Small-Group San Diego Sailing Trip

Overview

Leave the streets behind as you cruise the San Diego Bay and marvel at the cityscape. The vibrant waterfront offers expansive views of Downtown, Point Loma, and Coronado Island. Whether you’re looking for an intimate adventure, or pure relaxation, this 2-hour sailing tour of San Diego Bay lets you see the area from a different vantage point. Cruise aboard a 6-passenger yacht piloted by a licensed captain, search for marine life in their natural habitat, and take amazing photos of your friends and family.

City: San Diego

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $105.00

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Mon 24 Feb

Starting at $105.00

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What's Included

Experienced skipper for a safe and smooth sailing experience.

Spacious outdoor deck for sightseeing.

Spectacular views of San Diego’s coastline.

Intimate group, no more than 6 passengers per charter.

Taxes and fees

Tasty selection of cheese, salami, and crackers served onboard.

Sailing the Harbor aboard a classically restored yacht.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All travelers will need to present a photo ID
For the private sail, there is a maximum of 6 passengers allowed per booking
Kids Go Free October: If you have more than one child traveling per adult, please pay operator directly for additional children at time of travel
Legal Drinking Age is persons 21 and up
No high-heeled shoes, black-soled shoes or boots are allowed to be worn on board the yacht, please wear soft-soled shoes
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (35)

karachjl

Mar 2019

Alan was a terrific captain and his knowledge on the local wildlife, buildings, and history made this a 5 star experience.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

We are delighted that you had such a wonderful time on your sail with your family. We'll sail you later!

mom2mz

Oct 2018

I decided to tag along with my husband on his business trip to San Diego. Since he was busy during the day, I had to find things to do on my own. So, I found this sailing trip and booked it for myself since I had never been sailing. The pickup point was conveniently located right next to my hotel. Turned out I was the only one on the boat so I had my own private sailing tour. It was so much fun and I would definitely do it again! I even saw sea lions! The captain was quite knowledgeable and while I was nervous in the beginning, by the end, I ventured out to sit in the front of the boat in the padded cushions. What a spectacular view!

fluffnfold

Sep 2018

My spouse and I took a 2-hour bay cruise with San Diego Sailing Tours on a Saturday morning in early July 2018. The company offers a 2-hour signature day sail at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, or 3:30 pm for $79 per person (add an additional $10 for the sunset sail time at 6:00 pm). The company also offers a 3-hour sail, private sails, and whale watching (at appropriate times of the year). We reserved and paid for our sail online two days prior to our experience, and we received email confirmation that it was a “go”. San Diego Sailing Tours owns five restored 36-foot sailboats, each outfitted with mahogany and teak; the vessels are large enough that you can move around a bit if you desire, including below deck to the small cabin and “head” (bathroom). Each sailboat holds 6 passengers (we had 5 on our trip), and we didn’t feel crowded at all. Our captain, Curtis, suggested that we sit on the two raised rear shelf-like seats above the main sunken seating area, and he directed the much younger (not even 21 years old) passengers toward the padded seating on the front of the boat. We felt safe and secure in the capable hands of Curtis since he has sailed all his life, spending decades in Hawaii and traveling elsewhere on boats before relocating to San Diego. You board the sailboat from the Harbor Island marina, which has a dedicated parking lot (which might be crowded because all the boat owners park there, some of whom live on their boats). The marina parking lot is located between the two Sheraton hotel buildings on the island. Papanani’s Deli/sundry shop is located behind the marina building on the waterside, where you can grab a drink, snack, or forgotten item (like sunscreen) before you board. Although the marina has a restroom, you need a keycard to access it. Our sail included one complimentary drink (such as beer or wine); additional drinks were $5. Packaged snacks were offered, but we declined. Curtis used the motor until we exited the harbor area, then he hoisted the sails (which he was able to do on his own without assistance from any guest). We quickly learned that 2 hours is not a lot of time, particularly since at least a third of it was spent just exiting/reentering the marina and rounding the lighthouse as we began and ended our sail. With the remaining time, we were only able to sail to the Embarcadero and back, although we did spend some time sailing close to the USS Midway and the other historic ships in the harbor, which was interesting. Next time, we would book the 3-hour sail instead so that we could go farther down the bay. As we were concluding our sail, the winds had stopped; Curtis said that the next group of passengers probably wouldn’t be able use the sails at all. We enjoyed our 2-hour sail with San Diego Sailing Tours, but next time, we’ll add the extra hour so that we can sail a bit longer/farther past downtown, Point Loma, and Coronado Island.