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San Diego Speed Boat Adventures

1450 Harbor Island Drive, Suite 205
San Diego CA 92101

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Experience the ultimate San Diego speed boat adventure as you captain your own boat through the stunning San Diego Bay on a fully guided and narrated tour. This one-of-a-kind experience combines the thrill of driving your own speedboat with the safety and expertise of a professional guide leading the way. Cruise past some of San Diego’s most iconic waterfront landmarks, including the USS Midway Museum, Coronado Bridge, Seaport Village, the Maritime Museum, and active Navy ships, while enjoying live narration through a two-way communication system.

This unique San Diego boat tour is perfect for adventure seekers, families, and couples looking to explore the city from a whole new perspective. The tour departs from Harbor Island, offering breathtaking views of the downtown San Diego skyline, the bustling harbor, and nearby attractions. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, this exhilarating experience provides the best way to see San Diego’s waterfront up close while enjoying the freedom of captaining your own boat.

Guests should arrive 30 minutes prior to departure at Speed Boat Adventures, 1450 Harbor Island Drive, Suite 205, San Diego, CA 92101, and bring printed tickets. Parking is limited, with paid parking available Monday through Thursday at Cabrillo Isle Marina and free street parking further down Harbor Island Drive. On weekends, the Cabrillo Isle Marina parking lot is closed, but additional paid parking is available at the Sheraton Hotels and the ABM lot. Carpooling or using Uber/Lyft is highly recommended to ensure a smooth arrival.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable San Diego speed boat tour, where you’ll experience San Diego’s top attractions from the water while enjoying the thrill of high-speed boating. Book your San Diego harbor tour today and get ready for an adventure like no other!

Hours

9:00am-5:00pm

from $84

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Speed Boat Adventure San Diego

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Experience the thrill of driving your own speed boat during this 2-hour tour of San Diego Harbor. Learn the basics of boating from your expert guide before following your guide's boat around the harbor, cruising past highlights such as the USS Midway, a US Navy submarine, Coronado Bridge, Seaport Village, the cruise ship terminal, the historic ship Star of India and San Diego Maritime Museum. Learn from your guide about these landmarks via the onboard two-way communications system and stop for photo ops on this exciting tour.

What you can expect:
After making your own way to the Cabrillo Isle Marina in San Diego Harbor, your guide welcomes you to your speed boat adventure. Start off with a safety briefing taught by your professional guide, followed by a lesson on hand signals and boating rules. You’ll navigate and your own F13 speed boat for the entirety of the tour, following the lead of your guide who sets the pace in a different boat. Your boat is equipped with a two-way communication system that allows you to hear your guide throughout the tour. If you want to change drivers, you may do so at any of the brief stops. Set out on your 13-mile (20-km) spin around San Diego Harbor, which includes several stops for photo ops and a closer look at points of interest throughout the harbor. Enjoy close views from your vantage point on the water of US Navy ships and aircraft carriers such as the USS Midway, home to a museum that offers insights into the history of this famous vessel. Zip over to see the famous vessel the Star of India, one of several historic ships berthed at the San Diego Maritime Museum. You'll also pass by the Coronado Bridge, Seaport Village, the cruise ship terminal, and have excellent views of the downtown skyline and possibly the sea lions that live in these waters. Choose from four departure times in the morning and afternoon for your 2-hour tour of San Diego Harbor.

Tour Includes:
Guided and narrated tour
USCG approved life jacket
Safety orientation
Your own F13 mini speed boat
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Daily Departure Times: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm (5 pm summer months)


** PRICES INCLUDE SAN DIEGO PORT FEES OF 10% AND A FUEL SURCHARGE OF $10 PER BOAT
** Two person minimum on all rentals to qualify for discounted rate. *Please arrive 20-30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.*

Hours

9:00am-5:00pm

Terms & Conditions for Speed Boat Adventure San Diego

All tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable. We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made or for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. Ticket package and prices are subject to change without notice.

Instructions for fulfillment Speed Boat Adventure San Diego

Reservation confirmation is required. You must call San Diego Speed Boat Adventures at least 24 hours in advance of the day you wish to take this tour. You will not be guaranteed a place on this tour without calling in advance.

