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 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

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

Options

10:00am 1-Hour North Bay Tour

4:15pm 2-Hour Full Bay Tour

3:00pm 2-Hour Full Bay Tour

11:15am 1-Hour South Bay Tour

11:15am 2-Hour Full Bay Tour

4:15pm 1-Hour South Bay Tour

1:45pm 2-Hour Full Bay Tour

12:30pm 2-Hour Full Bay Tour

1:45pm 1-Hour South Bay Tour

5:30pm 1-Hour North Bay Tour

12:30pm 1-Hour North Bay Tour

10:00am 2-Hour Full Bay Tour

3:00pm 1-Hour North Bay Tour

Reviews

4.49

3,040 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2158

490

221

North bound Harbor cruise attractions
Pathfinder631598,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
1 hour cruise towards north with very good narration was interesting with many landmarks and historical perspectives, war ships, fighter jets, and USS Midway Museum were the special attractions.
Great 1 hour view of the bay, the city and the ships
Bbreeny,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Great to see the battleships up close
Great experience! Recommended for anyone in the area looking to enjoy the beautiful weather and outdoor activities view!
Lorraine L,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience! Recommended for anyone in the area. Loading area was easy to find and the staff were very friendly and professional!
Wonderful tour of the bay!
louannm737,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a great tour for those from out of town or locals. You not only get views of our bay but learn so much from the knowledgeable tour guide. I highly recommend it! This was my fourth time. A great experience with do with friends and family!
A Must Do Experience
kerrybQ2656IV,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Must do harbor cruise. SO much happening there. Our guide was great. If you have time for only one tour, do the 2 hour boat, and not the all day guided van tour of San Diego. That was good, and I would do it again, but this is better.
Deac
Deacon247,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The cruise was everything highlighted from them. The cruise was great and the staff was very friendly. The drinks was pricey so recommend the package for one and share. The only thing was finding the parking as the director was not great and the city is very busy. Overall highly recommend.
Well worth the money
Sherri J,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Rusty was a great tour guide...very knowledgeable and funny. The pilot made the boating experience very smooth.
San Diego Harbor cruise.
montgomeryi2022,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great cruise. Be sure to sun screen.
Wonderful experience
Rick D,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everything about this cruise was great, from booking, to check in and boarding, to the tour presentation itself. Rusty was our tour guide and his knowledge of the port was amazing. Not only the many Navy ships but also the local history.
Excellent value
Vince K,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The north and south bay cruise is the best value. The 3 PM slot is also the most suitable as far as visibility as the earlier cruises could face coastal fog. We thought the proce was fair and the narrator was informative as well. To sum it up, we recommend this cruise to out of town visitors.