You are the Captain at San Diego Speed Boat Adventures! There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as flying across the water in your very own speedboat! San Diego Speed Boat Adventures delivers a one-of-a-kind adventure, a narrated San Diego Bay tour with a twist, you are the captain of your own speedboat. Your guide, in another boat, uses a two-way radio to narrate all that you’re seeing, from the city skyline, the USS Midway to the Coronado Bay Bridge.
The speed boat tour exceeded expectations. It was a blast driving around the bay in the little speed boat. Our tour was... great and we got a different view of San Diego. Would highly recommend.read more
Beyond amazing experience (if you like a little thriller this is for you, if you also like to learn about San Diego bay... and what it got to offer this is for you) so grateful I got to experience this.Our guide “Johnny” is an awesome guy took the time to explain the process and the safety guidelines. And also made the trip very enjoyable.Definitely recommend this attraction.Thank you so muchread more
Had. A blast! Definitely a great thing to do if you have a free afternoon. Was a little hard to find the place since... they're doing renovations to the main building and don't really have signs anywhere telling you where to go. So just follow the other people who are lost. But the guide was super fun and made the instructions really easy. The boats are definitely super simple to run and the water was decently smooth for the duration of the trip a few big waves. So definitely be prepared to hold on and go on a bumpy ride. But you don't really get wet so swimming attire isn't necessary. Would definitely recommend going again. Parking is a little confusing as they are renovating the whole area. So if you can find street parking or use the parking lot a quarter mile away, that's probably your best bet. Also, we stopped at a few of the local landmarks and had a brief history on everything so that was a very nice addition. We also paired it with the scooter rentals and that was definitely a great call. Loved it! Definitely made the experience easyread more
This was an awesome experience. Our tour guide seemed liked he was enjoying taking us around to the different sights of... San Diego. He gave us breaks to take pictures. It was pretty simple operating the speed boat. We will definitely be back to go again.read more
AMAZING TRIP!! Took my boyfriend for his birthday and we both LOVED it!! The waters do get rough in places, so beware... of the high jumps and harsh landings back in water. Our tour guide Craig was AMAZING and a cool dude !! Definitely recommend for some up close sight seeing !!read more
Brought my 5 year old daughter out to San Diego and out of everything we did (Zoo, SeaWorld, Sesame Place, Belmont... Park, Zoo, and the Beach) she said this was her favorite park. Kyle was the one leading the way on this tour and was great! Very detailed instructions and boat is easy to control even if it's your first time. Pay a little extra for the go pro video it has great quality and worth it. Will definitely do this again, Thank you guys for this experience.read more
John was awesome! He made us feel right at home and made sure we understood all the rules and guidelines to ensure a... fun yet safe adventure! My family and I definitely enjoyed the experience and will definitely doIt again on our next vacation to San Diego.read more
What a great way to see the bay! The staff is super friendly which makes the whole process easy. Instructions are... clear, and very important to listen to for your own safety because these boats are fast! Bring sunglasses because the wind in your face at full throttle is intense. The boats have planning hulls and once they are up you skin the tops of the waves at 30mph. The only draw back is that you can only go as fast as the person in front of you while on the guided tour. All in all this was one of the best events of my week long visit to San Diego, I strongly recommend trying it out.read more
When we booked the speed boat tour, we had no idea we would actually be driving the boat! I was so scared and nervous... to go through with it, but my friend convinced me we could do it. We showed up and met our guide Kyle and the other people who booked the tour. Kyle was pleasant and knowledgeable. He went over the rules with us thoroughly and answered all of our questions. He was patient and made sure we all felt safe before and during the trip. We had a blast driving the boat, and we can’t wait to do it again!! One of the best parts of our trip. Thank you Kyle!read more
Such a fun adventurous experience! You get an actual one hour of ride time in san diego bay with the instructor. The... first 30 minutes is for prepping and instructions and last 30 minutes is for getting the boat back to the dock area.read more
We had an amazing time! Our tour guide made it a really easy and fun experience. Even tho it wasn’t sunny we still had... a great time, definitely thinking of coming back very soon.read more
Such a blast!! At the end of our work conference in San Diego, our team booked a Speed Boat Adventure and had an... awesome time. It was a great way to see more of downtown from a different angle, get out of the hotel/city, and see some really cool warships in the harbors.read more
