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15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In San Diego

San Diego’s best days out.

A short guide to the 15 best cruises & boat tours, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.

15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In San Diego

San Diego: Harbor Cruise - The Boat Setup: Three Levels, 360-Degree Views, and Real Comfort
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San Diego Harbor Cruise

1.San Diego Harbor Cruise

Cruise San Diego Harbor for $37, with 1- or 2-hour options, narrated Navy views, Coronado Bridge, and marine life—plus deck seating.

Most Popular 4.5

“Book directly with cruse company if you can. Companies like Viator keep popping up and they make it look like your booking director but your not. It costs more by going through a third party. They need to quit this scam. They do the same with booking hotels. Very frustrating. I have had them outright…”

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San Diego: Whale Watching Cruise - The marine biologist narration: what you gain besides sightseeing
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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

2.San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

Sail the historic America schooner from San Diego for gray whale and dolphin sightings, with onboard snacks, plus guarantees and rebook options.

5.0

“Had a great day. Saw whales. Had a blast. Crew was delightful. Also saw an aircraft carrier departing port and a submarine departing port.”

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San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise - Sunset Cliffs pass-by: getting a feel for the coast from the water
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San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

3.San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

2–3 hours from Mission Bay to the open Pacific for whales and dolphins, guided by naturalists, with onboard restrooms and paid snacks.

4.5

“I enjoyed it, I enjoyed it, I enjoyed it, I enjoyed it, I enjoyed it, I enjoyed it, I enjoyed it, I enjoyed iy”

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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise - The 3-Hour Timing and What It Actually Means
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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

5.San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

San Diego Harbor dinner cruise on the Spirit of San Diego: 2.5-hour gourmet dinner, sparkling wine, bay views, and optional unlimited open bar.

4.0

“The boat was elegant and amazing! The servi e and the food excellent! The view so beautiful and the huge Navy vessels amazing to see! I would do this cruise again and again!”

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San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure - Safety Briefing: Fast, Clear, and Actually Useful
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San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

6.San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

Drive an F13 speedboat around San Diego Bay with radio-guided narration. Close views of USS Midway and Coronado Bridge in 2 hours.

5.0

“Excellent choice for speed boat tour. My guide Kinio (sp) was a great tour guide along with his partner. Informative, knowledgeable and funny (dad jokes). We had 2 boats and would definitely come again”

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San Diego: Whale Watching Cruise - The marine biologist narration: what you gain besides sightseeing
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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

7.San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

A 3.5-hour San Diego whale-watching cruise with indoor and outdoor decks, a guided hunt for gray whales, dolphins, and more.

4.5

“Great experience and value! We saw (4) Gray Whales come up at the same time and many more whale and dolphin sightings! There were hundreds of dolphins and several pods that swam along with the boat. We loved the additional information from a group that would come around with visual aids, such as the baleen…”

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Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline - Route Highlights: USS Midway to the San Diego Maritime Museum
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Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline

8.Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline

Sunset sail on San Diego Bay for up to six people. Bean bags onboard, skyline views, and passes near USS Midway and Maritime Museum.

5.0

“Great service, beautiful and relaxing. Bring a jacket… even if it’s warm when you set sail. Gets cold quickly.”

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Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion - Sail San Diego Marina to Point Loma: Lighthouses and Open Views
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Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion

Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion - Getting there: Shelter Island board spot on Point Loma
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Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion

San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride - Meeting at 990 N Harbor Dr and Getting Tour-Ready
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San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride

11.San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride

A 30-minute high-speed jet boat ride on San Diego Bay with wet ponchos, big spins, and nonstop views of Coronado Bridge.

5.0

“Too many sailboats in the bay. The crew of the patriot were trying to find usable space to perform maneuvers but on this day there were just too many small vessels on the water. The first time we rode the patriot was much more exciting. A little disappointed this time but we will probably do…”

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San Diego: Patriot Jet Boat Thrill Ride - The Route: Big San Diego Bay Landmarks You’ll See From Right There
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San Diego: Patriot Jet Boat Thrill Ride

12.San Diego: Patriot Jet Boat Thrill Ride

A 30-minute Patriot jet boat thrill ride on San Diego Bay: 50 mph spins, rock music, and big views from USS Midway to Coronado Bridge.

4.8

“This activity was fun summer and exciting. My granddughter chose this activity and we were laughing. This jet boat took us to a new exciting expereince. This is a great activity for young adults and adults who want a new expereince.”

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San Diego Bay Sail Aboard a Vintage Yacht Beer and Wine Included - What Sets Liberty Apart: Traditional Gaff Rig Sailing
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San Diego Bay Sail Aboard a Vintage Yacht Beer and Wine Included

San Diego: City Cruises Harbor Sightseeing Cruise - The first leg: Star of India, airport runway views, and harbor landmarks
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San Diego: City Cruises Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

Glow Nightime Pedal Boat Rental in San Diego Bay - Checking In on Emerson Street (and Beating the Parking Stress)
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Glow Nightime Pedal Boat Rental in San Diego Bay

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