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The 15 Best San Diego Sailing Trips and Sunset Sails

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The bay is protected, the breeze is reliable from midday, and the skyline lines up perfectly at golden hour. These 15 sailing trips compare on boat, group size and whether drinks come with it, from small-group afternoons to a vintage yacht with beer and wine on board.

Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion

Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion - Onboard comfort that actually matters at sunset

1.Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $127Our pick

Small-group San Diego sunset sailing for up to 6. Enjoy Point Loma, USS Midway, Coronado, snacks, drinks, blankets, and your own music.

“The boat is so clean! I crawled on my knees, in my dark navy pants from the bean bag on the bow to the stern and not one speck of white dust was on my knees as I had feared.”

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Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion

Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion - The 3-Hour Flow: How the Day Typically Feels

2.Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 531 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Small-group 3-hour San Diego Harbor sail with snacks, beer, and onboard gear, plus your own music. See Coronado Bridge and USS Midway.

“Great time on the sail boat. Dave was an awesome captain and shared a lot of knowledge with us along the way. Highly recommend to couples just looking to relax and soak in San Diego’s views.”

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San Diego Bay Sail Aboard a Vintage Yacht Beer and Wine Included

San Diego Bay Sail Aboard a Vintage Yacht Beer and Wine Included - Sunset sailing in San Diego Bay, and what you can realistically see

2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sunset Sail with Drinks

2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sunset Sail with Drinks - Price and what you are really paying for at $119

Luxury Sailing Tour of San Diego’s Bay and Coastal Waterways

Luxury Sailing Tour of San Diego's Bay and Coastal Waterways - What you get onboard: snacks, water, and the comfort details that matter

5.Luxury Sailing Tour of San Diego’s Bay and Coastal Waterways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · from $119

Small-group Catalina 34 sail from Harbor Island for skyline and coastal views, with snacks, water, and local captain stories.

“Capt. Mike was awesome! We had so much fun and his knowledge about the area was incredible. The best part was when we sailed back from the Coronado bridge. It was so peaceful and relaxing! I would absolutely do it again!!!!”

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San Diego: San Diego Bay Sunset & Daytime Sailing Experience

San Diego: San Diego Bay Sunset & Daytime Sailing Experience - Downtown San Diego skyline and USS Midway views from the water

2-Hour Private Sailing Experience in San Diego Bay

2-Hour Private Sailing Experience in San Diego Bay - The boat and comfort perks you’ll actually notice

Daytime Sailing Along San Diego’s Skyline

Daytime Sailing Along San Diego's Skyline - Comfort Wins: Bean Bags, Blankets, and the Wine Service

8.Daytime Sailing Along San Diego’s Skyline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

San Diego skyline sailing for 2 hours with a glass of wine, cozy bean bags, and water views near the Midway carrier. Small group.

“Relaxing, lovely and fun experience. Captain was pleasant and knowledgeable. Beautiful views and interesting things to see.”

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Luxury Catamaran Sailing Charter of San Diego

Luxury Catamaran Sailing Charter of San Diego - What private service means when you are actually on the boat

9.Luxury Catamaran Sailing Charter of San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.)

Private luxury catamaran cruise from Mission Bay to La Jolla or Sunset Cliffs, with attentive crew and coolers included.

“We loved this whole experience! We were a group of 6 and the crew was beyond accommodating and we had an amazing time on the water. Would highly recommend!”

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2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Adventure with Drinks

2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Adventure with Drinks - The 2.5-hour harbor route: skyline, Coronado, Embarcadero, Midway

10.2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Adventure with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Small-group San Diego catamaran sail with beer, wine, soft drinks, sea life sightings, and quiet motor-off sailing.

“It was a beautiful and peaceful day on the water and Captain Matt was wonderful. The boat was comfortable and clean. Loved all the sea life and all that we got to see during our time on the water.”

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San Diego Sunset or Afternoon Sail on Classic Yacht

San Diego Sunset or Afternoon Sail on Classic Yacht - Where You Board at Safe Harbor Sunroad, and What the 2.5 Hours Feel Like

11.San Diego Sunset or Afternoon Sail on Classic Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Classic yacht sail in San Diego Bay with vintage style, small group vibes, and iconic passes like Star of India, Midway, and Coronado.

“Very comfortable yet relaxed vessel, well stocked with snacks and drinks. Captain Phillip has a great personality that topped everything off.”

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2.5 Hour Private Sunset Sailing Tour in San Diego up to 12 guests

2.5 Hour Private Sunset Sailing Tour in San Diego up to 12 guests - Sailing close to the US Midway and the Kissing Statue: the view trick that works

12.2.5 Hour Private Sunset Sailing Tour in San Diego up to 12 guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $260

Private 2.5-hour San Diego sunset sail for up to 12, with blankets, drinks, and snacks, passing Seaport Village and sailing under Coronado Bridge.

“Great experience to see the harbor and the San Diego Skyline! Beautiful views and lots of fun! We had a group of 13 girls on the sail for a bachelorette party and we were well taken care of!”

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Private Day Sailing Experience in San Diego up to 12 guests

Private Day Sailing Experience in San Diego up to 12 guests - Getting on Board at Safe Harbor Sunroad (and What to Expect)

13.Private Day Sailing Experience in San Diego up to 12 guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $235

Private 2.5-hour San Diego sailing for up to 12, blankets and snacks included, choose Point Loma or USS Midway, sail under Coronado Bridge.

“It was one of the if not the most memorable experience the group had on a long weekend spent in San Diego! Captain Gus was full of energy and fun facts. Loved the attention to detail and the atmosphere he had that was welcoming and professional. Thank you for an amazing experience!!! Be ready for some waves and a great time!”

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San Diego: Sunset and Day Sailing Excursion with Drinks

San Diego: Sunset and Day Sailing Excursion with Drinks - 150 minutes on the water: how sunset timing really works

14.Sunset and Day Sailing Excursion with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 2h 30m · from $101

150-minute San Diego sunset sail from Harbor Island with wine and beer, skyline views, and real wildlife spotting like dolphins and sea lions.

“Captain DJ was awesome and the route around San Diego was perfect - all the best sites and sunset sites were spectacular”

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Small-Group San Diego Sailing Trip

Small-Group San Diego Sailing Trip - The 2-hour sail route: Harbor Island to the postcard views

15.Small-Group San Diego Sailing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $130

A 2-hour small-group sail on San Diego Bay. Classic yacht, wildlife spotting, and snacks with wine or beer included.

“Our guide made sure that we had an amazing time. He made us feel as if we were old friends. My wife and I were on an anniversary trip and just happened on the ad lucky us.”

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