City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views
San Diego, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
On this experience, relax in style aboard a luxury dinner cruise. Enjoy panoramic views from the boat's deck and take your time over a gourmet, 3-course meal, as you cruise past twinkling city lights that ring San Diego Bay. Listen to an entertaining DJ play music and enjoy an unforgettable evening, or celebrate a birthday, anniversary or another special occasion.
- Relax on a scenic dinner cruise along San Diego Bay aboard a luxurious yacht
- Admire views of the city skyline from the deck
- Sit down to a gourmet 3-course dinner
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Many dinner cruises have buffet meals, but this one guarantees a more upscale sit-down experience.
What's Included
- Two and a Half Hour Dinner Cruise ( 3 hour on Fri. & Sat.)
- Plated dinner with seasonal options
- DJ Entertainment
- Panoramic views of San Diego Bay
- Your own private table
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Additional and alcoholic beverages (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1800 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Boarding: Grape Street Pier. Parking: City Cruises does not own or operate any parking lots in the area. Local metered Parking is available for Pier 1 on both sides of North Harbor Drive. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your luxury yacht is waiting for you at the San Diego Grape Street Pier. Settle into the open deck to admire views of the San Diego skyline, where you may be able to spot Coronado Bay Bridge, the USS Midway aircraft carrier and the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
Inside the yacht, make your way to your table and savor a gourmet 3-course meal made from fresh, local, seasonal ingredients (sample menu below).
The deck is where you want to be after your meal is served, as a DJ spins tunes that keep you entertained as the sparkling lights of San Diego glimmer against the night sky. Have fun dancing and continuing to admire the stellar views. This Viator Exclusive is an ideal way to spend an enchanted evening with someone you love!
MENU (All menus are subject to change.)
SALADS (ALL SALADS ACCOMPANIED BY FRESH BREADS AND BUTTER ON IN BASKET ON TABLE)
CAESAR SALAD
Romain Lettuce | Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Herb Croutons | Traditional Caesar Dressing
CAPRESE SALAD (V) (G*)
Vine-Ripe Tomatoes | Fresh Mozzarella Cheese | Basil | Balsamic Glaze
MAIN
OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROSEMARY & THYME
Creamy Mushroom Sauce
CORIANDER CRUSTED SALMON (G*)
Lemon Herb Beurre Blanc
BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS (G*)
Baby Carrots | Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce
ROOT VEGETABLE FRICASSE (AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) (V) (G*) (VG)
Idaho Potatoes | Broccoli | Grape Tomatoes | Gremolata | Cauliflower Coconut Cream Sauc | Plated on Request
DESSERT
NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKE (V)
Lemon Mascarpone Cream | Blueberry Compote | Plated
Inside the yacht, make your way to your table and savor a gourmet 3-course meal made from fresh, local, seasonal ingredients (sample menu below).
The deck is where you want to be after your meal is served, as a DJ spins tunes that keep you entertained as the sparkling lights of San Diego glimmer against the night sky. Have fun dancing and continuing to admire the stellar views. This Viator Exclusive is an ideal way to spend an enchanted evening with someone you love!
MENU (All menus are subject to change.)
SALADS (ALL SALADS ACCOMPANIED BY FRESH BREADS AND BUTTER ON IN BASKET ON TABLE)
CAESAR SALAD
Romain Lettuce | Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Herb Croutons | Traditional Caesar Dressing
CAPRESE SALAD (V) (G*)
Vine-Ripe Tomatoes | Fresh Mozzarella Cheese | Basil | Balsamic Glaze
MAIN
OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROSEMARY & THYME
Creamy Mushroom Sauce
CORIANDER CRUSTED SALMON (G*)
Lemon Herb Beurre Blanc
BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS (G*)
Baby Carrots | Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce
ROOT VEGETABLE FRICASSE (AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) (V) (G*) (VG)
Idaho Potatoes | Broccoli | Grape Tomatoes | Gremolata | Cauliflower Coconut Cream Sauc | Plated on Request
DESSERT
NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKE (V)
Lemon Mascarpone Cream | Blueberry Compote | Plated
San Diego Bay Walk (Pass By)
Coronado Bridge (Pass By)
USS Midway Museum (Pass By)
Star of India (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Saturday Dinner Cruise is 3 hours long
- Must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please bring valid photo ID
- Access to outdoor deck is via stairs only, not wheelchair accessible.
