City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula commemorating the landing of Juan Rodriquez.
Neighborhood of Point Loma connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land.
Bridge linking San Diego with Coronado Island
Ballpark of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres
Historical Naval Aircraft Carrier Museum
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What's included
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(540)
The ticket counter was friendly but sort of indifferent to selling tickets. "Oh, did you want to buy a ticket? My card swiper isn't working." Was she hoping I just go away to continue her conversation with the other clerk? Then there is the obigatory forced photo op. I don't know what they do with these photos but I managed to wait far away until they started loading the boat and the photos were over. The boat was nice. Well maintained. The crew was sort of asleep. I guess you can't blame them. The first officer's narration was excellent and quite lively. The captain, not so much. I was thirsty and wanted some snacks but they only use QR codes and smart phones. I check it out but had no desire to sign up with a third pary restaurant app, so my mind switched to "I hope this gets over soon." Not a good mindsent to be in. If they're trying to save money, just install old fashioned vending machines that take cash! Pro tip: Teenagers and about 30% of adults are going to get kicked off smartphones in 2027, so they better get backs to basics. This is probalby my last iPhone. I'm going back to filp phones to protect my privacy in 2027. It was a nice day. Be aware that it takes about 30 minutes to load-unload so the actual tour is only about 60 minutes.
Easy to book online, queue was fine and enough space on the boat to move around. Friendly staff and knowledgeable
Boat is a bit outdated yet comfortable. Good bar selection including basic food items, soft drinks and spirits. The best part is how well informed was the captain and his style of guiding the Tour. Felt very natural and easy to follow. The sound system on the upper deck definitely needs an upgrade. Overall good experience.
I was eager to do the 3:30 best of the bay cruise with my GoCity pass, but when I went to the ticket booth I was informed they were not doing the 3:30 cruise. Not impressed and I will not be participating in any other city cruises in any city again.
Am impressed with the short trip they are right on time and boat is perfect. View on the roof deck is spectacular! Will recommend to friends!
Very nice tour around San Diego. The tour guide was friendly and informative. Food inside was pricey and nothing special. Staff all very helpful and approachable.
Website does not direct you to the correct location. No cash purchase on board vessel, need to join payment app. No credit card purchases without signing up.
Nice scenic tour around the harbor. We enjoyed the scenery from the water and all the Navy ships! Captain was very informative although it was difficult to hear on the upper deck unless you were close to the speakers. Binoculars would be helpful to see some of the details on shore.
At the beginning, it was windy. Maybe it is better to tell people to bring some layers. The rest was ok
Please note it’s difficult to hear the narrator. Unfortunately, the sound system is less than desirable so if you’re picking this trip for the purpose of learning, you may want to find a different option. The staff and ambience was pleasant.
