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San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride

Recommended by 94% of travellers
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San Diego, USA
Trending
Booked 5+ times in 12 hours.
  • 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travellers loved this

4.8
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· Trish_D ·
June 2026
Fun, great crew & forget wearing the poncho. Fabulous city views, speed under the Coronado Bridge, scenic look at our military and ship building/repair yard, speed turns with upbeat music👍
· Janice_G ·
May 2026
It was amazing . The staff is great . Super friendly . Super fun . Super safe . An experience you’ll never forget.

Overview

Enjoy a thrilling new way to explore San Diego Bay—and enjoy speed, splashes, and spins along the way—on this high-speed jet boat tour. As you race along the scenic waterway, spot landmarks including the USS Midway, Coronado Island, Seaport Village, the Embarcadero, and the city skyline. Then, hang on as your captain takes your boat into power slides, 360-degree spins, and other high-octane maneuvers.
  • Enjoy a high-speed twist on your San Diego sightseeing
  • This jet boat tour is ideal for thrill-seekers and adventure lovers
  • Choose from a range of morning and afternoon departure times
  • Ponchos and ziplock bags are provided for your convenience

What's Included

  • 30-minute jet boat ride
  • Waterfront sights such as: San Diego Skyline, U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier, Star of India and the iconic ships of the Maritime Museum, North Island Naval Air Station, Coronado Bridge
  • Use of plastic ponchos and ziplock bags
  • Souvenir photos (available for purchase, approximately US $15 each)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

    Flagship ticketbooth

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Make your own way to the San Diego waterfront ahead of your chosen start time, and meet your captain and fellow passengers. At check-in, you are provided with a waterproof poncho and plastic bag to help keep your clothing and any valuables dry.

Your jet boat boasts 1,400-horsepower engines for a turbo-charged ride. Hold tight as your expert captain puts the high-powered ocean-going vessel into gear. Zip past the USS Midway, under the iconic Coronado Bridge, and around San Diego Bay, reaching speeds of up to 40 nautical miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour).

A pumping soundtrack of high-energy music plays as your boat zips through the waters of the bay. Enjoy the thrills as your captain executes special maneuvers, such as 360-degree spins and power slides.

During your tour, admire San Diego’s skyline and waterfront attractions including Seaport Village, the Embarcadero, and Coronado Island, and then return to the departure point. Before leaving, check out the souvenir photos and purchase any that you like.
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San Diego Bay

2

Coronado Bridge

3

USS Midway Museum

4

Seaport Village

5

Cabrillo National Monument

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Height requirement: Passengers must be 48 inches taller
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Passengers may get wet and are advised not to carry valuables while on the boat
  • Passengers will be exposed to forces, speeds and other features that may cause distress or injury to persons with preexisting health conditions; for your safety do not ride if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, motion sickness, heart, neck or back problems, recent surgery or any other medical condition that might be aggravated by the forces of the boat
  • Wheelchair accessible; if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own helper
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travellers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Rita_V
It was a great experience.. I would do it again any time. I recommend it to others. The crew was great.

Reviews

4.8
based on 437 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Fun family experience

Christine_K, July 2026
My sons were visiting, and I bought tickets for the four of us and they absolutely loved it, kept thanking me for planning the jet boat ride experience!

It is so much fun! Good...

Kavitha_T, July 2026
It is so much fun! Good music and the staff are very helpful. Did not get too wet as we wore the ponchos provided

High speed fun

Katie_A, July 2026
Went with my husband and 13 years old son, we all had a blast! It was my husbands favorite activity from the entire weekend.

This experience is a...

Vianney_B, July 2026
This experience is a total blast and is sure to be super fun! Get ready to be completely soaked, because you’re to end up wet.

Great Experience!

Timothy_S, July 2026
It started off with great music, then after heading out, it picked up fast and the surprise 180 was a spectacle! It was exhilarating and was non stop enjoyment!

Awesome

zullygpj, July 2026
The jet boat ride was sort of a last minute activity that we booked and we’re so glad we did because we had a blast.

Birthday ride

Susan_C, July 2026
Super fun you might get wet. Love the fun music! The service was wonderful and helpful. If you like fsst speeds you will love this

A must to do

Terry_B, July 2026
Family vacation every Fourth of July and we book this ride every year! It is a must to do! You won’t regret it!!