Was a fun experience to see the bay, and our tour guide was a great guy. I was having doubts about booking the tour... because I’m a large guy (6’7” 250lbs) but had no problem fitting in the boats and it was pretty comfortable. My girlfriend was nervous to drive a boat for the first time but with our guide he made sure she was safe and comfortable operating the vessel. We got to see some seals and other wildlife on the tour as well. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Diego for the first timeread more
A very fun experience to do while visiting San Diego. The instructor was very kind and knowledgeable about boats and... San Diego Bay with all it's sites. Even if you live in San Diego, I would still recommend doing this if you haven't. A great experience at a reasonable price!read more
For what it's worth, I'll say it was good. I glad a good time with my girlfriend. We got to see many points of interest... such as ships, statues, buildings and monuments. The people at the desk were very nice and knowledgeable. The only reason I don't give it a 5 star rating is because the car we were put in was very loud and uncomfortable but what do you expect right?read more
This was such a thrilling experience! You get a chance to switch partners giving both individuals a chance to try it... out! It’s such a fun way to explore the Marina! They show you around a few spots! Loved this experience, a must do while you’re in San Diego!read more
This was a surprise gift to my husband on our honeymoon and it was perfect! Our guide drew was so funny and... knowledgeable of the sights. He maintained a great personality with it all, there was a small issue with one of the boats on the tour but he was a pro and took care of it perfectly and we all still had a blast! The sights and the water and the service was perfection we were very happy with it all! Thank you drew so much for a memorable experience!read more
The speed boat tour was fun. The reason I am only giving it 2 stars is because we purchased the upgraded HP package but... that did not give us anything better. We had a faster boat but that didn't not allow us to go any faster than the slower boat in front of us. In fact, we spent a lot of time having to slow down so we wouldn't hit the boat in front of us. It just wasn't worth the money .read more
Fun experience, we had captain Dave as our guide. He gave us instruction on how to operate our boat, what to expect... from boat traffic, and how to handle right of way. We felt safe with him. We had Go Passes; booking our reservation was easy. We recommend doing this attraction.read more
5 out of 5 would definitely go again. Our tour guide Lucas was excellent and didnt micromanage anything. I'd recommend... him for sure. Also explained and educated the group on the sights we saw as we passed them. Very knowledgeable.read more
This experience is one of a kind and worth every penny! Tanner was our instructor and he was amazing. He was super... patient and kind and allowed us to make the most of our speeding experience.read more
This is a must do activity for visiting San Diego! It’s our first time here and it was a great way to see the city from... the bay and learn a few things. The boats are so easy to operate and so much fun! Great tour guide as well...very funny!read more
We own a boat and have access to lakes, rivers and the Gulf of Mexico, so to give this review, you'll have some... context. I'm a mom and brought my teenage son and daughter. I felt safe and protected. Everything was explained very well. With that said, they didn't micromanage the fun out of the experience. We had a great time cruising the bay, seeing the wildlife up close, and getting that close on the water to a real battleship! This is well worth your time and money. Definitely glad we chose this one.read more
This was so much fun! Dave was our tour guide and did an excellent job of making sure we knew what we were doing when... it came to driving the boat as well how to keep safe on the water. We saw lots of sea lions too. Highly recommend this!read more
We went on the speed boat tour for a 9am tour. It was so much fun!! Our tour was with Dave, and he was awesome! I have... never drove a boat before so was very nervous. He helped talked me through everything we needed to do. He was very knowledgeable and made it fun. Would definitely recommend going! We saw a few sea lions while out as well!read more
My wife and I came here to celebrate our 10th anniversary! Needless to say, I was not disappointed. The boat was well... maintained and the tour guide was awesome! It was a fun little scenic tour around the Bay. You did get the opportunity to go fast on occasion but were required to match the speed of the boat in front of you, that was probably the only downside. For the most part, we had a blast! The next time we are in San Diego we will for sure do this again. My consumer rating A+read more
It was a one of the best experience I ever had. These speed boats are really fun! You can drive so fast and it is safe... as well. The guide was great too.read more
No complaints whatsoever. My second time booking this fun experience. The boats can have issues at times, but those... issues can easily be resolved. There's just something about getting out and so close to the water while yet still staying dry! And once those little boats get up to speed.... whoosh; "Whatta rush"!!!We Loved it! And this just another pertinent reminder of why SD IS SD!😊read more
