San Diego Harbor Cruise
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San Diego, USA
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- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend a few hours relaxing and sightseeing in the waters just off San Diego during this 1- or 2-hour San Diego Harbor cruise. Sit back and relax as you take in a fully narrated tour, offering top-notch sight lines of the San Diego skyline, a cruise under Coronado Bridge, a look at the bustling US Naval fleet, and a chance to spot some of the harbor’s resident sea lions.
- Choose a 1- or 2-hour tour to fit into your schedule
- Views of San Diego, Coronado Bridge, and the US Naval fleet
- See seals and sea lions sunbathing near the shore
- Snacks and beverages available for purchase
What's Included
- 1-hour harbor cruise (if option selected)
- 2-hour harbor cruise (if option selected)
- Indoor and Outdoor seating
- All safety equipment and briefing
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (onboard snack bar available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Flagship ticketbooth
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Explore the huge ships, scenic skyline and wealth of marine life of San Diego Harbor during this 1- to 2-hour cruise. During your ride you can enjoy informative commentary about the city’s history while doing some sunbathing, sightseeing and relaxing in the cool ocean breeze.
Pick your preferred departure time for your cruise, choosing from among morning and afternoon options, then make your way to North Harbor Drive to begin your trip. As you step on board, take note of the ship’s variety of amenities, including ample sun decks, comfortable seating options and an onboard cafe to buy food and drinks.
Then cast off for your harbor excursion, enjoying a fully narrated overview of the sights you’ll see along the way. Among the sights you’ll see during your ride are the home of the US Naval fleet, the city’s busy shipyards, Coronado Bay Bridge and the Star of India, the oldest iron-hulled sailing vessel still floating.
Your exact trip will vary slightly depending on if you select the 2-hour or 1-hour option. Those on the 2-hour trip will receive the full itinerary, while those on the 1-hour trip will select between a North Bay or South Bay trip. Those on the North Bay trip will check out North Island Naval Air Station, the Naval Sub Base, Harbor and Shelter Island and Cabrillo National Monument. Meanwhile, the South Bay cruise covers the Star of India, Coronado Bay Bridge, US Navy fleet and the shipyards.
End your ride back at the original departure point.
Pick your preferred departure time for your cruise, choosing from among morning and afternoon options, then make your way to North Harbor Drive to begin your trip. As you step on board, take note of the ship’s variety of amenities, including ample sun decks, comfortable seating options and an onboard cafe to buy food and drinks.
Then cast off for your harbor excursion, enjoying a fully narrated overview of the sights you’ll see along the way. Among the sights you’ll see during your ride are the home of the US Naval fleet, the city’s busy shipyards, Coronado Bay Bridge and the Star of India, the oldest iron-hulled sailing vessel still floating.
Your exact trip will vary slightly depending on if you select the 2-hour or 1-hour option. Those on the 2-hour trip will receive the full itinerary, while those on the 1-hour trip will select between a North Bay or South Bay trip. Those on the North Bay trip will check out North Island Naval Air Station, the Naval Sub Base, Harbor and Shelter Island and Cabrillo National Monument. Meanwhile, the South Bay cruise covers the Star of India, Coronado Bay Bridge, US Navy fleet and the shipyards.
End your ride back at the original departure point.
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San Diego Bay
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Maritime Museum of San Diego (Pass By)
Coronado Bridge (Pass By)
Naval Base San Diego (Pass By)
Shelter Island Park Shoreline (Pass By)
Cabrillo National Monument (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note: you must advise of your preferred departure times in the Special Requirements field at checkout. All times are subject to availability
- Please provide contact information (i.e cell phone) for the local operator to be able to reach you in case of changes to boarding or yacht
- Some ships only have restrooms either up or down a flight of steps
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
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Frequently Asked Question (1)
Q:Is parking available near the departure point?
A:Yes! Parking is available at the USS Midway parking lot. Parking fees apply and may vary.
May 2023
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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It was our first time traveling to San Diego and this 2 hour cruise was perfect! We learned a lot of great history and the views were great! The tour guide and staff were friendly and inviting. I would highly recommend.
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Very friendly crew. The air circulation needs a little upgrading along with attempting to hear the narration given by a staff member. Also there is no restroom on the main level so very aware If you have any ambulatory limitations ot could be difficult.
