Cruise San Diego Bay on a public tiki boat with music, dancing, and skyline views
1.50 - 2.25 hours
San Diego Bay cruise, Music
Climb aboard a public tiki cruise and ride around San Diego Bay with island music, dancing, and harbor views. Pass landmarks like Coronado Bridge, downtown, the Midway, and the Maritime Museum, with cocktails available to purchase.
No outside food or beverages are permitted. Photos and video may be taken on board; by boarding, you consent to promotional use. A $450 charge applies if your group clogs or damages the onboard toilet.
Your ticket price includes these fees: 13% H&M marina fee, 6% Port of San Diego fee, 6% FareHarbor booking platform fee, and 2.75% credit card processing fee.
Full refund if you cancel 24 hours in advance. Same-day or next-day bookings are final sale with no refunds or credits.
No. This is a public cruise, and other groups/people will be on board. The boat holds up to 30 passengers.
No. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
The cruise runs rain or shine and only cancels if conditions are unsafe (for example: high winds, strong currents, lightning, and/or thunder). The captain makes the final safety call. If the cruise cancels, you will be notified about 90 minutes prior to departure and you will receive a full refund.
2803 Emerson Street San Diego, CA US 92106
This crew absolutely delivers on fun, and reviewers can't stop raving about the hosts, especially Donnie, who gets called out repeatedly for being hilarious and charismatic. The vibe strikes a perfect balance between relaxed and entertaining, with strong drinks, great music, and gorgeous bay views that include sea lion sightings. People mention the staff's genuine enthusiasm shines through in everything they do, from the moment you arrive until the cruise wraps up. The different tour options seem to cater to various moods. Jazz sunset cruises attract folks looking for something low-key and beautiful, while the interactive tours with games and team activities bring higher energy. Families appreciate the kid-friendly options, and solo travelers report feeling completely welcomed and engaged. One person mentioned expecting more games on a specific tour type, but the overwhelming pattern shows staff keeping groups entertained and laughing throughout. The consensus is clear: excellent service, unbeatable skyline views, and a crew that genuinely loves what they do make this a standout experience on San Diego Bay.
Highly recommend. We had an absolute blast with Donnie and crew. If you’re offended easily, this might not be the activity for you, especially if you do an evening tour where there’s no children allowed. For us it was perfect, the entertainment was great, the drinks were fantastic and the views were truly spectacular. We plan to do this activity every time we visit the area from now on.
Stacy Hayward
July 3, 2026
Highly recommend. We had an absolute blast with Donnie and crew. If you’re offended easily, this might not be the activity for you, especially if you do an evening tour where there’s no children allowed. For us it was perfect, the entertainment was great, the drinks were fantastic and the views were truly spectacular. We plan to do this activity every time we visit the area from now on.
Stacy Hayward
July 3, 2026
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