San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Your own F13 mini speed boat
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- US Coast Guard-approved life jacket
- Safety orientation
- Guided and narrated tour
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
1450 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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San Diego Speed Boat Adventures
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Point Loma (pass by)
USS Midway Museum (pass by)
Maritime Museum of San Diego (pass by)
San Diego Bay Walk (pass by)
Maritime Museum of San Diego (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5257BOAT
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Average 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 750 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Your own F13 mini speed boat.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- US Coast Guard-approved life jacket.
- Safety orientation.
- Guided and narrated tour.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Your own F13 mini speed boat
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- US Coast Guard-approved life jacket
- Safety orientation
- Guided and narrated tour
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
