San Diego · SAN DIEGO HARBOR CRUISES
The north loop takes in the carrier fleet and the Coronado bridge, the south loop adds the shipyards and the naval base. These 15 compare the two, plus the full circuit, on price, length and what the narration is actually worth.
Cruise San Diego Bay for Navy ships, skyline views, sea lions, and Coronado sights on a relaxed 1 or 2-hour narrated boat tour.
“We (4) loved the San Diego Harbor Cruise! MC JJ explained most everything we saw and gave background information to aid our understanding. Ship was clean and well functioning, weather was beautiful and our day was very pleasant.”
See San Diego Bay, Navy ships, sea lions, and the Coronado Bridge on a narrated Flagship cruise with indoor and outdoor seating.
“Easy access at the dock, the line moved quickly. The seating includes 2 levels, most of us chose the upper that day. There is a bar for rereshments. Staff were courteous. Nice tour of the harbor, well narrated, great views of the navy base.”
Review of San Diego’s three-hour harbor dinner cruise, with skyline views, dinner, live entertainment, access tips, and honest value advice.
“Great experience food was excellent service on point loved the view drinks delicious our waitress was perfect”
Drive your own F13 speedboat around San Diego Harbor, passing USS Midway, sea lions, Coronado Bridge, and historic ships with a guide.
“My son and his girlfriend LOVED it! Great value and amazing experience for them both! Highly recommend!”
Review of City Cruises San Diego’s 90-minute harbor tour, with Navy ships, Point Loma views, narration, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Grab a table on the boat as soon as you board if you want seating outside. You can also purchase snacks, beer, and cocktails on board. Restrooms available.”
Cruise San Diego Bay for 90 minutes past naval ships, Coronado Bridge, Point Loma, and the USS Midway with live narration.
“It’s was so fun and informative ! You have to do it at least once in your life for the experience! Highly recommended.”
Review the San Diego brunch cruise with bay views, buffet dining, bottomless mimosas, and practical tips on price, boarding, and value.
“We had a great experience. We brought my boss for his birthday. Everything was easy from check-in to boarding. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.”
Review of City Cruises San Diego’s 2.5-hour gourmet dinner cruise, with skyline views, a three-course meal, DJ, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Wasn't able to go on the Dinner cruise because of my wife's medical condition and they would not grant me a refund as requested.. Will never have anything to do with this company on any future trips.”
San Diego dinner cruise review with plated seasonal food, DJ dancing, sunset bay views, landmark sights, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Had a great time on this cruise with dinner. Will highly recommend this”
Review of City Cruises San Diego whale watching, with gray whales, dolphins, sea lions, naturalists, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“So nice and relaxing! No whales but we were given a voucher to come back free of charge. We got to see Seals, Pelicans, Bottlenose Dolphins and Common Dolphins. I thought there would be so many guests on the boat. But there was room for us all to spread out and walk around while the boat was in motion. We brought our 7 year old who had a blast as well.”
Review of San Diego’s two-hour brunch cruise, with buffet dining, free-flowing champagne, bay views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Service service service! Rhonda found us all over that ship and kept our glasses full! We’ll definitely be coming back. So nice, clean, food was good but the bubbly was our favorite! Worth every penny.”
Cruise San Diego Bay aboard the spacious Triton catamaran for skyline views, USS Midway, Coronado Bridge, cocktails, and a relaxed 2.5-hour outing.
“Great experience, would be better if some kind of food or snacks can be purchased. And also, non alcohol drinks for kids.”
Enjoy a San Diego dinner cruise with buffet dining, DJ music, and nighttime views of downtown, Coronado Bridge, and the bay.
“The hosts were friendly and accommodating. The Bartender and DJ were great!! Food was good. It was a little chilly because a/c was cranked up and it wasn’t hot outside so next time I’ll dress warmer.”
Cruise San Diego Bay aboard a 1914 pilot boat, with carrier views, Coronado Bridge, naval history, and Maritime Museum admission.
“Many different types (steam, sail, ferry, pilot, swift) ships to explore with the feeling of being in a floating piece of history. Much exercise for active and mobile people”
Cruise San Diego Bay for 2.5 hours aboard a 75-foot catamaran, with skyline views, comfortable seating, a bar, and cocktails sold separately.
“War in Ordnung soweit. Es wurde sehr viel Alcohol konsumiert. Hat allerdings nichts mit der Besatzung zu tun. Fand 2.5 Stunden zu lang. Ansonsten soweit ok”
Pick a stretch of coast, a park or a taproom.
