Swift Boat Naval History Tour of San Diego Bay
Feel the power of twin Detroit Diesels on a narrated naval history cruise
Duration
75 mins
Includes
Narrated tour, Museum admission
Highlights
Explore San Diego Bay's military history aboard PCF-816, a historic Swift Boat. Ride aboard a vessel with its own story as narration connects its service history with the naval establishments around the bay.
- Feel the power of twin 12-cylinder, two-stroke Detroit Diesel engines
- Trace PCF-816's role in the United States, Malta and Vietnam
- Discover the stories of Swift Boat sailors
Itinerary
- Tour route heads under Coronado Bay Bridge, Naval Base San Diego, and then Naval Amphibious Base. It then heads back by the aircraft carrier basin and Naval Air Station North Island before returning to the Museum.
What's Included
- Maritime Museum admission before or after your tour
Important details
- All bags brought aboard are subject to search. Do not bring weapons, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, chairs or strollers aboard.
- The museum may photograph or record the event, and your likeness may appear on its website, social media or promotional materials.
- Show your ticket on a mobile device or bring a printed copy for check-in.
- Check in at least 15 minutes before the earlier time on your ticket. That time marks the start of boarding, not check-in.
Cancellation Policy
Tours 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 tour is cancelled, you can reschedule, receive a refund, or donate the payment to the museum.
Product ID: D2HTFG
FAQs
No, there are no restrooms aboard.
Parking in front of the museum has a three-hour limit. Park off-site if you plan to stay longer than three hours. Parking in downtown San Diego can be difficult.
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last entry at 4 p.m.
Meeting details
1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego
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.
