Really enjoyed this last minute adventure! I purchased a 2 hour boat tour of the bay on Groupon, less than an hour before departure. I hopped on, grabbed a seat, and we first cruised around the north side of the bay for about an hour. I thought there was a lot more going on over there compared to the south side. We docked for a bit before heading out on the southbound leg. The tour guide was great, and I learned so many fun facts about San Diego along the way. We also got to see Navy SEAL boats, Coast Guard boats, military planes, and helicopters! Also saw some sea lions and many birds. Such a fun way to see the bay and learn a little more about the city. read more

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Chillaxing ride to Coronado Island. About a 15 minute pleasure taxi with great views of the downtown cityscape and a half loop around the island. Plenty of bike racks for the pedal commuters, spacious seating inside & out, but how can you not sit out on the upper deck bask in the San Diego summer? Saw dolphins cruising on the way back at no extra charge ;) read more

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For our wedding anniversary, we decided to try the sunset dinner cruise - we both were very happy that we did, it was a truly enjoyable ~3 hours. The service level was outstanding and all team members were very welcoming and accommodating. The food - the 3 course meal was great and was not rushed (this was very much welcomed). We had opted for the cocktail package and we were glad we did (if having more than two drinks, it makes good financial sense). During the cruise they have a DJ and open a dance floor. This is a good addition - we stopped by a few times waiting for a slow dance, but unfortunately we were not able to catch one. All 'n all, a great mini romantic getaway that helps you "forget about life" for a while and focus on what is truly important! We definitely plan on a revisit in the future! read more

Flagship Cruises & Events - San Diego skyline during the cruise. - Boat Charters Near Me - San Diego, California

What a great transportation system to Coronado island from different areas in San Diego. Our hotel was a few blocks from one of the ports to board the fairy and for 8-9 bucks we had a cool scenic view. They are very timely and easy to board. There was plenty of seating each trip. read more

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Bought the tickets off Groupon for a 2 hour sightseeing tour! Everything was great. Come early if you want to be on the top deck as it gets packed with no seating. Make sure to be on time before departure because they will not wait for you! Snacks and drinks available on board. read more

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We took this ferry over to spend the day on Coronado island. There are two options - a short route you get on at the convention center or a longer where you get on around the Midway. You can buy tickets on an app or purchase them on site. It is $9 a trip. The ferry has an outside option and an inside option. We sat on top one ride, inside the other. Super easy and convenient way to get over to.Coronado plus plenty of picture opportunities of the San Diego skyline. read more

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Ehh it's a bit overpriced because the food is definitely not worth it but I guess for the experience to cross off your bucket list is okay. The staff is hospitable. The whole cruise is 2 hours long. Bottomless mimosas and all you can eat brunch buffet. There really isn't much to choose from at the buffet since it's so small. The food is also not that great. For that price, additional food items should be provided. read more

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From start to finish, this whole experience was fun and leisurely. Harbor Tour Tickets are a great value for the money and the ship is fun to walk around with three levels to choose from. They have snacks and drinks with alcohol options if you want to imbibe. The ride itself is extremely smooth, which is a blessing for someone like me with motion sickness. Throughout the ride they narrate what you are seeing and discuss interesting historical facts. On our tour, we saw seals! Overall I highly recommend this tour as San Diego is so gorgeous! read more

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While visiting San Diego we took a one-hour harbor cruise with Flagship Cruises. The staff was friendly, the ship was great, the narrator was good, and it was a fun way to spend a bit of time on the water. You get to see the skyline of downtown San Diego, a bit of Coronado, and a lot of Navy Ships. read more

