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San Diego Sail: Family Bay Adventure
5.0
67 Ratings
San Diego
Embark on a thrilling private day sail in San Diego, exploring iconic landmarks and creating unforgettable family memories on the open sea.
Embark on a thrilling private day sail in San Diego, exploring iconic landmarks and creating unforgettable family memories on the open sea.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Safe Harbor Sunroad - Begin the journey here and meet one of the captains. Alternatively, select a captain of your choice and inform us before departure. After securing lifejackets and completing the necessary paperwork, the adventure begins!
- Point Loma - For this day sail, choose between visiting the sea lions at Point Loma or heading…
- Safe Harbor Sunroad - Begin the journey here and meet one of the captains. Alternatively, select a captain of your choice and inform us before departure. After securing lifejackets and completing the necessary paperwork, the adventure begins!
- Point Loma - For this day sail, choose between visiting the sea lions at Point Loma or heading downtown. Opting for the sea lions means a delightful spin around the area, allowing you and your family to fully enjoy the experience.
- USS Midway Museum - If downtown San Diego is your choice, the first stop will be the USS Midway. Sail along the port and enjoy a unique perspective of the area.
- Seaport Village - Next, sail past Seaport Village, taking in landmarks like the “Unconditional Surrender” sculpture. Cruise along the port line, wave to families on the shore, watch kites flying, and enjoy the full view of Seaport Village.
- Coronado Bridge - As a thrilling finale, sail right under the Coronado Bridge for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, offering a completely new perspective of the bridge!
- San Diego - On the return journey, pass by the Coronado Bridge again and catch sight of large Navy ships to the left.
What's Included
- Sailboat Rental Fee
- Bareboat Charter Captain Fee: $125 (included in total booking price)
- Warm Windproof Blankets
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- Sailboat Rental Fee
- Bareboat Charter Captain Fee: $125 (included in total booking price)
- Warm Windproof Blankets
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
- Captain Gratuity: 10-20% (optional but appreciated)
- Parking Fees: $16 per car for 2-3 hours in the marina parking lot
- Captain Gratuity: 10-20% (optional but appreciated)
- Parking Fees: $16 per car for 2-3 hours in the marina parking lot
Additional Information
This private day sail is an excellent choice for those seeking a more thrilling sailing experience! Day sailing offers the perfect opportunity to explore San Diego’s landmarks along downtown, including the US Midway, Seaport Village, the Rady Shell, and possibly even passing under the Coronado Bridge! The bay often features stronger winds, allowing the…
This private day sail is an excellent choice for those seeking a more thrilling sailing experience! Day sailing offers the perfect opportunity to explore San Diego’s landmarks along downtown, including the US Midway, Seaport Village, the Rady Shell, and possibly even passing under the Coronado Bridge! The bay often features stronger winds, allowing the sails to be fully opened for an exhilarating ride! For those interested, there’s the chance to take the helm and steer the vessel with guidance from our captain!
We offer a family-oriented sailing tour that prioritizes quality family time as its core mission. Our goal is to help families set aside time to focus on being together, where they can talk, laugh, catch up, and create lasting memories.
Location
Family Sailing Tour San Diego | Sea Monkey Adventures
Harbor Island Drive
We are located at Safe harbor Sunroad Marina, and we are located at the far left gate. Please arrive 15 minutes before so that we have time to take life jackets, sign documents, and have time to go to the bathroom if needed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(67 Ratings)
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2021tripper
Jul 31, 2025
Wonderful sail with Capt. Gus - We had a wonderful time with Capt. Gus. Were able to enjoy lots of the harbor under sail - so relaxing and peaceful! Also had great discussions about the sights and history, and learned a bunch about sailing. The boat was very comfortable and well equipped and we appreciated blankets and snacks. Super fun day for my 19 year old twins, husband and I - highly recommend!
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Cassidyl354
Jun 30, 2025
An Unforgettable SD Experience! - We had a lovely time sailing with Captain Gus! I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting SD—truly unforgettable!
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726litzyr
Jun 30, 2025
Great experience! - Our sailboat ride in San Diego was an unforgettable highlight of the bachelorette trip! Captain Gus was the best. He was friendly, fun, and full of cool San Diego knowledge that made the experience even better. The ride was super smooth and he went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable, helping us set up drinks and letting us play our own music on the speaker. One of the best parts was seeing our bride take the wheel for a few seconds so we could snap the perfect photo op. I would absolutely do it again and definitely recommend booking with Captain Gus.
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Irene_n
Jun 30, 2025
Thank you, Captain Gus! - It was one of the if not the most memorable experience the group had on a long weekend spent in San Diego! Captain Gus was full of energy and fun facts. Loved the attention to detail and the atmosphere he had that was welcoming and professional. Thank you for an amazing experience!!! Be ready for some waves and a great time!
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Kimberly
Jun 24, 2025
Mom's book this sailing adventure for your family!!! - Mom's out there, book this trip for your family you won't regret it!! We had the time of our lives!! What an amazing adventure. "The Sea Monkey" boat is the perfect size. It's big enough down below to have not only 1 but 2 bedrooms that are a nice size if you have little ones that need to lie down, or if someone if very tired they could take a nap. There is a bathroom, a table with seating and a sink with a mini kitchen. There are nice warm blankets for on deck and the snacks/ chip bags and various juices and canned drinks are wonderful. We had Captain Gus who was fantastic, you can request your Captain, and I would highly recommend him. He is super safe and very knowledgeable about all aspects of sailing as well as all the sites your seeing. Because of the boat size we were able to get up close to the "Midway" which is a view I have never seen before and pretty amazing!!! The 2 1/2 hours is the perfect amount of time not to long, but long enough you get to see so many sites and be able to really sail quick once your out more in the open. My entire family loved it and my husband didn't even get sea sick. He said he felt great and didn't get nauseous at all. I was able to go down below for a bit and I did not feel dizzy at all either. There is public parking nearby the gate you will sail out of and the communication between the company operator and us was phenomenal!! They were there to guide you every step of the way until you met the Captain and were safely on the boat. It was a top notch experience and completely worth it!!
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Annemi5151xs
Jun 23, 2025
Amazing birthday cruise!!! - I am a 85 year old grandmother celebrating my 86th birthday taking my kids and grandkids for their first sale boat ride. Captain Gus was very informative showing my grandson and granddaughter how to steer and let them steer the boat for a moment. I was able to go to the head of the boat for awhile and enjoy the breeze and then return back to the protected canopy. It was truly a bucket lister of mine that I will never forget.
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780suhasr
Jun 9, 2025
Great afternoon sail - Had a great time on our sail! The boat was comfortable and clean, captain was very friendly and on top of things. Would recommend.
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Pratyush
Jun 8, 2025
Awesome day spend idea - Amazing day spend idea. The captain stocked the boat with snacks and beverages. Would a 100% go again. Yacht was amazing as well
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D3097wojennad
Jun 8, 2025
Wonderful afternoon trip - Absolutely loved this boat ride experience! It gave me the chance to see a whole new side of San Diego—from the water, the city feels completely different and totally stunning. The captain was friendly and knowledgeable, making the trip feel relaxed and welcoming from the start. The boat itself looked well cared for and felt safe, which made the ride even more enjoyable. What really stood out was the hospitality—they went above and beyond by offering snacks, drinks, and blankets to make sure everyone was comfortable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience San Diego from a fresh and memorable perspective!
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373heerab
Jun 8, 2025
Afternoon sail - We had a good time on our sailboat with Sea Monkey Adventures! The boat was spacious and clean, and the captain was great! Highly recommend.
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