- The dress code is an upscale casual to business casual. No jeans.
- Seating is only guaranteed together for the number of tickets confirmed on this voucher. Reservations may not be combined.
- Please arrive at the meeting point early – boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 250 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Linh_T
Lisa was the manager on our cruise and she was so sweet. Since we noticed there were empty tables, we requested to be upgraded to window seat (the window seat package wasn’t available on Viator) and she kindly moved us there. The food was good too and the staff were all warm and welcoming towards us. Thank you so much for making the night so memorable for us!
Reviews
4.1
based on 304 reviews
Mitzi_K, May 2026
Beautiful tour in San Diego Bay. Very nice 3 course meal. Salad and soup options were delicious, salmon entree was the best and the chocolate cake was excellent. It’s a very nice cruiser with outside seating for the views and a lovely dining room, not overcrowded. Recommended for a fun adult evening out.
Homam_M, Apr 2026
It is a very nice place and it has great views . It is a great place to be at your birthday celebration.
Ashley_M, Apr 2026
Experience was good but the food was the worst food I ever ate me and my husband couldn’t eat it hospital food taste better by far everything was super cold and didn’t taste like real meat
William_C, Jan 2026
Food was not worth the cost
Food wasn't worth price
Extra 20 bucks for 10 chips and red sauce was stupid
You had to by cokes for gods sake
Cruise to late at night to see anything staff where friendly
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry the food and timing didn’t meet expectations, but we truly appreciate your kind words about our friendly staff. Your feedback helps us improve.
Gregory_F, Sept 2025
You will not regret it. You meet awesome people, see fantastic views, great food, wonderful customer service. Unforgettable experience.
Hayde_G, Aug 2025
Beautiful views, …………,delicious food,………. friendly staff, ……….overall fun experience ……………. Would recommend the experience
David_H, Jun 2025
We had a great time the serve was outstanding our waitress was always
asking us if we needed anything
Diannette_F, Jun 2025
Overall pleasant experience. Calvin was a great waiter and DJ was fun. However, the food service lacked in that they ran out of steak before we got any to avoid crowds and there was no peach warm cobbler like advertised.
L_T, Jun 2025
You have to experience it for yourself. Past adventures would come second. THE STAFF adds to the trip with their presence of caring for your every need. NO FEAR.Z
Marnie_M, Jun 2025
Really lovely & fun experience! We had a party of 6 celebrating UCSD graduation & danced with a wedding party on board that night as well. DJ was fun (gave a call out to our grad!) and playlist was enjoyed by our entire party ages 24-80 (:
Food was delish with a full bar. Stunning night time views of the bay, navy ships & Coronado bridge!
We emailed City Experiences after booking (as instructed) to request a window table, but were told they were "unable to offer any upgrades, including the window seat, to reservations made with third parties." We ended up with a lovely window table after all. Thank you, City Experiences! So, if you want an upgrade, you might want to book directly with them (:
A great experience for all of us! Totally recommend!!
Natasha_C, Jun 2025
Extremely ghetto. Don’t waste your money.
They allowed a wedding party to take over the dinner cruise and we all felt like we were crashing a wedding. Food was below sub par. They ran out of the limited menu that’s “included” right when we sat down. It was a waste of money I wish we would have just gone to a nice dinner! The dj catered to the wedding instead of playing music for everyone. We had to leave the dinner table to be able to somewhat enjoy ourselves and make the best of it. Would not recommend keep looking! It is for sure false advertisement the pictures of food they advertise it’s nothing like it!
