Private Behind-the-Scenes Star of India Tour in San Diego
Go behind the scenes of a historic fleet with an expert museum docent
Duration
2 hours
Ideal For
Up to 60 people
Includes
Private guided tour, Museum entry
Highlights
Explore San Diego's maritime history on a private, docent-guided tour of historic vessels. Follow your guide behind the scenes as storytelling and expert insight connect the ships to the people and histories they represent.
- Step aboard Star of India, a highlight of the museum's historic fleet
- Discover vessels typically visited, including HMS Surprise, San Salvador, and the Victorian-era steam ferry Berkeley
- Explore galleries and exhibits covering a wide range of maritime subjects
- Keep exploring after your tour with included same-day general admission
Important details
- This tour is not available to K–12 school groups, summer camps, or daycares.
- Bring your ticket confirmation, printed or on your mobile device, to present at check-in.
- The museum may photograph or record the event, and your likeness may appear on its website, social media, or promotional materials.
- Reservations require at least 14 days' advance notice.
- Check in at 10:15 AM for the prompt 10:30 AM start. Allow time for arrival and parking.
Cancellation Policy
Activities may be postponed or cancelled up to departure due to adverse weather, mechanical problems, safety concerns, or other reasons determined by museum staff. If the museum cancels, you can choose to reschedule, receive a refund, or donate your payment to the museum.
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FAQs
Parking in front of the museum has a three-hour limit. Park offsite if your total visit will exceed three hours, and allow extra time to find parking in downtown San Diego.
You can stay until the museum closes at 5:00 PM. Your included general admission is valid for the same day.
Meeting details
Info Booth in front of the Berkeley steam ferry, Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 North Harbor Drive
Related locations
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Admission includedStanding on the Embarcadero with San Diego Bay stretching before you, the Maritime Museum of San Diego draws you in with the towering masts and weathered hulls of ships that have crossed oceans. The smell of salt air and aged timber sets the scene before you even step aboard. From the deck of the Star of India, the world's oldest active sailing ship, to a Cold War-era Soviet submarine, the Maritime Museum of San Diego offers a rare chance to walk through centuries of seafaring history in a single afternoon.