Fun

Cristyl_M, July 2026
Fun for a 30mins view of the bay. This was a last minute activity my husband and I enjoyed while here in San Diego.

Patriot boy’s are best

star_p, July 2026
Lots of fun for the whole family. Guides were awesome. Definitely best boating experiences out of all options there

Perfect water adventure- bumps included

Elane_V, July 2026
Bumpy but fun as long as you can handle that! Sit in the front for a thrilling view set to an epic music playlist!

Wet & Wild

Trish_D, June 2026
Fun, great crew & forget wearing the poncho. Fabulous city views, speed under the Coronado Bridge, scenic look at our military and ship building/repair yard, speed turns with upbeat music👍

Speedy boat ride

Nik_D, June 2026
Fun! Fun fun! Don’t hesitate book it! You will not regret it and remember it forever! Professional great value at all packaged in 30 minutes

Phenomenal Fun Boat Ride

marlon_b, June 2026
My family and I have such an amazing time. The boat operator did an excellent job of showing us all the fun that we deserved and paid for. The crew was fun. The music was great and the overall value was perfect too. As a matter of fact, I think it was cheaper to go through you guys then it was through them directly because when we got there they had the prices for all activities offered and I noticed that they seemed higher. Overall the entire trip was a perfect 10 out of 10 and we would do it again in a flash!

My son and I had so much...

David_P, June 2026
My son and I had so much fun! I would totally recommend it for anyone that’s looking for something fun to do in San Diego.

Awesome Experience

Pedro_S, June 2026
It was an awesome experience, fully recommend to do specially with kids. They set the mood for the ride making sure you had fun.

Really fun and safe,...

Daniela_V, May 2026
Really fun and safe, perfect for all families, friends, etc. Workers are attentive and overall a great experience.

Good fun.

michael_t, May 2026
FUN ! Nice thrill 30 minute trip. Everyone in my group enjoyed. We had a range of ages in our group.

Adrenaline rush!

Gustavo_R, May 2026
Looking for a thrill? This was a fun and exciting ride. However, make sure you do not eat anything heavy beforehand! Lots of ups and downs, twists and turns!

Great time overall

Michelle_G, May 2026
So fun! Just enough time out on the water with some fun splashes and music blasting. Very nice staff

Amazing

Janice_G, May 2026
It was amazing . The staff is great . Super friendly . Super fun . Super safe . An experience you’ll never forget.

The Best

Maizon_J, Apr 2026
Just have fun and enjoy yourself. Take pictures, and videos. You’ll have fun. Don’t be scared one of the best experiences so far

Fun boat ride. You get a...

Mandy_B, Apr 2026
Fun boat ride. You get a little wet. Hang on during the ride. Enjoy the music that is playing during the ride.

Great Experience

Leandre_B, Apr 2026
Omg, what a fabulous ride, it's very worth it. You will get a little bit wet, rain ponchos are provided. Don't think about it, just book it and Go !!!!

Speed, Fun, Great memories !

Gabriela_R, Apr 2026
So much fun, definitely well worth. A real thrill. Might seem a bit intimidating at first but its a real good time .

Thrill of the sea

Amee_E, Apr 2026
Best thing ever. Music was so perfect. 10 out of 10 recommend. Get the pictures they are perfect. The captin and the crew were so amazing!

super fun and thrilling

Stephanie_G, Apr 2026
super fun and thrilling!! you get a pretty good view of the city all throughout. you will definitely get wet but it’s super fun!!! would totally do again:) did this for my boyfriends birthday and he loved it

Fun and highly recommend

Yili_Z, Apr 2026
A lot of fun and laughter. Very nice sightseeing along the way, We saw many navy vessels and cross under the bridge.

Rip-roaring good time!

Brook_H, Mar 2026
Our party of five (2 middle-aged adults, 3 teenagers) had a blast on the Jet Boat Ride! We were amazed by the maneuverability of the jet boat, and it was so fun to speed around the bay. You get to see all the surrounding sights while ripping around at up to 50 mph, with the occasional 360, and on-point hype music blasting. The boat crew were awesome - professional, friendly, safety-minded. Make sure you secure anything that could blow away, be prepared to get wet, and enjoy the ride. Highly recommend!

Boat jet ride

Ernesto_D, Mar 2026
It’s was awesome. Great experience would recommend to anyone. We I’ll be back for sure with our family to get on the jet boat ride again. Thank you for you hospitality.

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