The harbor tour was wonderful!! We learned so much about San Diego and saw some beautiful views! So worth it!!
Great customer service, the staff was kind towards my 90 yr old Mom. They offered a wheelchair which made the trip that more special.
Beautiful cruise and very informative.
We learned so much about the Navy past and present. Cruise was so smooth and such a beautiful day.
Overall, this was a very good experience. Our narrator did an excellent job in pointing things out along our 2-hour journey around the harbor.
Very scenic, very informative cruise! The provided information was great and getting to see all
Of the Navy ships and helicopters was amazing! Cruising through the docks with the sea lions was great too!
Best value, great tour guide on ship, we took 2 hour north south boat ride
Highly recommend this outing
The Bay Tour is always fantastic!! Have done it 4 or 5 times and its a great way to see all the activities on the bay in 2 hours . JJ was our tour guide this time and she did a great job.
Very relaxing and informative tour. Sat on upper deck to enjoy the sun . Enjoyed the day with great friends. Staff was wonderful.
Ship was well maintained and in good shape, Liked the tour guide and his facts about the harbor!!!!!
Boat left on time and boat was very clean. Good commentary throughout trip. Very pleased with experience
A wonderful and educational tour. (If people around could stay quiet enough for you to hear the tour guide) So much I didn't know about our military naval centers. WOW! It was pretty cool.
Our weather was perfect- took the 2 hour tour at 430 in September and I was comfortable with just my long sleeve. My younger children brought a sweatshirt and were comfortable. They have snacks -Not surprisingly priced- but if you are the munching type, they've got you covered. Staff was pleasant. Overall, I'm glad we did it.
It was a really good trip. Got to see the San Diego shoreline from the north and south. Will be telling my friends about this boat ride!!
Nice tour. Informative. Nice to just relax and watch the scenery or to have a nice visit with friends and have a drink 😊😊😊 bring a sun hat. Enough room to sit on deck, enough room to sit inside.
Budget friendly tickets
Very relaxing and interesting tour. I enjoyed the facts and details of the bay. Tyler and the whole crew were pleasant and it was a great time of day to go (3:00 pm).
Very informative Learned a lot about the port and the navy. Crew was great and very knowledgeable. Nice to have AC on lower level
Great time on the ship. This is something we do with them every time we are in town, They have a snack bar and bar on the ship. They take your picture when you arrive and it is reasonably priced. We were able to sail alongside a military ship going out to sea.
Fun family friendly tour for a reasonable price. The South tour has more naval ships with some history info and the North tour has more local attraction info and a drive by the sea lions. The ship is big/slow enough we didn't worry about sea sickness too.
There isn’t much to see since most of the Navy ships are not in port. The other information is okay.
Relaxing cruise around the bay. If you enjoy naval stories, this is a 10/10. I personally would rather hear about more history than colonialism.
I really enjoyed this trip. It was a hour long and would definitely do this again. I highly recommend this trip if you’re interested in learning about the history of the harbor. It is very interesting and informative. The boat and staff were great. Well worth the money spent.
It was very nice. We did book and pay for the 2 hour cruise, but it was only the hour. Website was wrong apparently. But overall good experience
Great sights and commentary of the San Diego bay. Tour guide was fantastic
We did the 2 hour tour.
Drinks were solid and enjoyed a margarita while seeing the sights.
Great narrator who knows the history of the bay, beautiful boat. HIghly recommended tour. Very relaxing
Great to be on the water and see the ships. The only thing I was disappointed about was that it appears the top deck is available for you to sit. But they closed it so outside viewing was very limited for most of the people on the boat
Very enjoyable and well suited to the group we travelled with. My father in law has some mobility issues and it was a great way to experience the bay and get some history without having to walk.
What a beautiful ride. We did the 2 hour ride and well worth it. Lots of room to sit and walk around
The 2 hour cruise goes through the complete harbor.
This is 1 Hr cruise (North) pus 1 Hr cruise South.
I believe that this needs emphasis for otherrs
The staff is friendly. They were willing to offer a wheelchair for my mother because she hardly walk. There was no charge for the wheelchair.
Excellent harbor cruise with fantastic information about the navy the history of the surrounding area of north and south harbor…great job by the narrator…
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