City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the best of San Diego Bay on our expertly narrated harbor tour. Spanning over 13 miles, this journey takes you past iconic landmarks such as Seaport Village, Shelter Island, and the ship-building docks. Gaze at the scenic beauty of Coronado Island, Point Loma, and the historic Cabrillo National Monument. As we cruise, look out for diverse marine wildlife and learn about the local conservation efforts protecting them. Capture breathtaking views with plenty of photo opportunities, and enjoy refreshments from our fully stocked snack bar. With beautiful outdoor decks perfect for sightseeing and the current great weather, all you need to bring is a hat, a light sweater or jacket, and your sunglasses for a perfect day on the bay.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Access to outer decks is via stairs only, and not wheelchair accessible.
Ages 3 and under are free .
Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Full Snack bar with Hot and Cold items available for purchase
90min narrated San Diego Harbor Tour
All taxes and fees
Beverage Service (cash bar available)
What To Expect
Cabrillo National Monument
Southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula commemorating the landing of Juan Rodriquez.
Shelter Island
Neighborhood of Point Loma connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land.
Options
Best of the Bay 90 Minute
Reviews
482 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great cruise on City Cruises.
Sanjay M,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Booked a cruise of San Diego bay with City Cruises. Great cruise and experience. The boat was excellent and the crew did a great job in serving drinks and food and providing great and informative narration so that we could get a deeper understanding of everything we were seeing in San Diego Bay.
The captain and 1st mate...
Nicole H,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00The captain and 1st mate were wonderful. Very funny and knowledgeable. Fun experience all around. Max
nice captains and good vibe
Siyuan X,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00great tour and nice cruise with good views. kids liked the ample space to walk around and saw several good sites around the bay
Nice and relaxing! Great...
Christina B,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nice and relaxing! Great information about the bay! Wonderful service with the ease of the ordering app. We would defiantly do it again!
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Francoise S,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was amazing. I enjoyed my experience. I did have some complications trying to get my ticket, but they were very kind and were able to help me as fast as they possibly can. I highly recommend take your friends, your family, your granny, your daddy, your mommy.
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