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PCF 816 Swift Boat Naval History Bay Tour with General Admission

San Diego, USA
  • 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get a vivid understanding of what it was like to be a sailor aboard the PCF816, and to learn just how much the sailors sacrificed while they were on duty. This is a unique opportunity that can’t be replicated by just reading history books. You’ll cruise the bay too, going under the Coronado Bridge, and take a high speed run.
  • Conveniently meet your tour at the Maritime Museum of San Diego
  • Prebook this tour and skip the ticket lines
  • Have an inside look at the ship and hear stories of its naval history
  • Enjoy a cruise through the San Diego Bay and pretend you’re a Navy sailor

What's Included

  • PCF 816 Swift Boat Naval History Bay Tour
  • General Admission Ticket

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Maritime Museum of San Diego
      1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

      Please check in at the Museum Ticket Booth located on the embarcadero in front of the Maritime Museum. Staff will direct you to the waiting area for the Swift Boat History Bay Tour.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    San Diego Bay

    1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Traveler Photos

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    Reviews

    4.7
    based on 6 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Couldn't hear

    Jean_M, Nov 2025
    Couldn’t hear the guide. Due to the noise of the boat there should be some type of headset to hear the history and facts presented on the tour. Otherwise it was an expensive boat ride.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your Swift boat experience. We are working on improving the audio quality of this exceptional narrated tour aboard the PCF 816 Swift boat. We hope that you return soon to compare the changes made!
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