Each boat can carry up to 2 adults and 1 child. There is a 2-person per boat weight limit of 450 lbs (250kgs). A small child (under 50 lbs/22 kgs) is allowed to sit in the middle. You must be 18 years or older to drive a boat by yourself.

Advance Reservations Required
Gate price Your price Qty
Per Boat (ages 13+) | 2 people per boat $189.64 $189.64

Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 2 Choice

Ticket info /hours

Choose two (2) top San Diego attractions and explore at your own pace - you'll have 60 days to use your Explorer Pass once activated.

Choose attractions as you go - there's no need to pick before you purchase.

Please refer to the Go City App - available on both IOS and Android - for information on each attraction's hours of operations, reservation requirements and any special admission instructions.

Choose from the following attractions:
- 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off San Diego Trolley by Old Town Trolley Tours
- 45 Min. Jet Ski Rental
- 90-Minute Best Of The Bay Harbor Tour by City Cruises
- Asylum Outdoor Bouldering
- Belmont Park Ride & Play Pass
- Best of San Diego eBike Tour
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Coronado 90-Minute Tandem Kayak Rental
- Coronado Full-Day Bike Rental
- Coronado - Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
- Gaslamp and Balboa Park Bike Rental with Unlimited Biking
- Gaslamp Walking Ghost Tour
- GoCar After Dark: Gaslamp Quarter and Embarcadero Tour
- GoCar San Diego Tours: One-Hour Navigational Tour
- Haunted Old Town Walking History + Paranormal Investigation
- Historical Old Town Walking Tour
- iRide 1-hour Electric Scooter Rental
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- Knott's Soak City Water Park
- La Jolla 90-minute Kayak Rental
- La Jolla 90-minute Stand-up Paddleboard Rental
- La Jolla Full Day Snorkel Rental
- La Jolla Full Day Bike Rental
- La Jolla Surfboard Rental
- Living Coast Discovery Center
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- Mingei International Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
- Museum of Us
- PETCO Park Tours - Home of the San Diego Padres
- Plunge San Diego
- San Diego Air and Space Museum
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- San Hiking Tour
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- San Diego Pier Fishing
- San Diego Speed Boat Adventures
- San Diego Zoo
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Semi-Private Bay Cruise
- The Flagship Patriot Jet Boat
- The Fleet Science Center with IMAX
- The Whaley House Museum
- USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum
- Whale Watching by City Cruises

*Please note: Attractions can change without notice.

Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately within 24-48 hours to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

Attraction inclusions with the pass are subject to change and availability may differ from instructions on attraction websites.

Hours

9:00am-5:00pm

Terms & Conditions for Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 2 Choice

All tickets are non-refundable. Once pass is activated it is then valid for 60 days.

Please note: Attraction inclusions with the pass are subject to change and availability may differ from instructions on attraction websites. Attractions can change without notice.

Instructions for fulfillment Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 2 Choice

How to use your admission pass:
Every pass has a unique code. A representative at the attraction will scan the code on each traveler's pass, granting you admission. For special offers at shops and restaurants, show your pass to your server or cashier.

THIS IS NOT YOUR TICKET. Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

Be aware of admission policies:
Please read attraction information for hours, closings, and special admission instructions. Attractions with the symbol R require reservations. Attractions displaying T require you to pick up tickets at a separate location.

Pass expiration:
Visiting your first attraction activates your pass. Then, you have 60 calendar days to use your pass. You may only visit each attraction once. You have two years from the purchase date to begin using your pass.

Save up to $11.00
Gate price Your price Qty
Adult (ages 13+) $114.00 $103.00
Child (ages 3-12) $94.00 $84.00

Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 3 Choice

Ticket info /hours

Choose three (3) top San Diego attractions and explore at your own pace - you'll have 60 days to use your Explorer Pass once activated.

Choose attractions as you go - there's no need to pick before you purchase.

Please refer to the Go City App - available on both IOS and Android - for information on each attraction's hours of operations, reservation requirements and any special admission instructions.

