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Small-Group Sunset Sailing Experience on San Diego Bay

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Overview

Set sail at one of the best times of day—sunset—during this San Diego Bay cruise. Board a comfortable sailing yacht and cruise along San Diego's coastline, taking in views of the scenic waterfront, military vessels, and historical landmarks. Catch sight of marine life and enjoy spectacular photo ops. Gorgeous sunset views and comfortable bean bag seating makes this tour a great choice for travelers celebrating a special occasion.

Sail the calm waters of San Diego Bay at sunset aboard a sailing yacht
A small-group tour capped at six people for a personalized experience
Unobstructed views of San Diego's skyline from a boat on the bay
Ideal for travelers or couples celebrating a special occassion

What's Included

Experienced sail yacht Captains
Comfortable bean bags on deck
Bathroom on board
Cushions and blankets

Food. Guests are welcome to and encouraged to bring any food and drinks you'd like.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

955 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
For a map, detailed description, information & video directions, please check your ticket details under special instructions. We will meet at Gate 1 Docks A-D Arrive 20 minutes early so you have time to find the gate. We are unable to hold the boat for if your running late.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

USS Midway Museum (Pass By)

Maritime Museum of San Diego (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Not wheelchair accessible
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship or flight.
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
Each person regardless of age MUST have a ticket due to strict Coast Guard regulations. This includes infants of any age. Extra person's regardless of age that arrive and put us over our passenger limit will be denied boarding.
Be sure to follow the link under "Special Instructions" on your Viator ticket after booking for a detailed map, photos, directions & video of our meeting point.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Andrew_S

Bree was an amazing captain and tour guide! We had a fantastic time sailing on the bay with great views of the sunset, downtown SD, and Coronado island.

Reviews

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Great sunset cruise

Pete_D, Apr 2024

Great experience only little weird part is that there are no signs where to meet the captain. Pay attention to the directions in the app of where to meet and trust someone will be there.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks for the 5 star review! Our marina is private, not a business type of complex so signs are not allowed. Our website has a directions page with a map, written directions, pictures and a video that bring you right to our meeting point. Here it is: www.sandiegosailingexperiences.com/directions That link can also be found in the viator ticket & text messages with directions. We are there 7 days a week, hope to have you on board again!

Memorable and Fun Sail

Lisa_T, Apr 2024

Nick was a great captain! He gave us a good sail. He gave good insight and information and balanced it well with moments of quiet refection

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We are lucky to sail with the best crew in San Diego, stoked you enjoyed sailing with Captain Nick!

Birthday Celebration with Dick, Nick and Rick!

Lisa_M, Apr 2024

Rick was such a great host! Although the weather wasn’t great, we all made the best of it on a beautiful boat! Willie Nelson was even in concert! Highly recommend! Bring your own treats for dinner on the water!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Awesome you got to see Willie! He put on a great show!

Awesome boat, captain and scenery.

Chris_I, Apr 2024

Great trip. Good communication leading up to the sailing, great sailboat and captain and the smaller group was so nice. We'll definitely do this again when we get back.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Awesome to hear you enjoyed our boat and crew! Come back and sail with us again sometime!

We loved this peaceful evening adventure.

Ron_A, Apr 2024

We were very impressed by how well Captain Stu managed the 40 ft sail boat. He was easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about San Diego Bay. Loved the cool, balmy weather, and how quiet the boat sailed through the water. We would recommend this scenic cruise to anyone interested in enjoying a relaxing two hour sail in beautiful San Diego Bay.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Stu rocks! So extremely stoked to hear he took great care of you, and that you had a great time sailing with us! Hope to have you back on board again in the future.

Wonderful, wonderful...

BYUMSEOK_K, Apr 2024

Wonderful, wonderful experience with dolphins and sea lions watching. Professional sailor and 100% legit

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Sounds like the perfect sailing! Thank you for the great review!

Awesome sunset cruise

Andrew_S, Apr 2024

Bree was an amazing captain and tour guide! We had a fantastic time sailing on the bay with great views of the sunset, downtown SD, and Coronado island.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Captain Bree Rocks! Glad you we're able to enjoy or fantastic San Diego weather, hope to have you on board again sometime!