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My first time taking a harbor cruise on the Spirit of San Diego. We had some friends visiting from out of town and we decided to do something very touristy with them. It was actually a ton of fun. We booked the two hour cruise using a Groupon and got a great deal, $24 a person. Initially, though I wasn't so excited when the boat took off. The first hour was chaotic, and there was really nowhere to sit until I managed to squeeze into a couple bench seats on the top deck. Then the boat returns to the port and half the people get off and half more get on which I thought was super weird, but it ended up being great. There are three tables on the back of the boat on the middle deck that are fantastic. My friend's mom had made friends with some people sitting at one of the tables. When they disembarked, we were able to snag their table and the table next to it! The second half of the cruise was really great. We were in the back of the boat. It wasn't windy at all. We went underneath the Coronado bridge and then the sun was setting and it was absolutely spectacular. The boat itself has seen better days. It could definitely use a facelift. They've got a little bar where a gentleman can make you cocktails and serve you hotdog. There's also got bags of chips and cookies available. I got a virgin Mojito, and it was really tasty! All in all, it was really fun and absolutely worth it, even for a local. I recommend booking at the time we did if you go in the winter. 3 PM to 5 PM. The first hour is sunny and warm and the second hour is more like dusk. And then when people get up to leave, you can snag their better seats. Plus for some reason not many people booked for that 4-5 PM hour and it wasn't nearly as packed on the boat. read more

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Had an amazing 2hr harbor tour, the narrative was informative and we learnt a lot about the ships and adjacent areas. Highly recommend.

During the December holidays, our group of family and friends did the two-hour harbor tour. This is essentially two back-to-back one-hour loops: one North and one South. The North Harbor section was easily my favorite; it passes Point Loma and North Island, offering a stunning view of the downtown San Diego skyline. Since it was a Sunday, the naval base was quiet, but the views were still beautiful. After a quick stop to exchange passengers, we headed South under the Coronado Bridge and past the shipyards. While the sky at dusk was lovely, the shipyards weren't particularly exciting. As for the boat itself, it's a large, older vessel. Seating is limited outside. I spent half the trip standing, and the interior bathroom had a very strong, unpleasant odor. The snack bar is basic, mostly chips, candy, and drinks. If I were to do this again, I'd stick to the one-hour North Harbor tour. read more

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We did the bottomless brunch, and overall it was a fun one-time experience, but at $150, it definitely felt a bit steep. The brunch includes buffet-style food and bottomless mimosas. I had about four mimosas in the time, and the food was decent, though I didn't get to fully enjoy it because I went upstairs to check out the deck and came back to find my untouched plate had already been cleared. That said, the staff was friendly and the views were beautiful. The boat mainly does a loop around the water. read more

Enjoyed a relaxing cruise this past week from one of the Flagship Cruises. Super stoked to try out this experience because my boyfriend and I had never explored the dock in San Diego before! We were able to walk-in and redeem a voucher to get tickets for a cruise leaving in 20 minutes. Perfect! Especially since we were going to do the 2-hour cruise and our street parking spot was max 3 hours ($2.50 each hour). We had to wait for the boat to arrive, but overall once you walk in, there are plenty of seats to choose from. The weather was beautiful so we were at the top deck, which is where you can see Rusty do his entire trip narration with a mic. Inside in the other floors you can hear his voice well with the speakers too. There's a mini counter that sells drinks and other snacks. It was pretty tempting to buy something to munch on to be honest. Overall I'm very satisfied by our trip here and found everything to go very smoothly! PS The north-side hour trip takes you past some cute sea lions! The south-side hour trip brings you past a lot of military vessels. read more

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I wanted to leave a FIVE STAR REVIEW, I DID'NT AT FIRST, BUT THEN I DID. INDEED, I initially was not going to be able to, and that was until PATTY STEPPED IN. We, my Partner and I, went on the 2 Hour TOUR, w/ my Uncle and his Husband. We were a bit UNDERWHELMED!!! As a form of compensation, we were given 2 new 2 HOUR TOUR TICKETS. We decided, after agreeing to that, that it would be better to use them for the PATRIOT TOUR, scheduled for the very next day. THANKFULLY, the TICKET OFFICE MANAGER Patty came through for us, and exchanged our tickets. We needed to find the tour with the most bookings, though, to avoid cancellation. SHE WAS VERY THOUGHTFUL TO THINK ABOUT THAT!!! We look forward to a better experience on the PATRIOT TOUR, but as a note. We have had prior Great Experiences on the Harbor Cruises!!! read more

