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.
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
It was so much fun!!!! We had a little powerful boat for two and we couldn't stop laughing and having fun. The boat... leader had another boat and he was an amazing host!!! He explained to us the route, told us to have fun, explained to us the different boats and much more that was on the water. I would strongly reccomend to anyone to take the tour! FUN!!!read more