San Diego · SAN DIEGO BAY & HARBOR TOURS
35 tours
The harbor loop is the cheapest geography lesson in California: Coronado bridge overhead, the carriers at North Island, sea lions asleep on the bait barges. These 15 cruises differ mostly in length and what comes with the ticket, so compare the north and south loops, the price, and whether you want lunch on board.
San Diego Harbor cruise for $37: pick 1 or 2 hours, enjoy narrated Navy fleet views, Coronado Bridge sights, and sea lions.
“The travels I was with did a poor job at planning a birthday trip. The boat was big and empty and the tour guide was mediocre”
San Diego Harbor dinner cruise with gourmet dinner, skyline views, live entertainment, and optional unlimited open bar. About 3 hours.
“Easy to make reservations and changes. Good service, friendly staff, food was nicely presented and tasty.”
Self-drive F13 speed boats on San Diego Harbor with radio narration, sea lion sightings, and close passes of USS Midway and Coronado Bridge.
“Some technical difficulties had us start 30 minutes late. Otherwise the host was great and tour was fun.”
A 30-minute jet boat thrill on San Diego Bay, with ponchos, fast spins, and big views of Coronado and USS Midway for $45.
“We are always looking for something new to do everything we come to San Diego. We loved this! Crew was top notch- great views of the area, great playlist. Our nephew loved it- it was his pick to do this.”
Sail on the hand-restored Liberty at sunset with beer, white wine, and snacks. Small group, serious views, and real seamanship.
“Great tour. And worth the money. Tour guide is very personable. We had a lovely and relaxing evening. Thank you.”
Glow pedal boat on San Diego Bay. 1 hour, Bluetooth music, blankets, and skyline views. Up to 3 in your group, dog friendly.
“Fun hang out activity, would recommend for anyone! Boats aren’t hard to handle and the view is worth it.”
San Diego sunset cruise from Mission Bay with the Mahalo bar, SeaWorld and Ocean Beach views, and a relaxing 1h15 ride for $40.
“Driver makes it fun and exciting and kept us laughing the whole time! We enjoyed seeing all the sites and learning about all the districts of SD.”
Sail San Diego Bay for two hours from Harbor Island, with downtown skyline views, sea lions, and included wine.
“Excellent sailing tour! Rick was a fantastic captain. Highly recommended this tour.”
Sail San Diego Bay on a private yacht with Captain Liz. Customize your route, spot sea lions, and enjoy snacks, drinks, and champagne.
“Liz and The Mojave sailboat were amazing!!! A great, overall experience. I don’t know how it could be better.”
Rent a jetski in Coronado and ride San Diego Bay at up to 65 mph, with skyline views plus Coronado Bridge and USS Midway sights.
“More than expected, great customer service and great quality jet skis. Will most likely return.”
Kayak San Diego Bay with a beginner lesson, calm water, and an easy 1-hour paddle from Chula Vista Water Sports.
“Mike the instructor was the best! Very chill and was engaging. Kayaking itself was easy and it was fun going out in the water with friends. Will come back soon!”
Snorkel Mission Bay with a marine biologist guide. Calm water, small-group help, and a digital photo album. Wetsuit rental needed.
“Matt was very knowledgeable about what we would see and took the time to explain and make sure everyone understood how to use the equipment. The location was perfect for beginners and we saw octopus, lobster, crabs, sea slugs and all sorts of fish. Matt even sends you some nice pics and videos of the excursion. I took my 13 year old grandson with me and it was a great experience. Definitely recommend.”
A private 3-hour San Diego Bay sailing charter for up to six, with iconic sights like USS Midway, Point Loma, and Coronado Bridge.
“It was absolutely wonderful the trip was relaxing the caption was very knowledgeable and I would do it again tomorrow”
San Diego Harbor Cruise on Triton’s catamaran. Pass USS Midway, go under Coronado Bridge, sip cocktails, and see skyline views.
“We had a great experience, traveled with 4 adults and 1 12 year old. We loved the drinks and sights- perfect afternoon!”
Hour long eco pedal boat from America’s Cup Harbor for San Diego skyline photos, sea lions, shade, and family fun.
“It was an overall great experience that I recommend to all! The lady I called on the phone for some details on the address and moving my schedule to an hour later was very nice and accommodating. Best of all, she told me where to park which was very convenient! Russ, the guy who was there for the kayaks was also very nice and accommodating! Very clear instructions and very assuring, too! He even told us to continue when we returned the kayaks earlier than an hour! The kayaks were awesome! It was our first time, but it was a no brainer! The waters were very calm and the sound…”