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We went on a dinner cruise while at a conference, and the experience was wonderful. The staff was great, and the night was beautiful for taking a cruise on the bay. read more

Flagship Cruises & Events - View from the boat - Boat Charters Near Me - San Diego, California

A local, family-owned and operated yacht charter, cruise and events company serving San Diego since 1915. They specialize in gourmet dinner cruises, harbor tours, patriot jet boat thrill rides, private charters, corporate events, weddings and many more special occasions. They also offer whale watching excursions December through April, and year-round ferry and water taxi service to Coronado Island and along San Diego Bay. We took the round-trip ferry from San Diego to Coronado Island. The journey was fun, and we enjoyed every moment of it! Highly recommended for family activities. read more

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Was very excited to use the ferry as a way of reliable transportation to and from the convention center after a concert at The Rady. The website said that on select days they would run late to include the day I went to the concert and used the ferry (Jul 19). They never came back for the "select 10:25" ferry! I was stranded at the convention center! Horrible! Called customer service and they had nothing available but a good old fashioned "sorry". Sorry didn't cut the fact I was stranded in the city. Customer service said they would refund the whole trip but they hung up! They are unreliable and it's sad. Also in the past, did a dinner food cruise and the food was mid. Would not recommend and would recommend a smaller family owned company NOT flagship cruises. read more

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They had reported that additional ferries for the NASCAR race on Coronado would be in use. Really???? A 2 hour wait at the pier by the convention center. Could have swam 10 laps between Coronado and San Diego in that time. Overall, event organizers need to get their stuff together. So much needs to be improved. Starting with the ferry. This event won't last. read more

Bought the ticket online and I was very pleased and excited throughout the process. Showed up at the port and showed my ticket and was told to followed the crowd. Got on the ship and I was able to select a seat at the bottom and upper deck for view purpose. The cruise was a two hours as stated on their website. The cruise was very interesting and informative! They offer no-alcoholic & alcoholic drinks on the upper deck and small snacks. Overall, great experience and next time I'm in San Diego, I'll do it again! read more

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Booked a 2 hour harbor tour last month while in town visiting. Tour and boat were great, Friendly staff, clean boat, weather was perfect. Loved the history of san diego harbor read more

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We took the 2 hour harbor cruise. It was very interesting and informative. Our narrator was Rob and he was awesome! Rob knew so much - from the various navy ships we passed, to the history of buildings we passed. read more

We booked the Sunday Brunch Cruise for our daughter's birthday and had a ball! From making the reservation by phone to arriving at the port, everyone I dealt with at Flagship was so helpful and friendly. They asked lots of questions to help make sure our group had the best experience. We were able to secure a table near the window and bring in some small flower arrangements for the table ahead of boarding. The food was delicious and plentiful , and the bottomless mimosas kept flowing! Our server Arturo was so kind and attentive and really made our experience feel personalized and special. We even saw the SS Murtha returning to port after the Artemis space flight- what a treat! My only complaint was they advertise a DJ but they did not seem to promote dancing and there really wasn't a dance floor, so that was a bit of a disappointment. Dancing would have made it perfect. I have lived in San Diego for 30 yrs and never been on a Flagship cruise but will definitely come back! A great thing to do if you're visiting San Diego and want to see the harbor and local sights. Highly recommend! read more

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Pleasant and affordable way to get from the Gaslamp Quarter to Coronado Island. The boats are wheelchair accessible, but the ramps are steep so you'll need put your shoulders into it or accept a push. The outer walkway is wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair, so you can sit outside and enjoy the view of the San Diego skyline and inhale the crisp briny breeze. Wear a jacket or sweater! read more

i would heavily suggest a cruise in San Diego! we reserved our tickets online, and the actual boarding is easy with your online ticket ready. on board, you have a bar, snacks and seating. you can walk around anytime, on any floor the cruise consists of an hour packed with knowledge and historical facts about San Diego. you will see other boats, cruises, sea lions and the beautiful scenery that comes with the water i think we saw Pirates fr read more

