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Perfect 10/10
It’s a thrilling, beautiful, affordable, and memorable experience! I recommend everyone to do this! It’s safe and so worth it! Kiani is the ultimate guide!!!!!! 🙌😎
San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $89 / person
- Location
- San Diego, United States
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 769 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Speed Boat Adventures, Inc.
- Meeting point
- Cabrillo Isle Marina - Check in at the office located in suite 205
Description
Rev up your excitement with a one-of-a-kind San Diego Speed Boat Adventure! Captain your own speed boat on a guided, narrated tour of San Diego Harbor while following an expert guide in a separate boat. Stay connected through two-way communication as you hear fun facts and stories about landmarks like the USS Midway and Coronado Bridge. Enjoy the thrill of speeding across the water while taking in panoramic views of the San Diego skyline. If booking multiple boats, please make a separate reservation for each boat. Don’t miss one of the most exciting things to do in San Diego—Reserve now and create unforgettable memories! All tours are subject to weather, sea conditions, and operational circumstances. If a tour cannot operate due to unforeseen circumstances, we will make every effort to reschedule or provide an alternative, subject to availability. If no alternative is available, a refund will be provided according to the operator’s cancellation policy.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 3+)
- $89
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
San Diego Speed Boat Adventures
See all of San Diego Bay from a whole new perspective while you are the captain of your own speedboat on this San Diego Tour.
Point Loma
Head to Point Loma to check out the world famous San Diego Bait Barge. Here you will see all the Sea Lions playing up close
Coronado Island
See Coronado Naval Base and Coronado Island from the water!
USS Midway Museum
See the USS Midway from the water. You will actually drive your boat underneath the bow of the USS Midway to see this impressive ship from a new perspective.
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Get up close to all the ships of the San Diego maritime Museum and hear live narration about each ship.
San Diego Bay Walk
See all of San Diego Bay from a new perspective in your very own Speedboat.
Coronado Bridge
See the bridge
Cabrillo National Monument
Pass by Cabrillo National Monument
See the oldest sailing ship that still actively sails.
What's included
Included
Your own F13 mini speed boat
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Guided and narrated tour
US Coast Guard-approved life jacket
Safety orientation
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
769 reviews
How it compares in San Diego
- No. 13 by number of reviews among 517 tours in San Diego
- Starting price $89 is 13% above the typical $79 for tours of similar length in San Diego
Excurgo comparison of 517 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people with neck or back problems or a recent surgery to participate. Pregnant women should not participate
- Bring a swimsuit in the summer and a jacket in the winter, sandals or flip-flops, towel, sun block, sunglasses
- The per boat weight limit of 425 lbs (205kgs)
- You must be 18 years or older to drive a boat by yourself
- The boats do not have a storage compartment
- No experience or boating license required
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure take?
San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure cost?
Prices start at $89 per person for this San Diego experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Can I cancel San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Cabrillo Isle Marina - Check in at the office located in suite 205. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 769 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Speed Boat Adventures, Inc..
Reviews(769)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
N
Highly recommend
This was the most fun I ever had highly recommend our tour guide was great and easy bring a rain poncho
C
Speed Boat Adventure
Fun experience! Would definitely recommend!
N
Great excursion
We had a great time from beginning to end. Instructor David ( Dave ) was awesome. He was friendly, made instructions easy , had great jokes. Made sure group was safe and had a good time.
F
Great experience
Bring some sun glasses, a speaker if you like music and some sunscreen. I would wear sandals or something comfortable. Our tour guide David was so amazing and made our honey moon experience one to remember! I deff recommended booking!!🫶🏽
7
So Much Fun
Captain Mike was incredible! We are SD locals and just wanted something fun to do and we learned so many new things about our wonderful city! Thanks captain Mike!
B
Fast and fun
We had such a great time on the speedboat tour! I was nervous at first, but our guide made me feel safe and did a great job reminding everyone of the rules. The best part was going fast, but seeing the sea lions and hearing the tour guides wonderfully lame jokes made it even more fun! 😂
S
Captain Mike gave an...
Captain Mike gave an incredible experience! He was so funny and well-informed about boat safety and the history of San Diego. He also made the experience fun and let us get top speed! We loved seeing the sea lions and birds as well. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone who is looking for some thrill and amazing sights!
D
Great tour other than equipment failures
Overall the experience was good. However, there were two equipment issues which affected our excursion. Firstly, the walkie talkies for the guide were not charged and he had to go back and get another one while we waited out in the bay. Secondly, one of the boats died and would not start back up. We had to tow that boat back. Our guide handled the issues well and gave a nice tour.
K
Broken Speakers , Fast Boat
The experience was cool as we got to drive the speed boat but our speakers on the boat were not working, we couldn’t hear the tour the entire time. We weren’t informed on any of the significant landmarks which was unfortunate as we were looking forward to all of those points.
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