PCF 816 Swift Boat Naval History Bay Tour with General Admission
San Diego, USA
- 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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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 Diego1492 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 minutes • Admission 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
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 7 reviews
Cindy_B, Jul 2026
We have done all of the boat tours in San Diego and this was by far the best! Very educational!! Been coming here 30 years and learned more on this tour than ever before!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Wow! We just love to hear these kind words from our PCF 816 Swift boat Vietnam-era passengers! Yes, we absolutely agree. Our docent volunteer veterans are unmatched in sharing their stories serving aboard the Swift boats. We hope more visitors add the Swift boat tour to their general admission ticket for the weekend!
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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