Truly Amazing Experience

Danescha_G, Apr 2024

I cannot recommend this experience enough. We had a wonderful time and got so many amazing pictures and memories. Our captain, Stu, was phenomenal and helped make sure that the kids were comfortable, safe and confident in his abilities and our safety and everyone ended up having a great time. We got to see a large group of seals, a dolphin or two, points of interest around the harbor. Honestly could not express our gratitude enough. It was an amazing experience and we will definitely be back.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Spring is the best time of year for seeing ocean critters, so stoked you got to see Dolphins and Seals! Hope to have you back on board again sometime!

Great experience

Izabella_D, Apr 2024

My girlfriend and I went for her birthday and it was an amazing experience. The captain was very accommodating and friendly. He took pictures of us and made it a very special occasion. We will definitely be booking again in the future!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

So glad you two had a great birthday celebration, thank you for sharing that with us!

Beautiful boat trip

Isabel_D, Mar 2024

Captain Rick was really friendly and knowledgeable. Small group, felt private. Nice touches like wine water and chocolate.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you Isabel! The small group private feeling is what makes it feel special, hope to have you back on board again sometime!

Family Sail

Dan_C, Mar 2024

Stu was exceptionally cordial and engaging while skillfully steering the boat for maximum enjoyment.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Captain Stu is one of our best! So glad you had a great time on the water with him.

Perfect ending to our day in San Diego

Steve_B, Mar 2024

Our trip was such an enjoyable experience! Our captain was knowledgeable and welcoming. We sailed the bay and had a perfect ending to a wonderful day in San Diego.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Sounds like a great day! Thank you for coming out!

Mesmerizing

Ian_C, Mar 2024

The breathtaking panorama and the momentous event made it even more extraordinary as we embarked on a journey of love and joyously exclaimed our commitment.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Sounds like an amazing everning, so happy to hear it was awesome!

Magical

Kimberly_A, Mar 2024

Stu, our captain was efficient, kind & attentive. He made sure everyone was comfortable and safe. Our group had a wonderful time. The wine was enjoyed and chocolates a nice touch.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Captain Stu is the best! Stoked to hear you enjoyed him, wine, chocolates and the sunset!

Memorable

Joshua_V, Mar 2024

The Captain arrived on time. Greeted us and led us to the boat in a timely manner. He made sure the kids had the proper size life jackets and assisted everyone getting on the boat. During the ride he wasn’t overly talkative and was friendly. Would definitely recommend this trip. The boat had only 6 people so it wasn’t overly crowded and busy. The sunset was nice and we returned to the dock on time.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Glad to hear your kids were properly outfitted with lifejackets, safety first! Pleasure to have you all on board!

Easy tourist activity that is memorable

Carla_B, Mar 2024

Peaceful sail on bay. Orang sunset even though cloudy all day. Great way to unwind yet be in the moment. Tale jacket and hat if you have it, but blankets are available

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Glad to hear you scored one of our awesome orange sunsets! Those are the best!

Great experience

John_F, Feb 2024

Captain Nick provided an interesting and informational explanation of the San Diego bay plus excellent photo locations. Thank you.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Stoked to hear you had a great time and learned a few things about San Diego Bay!

Best time on the water...

Nels_C, Feb 2024

I surprised my wife with this sunset sailing experience and I have to say I was very pleased as well. Stuart was an awesome captain. He explained parts of the sailboat to us that we did not know and he was very informative about the area in which we sailed. We all had such an amazing time, relaxing on the water, no sound other than that of newly met friends and the breeze pushing us along. We even got to see some sealions. My wife and I had a wonderful time and would recommend this event to anyone wanting to sail and chill. Thank you team...

Response from Host, Mar 2024

So glad you enjoyed sailing and chillin' that's what we do! Hope to have you back on board again!

Sunset Sail

Barbara_A, Feb 2024

Beautiful sunset views on a lovely 40 ft sailboat. Smooth sailing, fun captain, warm blankets provided.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you Barbara! Hope to have you back on board!

Great sail!

Helen_S, Feb 2024

The sunset sail was wonderful. Our captain shared a lot of knowledge and stories about the harbor and the area. We would highly recommend it to anyone.

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