Sunset Sailing Tour San Diego Bay: Up to 6 Guests

Sail past aircraft carriers and dolphins as the sun drops over San Diego Bay

A two-hour sunset sailing charter on San Diego Bay for up to six guests, skippered by an English-speaking guide with over 20 years on the water. You'll sail past downtown San Diego, the naval base, and active military vessels while watching for sea lions and dolphins. Bottled water and snacks are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sailing tour on San Diego Bay

• Board the sailing boat
• Enjoy views of downtown San Diego
• See naval base and aircraft carriers
• Spot sea lions and dolphins
• Watch the sunset over the bay
• Return to dock

The experience

The boat leaves the dock and heads into San Diego Bay, where the route takes you past the downtown skyline, the naval base, and working aircraft carriers, destroyers and submarines. The skipper handles the sailing while you settle in to watch the light change over the water. Sea lions and dolphins show up regularly on these runs, and the vantage from the boat puts you close enough to spot them without the crowds of a land-based tour.

Two hours is long enough to move through several parts of the bay without feeling rushed, and short enough to fit into an afternoon or evening without eating up your whole day. The tour runs at sunset, so you're on the water during the hour when the light is strongest and the bay is quietest. Bottled water and snacks keep you comfortable during the sail.

Pacifica Sailing Charters runs these charters with a live English-speaking guide and has been operating on San Diego Bay for over 20 years. The boat holds up to six guests, so it's small enough to feel like a private outing without the cost of a fully private charter.

What’s included

• Bottled water and snacks.
• live English-speaking guide.
• use of the boat for two hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00

Book up to8h before

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pacifica Sailing Charters San Diego Sailing Trips and Boat Tours

Is this one for you?The tour is shared with up to five other guests and skippered for you, so you're not handling the boat yourself. You're watching the bay unfold while someone with 20 years on the water manages the sail. This suits anyone who wants the experience of being on the water at sunset without learning to sail or booking a private charter.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What military vessels will I see on the San Diego Bay sunset tour?

The tour passes aircraft carriers, destroyers and submarines stationed at the naval base, along with views of downtown San Diego and the harbor. What's visible depends on which ships are in port on the day you sail.

How long does the sunset sailing tour take?

The tour runs for two hours on the water, which gives you time to move through several sections of the bay and watch the light change as the sun sets.

Will I see wildlife on this San Diego Bay sailing tour?

Sea lions and dolphins are common sightings on these charters. The boat's position on the water gives you a closer view than you'd get from shore.

Is the boat suitable for small children?

Infants and small children can come aboard. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and prams or strollers are welcome. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.