We booked a last minute speedboat adventure in San Diego & had to pay for the upgraded boat since all the others were... rented. Let me tell you absolutely worth it!! Our boat was the fastest (said 50hp & others were 30hp) and our tour guide Captain Dave was a pleasure to lead us all through the bay. Unfortunately our radio was not hooked up properly so we missed the 1st 30 minutes of tour details & him describing what we were seeing - but we sped up next to him & he fixed it right away for us out on the water. And just so happens I met the owner Chris through a friend and he comped our goPro & gave us both free t-shirts! If you like being on the water & seeing all the sites from a different view (plus fooling around on a speed boat in open water) I would 100% book this tour! It lasted about 2 hours & I have phenomenal pictures of the San Diego downtown skyline & all the amazing places we saw. Keep up the great work guys & thanks again Chris for hooking us up!read more
Had a really great time boats were fast. I went at 5pm, was chilly as expected but overall It was fun and Capitan David... was awesome. He interacted with everyone, would say jokes and was extremely knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend trying it out.read more
We just went out this morning with captain John and had a great time. Highly recommend. Boat was super easy to handle,... and I haven't driven a boat in at least 20 years.read more
Me and my boyfriend had so much fun doing this. It's something that you should really do when you're gonna do vacation... in San Diego. The tour and the views are just so perfect, the tour guide was so funny that you actually enjoy listening to him, there was no boring moment and everyone with us had so much fun, me and my bf even switch in driving, the tour guide let us do it so we noth actually were able to experience drivingread more
The host of this tour was great. Loved him he made this experience really fun but the boat itself was pretty boring. I... thought I’d be more fun than jet ski but it really wasn’t. Just so you know before you go, ITS A TOUR ! You don’t go by yourself and if you get pretty slow people in your group don’t expect to go fast or anything. You are going to have to wait for them to catch up.read more
This was a BLAST and the crew was so nice and accommodating, they worked with us even after a little mistake had... occurred... in which they could have made the outcome sad for us... but they worked with us and got us in a boat and in the tour! And it was appreciated! Really fun! Recommend highly!read more
Super fun! I forgot out instructor's name but he was really helpful at giving us information. Super fun! Totally... recommend! When you come bring comfy clothes and warm ones if you're coming in the morning.read more
We had such a blast on the speed boats out here in San Diego. Captain John was very nice and friendly and he made sure... every one was having some fun! Definitely recommend to anyone who wants to try out driving your own speed boat! Definitely coming back again. -Captain Ericread more
This place is amazing! Had so much fun! I can’t recommend this place enough. It’s so worth the time and money! Scotty,... the tour guide, was just amazing! He was so nice and funny. Overall it was an amazing experience!read more
First-timer and had a blast especially with our captain. Not sure his name but he was great and definitely made this... experience one for the books. (Captain did the 11am session on 2/21/21) we even tipped him because he was great on giving us a tour.read more
I’m from San Diego and I loved this tour. It was so fun to sail on the water and see the sights. Captain John was... professional and informative. He kept us safe and entertained as we sail around the bay. The spots and photo ops were perfect and we have lots to look back on from this amazing tour. We will be doing this again soon. Thank you!!read more
I planned this for my boyfriend's birthday and it was an amazing adventure. The boat is simple to drive and the... instructor/tour guide will go over everything u need to know. It was the best way to spend our day and see the Harbor in a different way. Our tour guide was very friendly and professional. Bring some cash for tip later to show them you appreciate them.This was a great thing to do during Covid since we were in our own boat and kept a distance from other groups.read more
It was great to get out on the water and visit the points of interest with a knowledgeable guide. I was worried that... this would feel like a nose-to-tail horseback trail ride. NOT-AT-ALL. So you follow in the wake of the guide. It makes no difference except to give you the confidence that you are going in the right direction. Then, when you hit a point of interest, BAM...you get all the info you need. Reminds me of a cycle tour of other cities. Very informative and out there, active participation. Totally exceeded expectations.read more
Such a fun unique way to see the city. Got some beautiful pictures all while seeing the sights and hearing fun facts... from our amazing tour guide! Even got to see some sea lions! Would recommend to anyone! So fun and must do.read more
Such a fun outing! You tour in your own small boat follow-the-leader style. It was a great time on the water and our... boat leader was knowledgeable and friendly. TIP: Be sure to arrive early so you don't hold up your group start time.read more
Captain Scott is more than amazing! We lucked out and were the only ones scheduled in our time slot, Such a... personalized tour! We laughed, we had so much fun, and saw AMAZING sites from sea lion's, and up close and personal to the USS Midway. We will recommend this to anyone! We're coming back with our whole family for some more fun!read more
