Diego Harbor
San Diego Harbor Cruise
Take a 1- or 2-hour relaxing harbor cruise through the bay of San Diego, featuring unforgettable views of San Diego's skyline. This fully narrated tour will take you to all the places you want to see with time to spare! Enjoy live commentary that will give you a background, history and highlights of this awesome bay. You'll see some of the largest watercraft in the world up close.
San Diego Bay Highlights: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour
Discover the best of San Diego Bay on our expertly narrated harbor tour. Spanning over 13 miles, this journey takes you past iconic landmarks such as Seaport Village, Shelter Island, and the ship-building docks. Gaze at the scenic beauty of Coronado Island, Point Loma, and the historic Cabrillo National Monument. As we cruise, look out for diverse marine wildlife and learn about the local conservation efforts protecting them. Capture breathtaking views with plenty of photo opportunities, and enjoy refreshments from our fully stocked snack bar. With beautiful outdoor decks perfect for sightseeing and the current great weather, all you need to bring is a hat, a light sweater or jacket, and your sunglasses for a perfect day on the bay.
San Diego Seal Tour
Hop aboard San Diego’s only amphibious Sea and Land Adventure for an unforgettable 1 hour and 45 minute tour that combines city sights with aquatic enchantment. Begin your journey on the vibrant streets of downtown, taking in the urban atmosphere before making a spectacular splash into the waters of San Diego Bay.
Aboard the unique Hydra Terra vehicle, you'll explore the bay’s dynamic ecosystem and rich military heritage, cruising past playful California sea lions and iconic naval landmarks. The narrated tour offers insights into the ecological and historical significance of the area, providing an educational and entertaining experience for all ages.
This amphibious tour is the perfect way to see "America’s Finest City" from both land and sea, making it an essential experience for visitors and locals alike.
Select one of these two departure points during purchase:
Seaport Village 825 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
or Embarcadero 1004 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
Discover San Diego at your leisure with a unique tour around "America's Finest City". Create your own itinerary to see the most popular sights of San Diego and Coronado at your own pace hopping on and off with the options that best suit your interests.
San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise
Enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise aboard one of San Diego's finest dining vessels. Spend the evening in luxury as you dine on a gourmet dinner , sip on a complimentary cocktail and enjoy the music throughout the night. Upgrade your dinner cruise to include an unlimited bar option and don't forget your camera – this cruise features 25 scenic miles (40 km) of San Diego's magnificent skyline. Dining is inside. Don't forget to bring a jacket for after sunset.
San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure
Rev up your excitement with a one-of-a-kind San Diego Speed Boat Adventure!
Experience the thrill of captaining your own speed boat on a guided and narrated tour of San Diego’s Harbor! Follow an expert guide in a separate boat and stay connected with our two-way communication system, hearing fascinating stories about the city’s maritime past and iconic landmarks like the USS Midway and Coronado Bridge. Feel the rush as you glide across shimmering waters, capturing panoramic views of San Diego’s skyline. This unique adventure combines high-speed excitement with fun facts about the harbor’s rich history.
If booking multiple boats, please make separate reservations for each. Don’t miss one of the most exciting things to do in San Diego—Reserve now and create unforgettable memories!
San Diego Harbor Cruise on the largest Catamaran in San Diego!
Enjoy a San Diego harbor cruise on San Diego's largest and newest catamaran yacht. We provide our guests with a unique way to splash by all of the amazing San Diego harbor monuments while enjoying the smooth sailing of San Diego's largest catamaran! Let our captain and crew guide you through the calm waters of San Diego Bay while our friendly bartenders whip up our famous custom cocktails and mocktails!
San Diego Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventure
Enjoy the best sightseeing on the San Diego Bay—with a professionally narrated tour provided by The San Diego Natural History Museum of San Diego's whale-watching hot spots. Join us on the water as we search for Gray Whales (winter), Blue Whales (Summer), Minke Whales, Fin Whales, dolphins, sea lions, marine birds and much more!
As we cruise, we’ll see up-close views of the bay's wildlife as well as iconic landmarks from a new perspective. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture all the sights in photos and video.
If some type of whale is not sighted on your whale watching cruise, you will receive a pass good to return for a Whale Watching Cruise or Harbor Cruise from City Cruises San Diego.
NOTE: The whale watching vessel cruises in the open ocean. Our yacht is the most comfortable yacht in San Diego, due to stabilizers that greatly reduce the yacht's motion.
Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion
Set sail from San Diego on this small-group sailing tour on a sunset sail on the open ocean. This three-hour adventure on a Catalina sailboat is limited to six (6) guests allowing you a comfortable, semi-private experience (or, purchase all 6 tickets and grab five friends to have a completely private sail!).
Sit back, relax and enjoy the complimentary beer, soft drinks and snacks as you watch the sun slowly drop behind the gentle contours of Point Loma with the glistening city lights behind you.
Departure times vary throughout the year. Guest must contact Sail San Diego after purchase for the exact departure time. Please note this activity does require a minimum of 3 guests total in order to sail.
If members in your group are booking their tickets separately, please call Sail San Diego so they can ensure you're on the same boat. If they don't know ahead of time, you may be seated on separate boats!
Maritime Museum of San Diego Admission Ticket
Unlike typical museums which house exhibits and galleries within their walls, the Maritime Museum of San Diego is a collection of several historic ships with below deck exhibits, docked along the region's beautiful waterfront. Your general admission ticket gives you complete access to tour all ships and exhibits for one low ticket price. The fleet ranges from tall ship sailing vessels to steam ferry boats to the USS Dolphin submarine. Come and discover 500 years of seafaring history as you step on board and back in time!
