Experience stunning San Diego sights on a 1- or 2-hour harbor cruise with panoramic views, marine life, and friendly guides—great value and authentic fun.
Most Popular★ 4.5“Book directly with cruse company if you can. Companies like Viator keep popping up and they make it look like your booking director but your not. It costs more by going through a third party. They need to quit this scam. They do the same…”
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2,980 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $37.00by Flagship Cruises Events
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Experience San Diego’s marine life on a 4-hour sailing whale watching cruise aboard a historic schooner, with expert guides and whale sighting guarantees.
★ 5.0“The boat itself is worth the excursion with it's beauty & history (and TV shows its been on!) Loved the staff, especially chatting with the Captain. Service was top notch with fun cocktail offerings and snacks -- they also knew so much about the various…”
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2,317 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $85.00by San Diego Whale Watching & Charters - Next Level Sailing
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Discover San Diego from the water on a harbor cruise offering stunning skyline views, naval ships, and expert narration, all for $35.
★ 4.6“What a beautiful way to see the city! And we saw wild sea lions, as well as an osprey aircraft! Our guide was fantastic!”
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1,378 reviews1 - 2 hoursFrom $37by Flagship Cruises and Events.
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Experience San Diego’s stunning coastline on a dinner cruise with gourmet food, live entertainment, and panoramic skyline views—perfect for a memorable night out.
★ 4.0“The cruise was excellent dinner very good. Now the DJ and her music were straight out of Compton. Even when asked to play something slow so us old folks could dance . It was the same beat for an hour of songs boom boom boom.”
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1,234 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $125.70by Flagship Cruises Events
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Experience San Diego Harbor by self-driving speed boat, visiting iconic ships, bridges, and landmarks with expert guides in a fun, scenic adventure.
★ 5.0“Dope experience! Our tour guide was amazing! We had plenty of time to explore around and absorb all the amazing views!”
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716 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $75.65by Speed Boat Adventures, Inc.
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Experience San Diego from the water with a 90-minute narrated harbor tour. Enjoy scenic views, wildlife, and insightful commentary on a well-rated cruise.
★ 4.5“We saw some very impressive Navy ships and an aircraft carrier called the Midway! I was proud to be an American!”
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507 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $37.17by City Cruises California
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Experience San Diego Bay with a 1.5-hour scenic harbor cruise, featuring iconic sights, live narration, and stunning waterfront views for just $37.
★ 4.6“Excellent trip with great narration. We did the 2 hour trip which gave a nice contrast and understanding of the geography.”
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370 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $37by City Cruises California
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Experience San Diego Bay with a 2-hour bottomless mimosa brunch cruise featuring scenic views, delicious seasonal dishes, and unlimited champagne.
★ 4.5“The cruise through the bay is spectacular, enjoyed the food and bottomless mimosas. Well worth the time”
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311 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $99.64by City Cruises California
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Experience San Diego's skyline on a luxury dinner cruise with gourmet food, live DJ, and stunning bay views—perfect for special occasions or a romantic evening.
★ 4.0“Overall pleasant experience. Calvin was a great waiter and DJ was fun. However, the food service lacked in that they ran out of steak before we got any to avoid crowds and there was no peach warm cobbler like advertised.”
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299 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $121.19by City Cruises California
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Experience San Diego's wildlife up close with a 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Expert guides, scenic views, and family-friendly fun await.
★ 4.4“Very organised and easy to book. Had a fantastic time seeing Whales, Pelicans, Seals and loads of Dolphins playing with the boat x”
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267 reviews3 hoursFrom $70by San Diego Whale Watch
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Experience San Diego’s stunning sunsets on a relaxing 1-hour 15-minute cruise from Mission Bay, passing SeaWorld and Ocean Beach Pier with drinks and great views.
★ 4.5“It is a large boat with about 50 passengers. There is a bar and snacks for purchase. Sunset did not disappoint!”
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237 reviews1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)From $40.00by Cruise San Diego
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Experience San Diego like never before with a private gondola cruise through Coronado Cays, offering romantic scenery, expert guides, and stunning views.
★ 5.0“Our first gondola ride was a beautiful experience. It began just after sunset. It was quiet and peaceful. The water was so smooth, just like velvet. Some of the houses already had their Christmas lights up. Beautiful! Our gondolier was highly skilled. The water barely…”
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207 reviews50 minutes (approx.)From $74.37by The Gondola Company
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Experience San Diego's stunning bay on a 2.5-hour gourmet dinner cruise with seasonal dishes, cocktails, and live DJ entertainment—ideal for special nights out.
★ 4.3“hi. we went on our cruise last night. and even in these lockdown days we had a wonderful time. the ship was beautiful. the food was excellent the crew led by sal. was extremely wonderful. the views the lights the water. just breathtaking. will have…”
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195 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $121by City Cruises California
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Experience San Diego's marine wildlife with a 4-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Sightings, expert guides, and stunning coastal views await.
★ 4.2“Despite the COLD, and lack of available top-deck chairs to sit in, it was an enjoyable trip. Capt. Rick was entertaining and did a great job of pointing out things to see, esp. the whales! He was able to get us close enough to a…”
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191 reviews4 hoursFrom $56by City Cruises California
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Experience the thrill of whale and dolphin sightings on a 4-hour San Diego boat tour. Learn about marine life with expert guides, spotting whales, seals, and seabirds.
★ 4.0“Before even embarking on the tour a nice museum employee named Ken came by where we were sitting and explained what we might see and what we could expect. He was so friendly and knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Once on the tour, the…”
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143 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $56.92by City Cruises California
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