Choose from the following attractions:
- 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off San Diego Trolley by Old Town Trolley Tours
- 45 Min. Jet Ski Rental
- 90-Minute Best Of The Bay Harbor Tour by City Cruises
- Asylum Outdoor Bouldering
- Belmont Park Ride & Play Pass
- Best of San Diego eBike Tour
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Coronado 90-Minute Tandem Kayak Rental
- Coronado Full-Day Bike Rental
- Coronado - Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
- Gaslamp and Balboa Park Bike Rental with Unlimited Biking
- Gaslamp Walking Ghost Tour
- GoCar After Dark: Gaslamp Quarter and Embarcadero Tour
- GoCar San Diego Tours: One-Hour Navigational Tour
- Haunted Old Town Walking History + Paranormal Investigation
- Historical Old Town Walking Tour
- iRide 1-hour Electric Scooter Rental
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- Knott's Soak City Water Park
- La Jolla 90-minute Kayak Rental
- La Jolla 90-minute Stand-up Paddleboard Rental
- La Jolla Full Day Snorkel Rental
- La Jolla Full Day Bike Rental
- La Jolla Surfboard Rental
- Living Coast Discovery Center
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- Mingei International Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
- Museum of Us
- PETCO Park Tours - Home of the San Diego Padres
- Plunge San Diego
- San Diego Air and Space Museum
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- San Hiking Tour
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- San Diego Pier Fishing
- San Diego Speed Boat Adventures
- San Diego Zoo
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Semi-Private Bay Cruise
- The Flagship Patriot Jet Boat
- The Fleet Science Center with IMAX
- The Whaley House Museum
- USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum
- Whale Watching by City Cruises

*Please note: Attractions can change without notice.

Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately within 24-48 hours to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

Attraction inclusions with the pass are subject to change and availability may differ from instructions on attraction websites.

Hours

9:00am-5:00pm

Terms & Conditions for Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 3 Choice

All tickets are non-refundable. Once pass is activated it is then valid for 60 days.

Please note: Attraction inclusions with the pass are subject to change and availability may differ from instructions on attraction websites. Attractions can change without notice.

Instructions for fulfillment Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 3 Choice

How to use your admission pass:
Every pass has a unique code. A representative at the attraction will scan the code on each traveler's pass, granting you admission. For special offers at shops and restaurants, show your pass to your server or cashier.

THIS IS NOT YOUR TICKET. Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

Be aware of admission policies:
Please read attraction information for hours, closings, and special admission instructions. Attractions with the symbol R require reservations. Attractions displaying T require you to pick up tickets at a separate location.

Pass expiration:
Visiting your first attraction activates your pass. Then, you have 60 calendar days to use your pass. You may only visit each attraction once. You have two years from the purchase date to begin using your pass.

Save up to $13.00
Gate price Your price Qty
Adult (ages 13+) $139.00 $126.00
Child (ages 3-12) $114.00 $103.00

Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 4 Choice

Ticket info /hours

Choose four (4) top San Diego attractions and explore at your own pace - you'll have 60 days to use your Explorer Pass once activated.

Choose attractions as you go - there's no need to pick before you purchase.

Please refer to the Go City App - available on both IOS and Android - for information on each attraction's hours of operations, reservation requirements and any special admission instructions.

Choose from the following attractions:
- 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off San Diego Trolley by Old Town Trolley Tours
- 45 Min. Jet Ski Rental
- 90-Minute Best Of The Bay Harbor Tour by City Cruises
- Asylum Outdoor Bouldering
- Belmont Park Ride & Play Pass
- Best of San Diego eBike Tour
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Coronado 90-Minute Tandem Kayak Rental
- Coronado Full-Day Bike Rental
- Coronado - Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
- Gaslamp and Balboa Park Bike Rental with Unlimited Biking
- Gaslamp Walking Ghost Tour
- GoCar After Dark: Gaslamp Quarter and Embarcadero Tour
- GoCar San Diego Tours: One-Hour Navigational Tour
- Haunted Old Town Walking History + Paranormal Investigation
- Historical Old Town Walking Tour
- iRide 1-hour Electric Scooter Rental
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- Knott's Soak City Water Park
- La Jolla 90-minute Kayak Rental
- La Jolla 90-minute Stand-up Paddleboard Rental
- La Jolla Full Day Snorkel Rental
- La Jolla Full Day Bike Rental
- La Jolla Surfboard Rental
- Living Coast Discovery Center
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- Mingei International Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
- Museum of Us
- PETCO Park Tours - Home of the San Diego Padres
- Plunge San Diego
- San Diego Air and Space Museum
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- San Hiking Tour
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- San Diego Pier Fishing
- San Diego Speed Boat Adventures
- San Diego Zoo
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Semi-Private Bay Cruise
- The Flagship Patriot Jet Boat
- The Fleet Science Center with IMAX
- The Whaley House Museum
- USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum
- Whale Watching by City Cruises

*Please note: Attractions can change without notice.

Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately within 24-48 hours to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

Attraction inclusions with the pass are subject to change and availability may differ from instructions on attraction websites.

Hours

9:00am-5:00pm

Terms & Conditions for Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 4 Choice

All tickets are non-refundable. Once pass is activated it is then valid for 60 days.

Please note: Attraction inclusions with the pass are subject to change and availability may differ from instructions on attraction websites. Attractions can change without notice.

Instructions for fulfillment Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 4 Choice

How to use your admission pass:
Every pass has a unique code. A representative at the attraction will scan the code on each traveler's pass, granting you admission. For special offers at shops and restaurants, show your pass to your server or cashier.

THIS IS NOT YOUR TICKET. Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

Be aware of admission policies:
Please read attraction information for hours, closings, and special admission instructions. Attractions with the symbol R require reservations. Attractions displaying T require you to pick up tickets at a separate location.

Pass expiration:
Visiting your first attraction activates your pass. Then, you have 60 calendar days to use your pass. You may only visit each attraction once. You have two years from the purchase date to begin using your pass.

Save up to $19.00
Gate price Your price Qty
Adult (ages 13+) $169.00 $150.00
Child (ages 3-12) $129.00 $117.00

Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 5 Choice

Ticket info /hours

Choose five (5) top San Diego attractions and explore at your own pace - you'll have 60 days to use your Explorer Pass once activated.

Choose attractions as you go - there's no need to pick before you purchase.

Please refer to the Go City App - available on both IOS and Android - for information on each attraction's hours of operations, reservation requirements and any special admission instructions.

Choose from the following attractions:
- 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off San Diego Trolley by Old Town Trolley Tours
- 45 Min. Jet Ski Rental
- 90-Minute Best Of The Bay Harbor Tour by City Cruises
- Asylum Outdoor Bouldering
- Belmont Park Ride & Play Pass
- Best of San Diego eBike Tour
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Coronado 90-Minute Tandem Kayak Rental
- Coronado Full-Day Bike Rental
- Coronado - Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
- Gaslamp and Balboa Park Bike Rental with Unlimited Biking
- Gaslamp Walking Ghost Tour
- GoCar After Dark: Gaslamp Quarter and Embarcadero Tour
- GoCar San Diego Tours: One-Hour Navigational Tour
- Haunted Old Town Walking History + Paranormal Investigation
- Historical Old Town Walking Tour
- iRide 1-hour Electric Scooter Rental
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- Knott's Soak City Water Park
- La Jolla 90-minute Kayak Rental
- La Jolla 90-minute Stand-up Paddleboard Rental
- La Jolla Full Day Snorkel Rental
- La Jolla Full Day Bike Rental
- La Jolla Surfboard Rental
- Living Coast Discovery Center
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- Mingei International Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
- Museum of Us
- PETCO Park Tours - Home of the San Diego Padres
- Plunge San Diego
- San Diego Air and Space Museum
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- San Hiking Tour
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- San Diego Pier Fishing
- San Diego Speed Boat Adventures
- San Diego Zoo
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Semi-Private Bay Cruise
- The Flagship Patriot Jet Boat
- The Fleet Science Center with IMAX
- The Whaley House Museum
- USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum
- Whale Watching by City Cruises

*Please note: Attractions can change without notice.

Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately within 24-48 hours to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

Attraction inclusions with the pass are subject to change and availability may differ from instructions on attraction websites.

Hours

9:00am-5:00pm

Terms & Conditions for Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 5 Choice

All tickets are non-refundable. Once pass is activated it is then valid for 60 days.

Please note: Attraction inclusions with the pass are subject to change and availability may differ from instructions on attraction websites. Attractions can change without notice.

