SAN DIEGO
San Diego’s best days out.
A short guide to the 11 best vip tours, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
A 2-hour luxury catamaran whale watch from Oceanside with live narration. Expect dolphins and sea lions, plus seasonal whale chances.
Most Popular“This is a great family adventure to see these amazing creatures that God created. The only suggestion I have is the crew needs to carry motion sickness medicine or patches. That was the only bummer about the trip and yes, I got sick.”
Small-group sail on a 34-foot Catalina from Harbor Island for skyline and coastal views, with local captain stories, snacks, and BYO drinks.
“Captain Mike is a fantastic captain, guide and person. We highly recommend getting out on the bay with Captain Mike!”
Private Guadalupe Valley wine tour from San Diego with pickup, 3 tastings, BajaMed lunch, and a guide who keeps the day moving safely.
“Mario was awesome. He picked us up right on time and was so helpful. He pointed out spots along the way and knew a lot of history! This was the best tour I have ever been on. Great wineries, and the food was amazing. He sat with us at lunch, helped order and helped us…”
Private luxury catamaran sailing from Mission Bay with smooth cruising to La Jolla Cove or Sunset Cliffs, crew service, and BYO snacks.
“Captain and staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Taught was newer and in top condition. The head and galley were very clean. Definitely will see y’all next year.”
Cruise on the Peregrine from San Diego Bay to Pacific waters for a narrated whale and dolphin hunt with smooth, comfortable decks.
“A fantastic boat to observe the wildlife. The marine biologist did a fantastic job of describing the wildlife. We saw four gray whales and four different species of dolphins by the dozen and two different species of sea lions. The boat was much faster than the other boats, and the captain did a great job…”
Luxury sail on a 40-ft yacht through San Diego Bay past USS Midway, Coronado, and Point Loma, with snacks, drinks, and wildlife.
“Captain Dave was super! A lover for local knowledge particularly all the naval bases and aircraft’s. Super insightful and a joy! From the UK!”
San Diego whale watching from the Peregrine in Point Loma with marine biologists, A/C comfort, snacks, and a whale sighting guarantee.
“Staff members were super nice, the boat tour was great and we have seen three grey whales and a lot of dolphins!”
A guided luxury e-bike ride from Solana Beach through Cardiff, Swami’s Beach, Encinitas boat houses, and Moonlight Beach in about 2 hours.
“Our tour guide took us to beautiful scenic areas for excellent photos! We went to Torrey Pines Golf course which was beautiful and of interest to us. Matthew was very friendly and informative. I highly recommend this bike tour!”
A $90 luxury picnic on a docked gondola in Coronado Cays—comfortable seating, shaded gazebo, menu options, photos, and bay views.
“The picnic was cancelled due to the weather but I was not offered a refund. It was cancelled with an hours notice”
Luxury pontoon cruise on San Diego Bay for up to 12, captained and stable, with Bluetooth and a cooler plus Coronado Bridge views.
“Excellent and good ride the boat with panoramic view”
San Diego SAN airport to city luxury SUV transfer with meet-and-greet, up to 60 minutes waiting, clean car, sanitizer, and bottled water.
“Awesome service. Excellent communication, waiting for us when we got off the plane, assisted with luggage and parked close.”
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