Semi-Private Bay Cruise

672 reviews

2 hrs

Don your captain's hat and enjoy a self-driving cruise.

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Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$183.00$203.33

Child 4–12 yearsi

$128.10$142.33

Estimated total · $183.00

Overview

The vessels all come with safety equipment that has been approved by the Coast Guard and use super-quiet, eco-friendly, 30-horsepower outboard motors. Boats can carry up to three passengers and come with comfortable cushioned seats.

You don't need to be an experienced driver to pilot the boats either. They're controlled with a steering wheel that handles just like a car, and the throttle only has three positions.

You can choose to cruise slowly like a houseboat and take in all the sights or whizz across the water.

Along the way, you'll get views of the Navy Ships, the USS Midway aircraft museum, Coronado Bridge, famous Star of India, and the Seaport Village.

Location

Cabrillo Isle Marina
1450 Harbor Island Drive
92101 San Deigo

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

James X.
Sep 2025
Clear signage when we arrived. Plenty of time to explore afterward, with straightforward entry.

Sofia E.
Mar 2026
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Yuki B.
May 2026
Clear signage when we arrived. even though it was a busy day. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Priya B.
May 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. (Plenty of time to explore afterward, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.)

Emma X.
Aug 2025
Great value versus buying tickets separately. (Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, with straightforward entry.)

Ben Z.
Feb 2026
Smooth check-in with no surprises. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Elena B.
Oct 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. we’d echo the hype online.

Ines W.
Dec 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Queues moved faster than expected, worth blocking a half-day for.

James L.
Mar 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. with straightforward entry.

Felix S.
May 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. even though it was a busy day.

Quinn N.
Nov 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Sofia H.
Jan 2026
Straightforward redemption with our pass. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

James P.
Aug 2025
We’d happily do this again. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Quinn Z.
Mar 2026
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. with straightforward entry.

Oliver E.
Dec 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. with straightforward entry.

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