2.5-Hour San Diego Bay Sightseeing Cruise
Cruise San Diego Bay past the USS Midway and beneath Coronado Bridge
Duration
2.5 hours
Includes
Captain and crew, music, restrooms
Highlights
See San Diego Bay landmarks from an open-seating catamaran with music and room to relax. Cruise past the USS Midway and beneath Coronado Bridge as the captain and crew guide the route.
- Take in views of the USS Midway and Coronado Bridge
- Relax on bean bags on the bow
- Move to a variety of music on the dance floor
- Purchase alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks from the onboard bar
- Enjoy live music on select charters
What's Included
- Coast Guard-certified captain and crew
- Open seating
- Dance floor
- Two bathrooms
Important details
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure for check-in
- Complete the waiver before arrival and have your waiver QR code ready
- Bring your ID
- Outside beverages are not allowed; snacks are welcome
- Supervise children in your party at all times
- No animals or smoking onboard
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are not eligible for a refund. Special or holiday ticketed events require 72 hours' notice for a full refund; no refunds are issued within 72 hours. Cruises operate rain or shine unless the captain deems conditions unsafe.
FAQs
Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure and check in directly at the boat (at the gate).
Bring snacks if you’d like. Do not bring outside beverages; you can purchase drinks from the onboard bar.
All ages are welcome. Parents and guardians must supervise children at all times on board, and the crew may remove anyone (including minors) whose behavior is disruptive or unsafe.
Meeting details
Second black gate on the dock path, 2700 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
More about the Coronado Bridge
The Coronado Bridge arcs gracefully across San Diego Bay, a sweeping ribbon of curved concrete that has become one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. From the water, the Coronado Bridge takes on a scale and elegance you simply cannot appreciate from land, its towering piers rising nearly 200 feet above the bay to allow Navy ships to pass beneath. A 2.5-hour harbor cruise gives you the rare chance to glide directly under this engineering marvel, soaking in panoramic views of downtown San Diego on one side and the palm-lined shores of Coronado Island on the other.
As your boat eases toward the Coronado Bridge, the city skyline gradually gives way to open water, and the bridge's distinctive blue silhouette dominates the horizon. You will hear the gentle slap of waves against the hull, feel the salt breeze on your face, and watch sunlight ripple across the bay as you pass beneath the span. The full harbor cruise also takes in the working shipyards, sea lion colonies lounging on buoys, and the impressive lineup of Navy vessels docked along the waterfront, but the moment you sail under the Coronado Bridge is the one most guests reach for their cameras. The contrast between the bustling downtown piers and the quieter, more residential Coronado side becomes vividly clear from this vantage point.
This cruise is perfect for first-time visitors who want to understand the geography of San Diego Bay, photography enthusiasts hunting for that postcard shot of the Coronado Bridge, and families looking for a relaxed way to spend an afternoon on the water. Couples will love the romance of drifting beneath the arch at golden hour, while history buffs can soak up commentary about the bridge's construction and its role in connecting Coronado to the mainland. Whether you are a local rediscovering your city or a traveler seeing it for the first time, sailing under the Coronado Bridge is a memorable highlight that brings San Diego's maritime character into sharp, sunlit focus.
