Daytime Sailing Along San Diego's Skyline
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San Diego, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
A boat ride in San Diego Bay offers the perfect vantage point from which to view the city’s Skyline. This luxury sailing adventure on a 40-foot yacht lets visitors take in the sights in comfort and privacy, the perfect activity for those seeking an extra special addition to their San Diego trip.
- Enjoy an included glass of wine on board
- Keep an eye out for commonly spotted dolphins, sea lions, and naval ships
- Relax on deck cushions and bean bags as you take in the bay’s stunning views
- Sail the calm waters of San Diego Bay aboard a sailing yacht
- For a private experience reserve all 6 seats
- We are often sold out and cannot accommodate more people than the number you reserved, regardless of age. This includes infants of any age.
What's Included
- Cozy bean bags on deck
- Cushions and blankets
- Experienced sail yacht Captains
- Bathrooms on board
- Food. Guests are welcome to and encouraged to bring any food or drinks you'd like.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 945 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
A map & video directions can be found on our website, you can find that link on your Viator ticket under "Special Instructions." We meet at Gate 1 Docks A-D Arrive 20 minutes early so you have time to find the gate. We are unable to hold the boat if your running late.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
USS Midway Museum (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Reach out to Viator directly for amendments and cancellations
- Our office hours are 12 p.m. until the sunset sail departs. Leave us a voice or text message outside of those hours and we'll get back to you.
- Each person regardless of age MUST have a paid ticket due to strict Coast Guard regulations. Extra person's regardless of age that arrive and put us over our passenger limit will be denied boarding.
- Be sure to follow the link under "Special Instructions" on your Viator ticket after booking for a detailed map, photos, directions & video of our meeting point.
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship or flight
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- When combining reservations, each out to us directly We will do our best to accommodate pairing up mixed groups, but may not be able to due to strict Coast Guard regulations regarding passenger capacity per boat.
- We sail as scheduled in the event of light rain.
- We are located at Safeharbor Sunroad Marina, 945 Harbor Island Dr. San Diego, CA 92109. We will meet at Gate 1 Docks A-D
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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
Renea_D
Very memorable, fun sailing trip! I would highly recommend this. Beautiful day on the water! Perfect sightseeing sailing tour.
Reviews
4.9
based on 147 reviews
Ambiamce_F, Apr 2026
Great experience! Great views! Great service! The weather was amazing and Captain was very nice and accommodating. 10/10 recommend!
dulce_g, Feb 2026
My husband and I had been to SD many times before, but we had never experienced SD like this. It’s a great activity, Adam was very friendly. We really enjoyed our time there.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sailing with us Dulce! So stoked you had a great time with Captain Adam, he truly is an excellent sailor!
Robert_S, Oct 2025
Adam is a great captain. He is relaxed, comfortable and friendly. And an awesome sailor. Even solo, I enjoyed myself. It was relaxing and fun.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Captain Adam has an unmatched passion for sailing! Stoked he was able to share that with you!
Sydney_B, Sep 2025
We were very lucky to have Eric all to ourselves ! He was so pleasant & informative. Delightful 2 hours .
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for sailing with us Sydney! So glad you had a great time!
Micki_S, Sep 2025
Relaxing beautiful day on the water! Clean sailboat and friendly captain! We were taken to see the sea lions as well!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Sea Lions are the best! So glad you had a great experience on the water!
Brittani_W, Aug 2025
Our captain Adam was amazing. Very easy going and friendly. I’d rate our experience 10/10. The group of people that was on the boat with us were also very fun.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the 10/10 review Brittani!
Mikayla_B, Jul 2025
This was such a fun experience. My sister and I went on a private sail with just us and Captain Adam and we felt like royalty! Directions to/around the marina were very clear, we found the meeting spot no problem. Adam met us right at the gate and walked us down to the sailboat. From there we sat back and relaxed for our sail! Adam was great to chat with and he waited on us hand and foot. The service was incredible. They have all the amenities on board, including restrooms, comfy places to sit and blankets in case you get chilly. We will absolutely book this experience again next time we’re in San Diego!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the amazing 5 star review Mikayla! We're stoked you enjoyed your time on board, Captain Adam is the best! Hope to have you back on board again soon!
Melanie_B, Jul 2025
Patrick was an amazing captain. He was friendly and knowledgeable. Champaign and cold water was provided. It was a great time.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
So glad you had an amazing time!
Frank_C, Jun 2025
What an amazing experience! My wife and I could not have asked for a better time. The captain was very chill and very knowledgable. We met 4 very nice young ladies. We also got to see lots of seals and birds. Absolutely loved and will definitely return. Thanks!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for spending your anniversary with us! Were stoked you had a great time!
Elena_Z, Jun 2025
Very pleasant and relaxing experience, sailing in a marina, music and wine provided. Me and My husband really enjoyed it.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for sailing with us Elena!
Chalea_P, Jun 2025
We were having a mommy/daughter weekend and wanted to sail…this was the perfect experience! It was a typical June day in SD. A little sun, lots of clouds and lots of wind! Our Captain was fantastic - we felt well informed, safe and entertained. I would highly recommend this adventure!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for sailing with us on your mommy/daughter weekend! Sounds fantastic!
