Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline
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San Diego, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Set sail at one of the best times of day—sunset—during this San Diego Bay cruise. Board a comfortable sailing yacht and cruise along San Diego's coastline, taking in views of the scenic waterfront, military vessels, and historical landmarks. Catch sight of marine life and enjoy spectacular photo ops. Gorgeous sunset views and comfortable bean bag seating makes this tour a great choice for travelers celebrating a special occasion.
- Sail the calm waters of San Diego Bay at sunset aboard a sailing yacht
- A small-group tour capped at six people for a personalized experience
- Unobstructed views of San Diego's skyline from a boat on the bay
- Ideal for travelers or couples celebrating a special occassion
What's Included
- Experienced sail yacht Captains
- Comfortable bean bags on deck
- Bathroom on board
- Cushions and blankets
- Food and snacks are not offered. Guests are welcome to bring any food and drinks you'd like.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 945 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
We meet at Gate 1 Docks A-D. A map & video directions can be found on our website, you can find that link on your Viator ticket under "Special Instructions." 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)
Maritime Museum of San Diego (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship or flight.
- Our office hours are 12pm until the sunset sail departure. Leave a voice or text message outside of those hours and we will get back to you.
- 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.
- This is a shared experience.
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years.
- Each person regardless of age MUST have a ticket due to strict Coast Guard regulations. This includes infants of any age. Extra person's regardless of age that arrive and put us over our passenger limit will be denied boarding.
- 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
- We cannot guarantee seperate reservations will be on the same boat due to strict coast guard capacity safety rules. to ensure your entire party sails together, only make 1 reservation for your entire group.
- 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.
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Featured review
Patti_T
Derek was as awesome Captain. The cruise was marvelous with a great view of the sunset. I highly recommend this cruise. It was the highlight of our trip!!!
Reviews
4.9
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Rebecca_B, Jul 2026
Our Captain, Derick, was a great host. Introduced us to all and offered plentiful wine.
Had an excellent tour and learned some new SD bay facts, even though we’re familiar with the area. The most fun was the banter with new friends. Thanks Derek for a professional sail and best wishes in the future. .
Tyler_B, Jul 2026
Great trip great experience seen sea lions, and they’re actually active and a beautiful sunset 10/10 recommend!!! Captain Spike was a great guide!!
Pam_I, Jun 2026
Derrick was a fantastic captain. I enjoyed learning about sailing and his experiences. Great evening.
EmmyJune_C, Jun 2026
The owner was amazing and accommodated us on a different day for sailing when our little daughter had a bad cough. He was kind and understanding.
The actual sailing trip was so beautiful and fun. Our captain Adam was great. Small groups and so professional. Thank you for a great outing !
Susan_S, Jun 2026
Skilled skipper single-handled departure and return to slip. Sailing in harbor was serene, no real wind.
Lafleche_B, Jun 2026
This 2 hour cruise was so tranquil and peaceful. Our guide Adam was the kindest and humblest man. He really made our sail worth it. To top it off the cruise ended with an unexpected firework show on the navy ship. So cool to see from the water. I would definitely recommend this sail to everyone. Thanks again Adam for being so sweet and generous.
Mariah_F, Jun 2026
Make sure you get there early in case you have a hard time finding the dock. Great views of downtown and the coast. There was complementary wine and we saw a sea lion! Definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sailing with us Mariah!
John_H, Jun 2026
Terrific, personable captain. So, great experience with him. But 3 total sodas and some water for 4 people (we don’t drink alcohol). Bean bags provided so old and worn out that beans were leaking out (fixed with masking tape by captain). Very uncomfortable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sailing with us John! We encourage all guests to bring any food and drinks they would like as we don't provide food and drinks on board, as shown in our listing.
Aaron_S, Jun 2026
Great relaxing sail wothban experienced captain and minimal guests. It was fun and beautiful. We will definitely try this again and hopefully get another sunset. I like that we went to the point Loma side and not the usual downtown busy area.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
There is so much to see all around the bay! Thank you for your 5 star review Aaron!
Mary_G, May 2026
Derrick was an excellent Captain
It was a beautiful evening really enjoyed the sail.
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Response from Host, Jun 2026
Glad you had a great time Mary!
Patrice_F, May 2026
What an amazing adventure. We loved our captain. He was very knowledgeable about the area and boat. Very relaxing experience and I loved being under sail.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Nothing better than sails up in a nice breeze! Thank you for sailing with us!
