San Diego · SAN DIEGO MARITIME HISTORY TOURS
9 tours
Prices, running times and who each one suits: below are the 9 best san diego maritime history tours in San Diego, starting with the pick of them. Sea breeze in the afternoon, so morning slots book out first.
Walk the USS Midway in 3 to 4 hours with skip-the-line entry, audio in 6 languages, climb-aboard aircraft, and a 3D battle show.
“Amazing tour and former military members who serve in it. Great job.”
USS Midway Museum admission in San Diego with skip-the-line entry and an included audio tour. Explore decks, aircraft, and views.
“Give yourself plenty of time. The dozens were very helpful and informative. I learned things about navigation that I have been curious about for a long time.”
Tour San Diego's historic ships and submarines, including Star of India and HMS Surprise, with family hands-on exhibits. $28.
“Lots to see, Great history lesson for all ages. Real hands on experience, great people working there to help with ticketing needs. A+ service!”
One ticket to San Diego Bay, with USS Dolphin, the film-famous H.M.S. Surprise, and historic ships like the Star of India.
Ride PCF 816 Swift Boat in San Diego Bay with narrated naval history, a high speed run, and stops under Coronado Bay Bridge. $48.
“Couldn’t hear the guide. Due to the noise of the boat there should be some type of headset to hear the history and facts presented on the tour. Otherwise it was an expensive boat ride.”
Four hours of hands-on sailing on the schooner Californian, plus included Maritime Museum historic fleet admission.
“Had a great time , water and chips were passed out when we came back in. Went out of the harbor into the ocean. Everyone gets to help rsise the sails. 4 hours under sail. The first 30 min of the trip is explaining safety features. They fire the canons as well ..it does rock and roll ! So take your sea sick pills 💊 parking was hard to find and expensive 40$. But free parking is in old town . And you can walk or Uber.”
Sail San Diego Bay on a Spanish galleon replica, learn Cabrillo stories from an onboard historian, and enjoy a relaxing 4-hour cruise.
“The crew was fantastic. The sailing was a unique adventure for me. I can’t wait to bring my grandson.”
Sail aboard the schooner Californian in San Diego, man the helm, then visit the Maritime Museum with included admission.
“Wow what a day out first of all make sure you look round all the boats and take your time, but the trip on the California was amazing help out the crew in pulling up the sails get involved when ever you can you'll learn so much in the time you are there. Recommend this to everyone so much to see too and more than worth the price of the ticket thank you to all on board for making this a special day out.”
Sail on the San Salvador galleon replica from San Diego, then explore Maritime Museum highlights like Star of India and HMS Surprise.