Maria_C, Feb 2025
So fun and such great hospitality from Captain Nick and his content creator, Helena. He was so attentive to keeping us comfortable and making sure we had all we needed to enjoy our afternoon on the water. 100% worth every penny because how do you put a value on experiencing San Diego from the water?
Would do again!!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for sailing with us Maria! Super stoked to hear you enjoyed sailing with Captain Nick, hope to have you back on board again sometime!
nancy_t, Oct 2024
Rick was a great Captain. He answered all our sailing questions and was fully comfortable sailing the cruiser. He made it fun, interacting with us and showing us so many sights around the San Diego Bay. Highly recommend Rick and company for your next charter!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for sailing with us, Nancy!
Leslie_W, Sep 2024
The captain was fantastic!! I don’t remember her name but she was very sweet to all of the passengers and was great at including us, I even had the chance to sail the boat myself and she said I did perfect. I highly recommend, if you’re reading this thank you so very much. You made my birthday so so very fun :)
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you Leslie! Captain Corinne is the best!
Jack_P, Sep 2024
Captain Rick was awesome! We’ll be back next time we’re in San Diego😀👍⛵️🤘Have I entered one hundred characters yet?
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Captain Rick is awesome! 100% !
Dave_S, Sep 2024
What’s better than an afternoon ride on the water on a beautiful day? Nothing! This is a great experience, a couple of hours on the water around the bay. Captain Rick was a great host.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Nothing better than a day on the bay! Thank you!
Cassie_M, Aug 2024
We had an amazing experience out on the water with miss captn' Bree! We first had a little detour because she helped a stranded guy on a jetski and we towed him back to the docks. She was very kind and personable and even saved a little tired moth! 10/10 experience with her and I would recommend if you're wanting a great tour and a good time
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Sounds like lots of excitement at sea! super great to hear Captain Bree took great care of you, she's the best! Hope to have you back on board again.
Jamie_S, Jul 2024
The captain was fun and the experience was amazing! We enjoyed sitting at the front on the bean bags
Response from Host, Aug 2024
The bean bags on the front of the boat are the best! Not to be missed at sea!
Edlyn_P, Jun 2024
Captain Nick was nice and patient. He was ready to answer any questions about navigation, sailing etc. We had a memorable moment. He helped us create memories by taking some wonderful pictures. 👍👍👍
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Right on, stoked to hear you got some great photos! Hope to see them and hope to have you on board again sometime!
Dayna_H, May 2024
Nick was a great Captain! It was very relaxing and fun! I would definitely recommend adding this to your to do list when in San Diego.
Response from Host, May 2024
So awesome glad you had a great time sailing San Diego!
Daniela_P, May 2024
Relaxing, lovely and fun experience. Captain was pleasant and knowledgeable. Beautiful views and interesting things to see.
Response from Host, May 2024
So glad you were able to relax on board and enjoy the views!
Robert_G, May 2024
It was a beautiful day! Captain Bree was simply the best. We had an amazing sail, saw the sea lions and it was just perfect!
Response from Host, May 2024
Captain Bree + Sea Lions = Best day ever! Stoked you had a great time!
Kymberly_F, Apr 2024
Nick was a great captain KNOWS how to navigate winds well. He had a really good vibe and we will use his services again in the future. Thanks Nick!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Great to hear you enjoyed your time on board with Captain Nick! Hope to have your crew on board again!
Jonathan_M, Feb 2024
We couldn’t have had a better time on this experience. Nick was a fantastic captain. Every single person thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we will 100% do this again! Thank you, Nick for a fantastic trip!!!!
Christine_R, Nov 2023
The trip was amazing & Captain Nick was awesome! He was very informative about the area, the naval ships we passed, & he kept our wine glasses full. It was a beautiful afternoon and a highlight of our trip. Price was reasonable. Book this excursion!!
Jules_B, Sep 2023
The tour was about right adventure to see the harbor and to get some sense of sailing. Good boat, vety nice captain with a solid skill set of operating the boat. I will do this again next time we are in SD.
Trisha_W, Aug 2023
It was our first experience sailing. Captain Bry was excellent! She was very informative and made us feel very comfortable. Definitely would do it again!
Tessa_E, Jul 2023
I had a few friends visiting from out of state so we booked this, not truly knowing what to expect. We just wanted to get out on the water and see San Diego. It was way better than I could have imagined. Our captain Nick was amazing and really catered to what we wanted to get out of the trip. He was super knowledgeable about San Diego as well and took photos for us. We brought our own cooler with snacks and champagne and it truly felt like a private experience even though we didn’t book private. We made two new friends and memories that will last a lifetime! Can’t say enough good things! Just book it.
Larisa_G, Jul 2023
It was such a pleasure to have sailing with Captain Nick. He is very experienced, nice and caring captan!
Brandi_A, Jul 2023
Captain Nick was great. It was a beautiful day and the sailing was very relaxing. Last time we went out of the harbor and I enjoyed that much more. I didn’t realize this would just go in circles. Nick was great and the experience was nice. Just not what I thought I signed up for.
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