San Diego Harbor Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of San Diego while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour.
Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city.
Score points for correct answers and try to get the high score on the leaderboard.
See major attractions as well as less-known gems of San Diego on this unique scavenger hunt and walking tour.
Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for!
Tour several key sections of San Diego – Little Italy, Downtown, Gaslamp Quarter, and the Marina.
Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 24 challenges on the scavenger hunt.
Wear comfortable shoes! You'll walk about 4 miles along this scavenger hunt tour.
Explore the city at your own pace
Enjoy fun challenges with family and friends
Discover San Diego's hidden gems and historic sights
Perfect for all ages
San Diego Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Turn San Diego into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour city walking tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Note: Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together in order to be included in the same adventure.
San Diego Harbor Cruise | Splash through San Diego Bay!
Meet The Alana, San Diego’s newest Catamaran! We offer 2.5 hour Harbor Cruises in San Diego all year round! Splash by all of the amazing sights that San Diego has to offer including the Coronado Bridge and the USS Midway! Alana is a custom 40-foot Coral Island Yacht Rental that is coast guard regulated for 35 passengers and is fully equipped with:
Liquor licensed fully Stocked Bar serving your favorite Boat drinks!
2 decks for optimum comfort
2 below-deck modern bathrooms
Forward sundeck with plenty of seating and standing room
State-of-the-art entertainment and safety equipment
Our crew consists of 1 master captain and 2-3 crew members
Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore San Diego's incredible waterfront!
We'll point out and tell you all about the attractions, statues, buildings, parks, memorials and more that make up the incredibly beautiful San Diego Harbor.
Aside from the sights, you'll learn a bit about San Diego's history, the bay and wildlife that frequent the area.
Tour highlights include the USS Midway Museum, Seaport Village, Rady Shell, Coronado Bridge, Ruocco Park, Bob Hope Memorial & more!
The tour also comes with fun location based trivia questions. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer.
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.
The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
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2-Hour Morning Sail in San Diego
Set sail from America's Cup Harbor on your morning sailing tour, and enjoy the sights of Point Loma, San Diego Bay and the downtown waterfront. This two-hour adventure on a Catalina sailboat is limited to a maximum of six (6) guests allowing you a comfortable semi-private experience (or, purchase all 6 tickets to make it a private sail for you and your friends/family!).
Sit back and relax into the slower pace of your morning as you watch the sights of San Diego Bay, all while enjoying the complimentary drinks and snacks.
Departure times vary throughout the year. Guest must contact Sail San Diego after purchase for the exact departure time. Please note this activity does require a minimum of 3 guests total in order to sail.
If members in your group are booking their tickets separately, please call Sail San Diego so they can ensure you're on the same boat. If they don't know ahead of time, you may be seated on separate boats!
Sunset Cruise San Diego
With this San Diego harbor cruise, you can check off views of a selection of San Diego’s most important monuments, without encountering crowds or traffic. Simply enjoy a stress-free sail through the water in a large catamaran, and benefit from a full bar on board, so you can purchase drinks along the way.
Small-Group San Diego Sailing Trip
Leave the streets behind as you cruise the San Diego Bay and marvel at the cityscape. The vibrant waterfront offers expansive views of Downtown, Point Loma, and Coronado Island. Whether you’re looking for an intimate adventure, or pure relaxation, this 2-hour sailing tour of San Diego Bay lets you see the area from a different vantage point. Cruise aboard a 6-passenger yacht piloted by a licensed captain, search for marine life in their natural habitat, and take amazing photos of your friends and family.
San Diego Gaslamp Segway Tour
Admire top San Diego attractions on this narrated morning or afternoon Segway tour that includes instruction and is perfect for beginners! See the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Petco Park and the 'USS San Diego' Memorial, stopping for photos along the way. Follow your knowledgeable guide as you learn about the city's history and major landmarks. Touring the city by Segway is a novel, memorable way to cover lots of territory in a short span of time.
San Diego Tequila Tour
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The group will meet in Old Town San Diego at Rockin' Baja Lobster, a notoriously fun Mexican restaurant! We'll sip our first tequila while enjoying chips and a full salsa bar!
Our next stop is high on the hillside, Old Town Tequila Factory, where we sample another shot of tequila AND enjoy a delicious fish taco on the rooftop patio with a beautiful scenic view that overlooks Downtown San Diego and the San Diego Harbor that gives that perfect backdrop for a selfie!
As the tour continues, we learn about the Whaley House, early California, grave sites, historical markers, and other Old Town facts as we pass them by on our way to our final stop.
Saving the best for last, the restaurant, bar and tequila museum El Agave. This is a top shelf tequileria and carries over 2,000 tequilas. Here, each guest is treated to YOUR OWN PERSONAL FLIGHT of tequila that is highly rated by the bar vendors while enjoying the fine dining establishment ending our tour!
Scavenger Hunt in San Diego by Crazy Dash
During Crazy Dash of San Diego, you'll use an app and walk through the city to collect points by finding items around the city and performing challenges. You can find the items in any order you want. Check out the rankings in the app to see your score compared to other teams across the nation. Crazy Dash comes with a remote host to chat with you in case you need anything. Crazy Dash is our most relaxed scavenger hunt. Come explore with us in San Diego!