San Diego Bay Cruise on 1914 Historic Pilot Boat
Cruise aboard the country's oldest active pilot boat
Duration
45 mins
Includes
Narrated cruise, Museum admission
Highlights
Step aboard Pilot for a narrated cruise through San Diego Bay. Explore the bay's maritime history from the deck of a vessel that once guided thousands of commercial ships safely in and out of port.
- Ride aboard a boat launched in 1914 that served as San Diego's chief pilot craft until 1996
- Discover a historic vessel restored by the Maritime Museum of San Diego and relaunched in 2002
- Explore the Maritime Museum before or after your cruise with included general admission
Important details
- Bring your ticket printed or ready to show on your mobile device.
- The museum may photograph or record the event, and your likeness may appear on its website, social media or promotional materials.
- Check in at least 15 minutes before the time on your ticket, which marks the start of boarding. The cruise cannot wait for late arrivals.
Cancellation Policy
Cruises may be postponed or cancelled up to departure due to adverse weather, mechanical problems, safety concerns or other reasons deemed sufficient by museum staff. If your cruise is cancelled, your options are rescheduling, a refund or donating the amount to the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
Product ID: 9845PD
FAQs
Parking in front of the museum has a three-hour limit. Arrange off-site parking if you plan to stay longer.
Yes. Your ticket is valid all day, so you can leave and return to explore before or after your bay cruise. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last entry at 4 p.m.
No. There are no restrooms aboard Pilot during the 45-minute cruise.
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.