Where to start off...when arriving they called to make sure we got to the place. Our tour guide Caleb was awesome!!! A1... quality. Dude was attentive, had patience, and also had a great sense of humor. Will definitely try it again when coming back to Diego.read more
The atmosphere was welcoming and warm. Our guide Scott was personable, but professional. He directed us in all safety... procedures and invited us to visit the wonderful cafe on the premises. What an awesome treat! Scott you're the best and allowed us to enjoy our anniversary in a brand new way! You rock!read more
Despite the initial hilarity of watching the guide, Geronimo, save one of our party from being stuck in a perpetual... doughnut turn in their boat, the time on the water was amazing. It was great to be able to see all those sites from the ocean and the enjoyment of steering your own speed boat back and forth on the water was thrilling. Overall it was worth every penny and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone interested.read more
This was a birthday surprise for me and I had so much fun! My husband upgraded to the faster boat and that thing sure... could move! Geronimo our guide was personable and fun. I would definitely reccomend them!read more
Our tour guide John was the greatest. His guidance was perfect and he made us feel safe and aware at all times. This... was a great first time experience for my wife and I. We will be doing this again next time we are in town.read more
My husband and I enjoyed our first trip to San Diego and very first impression of the city by sea with this company and... a super cool speedboat adventure. Our guide was so friendly and gave a lot of information and all spots! Definitely can recommend !!!!read more
My boyfriend and I came here for the first time and it was awesome ! We had so much fun. The only reason i am giving it... 4 out of 5 stars , is due to the crew being a little unorganized as well as starting our adventure late, which took from our time on the water. Other than that really fun and cool experience !read more
It was a lot of fun. I got the 2 person boat for my son and I. I got to drive for half and then we switched and he... drove the other half. He had a blast. I will be booking another trip soon for my wife and I. If your in San Diego definitely check it out.read more
Captain Scott was incredible! Really fun, funny, and knowledgeable. He was knowledgeable about the area but the water... as well. Being a boater, I was a little worried about inexperienced people being on the water but Captain Scott did a great job educating everyone on the basics of water safety and was clearly watching out on the water for other people and picking the safest areas and times to go FAST and actually have a blast!! He was the perfect “Papa Duck”.As for the tour itself, we went to several different places, got to see the USS Midway up close and personal, got to see dozens of sea lions, and our course got to drive our own personal little speed boat!!! I don’t remember if there’s options but I wouldn’t do anything less than a 2 hour tour (if it’s an option). You don’t get too wet but you are on the water, so bathing suit and appropriate over clothes and sun screen would be perfect. I wouldn’t bring anything big, there’s not a lot of room for big bags and definitely not small items that aren’t on your body (if you want to keep them in the boat). I brought my keys, a water bottle, and my phone/wallet (which second person in the boat held onto). Totally worth the money, can’t wait to go again soon!!! Thank you Scott!!!!!read more
We had a great time on this tour! They were super accommodating and pleasant. Our tour guide John was great and very... knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour to anyone!read more
Great ride, had awesome time. For $150 you cannot do better. Only negative - some chicks in front of us couldn’t get... their grip on it, almost hit a ship, then rocks. Didn’t feel safe with them behind us. This slowed down the ride of the whole group, but still, 5 starsread more
If you are lucky enough to have “G” as your tour guide, you’ll love every minute. My wife and I will definitely come... back the next time we’re in town. We had a blast!!!read more
Such a fun activity and cool way to see San Diego! Scott our fantastic tour guide made our trip entertaining and stress... free! Highly recommend!read more
We showed up a little late but the tour guide made sure the whole party was accounted for before we all took off. The... tour guide was professional and helpful. Would definitely do it again and maybe next rent a speed boat. Thanks again!read more
We had a great time with our awesome guide John! He was really funny and shared a lot of great facts about San Diego.... The only things we would change is that we got a late start because some members of our tour group were late. Also we had to go slow at some points because of how some people were driving their boats. It would be neat if there could be private tours where you could actually go fast the whole trip with the guide.read more
This was so much fun!! The guide was great and informative. itwit a little shorter than expected but I noticed some... people were having boat trouble so I understand why. But a blast, we would come again!read more
I booked a boat ride for myself and family. My son was with me and my 6yr old daughter went with dad. I was so nervous... at first never driven a boat or been out that far into the bay. Let me tell you we had the most amazing time my daughter loved it even when the ride got super bumpy seemed to be when we had the most fun. The tour guy was amazing made it simple not to much to know just follow boat ahead and made us feel safe ! Worth the money definitely recommendread more
