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Sail Stars and Stripes America's Cup Racing Yacht in San Diego
Cruise around San Diego bay aboard an authentic 1992 America’s Cup racing yacht and travel at twice the speed of the average sailboat. The Stars and Stripes USA-11 is one of the fastest and best known America’s Cup racing yachts. It was designed and built to be raced in San Diego, and has been restored to pristine condition. Take a turn at the helm and join in grinding the winches to raise and trim the sails.
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$125.00
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$125.00
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Panoramic Bay Cruise Sail with Half Day Wine Country Experience
Highlights:
- Panoramic view of the San Francisco skyline, sail around Alcatraz Island and underneath the Golden Gate Bridge on this 1 hour bay cruise sail.
- Get out of San Francisco and enjoy a half day excursion to Wine Country!
- Enjoy tastings at 2 wineries (All wine tastings fees included).
- Exclusive winery cave tours included!
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$135.00
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$135.00
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Bachelorette Sailing Party on San Diego Bay up to 12 Guests
Nothing beats a Catamaran Bachelorette Party on San Diego bay for up to 12 guests. Enjoy breathtaking views of downtown, the naval base, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and submarines, not to mention an incredible abundance of sea life including Sea Lions, Dolphins and Whales. Whether you need a classic sailboat or catamaran for your Bachelorette Party, we can provide a private catamaran that is roomy, comfortable and stable. Much heavier than traditional boats today, Sea Esta will provide a steady, smooth sail no matter what the conditions. This large and stable catamaran is perfect for sightseeing around San Diego Bay and the perfect bachelorette party yacht for you and your guests.
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$1,200.00
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$1,200.00
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Sunset Sailing Tour of San Diego Bay up to 6 Guests
A Sunset Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay is an awesome way to spend the day sightseeing in beautiful San Diego. Pacifica Sailing Charters offers several different types of sunset sailing charters and boat tours. Our sunset sailing charters and boat tours take you on an exciting tour of San Diego Bay. Book a sunset sailing boat charter and stretch out in the San Diego sunshine with a trusty skipper at the helm, A sunset sailing boat tour on San Diego Bay with Pacifica Sailing Charters is the perfect sailing experience for you and your guests. With over 20 years of boating on San Diego Bay and the waters surrounding the San Diego harbor, our sunset boat charters and sunset sailing boat tours are rated #1 on Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.
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$500.00
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$500.00
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Sailing Charter Sightseeing Cruise on San Diego Bay up to 6 Guests
A Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay is an awesome way to spend the day sightseeing in beautiful San Diego. Pacifica Sailing Charters offers several different types of sailing charters and boat tours. Sail San Diego with us.
Our sailing charters and boat tours take you on an exciting tour of San Diego Bay. Book a sailing boat charter and stretch out in the San Diego sunshine with a trusty skipper at the helm, Choose from several types of yacht charters, catamaran cruises, sailboats, and powered luxury yachts. A sailing boat tour on San Diego Bay with Pacifica Sailing Charters is the perfect sailing experience for you and your guests. .
With over 20 years of boating on San Diego Bay and the waters surrounding the San Diego harbor, our boat charters and sailing boat tours are rated #1 on Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor...
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$500.00
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Catamaran Sailing Cruise on San Diego Bay for up to 6 Guests
Take in views of San Diego's top attractions from the deck of your own private yacht—yours for a few hours, anyway. This private catamaran cruise for up to six people allows you to relax and enjoy the ocean breeze, listening to commentary from your captain. Keep watch for whales, sea lions, and dolphins while enjoying provided snacks and bottled water.
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$600.00
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$600.00
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Catalina Island Day Trip from Los Angeles with Undersea Adventure
Spend a day on Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. After pick-up from your hotel, you'll enjoy a smooth 1-hour ferry ride to the island where you will have free time to explore the island and also enjoy a 45-minute undersea adventure and discover Catalina's abundant sea life!
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$174.36
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$174.36
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Catalina Island Day Trip from Anaheim with Avalon Tour
Spend a day on Catalina Island, a Pacific getaway just one hour from Long Beach by ferry, on this day trip from Anaheim. Upon arrival on the island, you'll take a panoramic tour of Avalon, the main town, and admire views from the top of the hill. Then enjoy free time to explore Catalina on your own.
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$157.70
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$157.70
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Catalina Island Day Trip from Anaheim with Optional Upgrades
Spend the day exploring Catalina Island via zipline. During this full-day tour from Anaheim, ride a ferry to the quaint island. You also have the option to upgrade to a variety of different adventures to ensure your day in Avalon is packed full of fun! Round-trip transportation from select hotels in Anaheim is included.
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$138.47
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San Diego: Best of Coronado and Ferry Ride from San Diego
Take a ferry from San Diego over to Coronado to become better acquainted with the city on this 3-hour tour. Cruise across the San Diego Bay to get to Coronado, and then explore what the city has to offer. Go to Star Park, Spreckels Mansion, the Hotel del Coronado, and, of course, the beach. Take in stunning views of the Pacific before setting off to sightsee on your own.
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$66.14
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$66.14
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
Go whale watching from San Diego aboard a replica of a historic sailing schooner that won the world’s first America’s Cup sailing competition in 1851. Throughout your cruise, your expert guide shares informative commentary about gray whales, dolphins, and other marine animals, along with details about the US Navy sites you pass as you head out on the Pacific Ocean.
