Tours/San Diego/San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure
Viator · group up to 12 pax

San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

4.8(747)San Diego1 hour
VIATOR4.7(158)TRIPADVISOR4.8(589)

Description

Rev up your excitement with a one-of-a-kind San Diego Speed Boat Adventure! Experience the thrill of captaining your own speed boat on a guided and narrated tour of San Diego’s Harbor! Follow an expert guide in a separate boat and stay connected with our two-way communication system, hearing fascinating stories about the city’s maritime past and iconic landmarks like the USS Midway and Coronado Bridge. Feel the rush as you glide across shimmering waters, capturing panoramic views of San Diego’s skyline. This unique adventure combines high-speed excitement with fun facts about the harbor’s rich history. If booking multiple boats, please make separate reservations for each. Don’t miss one of the most exciting things to do in San Diego—Reserve now and create unforgettable memories!

Tour Options

1pm Departure- Double Boat
  • 2-hour self-drive speed boat tour on San Diego Harbor. Select this option for 2 passengers in the same boat.
3pm Departure- Double Boat
  • 2-hour self-drive speed boat tour San Diego Harbor. Select this option for 2 passengers
11am Departure- Double Boat
  • 2-hour self-drive speed boat tour on San Diego Harbor. Select this option for 2 passengers in the same boat.
9am Departure- Double Boat
  • 2-hour self-drive speed boat tour San Diego Harbor. This option is for 2 passengers in the same boat.

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

See all of San Diego Bay from a whole new perspective while you are the captain of your own speedboat on this San Diego Tour.

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Head to Point Loma to check out the world famous San Diego Bait Barge. Here you will see all the Sea Lions playing up close

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See Coronado Naval Base and Coronado Island from the water!

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See the USS Midway from the water. You will actually drive your boat underneath the bow of the USS Midway to see this impressive ship from a new perspective.

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Get up close to all the ships of the San Diego maritime Museum and hear live narration about each ship.

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See all of San Diego Bay from a new perspective in your very own Speedboat.

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See the bridge

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Pass by Cabrillo National Monument

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See the oldest sailing ship that still actively sails.

Highlights

Your own F13 mini speed boat
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Guided and narrated tour
US Coast Guard-approved life jacket
Safety orientation

What's included

Included
Your own F13 mini speed boat
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Guided and narrated tour
US Coast Guard-approved life jacket
Safety orientation
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people with neck or back problems or a recent surgery to participate. Pregnant women should not participate
  • Bring a swimsuit in the summer and a jacket in the winter, sandals or flip-flops, towel, sun block, sunglasses
  • The per boat weight limit of 425 lbs (205kgs)
  • You must be 18 years or older to drive a boat by yourself
  • The boats do not have a storage compartment
  • No experience or boating license required

Reviews(747)

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Daniel_A
June 25, 2026
Guide was very polite,...

Guide was very polite, went with my girlfriend for a new experience and guide explained everything well and how to stay safe, would definitely return and recommend doing if ever out in the area. Got to see dolphins swim out and jets fly over us.

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Emmanuel_E
June 21, 2026
Amazing experience

This is a must do if you travel to San Diego, it’s a fun little activity that also helps you see San Diego from another side. The boats are really easy to navigate, they are pretty fast but very stable even at high speeds. Out your guide was amazing sharing facts about San Diego and also explained the instructions very clearly

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Jesus G
June 20, 2026
It was exciting!

The boats are great and the crew is awesome

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Whitney_S
June 13, 2026
Speedboating with Andrew-A BLAST!!!!!

Andrew took us out for a LOAD OF FUN! Great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and ensured we had a safe and fun experience. I would do this again. Try it. You won’t regret it!

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josehG3532BQ
May 31, 2026
A fun adventure

Had so much fun captain David was very informative and a cool capt will be returning soon 🫡👨‍✈️

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viator
May 29, 2026
Fun and Fast

This is not a slow speed tour, you actually get to go FAST in your mini speed boat. Capt'n Dave was great, entertaining and energetic. Firm to keep people in line but not overly so. The tour is great, seeing the Midway and other things from the bay is fun, but driving/ riding your own speed boat fast on the water is awesome!! We will do this again!!

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AnneMarie_S
May 25, 2026
Awesome time

Andrew, the tour guide was amazing.. instructions and personality were excellent.it was very interesting , saw some amazing sights and got a lot of info about San Diego …Thank you Andrew for a great time!!!Highly recommend

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Jeremy_C
May 25, 2026
Great Adventure

Such an awesome adventure. This was absolutely a blast. You are in full control of your own boat and they go pretty fast. Captain David did an awesome job.

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Richard_L
April 30, 2026
You're the captain!

What a cool experience. Got close to a nuclear powered aircraft carrier, saw a pod of dolphins, hung out with some sea lions, and raced around the harbor. That's a LOT of bang for your buck. A must do if you like a bit of adventure and some corny pirate jokes from your friendly tour guide. Just go, you won't be disappointed.

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fatimav775
April 28, 2026
Speed boat fun

Amazing !!! I loved it so much , def would come back !!! Thank you so much

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