San Diego is the 7th most popular vacation destination in the United States. If you are lucky enough to visit southern California, you’ll likely be drawn to the water because it literally surrounds you. San Diego’s beautiful harbor called “The Big Bay” is the center of the cities’ rich history and the center of this beautiful thriving port. Miles of sights, ships, resorts, marinas and local wonders await visitors. The best way to take in the harbor and these sights is on the popular harbor tours and dinner cruises offered daily on San Diego Bay.
A two hour narrated harbor cruise will give you’re a complete tour of the north and south portions of the San Diego bay. You’ll see over 50 compelling landmarks in the 26 mile tour and learn interesting facts about the area’s history, geography and lore. Guests love popular sights like the famous Star of India, the Coronado Bay Bridge, North Island Naval Air station, Coast Guard Station and NASSCO Ship Building facilities. The highlights of the North Bay are the popular California Sea Lion colony residing on the bait barges near Point Loma, with Cabrillo National Monument and the Naval Submarine base looming nearby. All can be seen and describing during your tour.
Sightseeing cruises are fun and educational for the whole family. Kids love boats and depending on the age of your family, you can treat them to any one or two hour cruise and see as much of the bay as you want.

An extraordinary dinner cruise will be etched in your memory
People love dining with a water view. The sea air stimulates the senses and your appetite! Imagine the experience of sharing a moment with your loved one under a dazzling night sky.  No matter what the occasion, your loved ones will relish the thought of celebrating one night of their lives on a scenic dinner cruise. It’s a great way to combine dinner with sightseeing also, if you visiting or are entertaining guests from out of town.
Away from land, you can capture the beauty of the water with the gentle night breeze soothing your senses.  Music sounds better and food has more flavors paired with fresh air and beautiful water views. San Diego dining cruises are popular and always begin with the nautical tradition of boarding with a chilled glass of champagne to launch the celebration.
Many once believed that a cruise on a yacht was a luxury for a chosen few. This royal pleasure is very accessible to all these days. One can enjoy the splendor of the San Diego skyline with a dinner. Sunset dinner cruise features a three-course meal in the dining room, or stretch your legs with a walk on deck or visit the Captain in the wheelhouse.

Scenic Cruises Make the Celebration More Memorable
Cruises are perfect on special days like birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and vacations. People seek unique venues as the platform in making a celebration memorable, photographable and talked about. One of the best parts of the cruises on San DiegoBay is that you can celebrate holidays, vacations on the water. San Diego’s bay cruises operators are open every day year round. You can capture the best of the San Diego fireworks on 4th of July or view the Boat Parade of Lights in December or ring in the New Year.
A toast to the Champagne Brunch Cruise on the water
Anniversaries and birthdays are a delight to celebrate with a partner or a group of people on a cruise. Most relish the thought of stepping off the mainland just to enjoy the gentle waves and relax on a two or three hour cruise. Many enjoy spending the delightful few hours of San Diego Bay breeze shared with friends and family while devouring an all you can eat brunch buffet with free flowing Champagne and views.

Make a splash! Hold your next event on a Luxury yacht
Don’t hesitate to consider the luxurious yachts that can be rented for all occasions such as weddings, holiday parties or private parties. A corporate events can be more extraordinary when you offer and event on a yacht.  These cruise ship operators are open daily for information and reservations over the phone and complete web sites offer detailed descriptions and tickets for sale.
Experience life’s best moments

Reputable bay cruise operators are located in downtown San Diego and anyone can book a sightseeing cruise during the day or any night of the week by phone. There are six sightseeing cruises during the day and a dinner cruise every night. Once you make a reservation; plan an evening out with a magical night to remember. Give your kids a momentous day out with the variety of San Diego cruises that capture the best views to experience.
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