George_E, May 2026
Great and smooth experience and would recommend it to anyone who wants to try it out and see how it works out for you.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sailing with us George!
Christian_C, May 2026
This was a very pleasant, relaxing way to see the San Diego skyline and some playful dolphins besides. We had a great time.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dolphins are the best! So stoked you saw some on your sail!
DREW_S, May 2026
Great experience! Super peaceful to be out on the water and our captain was awesome! Would recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sailing with us Drew!
Jenna_W, May 2026
We had a great time on our little boat with our captain Adam! Weather was subpar but that didn't stop us! The blankets on board were so helpful. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sailing with us Jenna! Stoked Captain Adam showed you a great time on the water!
Scott_F, May 2026
Nice a calm sail boat ride with a great captain. The gentle cruising in the bay was a perfect way to enjoy the sunset
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your 5 star review Scott!
Steven_S, May 2026
Dress warm! The water and air temperature are cooler than you think. With a limit of 6 passengers it's a cozy ride. A chance to converse with others who are probably from far away. The captain knows the boat well and is very capable of sailing it alone. They provided wine (and snacks I think). City skyline is beautiful and several interesting sights to see. It was a good time!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your amazing review Steven! So glad you had good time!
Barbara_S, May 2026
Derek was an awesome captain! The boat was beautiful & the views were incredible! I can’t recommend this experience enough.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sailing with us! Captain Derek is the best!
Kathleen_P, Apr 2026
Know that you can bring your own drinks and snacks aboard. Wear the right shoes as you can walk around the boat.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review Kathleen!
taylor_r, Mar 2026
so so fun! a little cold at the end but our ship head was the goat and had blankets so no complaints!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sailing with us Taylor!
Try our daytime sailing next time, it's typically warm and sunny during the day!
Michelle_N, Mar 2026
Great small group sail with beautiful views of the city and islands. Our captain, Derek, was fantastic and shared lots of local info!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sailing with us, Captain Derek is the best!
Vanessa_S, Feb 2026
A lovely experience being my first time. Everyone was great and enjoyed the conversations. I would recommend sailing along the San Diego skyline. The photos came out beautifully and the sunset was spectacular. Saw two seal lions
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sailing with us Vanessa! So stoked to hear you had a great time and saw Sea Lions!
Grace_M, Feb 2026
our captain was fantastic :) we got really close to some sea lions which was awesome! also the pinot grigio was a nice touch.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sailing with us Grace! We're stoked you enjoyed the wine!
Ashley_S, Jan 2026
It was my boyfriend and I 10 years anniversary so we wanted to try the sunset sailing experience and let me tell you it was so much fun will do it again
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Happy anniversary Ashley! So glad you two had a wonderful time!
Tania_A, Jan 2026
Aaron was AMAZING! He took us out for the best sunset cruise. The views were spectacular! Definitely worth every penny!!!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We hope to have you and your crew on board again sometime!
Alexandra_M, Jan 2026
5/5 - unforgettable experience! I ended up being the only guest on this sunset sail, so it felt like a private sailing tour. The views were gorgeous, but halfway through the sail we suddenly got intense fog and visibility dropped a lot.
Captain Patrick handled it like a total pro: calm, knowledgeable, and very reassuring. He adjusted the route and still made sure I had an amazing time. I always felt safe and in great hands.
If you book this tour, I truly hope you get Captain Patrick. He made the experience exceptional!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the amazing review! We have the best crew in town, Captain Patrick is the best!
SivaSaiKrishna_M, Jan 2026
Not worth for money you pay. This is just a trip during sunset but not purely sunset viewing ride. Last 45 min we are close to sea shore.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Sorry you didn't enjoy sailing! You are correct, this is a sailboat ride at sunset and our description is 100% accurate. We sail San Diego Bay and typically see Sea Lions, birds, ships coming and going and even yacht races on the bay. There is a lot going on besides just the sunset. we have had amazing weather and beautiful sunsets this January, hopefully your able to catch one sometime.
Kelli_S, Nov 2025
Excellent sail with beautiful sunset views! Our Captain was great and informed us of everything we needed to know!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Stoked you had a great time on the water!
hermon_p, Nov 2025
The captain was excellent. The sailing company was great as they let us sail a day later than scheduled after our flight to San Diego was delayed many many hours.
Highly recommend this company.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your 5 star review!
Susan_H, Oct 2025
It’s a very relaxing and scenic adventure. We had a pleasant want experience! Saw the most beautiful sunset. Knowledgable captain!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sailing with us Susan! It was a pleasure sailing with you!
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