San Diego Harbor Tour

Take a 1- or 2-hour relaxing cruise around the harbour and bay of San Diego as you enjoy unforgettable views of America's Finest City.

This fully-guided tour will take you to all the places you want to see as you learn all about the background, history and highlights of this amazing bay. You'll see some of the largest ships in the world up close. Cruise around San Diego Bay as your friendly, informative guides point out the main sights. All you have to do is relax on the comfortable seating and pleasant sun decks, or head down to the galley below for food and beverages available for purchase.

This fully narrated harbour cruise will take you past the US Naval fleet, the famous Coronado Bay Bridge, San Diego's bustling shipyards and the Star of India, the oldest iron-hulled sailing ship still afloat. Take the 2-hour harbour cruise for the full tour; if you only have time for the 1-hour option, choose between either the north or south bay departures. On the north bay cruise, see North Island Naval Air Station, Harbor and Shelter islands, the Naval Submarine Base and Cabrillo National Monument. The south bay cruise will take you to see the Star of India, the US Navy surface fleet, the Coronado Bay Bridge and busy shipyards.

If you're lucky you may even get to see seals and sea-lions basking on the rocks. The vessels feature comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, pleasant sun decks, and you can purchase food and beverages from the galley below. The tours run daily, all year round.

Address or meeting point

1050 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego CA 92101.

Hours & minutes

Approx. 1h or 2h, depending on option purchased.

Start or opening time

10:00 h, 11:15 h, 12:30 h, 13:45 h, 15:00 h, 16:15 h. During summer months tour also available at 17:30 h (1 h).

Position

Is there any parking? Is it on the street, private or public? Metered or paid parking available.

How do you get there by car? Take I-5 South to Front Street. Then left on Broadway and left on Harbor Drive.

Is it possible to get there by public transport? Yes.

List each mean of public transportion and the stop's name San Diego Trolley, Sante Fe Depot Stop.

Distance from the venue to the stop Approx. 2 blocks.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Narrator/Guide.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? English.

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? No.

Are they trained in CPR/First Aid? Yes.

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? Yes, crew.

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? Yes, gift shop.

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No.

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? Boarding Pass to tour included..

List the specific clothing required Life jacket optional.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? No.

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Yes, the Bay Cafe.

Are there smoking / non smoking areas? Yes.

Are there restrooms available? Yes.

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No.

Drinks

Are drinks included? No.

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes, fees apply.

What type of alcoholic beverages are available and at what price? Beer and Wine.

Restroom Information

List all venues where restrooms are available Bay Cafe and Tour Vessel.

Which of them are accessible by wheelchair? Bay Cafe.

Is there a charge to use any of them? No.

Are there any restroom-only stops during the tour? No.

Physical condition

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) No.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? Yes, main deck only.

What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) Smooth Ramp access.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No.

Are there any additional costs? List them Boarding photos optional (fees apply).

Which currencies are accepted? American dollars.

Product price detail

1-Hour Tour

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 4 to 12 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.