seasick and we still had time to do many other things afterwards to maximize our time in SD.
Cyrus_Y, Sep 2026
First-Time Sea Fishing Made Easy and Fun!
My husband and I came down to San Diego for our honeymoon and decided to try fishing, and we had such an amazing experience!
Our guide, TC, was fantastic and so much fun to be around. He helped us with all of our bait, taught us plenty of fishing tips and tricks, and was incredibly patient while we were figuring everything out. We fished for about two hours and ended up catching 7 fish! 🎣
TC was positive and encouraging the entire time and taught us about the different species and sea creatures we came across. One of the things we appreciated most was that he made sure to capture plenty of pictures and videos throughout the experience, so we could simply enjoy ourselves and still have all those memories afterward.
Overall, we had an amazing time. TC made the experience fun, easy, and memorable for both of us. It was such a great activity to do during our honeymoon, and we would absolutely recommend TC to anyone looking to go fishing in San Diego!
Monifa_H, Sep 2026
You can’t go wrong!
Well, we didn’t see a whale or a dolphin but the boat ride was 🔥🔥🔥! Captain Rick is awesome. He’s very knowledgeable and easy to listen to. We did see loads of flying fish (I didn’t know that was a real thing until today), a big ol’ Devil Ray (Manta Ray family) leapt out of the water, a HUGE Ocean Sunfish, and the cutest sea lions. I would 1000% go again even if I knew I wouldn’t see any whales or dolphins! Thanks, Cap’n Rick! We had a swell time with ya!!!
Sharilyn_H, Sep 2026
Sunset Wow!
Great experience! Great captain! We took the 5 PM sailboat cruise in San Diego Bay and had a phenomenal time! The captain was not only personable but knowledgeable and made our trip so much better than it would’ve been otherwise… The sunset was amazing and the captain made sure to do a few circles around the bay to make sure that we got every angle possible! Highly recommend!
Katie_W, Aug 2026
Great experience
It was our last night in San Diego and we were wanting a cute romantic night. The boats, the dock and the environment was everything we were hoping for. The staff was friendly and gave very simple instructions making it super easy and relaxing. The experience was awesome. Totally worth it.
Lily_T, Jul 2026
Yesterday was my first...
Yesterday was my first time kayaking, and it was such an amazing experience! We spent two hours on the ocean, and every minute was so much fun. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional.
A special thank you to our instructor, who was so kind, patient, and enthusiastic. He guided us all the way out to the ocean, explained everything clearly, and made me feel safe and confident even though it was my first time. He also had such a great personality and made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
I truly appreciate how much effort he put into making sure everyone had a great time. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an unforgettable kayaking adventure. I will definitely come back!
Vanessa_H, Jun 2026
Perfect sunset sail
Captain Philip was wonderful! He is so knowledgeable and had the best snacks and drinks. We enjoyed our trip and the beautiful boat, it had had amazing woodwork done by the captain himself! We met another couple on the boat, just the perfect amount of people so much more enjoyable than a large dinner boat. If you want a semi private and memorable sail. This is the one to choose!!
Susan_M, May 2026
Bucket list for dolphins completed
Fantastic tour with a brilliant captain. We really enjoyed getting up close to dolphins and also a humpback whale feeding. Would highly recommend this tour. My life long dream was to see dolphins up close in their natural environment. I wasn’t disappointed as we got to see to loads of pods of the Pacific dolphin and siso the bottle nose dolphin. 🐬🐬
O_B, Mar 2026
Birthday celebration!
I was hesitant to book this experience with so many options out there but after reading the great reviews that were totally on point I am so happy I did. My husband had a great time celebrating his birthday with this crew which made sure that everyone was taken care of. We booked the sunset cruise where the views were great and the music helped everyone to get up and dance together. Total strangers dancing together! Also the drinks were great and only thing we forgot is to take were some snacks but everyone was so great, we met a group that shared their charcuterie board without hesitation. If youre looking for a great time at sea with just you and ur loved ones or if youre up to meeting new people this is a great experience I recommend!!! I suggest taking a blanket if you want to sit outside when it gets late and temp drops.
Valerie_B, Jan 2026
A wonderful and fun sailing experience!
We had a really wonderful sailing experience with Captain Dave Hobbs. Not only was he a great captain, but we learned an unbelievable amount of history about San Diego itself, the naval base, dolphins, and local attractions. We appreciated his enthusiastic, upbeat, and fun personality!!
-Valerie B.
Laurel_D, Nov 2025
Awesome experience!
Champagne, brunch, buffet, cruise. Four amazing things put in one? COUNT ME IN. I will be back next time I’m in San Diego.
I will say the bagels at the seafood station were stale and the table cloth at our table was a little dirty upon arrival but other than that the food and experience was great!
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