Amazing experience today with the boys. These guys are professional, friendly and the boats are very well maintained. I... highly recommend and will definitely come back again.read more
Had a great time on the boat tour. Boats were really easy to operate. Instructors were very informative and Helpful.... It was hard to hear at times on the walkie when we were going fast, but overall it was a 5 star day. Highly recommend this tour if your in San Diego.read more
Really fun experience. Would be awesome if the whole group would be with your friends. Was a nice ride and wasn’t... short! We got to see quite a bit and had some great riding time! Great staffread more
It was an awesome experience and our first time ever doing speedboat. Our tour guide was very responsive and... knowledgeable. We love it and will be doing it again!read more
Beware!! Scam alert!! Please be advised that the 2 hour boat ride they advertise is actually about an hour if you’re... lucky. I asked our guide why we finished in an hour and he said “ well we say two hours for you to prepare for that”. Huh?? I asked the lady at the front desk which by the way when I first came in to the office, I told her I was here for my reservation she then says, “ and do you have a question?!” Yes I do, I don’t know what to do or where to go. Thanks for your attitude. She is miserable behind her desk and you won’t get much help from her. So disappointed with this tour. It is not 2 hours, and customer service is bad bad bad.read more
Fantastic!! We had a #GoSandiegopass and had the best time!! Reputable, Safe, Fun for the whole family!! I celebrate my... 45th birthday out on this amazing water with a FANTASTIC Tour Guide!! Made it better that our 2 places were at the same harbor!! #SanDiegoSpeedBoat So Much History of our Naval Freedom is their!!read more
What an incredible morning we had for my wife’s birthday, with our tour guide Captain Scott. Two hour tour (about 90... mins on the water) and you are in total control. Think of it like horseback riding on speedboats.On the tour you get to open it up full throttle and chop through the waves, passing Navy Vessels and the San Diego skyline. Highlights, besides the speed, was passing the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier, seeing live sea lions play in your boat wake, driving right next to and under the USS Midway, and our guide Scott.We were lucky enough to have the tour all to ourselves at 11:00am on a Monday and Scott was awesome and personal. He made us feel comfortable and capable and driving the speedboats is easy no matter your experience level. Amazing day on the water and money completely well spent!Tips: 1. You do NOT get wet so don’t worry about that, dress for weather. 2. Bring cash for a tip (Scott deserves it in these times) 3. Sunscreen on hot days there is no shade unless you count the Midway!read more
Scott was great!! Good conversation and very professional. At first it seemed scary because I'm not an avid boater. As... the tour continued I became excited to see the next wake and bounce through it!! Overall damn good experience and I would recommend it to anyone!!read more
Awesome tour!! We showed up late but the captain was very polite and understanding. The boats are fast and lots of... fun. Cool site seeing 👍🏼read more
Our guide was fabulous! I was scared at fist, being I'd never been on a speed boat. After a quick briefing and about... 20 minutes in, I felt like a pro! It was so much fun! Thanks again. This adventure was worth every penny and we will be back soon! You rock!!!!Tasha and Ramonaread more
First off, I had trouble on the website and Chris was quick to respond to my email and help me out.This adventure was... exactly as advertised. Our guide Scott let us know before we left the dock what to expect, what the water was going to be like, and how to maneuver the boat during choppy waters. We had a great time and would definitely book another adventure with this company.read more
This was definitely the highlight of our trip! We did the combo with the scooters and though the scooters were fun, it... didn’t compare to the amazing time we had on the speed boats!read more
Super fun experience! Had a private tour with Scott because we were the only ones who were scheduled. Would definitely... recommend. A really unique experience. It’s more of a fun speed adventure than a tour of the bay which I honestly liked.read more
Loved driving the speed boats! Scott was a super nice, knowledgeable guy. I love speed so this was an unforgettable... experience. I would want to come back for the summer and do this again. The check in process was easy and Scott’s guidance when in the water was super easy and fun. Loved it!!!!read more
Really awesome adventure. You get to see the USS Midway and the nautical museum from the outside looking in. The bait... barge was a cool stop as well. Really fun zipping around the bay while the naval base has helicopters and planes flying above. Totally recommend and am looking into checking out their Tampa facility.read more
February 19,2023Huntington beach CALIFORNIAIt had been a while since I have been here. It I'd a little cute German... town with shops and Bars. Once you walk there, you feel away from LA and in a total different country.The shops are very particular and you can find unique things.Walking around is pleasant and relaxing.read more