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$85.00
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$85.00
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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise
Take an evening cruise wining and dining aboard the ‘Spirit of San Diego,’ enjoying top-notch food and drink, plus sparkling skyline views during this San Diego dinner cruise. Dig into your included gourmet meal, accompanied by a complimentary cocktail and live on-board entertainment, as you cruise 25-miles worth of California’s beautiful coastline and gaze at the twinkling stars above. You can also upgrade your cruise to include an unlimited open bar for an additional price.
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$110.90
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$110.90
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San Diego Harbor Cruise
Spend a few hours relaxing, sunbathing and sightseeing in the placid waters just off San Diego during this 1 or 2 hour San Diego Harbor cruise. Sit back and relax as you take in a fully-narrated tour, offering top-notch sight lines of the San Diego skyline, a cruise under Coronado Bridge, a look at the bustling US Naval fleet and a chance to spot some of the harbor’s resident sea lions. Choose between 1 and 2 hour cruise options, offering you two trips to fit your schedule and interests.
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$28.00
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San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride
Zoom around the waters of San Diego Bay on a jet boat ride that provides speed, splashes, and spins. As you race through the scenic waterway, your captain points out landmarks including the USS Midway, Coronado Island, Seaport Village, the Embarcadero, and the city skyline. Hang on as your captain takes your boat into power slides, 360-degree spins and other thrilling maneuvers—a high-octane twist on sightseeing in San Diego.
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$32.00
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San Diego Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruise
Enjoy Sunday in beautiful San Diego with a 2-hour brunch cruise on a luxury yacht. Help yourself to the seafood, steak, waffles and chocolate fountain at the buffet while sipping on unlimited mimosas. While you drink and feast, soak up the views of the water and the city skyline around you. When you’re ready to stretch your sea legs, head to the dance floor where live entertainment and music awaits.
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$84.55
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$84.55
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San Diego Shore Excursion: San Diego Seal Tour
See San Diego’s sights by land and water on a 1.5-hour seal tour independent shore excursion, and explore this picturesque port of call in an amphibious vehicle. Listen to stories that bring San Diego’s history to life as you travel along the water’s edge, then steer straight into San Diego Bay. Take in sweeping views of SeaWorld, watch for the seals and sea lions that play, eat and bask at Quivira Basin and return to your ship along the scenic Harbor Drive.
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$42.00
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$42.00
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Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion
Enjoy a sailing adventure on a Catalina-style sailboat with just six people for a comfortable, semi-private experience (or, find five friends and fill up the whole boat). Sail in San Diego Harbor during the day. Sit back and relax to enjoy the water views while enjoying complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks.
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$107.67
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$107.67
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Private Napa Sonoma Wine Tour & Sail on the Bay Cruise from San Francisco
This wine tour will take you to the best wineries in Sonoma and Napa. Following up a great day of wine tasting in wine country, your get to go on a gorgeous, scenic catamaran-sunset cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Rest assured, these back to back fun filled days of wine tasting & catamaran Bay sightseeing is provided at an incredible value with unbeatable service for your group. Guests have the option of adding and customizing the list of wineries to visit as well.
On this day of wine touring and sunset bay tour, you can expect:
• Exceptional service from our chauffeurs
• Luxury sedan & SUV transport and large catamaran sailboat transport (With complimentary bottle(s) of wine & 2 beverages on Sail)
• Low cost to free wine tasting(s) list. (This low cost and free list is provided to customer separately ONLY after booking.)
• For group sizes larger than 7 persons, please contact supplier for specific details and changes per group size.
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$299.00
Price varies by group size
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$299.00
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Classic Sunset Sail in San Diego
Watch the sun set over San Diego during an all-inclusive small-group cruise aboard a classic sailboat. Pass landmarks such as the Maritime Museum, Coronado Bridge, and USS Midway, and look for sea lions, dolphins, and other wildlife around San Diego Harbor on the 2.5-hour cruise.
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$110.00
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$110.00
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Napa Valley Private River Cruise
For a little something different in Napa Valley, get off the often-crowded wine country roads and take to the Napa River on a 3-hour cruise. Aboard the ‘Kiwi Cat,’ a New Zealand–built power yacht that holds a maximum of 12 guests, glide along the river to admire the scenery and look for native wildlife like waterfowl. You can bring your own food and drinks.
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$2,115.39
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise
Visit charming Sausalito, cruise across San Francisco Bay and stare up in wonder at the redwood trees of Muir Woods on this combo tour from San Francisco—the perfect day out in the Bay Area. Experience the Golden Gate Bridge from both above and below as you drive across it and glide under it, and learn about some of California’s oldest and tallest natural wonders, the coastal redwoods. In Sausalito, you can stroll along the waterfront or shop in the galleries and boutiques.
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$99.00
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$99.00
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Mix & Save: San Francisco Grand City Tour + Escape from the Rock Cruise
Get acquainted with the City by the Bay during this 3.5-hour San Francisco tour, including a 1.5-hour cruise around Alcatraz Island. First make your way through the city’s most popular neighborhoods, and see main attractions, such as Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge. Then, hit the water on a cruise around Alcatraz Island, and learn about the history and the former inmates of the notorious penitentiary.
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$91.00
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$91.00
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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour
Explore San Francisco and Alcatraz on this 2-in-1 tour. Hop aboard a ferry for a scenic ride to Alcatraz and enjoy the award-winning audio walking tour. Plus, enjoy a coach tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Learn about the City by the Bay through visits to top attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, the Presidio, and the Palace of Fine Arts.
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$120.00
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$120.00
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