--- title: San Diego Speed Boat Adventure Tour slug: speed-boat-adventures-san-diego type: attraction sub_type: water adventures source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/speed-boat-adventures-san-diego city: San Diego state: CA country: US address: 1450 Harbor Island Drive, Suite 205 geo: lat: 32.72583 lng: -117.20077 duration: up to 1.5 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T21:18:53.536Z price_from: amount: 159 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4.5 count: 1566 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Admission Speed Boat Adventure Tour price: 159 regular_price: 169.6 savings: 10.6 ticket_types: - name: 1-Passenger Boat (max 250lbs) (5+ yrs) min_age: 5 - name: 2-Passenger Boat (max 450lbs) (5+ yrs) min_age: 5 - name: 3-Passenger Boat (max 425lbs) (5+ yrs) min_age: 5 --- ## Overview Captain your own speed boat on a thrilling 2-hour guided tour of San Diego Bay, passing iconic landmarks like the USS Midway and Coronado Bridge. No boating experience needed—just bring your sense of adventure! ## What's Included - Your own F13 mini-speedboat - A U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket - Safety briefing covering boating basics, rules of the road, and tour hand signals - Guidance and narrated tour led by a professionally trained guide via radio communication ## What's Not Included (Not specified in the source) ## Ticket Options - **Admission Speed Boat Adventure Tour** — $159.00 (regularly $169.60, save $10.60) Enjoy a 2-hour narrated speed boat tour through San Diego Bay in your own F13 mini speed boat. No experience needed! Follow an expert guide past iconic landmarks like the USS Midway and Coronado Bridge. Includes a life jacket and safety briefing. - 1-Passenger Boat (max 250lbs) (5+ yrs) - 2-Passenger Boat (max 450lbs) (5+ yrs) - 3-Passenger Boat (max 425lbs) (5+ yrs) ## Good to Know * The tour lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours on San Diego Bay. * Cruise past sights including the USS Midway, Navy submarine, San Diego Maritime Museum, Coronado Bridge, Star of India, and Seaport Village. * Tour departs from Cabrillo Isle Marina in San Diego Harbor; arrive 30 minutes prior for check-in, waiver signing, and safety instructions. * Drivers must be at least 18 years old; passengers must be at least 5 years old. * Maximum weight limits are 250 lbs for single boats and 450 lbs combined for multi-passenger boats; small children under 50 lbs may sit in the middle seat. * No prior boating experience or license required. * Bring seasonal essentials such as a swimsuit or jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel, and a waterproof bag for gadgets. * Not recommended for pregnant guests or those with recent surgery or neck and back conditions. * The boats can reach speeds of 20 to 25 knots. * You can switch drivers several times during the tour. * Tour guides follow in a separate speedboat and communicate via radio. * Check-in is at the Amazon lockers on the left side of the marina building at 1450 Harbor Island Drive, Suite 205, San Diego, CA 92101. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### What is included in the speedboat tour? The experience includes your own F13 mini-speedboat, a USCG-approved life jacket, and a safety briefing covering boating basics, rules of the road, and tour hand signals. A professionally trained guide leads and narrates the tour throughout. ### How fast are the speedboats? The speedboats can go as fast as 20 to 25 knots. ### Can we switch drivers? Absolutely! There will be several times during the tour. You can switch drivers halfway through. ### Do the tour guides ride on the guests' boat? No, the tour will ride in another speedboat, which you'll follow while driving your own speedboat. You'll communicate via a radio communication system. ### What if I have never driven a boat? No problem! Our boats are very simple to operate, and you will receive basic instructions on boat driving before your tour. If you can safely drive a car, you can most likely drive the speedboats. ### Do I need a special license for driving a speedboat? No, you do not need a special license to drive the speedboats. ### Where does the tour depart from? The tour departs from Cabrillo Isle Marina in San Diego Harbor. The Speed Boat Adventures booth is located at 1450 Harbor Island Drive, Suite 205, San Diego, CA 92101. Check-in takes place at the Amazon lockers on the left side of the marina building. ### How early should I arrive? Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure for registration, life jacket fitting, waiver signing, and a required safety briefing. ### What should I bring? Bring a swimsuit in the summer or jacket in the winter, a towel, sunblock, sunglasses, a waterproof bag for your gadgets, and sandals or flip-flops. ### Are there any weight requirements? Yes. The maximum weight is 250lbs for single-passenger boats and 450lbs combined per multi-passenger boat. A small child (under 50lbs) may sit in the middle seat. ### Are there age requirements? You must be 18 years or older to drive the speedboat and ages five years and up to be a passenger. ### Are there any health restrictions? Part of the fun at Speed Boat Adventure Tours is that you'll ride the boat in the open water. Although generally the water is calm, it can get rough at times. Because of this, pregnant guests are not permitted on the boat. The tour is not recommended for guests with neck or back problems or recent surgery. ## Reviews > "Fun experience" > — 729sandir, March 01, 2026