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The 6 Best Speed Boat Rides in San Diego

6 tours  ·  from $45 a head

Thirty knots past the naval base is a different way to see the same bay. These 6 compare boat size, how much of the run is at speed and how wet you are going to get, priced and timed.

San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure - Setting out from Cabrillo Isle Marina
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San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

1.San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 716 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75Our pick

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!”

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San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride - Seaport Village, Cabrillo, and quick waterfront views
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San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride

2.San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 397 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Best value

Ride San Diego Bay at up to 40 knots, spin beneath the Coronado Bridge, and enjoy skyline views on this wet, music-filled jet boat trip.

“If you love FAST and THRILLING this is a MUST DO!!!! We loved it so much, I booked another ride as our “last day” favorite the very next day! My husband and kiddo were smiling ear to ear! The music was perfect! The captain and crew, beyond compare! Captain Brendon Baerg is a master at handling that boat! If you want to tip them, which I did very much want to show my appreciation, and you have no cash, the captain does have a QR code. I hope they post the QR code by the tip jar so you don’t have to ask. I used the cash app to Brendon…”

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San Diego: Patriot Jet Boat Thrill Ride - USS Midway and the naval waterfront
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San Diego: Patriot Jet Boat Thrill Ride

3.Patriot Jet Boat Thrill Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 395 reviews · 30 min · from $45

San Diego’s Patriot Jet Boat delivers 30 minutes of spins, speed, music, spray, and waterfront views for $45 per person.

“This was a very fun trip. My BF and I were coming from pretty far away and underestimated the time it would take to get there. They were more than accommodating in changing our time to the next slot without hesitation. The ride was thrilling, the music was great but we absolutely got DRENCHED! Just be mindful! We were walking to the ballpark after so we got dried off but definitely keep that in mind. Super fun”

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San Diego: Drive Your Own Speed Boat 2-Hour Tour - The USS Midway and the downtown skyline
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San Diego: Drive Your Own Speed Boat 2-Hour Tour

GoCar & Speedboat Land and Sea Adventure in San Diego - Passing the San Diego Zoo
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GoCar & Speedboat Land and Sea Adventure in San Diego

5.GoCar & Speedboat Land and Sea Adventure in San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $164

Review of San Diego’s GoCar and mini speedboat tour, with city sights, harbor views, practical tips, pricing, and who should book.

“The speedboats are super cool Liams such an awesome guide, the harbor is beautiful you get to learn alot about the ships and crafts and see the cutest sea lions 😍 will definitely go again!! The go cars are okay theyre fast just feel a little too expensive but you are on your own with a gps guide so thats nice”

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San Diego: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speedboat Tour - Leaving Seaforth Marina for open water
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San Diego: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speedboat Tour

6.Whale and Dolphin Watching Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $188

Ride a six-person Zodiac from San Diego for whale and dolphin encounters, expert commentary, and a fast, close-to-the-water Pacific adventure.

“Spend the money for the smaller tour. Boat is much faster and can cover much more ground and the crew is amazing!”

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