Instructions for fulfillment Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 5 Choice

How to use your admission pass:
Every pass has a unique code. A representative at the attraction will scan the code on each traveler's pass, granting you admission. For special offers at shops and restaurants, show your pass to your server or cashier.

THIS IS NOT YOUR TICKET. Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

Be aware of admission policies:
Please read attraction information for hours, closings, and special admission instructions. Attractions with the symbol R require reservations. Attractions displaying T require you to pick up tickets at a separate location.

Pass expiration:
Visiting your first attraction activates your pass. Then, you have 60 calendar days to use your pass. You may only visit each attraction once. You have two years from the purchase date to begin using your pass.

Save up to $15.00
Gate price Your price Qty
Adult (ages 13+) $184.00 $169.00
Child (ages 3-12) $139.00 $126.00

Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 7 Choice

Ticket info /hours

Choose seven(7) top San Diego attractions and explore at your own pace - you'll have 60 days to use your Explorer Pass once activated.

Choose attractions as you go - there's no need to pick before you purchase.

Please refer to the Go City App - available on both IOS and Android - for information on each attraction's hours of operations, reservation requirements and any special admission instructions.

Choose from the following attractions:
- 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off San Diego Trolley by Old Town Trolley Tours
- 45 Min. Jet Ski Rental
- 90-Minute Best Of The Bay Harbor Tour by City Cruises
- Asylum Outdoor Bouldering
- Belmont Park Ride & Play Pass
- Best of San Diego eBike Tour
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Coronado 90-Minute Tandem Kayak Rental
- Coronado Full-Day Bike Rental
- Coronado - Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
- Gaslamp and Balboa Park Bike Rental with Unlimited Biking
- Gaslamp Walking Ghost Tour
- GoCar After Dark: Gaslamp Quarter and Embarcadero Tour
- GoCar San Diego Tours: One-Hour Navigational Tour
- Haunted Old Town Walking History + Paranormal Investigation
- Historical Old Town Walking Tour
- iRide 1-hour Electric Scooter Rental
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- Knott's Soak City Water Park
- La Jolla 90-minute Kayak Rental
- La Jolla 90-minute Stand-up Paddleboard Rental
- La Jolla Full Day Snorkel Rental
- La Jolla Full Day Bike Rental
- La Jolla Surfboard Rental
- Living Coast Discovery Center
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- Mingei International Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
- Museum of Us
- PETCO Park Tours - Home of the San Diego Padres
- Plunge San Diego
- San Diego Air and Space Museum
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- San Hiking Tour
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- San Diego Pier Fishing
- San Diego Speed Boat Adventures
- San Diego Zoo
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Semi-Private Bay Cruise
- The Flagship Patriot Jet Boat
- The Fleet Science Center with IMAX
- The Whaley House Museum
- USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum
- Whale Watching by City Cruises

*Please note: Attractions can change without notice.

Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately within 24-48 hours to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

Attraction inclusions with the pass are subject to change and availability may differ from instructions on attraction websites.

Hours

9:00am-5:00pm

Terms & Conditions for Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 7 Choice

All tickets are non-refundable. Once pass is activated it is then valid for 60 days.

Please note: Attraction inclusions with the pass are subject to change and availability may differ from instructions on attraction websites. Attractions can change without notice.

Instructions for fulfillment Go City: San Diego Explorer Pass: 7 Choice

How to use your admission pass:
Every pass has a unique code. A representative at the attraction will scan the code on each traveler's pass, granting you admission. For special offers at shops and restaurants, show your pass to your server or cashier.

THIS IS NOT YOUR TICKET. Your Pass(es) will be delivered separately to the e-mail address provided at check-out along with a digital guidebook. Print your Pass or present it right on your mobile device to get into each attraction.

Be aware of admission policies:
Please read attraction information for hours, closings, and special admission instructions. Attractions with the symbol R require reservations. Attractions displaying T require you to pick up tickets at a separate location.

Pass expiration:
Visiting your first attraction activates your pass. Then, you have 60 calendar days to use your pass. You may only visit each attraction once. You have two years from the purchase date to begin using your pass.

Save up to $21.00
Gate price Your price Qty
Adult (ages 13+) $209.00 $188.00
Child (ages 3-12) $159.00 $145.00

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