San Diego Harbor Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Take a 1- or 2-hour relaxing harbor cruise through the bay of San Diego, featuring unforgettable views of San Diego's skyline. This fully narrated tour will take you to all the places you want to see with time to spare! Enjoy live commentary that will give you a background, history and highlights of this awesome bay. You'll see some of the largest watercraft in the world up close.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note: you must advise of your preferred departure times in the Special Requirements field at checkout. All times are subject to availability

Please provide contact information (i.e cell phone) for the local operator to be able to reach you in case of changes to boarding or yacht

Some ships only have restrooms either up or down a flight of steps

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

1-hour harbor cruise (if option selected)

Indoor and Outdoor seating

2-hour harbor cruise (if option selected)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks (onboard snack bar available to purchase)

Gratuities

What To Expect

Enjoy breathtaking view of the beautiful San Diego Bay including downtown San Diego, Midway ship, Coronado Island, Coronado military base, Coronado bridge, cruise ship terminal and many more!

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

South Bay cruise covers the Star of India, Coronado Bay Bridge, US Navy fleet and the shipyards.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

12:30pm 1-Hour North Bay Tour

3:00pm 1-Hour North Bay Tour

1:45pm 2-Hour Full Bay Tour

10:00am 1-Hour North Bay Tour

4:15pm 2-Hour Full Bay Tour

1:45pm 1-Hour South Bay Tour

4:15pm 1-Hour South Bay Tour

11:15am 2-Hour Full Bay Tour

12:30pm 2-Hour Full Bay Tour

5:30pm 1-Hour North Bay Tour

10:00am 2-Hour Full Bay Tour

3:00pm 2-Hour Full Bay Tour

11:15am 1-Hour South Bay Tour

Reviews

4.49

2,906 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2057

473

215

Great first time in San Diego experience
Cathy S,
Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Good and informative Tour guide, giving lots of information about all areas of the bay. Went in December, 10 AM cruise, very few people on board so moving around was easy. Saw lots of naval boats and got lots of information and history on the two hour tour. Would recommend for newbies to San Diego!
Best Harbor Cruise
Discover780452,
Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The narrator was very knowledgeable about the area. We left on time and everything went very well. The harbor cruise itself was fantastic.
Bed bay cruise ever
Matthew C,
Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience, wonderful crew and Rusty was incredible as the narrator. The tour of the bay was awesome and it was so cool checking out the Navy ships and learning about there history.
I brought my nephew from...
Joyce P,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I brought my nephew from New Jersey and my friend and we had a great time The history was very knowledgeable
A Wonderful Experience
Julie V,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A Wonderful Experience This cruise was fun, educational and memorable. We went on the 2 hour trip; half explored the northern side and the other half, the southern side of the harbor. As someone who grew up in San Diego and now lives in the Midwest, I saw many things for the first time. “I didn’t know that” was a favorite comment of mine. Wear lots of sunscreen and a hat that won’t blow away. Bring a picnic lunch and water. Be prepared to have a good time and learn a lot.
Could be better
viterijohanna,
Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Boat should leave 15 mins before so you can actually see the sunset. Due to the structures blocking it, we were not able to see the full su set.
Great harbor tour
Lynne L,
Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour! All staff were friendly. The narrator on the boat was a Vietnam veteran and very interesting. The boat was very comfortable with tables and chairs instead of the typical bench seats. Highly recommend.
Beautiful way to see the city!
O3983LAmichellew,
Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful way to see the city! Price was reasonable. Tour director was very knowledgeable. I will definitely go again.
A 'Don't miss' bay cruise tour when in San Diego!
evanali2014,
Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great location on the waterfront right next to the Star of India and the USS Midway aircraft carrier/museum. Great/attentive staff made for a smooth boarding process- and with 3 separate viewing decks there's plenty of great view seats (they even have a full bar inside!). Nice narrated tour of SD Bay that goes out to Point Loma and back down under the Coronado bridge- a real 'must do' activity if you're visiting, or 'just' a local San Diegan
Great way to see the harbor
elscatdog,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful day on the water! Loved the humor of the guide! Super knowledgeable about the area and Navy Shipyard. Cost was just right.