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Very enjoyable to our harbor cruise. Staff was super friendly. Easy to get on and off the boat as well. We booked through Groupon and used the extra percent off code. Saved a ton of money by using Groupon. Recommend you do the same. Good way to spend a couple hours in San Diego. read more

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First time visit to San Diego (August, sister trip), and we took the 2-hour tour. The weather was gorgeous, so we took in the beautiful views! The staff was great, and we enjoyed on board beverages and snacks. We got to see the sea lions basking in the sun and learned a bit of history along the way. Overall pleasant experience and worth the cost if you're visiting. read more

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My family and I live in San Diego, but we had never done a harbor cruise like this before. We celebrated my dad's birthday on the Flagship brunch cruise, and it was such a fun and memorable experience! We had ages 18-80 in our group, and everyone had an amazing time. The food was great, the bottomless mimosas were delicious, the music was fun, and the service was fantastic. The views and being out on the water made it even more special. If you're looking for something unique to do in San Diego that creates wonderful memories, I highly recommend a Flagship Cruise! read more

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We had a good time on our cruise. The staff was friendly. Food was good. The soda was flat. There was only 1 option for dessert so if you don't lemon you're out of luck. The dj was ok. Apparently if you want a window seat you have to specify on the reservation. read more

Took the two hour cruise this afternoon and it was a lovely trip. They go out to the bay the first hour, return and let people off/on and then head towards Mexico. The entire trip is narrated and we learned a lot of interesting information about the area and ships. Tablecloths were very dirty and the woman working the snack bar wasn't the friendliest. Overall, a great trip for the price! read more

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We had a great little 2hour cruise, to the south and north bay in San Diego. Great time, weather was nice, upper deck is the way to go but it does get hot so stay hydrated and bring a hat we did. Our group of four even when arriving close to the time to leave, we managed to get good seats. Loved it and will definitely return! Snacks available during your mini cruise read more

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Took a nice ferry ride from the San Diego convention center to Coronado island. It was short and sweet. Would do it again. read more

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I forgot to review . We had a fantastic time for my birthday brunch in March. The food was abundant, fresh and delicious overall. The atmosphere was festive and other guests also appeared to enjoy themselves. The music was perfect to dance . The staff were professional, attentive, welcoming and friendly. I wished it was a longer cruise as the time went by too fast. read more

Last Saturday, our family participated in the Flagship endless Mimosa Brunch! I was extremely pleased with our first time experience with Flagship. Let me begin by saying, I have gone on other local SD bay cruises but this really was the perfect experience for my mom's birthday celebration. This is what she wanted and even though I'm not a big fan, I did enjoy this! Purchasing tickets was a breeze. The directions for ticket retrieval and parking were clear and seamless. We had a party of 8 adults ( 2 seniors) and three toddlers. The high chairs were ready to go and it is stroller friendly! The brunch buffet was better than expected, there was a variety for everyone - omelet stations, desserts, breakfast, tacos etc... The live musician and service was fantastic! We were on the California Spirit and it was easily accessible and not too old school. The bathrooms were clean and conveniently located throughout and the cruise time - was perfect. Not too long not short. This is great activity for special events or to bring out of towners! Also, toddlers under three were free - which was a nice bonus. read more

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The cruise was fine but the advertisement was deceptive. Groupon advertised it as 2 hour cruise and it was only 1hour and 15 minutes read more

We really enjoyed the two hour San Diego Bay Tour. We did both, the North and South Bay Tour with a short stop at the dock in between. The early morning start time around 10am worked great. It was sunny but not too hot yet and it seemed to be significantly more busy by the time we got back, so I would recommend the early tours for that reason. The narration by Rusty was great, he knew everything about everything and seemed very enthusiastic about it. The South Tour will take you under the San Diego Bay Bridge. Both tours include a lot of info about military sights and topics. It takes off right next to the aircraft carrier museum, so could be combined. Parking available right next to it. read more