Lubna_W, May 2025
Christina was our waitress, she is awesome and does what she can to make your experience worth it ! The food is good , music is terrible - so make recommendations. It’s a great concept, hopefully they will expand the types of cruises, music, and themes.
Linh_T, May 2025
Lisa was the manager on our cruise and she was so sweet. Since we noticed there were empty tables, we requested to be upgraded to window seat (the window seat package wasn’t available on Viator) and she kindly moved us there. The food was good too and the staff were all warm and welcoming towards us. Thank you so much for making the night so memorable for us!
Scott_S, Jan 2025
It was our 23rd wedding anniversary and I’m so glad that we did this dinner cruise. We had a marvelous time. Everyone having a good time. Just perfect amount of people and not to crowded. Definitely will do it again. Highly recommended. Sal, our waiter, did took care of us. Gave him good tip, of course😍
Deena_K, Nov 2024
Meal was mediocre at best. Service was ok but not stellar. Boat problems meant we never left the dock. Was offered a voucher to go again but being out of town that doesn’t help. Reduced fee would have been a better option.
Christine_H, Oct 2024
We took a friends trip and everything that we experienced was wonderful! Thanks for the memories! I would highly recommend this Dinner Cruise!
Ifeoma_A, Oct 2024
Couldn’t fault anything! Very organised, prompt, excellent staff and customer service! Food was not just tasty but healthy! The views were breathtaking and of course other members on the tour were cool and very friendly!
Dean_P, Oct 2024
The waitress (Emily), food, and views. The menu accommodated those with dietary restrictions. The DJ was good and I would suggest adding the music of James Brown, Roy Ayers, Ashford and Simpson, Chic, Earth Wind and Fire, and George Duke. The addition of Salsa music should be considered.
KIARA_P, Oct 2024
Salem was the best darn server ever she was caring loving and very prompt I felt like I was at a 5 star restaurant with her. She made things happen and she was so fast .. because of her I'm definitely booking for my family.... food was amazing dj was great but my waiter was Fantastic 2000000000 Stars from me
Valentine_B, Sept 2024
Malia and Sal were great❗️The sights were Beautiful and the weather was perfect💙 The food was outstanding and the DJ rocked🤩
Judith_K, Sept 2024
Food was questionable my friend had the salmon dish and got physically sick. I had the flat iron steak, which was tough as beef jerky And it was not flat it was 3 inches thick. The servers were good. The music was a little loud, and the kids took over at the end and blew up the place.
Stazia_K, Sept 2024
It was amazing they greet you with beverages and are very active during the whole experience and the DJ was also great!!!!
Larry_D, Sept 2024
Wasn't able to go on the Dinner cruise because of my wife's medical condition and they would not grant me a refund as requested.. Will never have anything to do with this company on any future trips.
Kristen_M, Aug 2024
This is a must experience. Great food and drinks. DJ was fantastic. Enjoyed watching the sunset sipping complimentary champagne and dancing the night away!
Fred_V, Aug 2024
Staff was nice but understaffed! Dinner took almost 2 hrs to serve after initial start. Tied us to the table so we could not enjoy the cruise.
Susan_H, Aug 2024
Wonderful camaraderie with other guests. The service was great! And the food was decent. The ship was comfortable and we had a good time.. The bathrooms were exceptionally clean!
Valerie_J, Aug 2024
Booked this for our anniversary and we had fun. Excellent music, good food and an all around fun time.
Clarence_N, Aug 2024
There was excellent food, dancing, and scenery. Staff was professional and sharp. We had a great time.
Gregory_J, Aug 2024
It was a very memorable birthday and I would do it again I will invite my friends to take that experienc
Carolyn_h, Aug 2024
The staff was friendly and helpful. The meal was great. The music was great with the DJ. It was good to see that the DJ was getting a group of people involved in the program in the dances.
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