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    GPS-Guided Scooter & Speedboat Tour in San Diego

    Explore San Diego by storytelling scooter, then drive a guided speedboat across the bay

    4.9 stars• 1.6K reviews

    Duration

    5 hrs

    Includes

    2 scooters, 1 double speedboat

    Highlights

    Cover San Diego by GPS-guided electric scooter, then take the helm of a speedboat on a narrated bay tour. Take both portions on the same day or split them across different days.

    • Explore Balboa Park, Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter at your own pace
    • Follow a guide across San Diego Bay in your own double-passenger speedboat
    • Listen to GPS narration with stories and jokes during your scooter ride
    • Pass naval vessels and waterfront landmarks that vary by tour
    • Split the scooter and speedboat portions across different days

    What's Included

    • Two GPS-guided electric scooters
    • Two-hour guided speedboat tour
    • One double-passenger speedboat
    • GPS narration

    Important details

    • Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure
    • Ages 18+ only to rent a scooter
    • Bring a valid ID and major credit card
    • A security deposit is held on your credit card until the scooter is returned
    • Sign the standard participant agreement before riding
    • One rider maximum per scooter
    • Combined weight limit: 450 lbs for the double-passenger boat
    • Return scooters before dusk and before the rental location closes
    • Late scooter returns are billed at $1 per minute, not included in the listed price
    • Additional scooter time is charged in 15-minute increments at standard rates, not included in the listed price
    • Optional scooter insurance costs $12.95, not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations are not permitted. No-shows or late arrivals are charged the full booking amount. The operator may reschedule or refund tours for severe weather, safety concerns, or unforeseen circumstances.

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    FAQs

    Bring an ID and a major credit card. You must be 18 or older to rent. A security deposit will be held on your credit card until the scooter is returned, and all riders must sign a standard participant agreement.

    Yes. Extra scooter time is charged in 15-minute increments. Late returns are billed at $1 per minute, and early returns are not refunded for unused time.

    Yes. You can schedule the scooter and speedboat portions on different days.

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    Single Passenger Boat

    $192.98

    For 1 person. Fuel charge & San Diego Port Fees are included in the price. Weight Limit 250lbs.

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    Double Passenger Boat

    $303.16

    For 2 people. Fuel charge & San Diego Port Fees are included in the price. Weight Limit 450lbs.

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    Review summary

    4.9
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    San Diego Bay has a lot to offer, and this speedboat tour does a great job of showing it off. Guests consistently rave about navigating the bay on their own personal speedboat, getting up-close views of USS Midway, USS Nimitz, massive sea lions, and the city skyline. It's a genuinely hands-on experience, and first-timers seem to love it just as much as seasoned boaters. The guides are a big part of what makes this work. Ben, Andrew, and Captain David come up repeatedly in reviews, praised for their warm personalities, good humor, and ability to make complete beginners feel comfortable behind the wheel. Families with young kids have had great experiences here, and the overall vibe is fun without feeling overwhelming. With a near-perfect rating across a large number of reviews, this one is hard to pass up.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    The experience was so much fun. We couldn't have asked for a better adventure. The instructor Michael was good at explaining the the rights and the wrongs. That made us feel more comfortable on this excursion. Definitely will be coming back.

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    Joe R

    August 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    The experience was so much fun. We couldn't have asked for a better adventure. The instructor Michael was good at explaining the the rights and the wrongs. That made us feel more comfortable on this excursion. Definitely will be coming back.

    Photo of Joe R

    Joe R

    August 31, 2026

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