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We sort of did this 2 hour cruise at the last minute. We called and they had space for us, so off we went to catch the boat (yacht, I guess, not sure what you call them). We were greeted, got on and soon were off for a great time. We went on the tour that passes Coronado Bridge, the Naval Base, and we got to see some sea lions. It was super fun. The boat is spotless and the service was super nice. We learned about the waterway's importance to the city by narration and we loved the views indoors or out. This is a small company called Flagship Cruises & Events. It is local, family-owned and is an operated yacht charter. They also offer gourmet dinner cruises, harbor tours (which is what we did), patriot jet boat thrill rides, private charters that I assume are some somewhat pricey, corporate events, and even weddings. They have whale watching excursions, but only December through April. Our trip was fun and very relaxing. It was not crowded and again the service was so great. read more

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We attended the New Year's Eve celebration aboard the California Princess with Flagship Cruises, and while the night had some bright spots, the overall experience fell short of what we expected for the price. To start on a positive note, the staff was truly wonderful. From the captain welcoming guests onboard to the servers checking in throughout the evening, everyone was friendly, professional, and clearly doing their best to make the night enjoyable. The service itself was not the issue. That said, there were several logistical and experience-related concerns that were hard to overlook especially given the roughly $400 total cost. First, there simply were not enough tables and chairs for everyone onboard. We witnessed staff attempting to seat an elderly couple in a dark corner without a table. They eventually joined us since our table had extra chairs, but someone ultimately had to take that spot, which ended up being a pregnant woman and her husband. This felt uncomfortable to watch and avoidable with better planning. Second, while I understand this was an appetizer-style event and not a full dinner (which may have been my misunderstanding), the appetizers themselves were disappointing. Many items were served cold, lacked appeal, and our table was skipped multiple times by servers, leaving us with very little to eat throughout the night. Additionally, no small plates were provided, only napkins, which made eating messier items awkward and inconvenient. Third, I paid extra for the premium bar option, which was one of the main things I was looking forward to. Unfortunately, the drinks were extremely watered down and poorly made. There are clearly advertised differences between the well bar and premium bar on the website, but the premium option did not feel elevated at all. After three drinks, I didn't feel anything and the quality simply wasn't there. Lastly, the DJ and music selection didn't quite fit a New Year's Eve celebration, particularly for younger guests. While I understand the crowd may skew older, the energy felt dated and didn't build excitement as the night went on. This is, of course, subjective but it noticeably impacted the atmosphere. Overall, while the staff deserves a lot of credit, the event itself felt underwhelming for the cost. With better seating arrangements, improved food service, higher-quality drinks, and a more energetic music selection, this could be a fantastic experience. Unfortunately, this particular event didn't feel like the best Flagship Cruises has to offer. read more

This was my first time being on yacht and i gotta say it was pretty amazing. This was for one of their night events, the dress code was business casual. You are immediately introduced with a glass of champagne. We ordered the Spinach Artichoke dip as an appetizer and it was good. Very cheesy , and creamy. The steak was medium rare and honestly was very good. It had a bunch of flavor and the prawns added a great fresh seafood taste. Everything tasted fresh and was beautifully amazing ! The views of downtown harbor is very eye pleasing. You can relax and enjoy the views or if you would like you can go dance in the upper section of the yacht ! Very relaxing, very pleasing, and a great date spot. read more

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Second time out on the waters with flagship in the past 3 months surprised I didn't do a review so I'll do a review for the first and second time. First time was a dinner cruise. Food was very good. Dancing was fun. Our server Lexi was very nice in the beginning then just kinda left us to our own devices and didn't show up until the end of the evening with the bill. Asked for refills from other staff walking l didn't care much for her service. Everyone else I met that evening staff-wise was super nice and accommodating . Sergio was our bartended and this guy knew his stuff. Fun guy to talk to. Good drinks. DJ was fun and had good playlist Second time around was the brunch cruise. Very different atmosphere. Food was still on point. Had normal breakfast items and a taco bar with chicken and steak. The bacon and waffles are the thing to get. Our server we got Sergio which is apparently the father of our bartender from last time! Arturo was out bartender and he makes good strong drinks. What a great experience. The only thing I didn't feel was needed was the flute singer, who was kneeling singing to kids and hovering over a bridal party ... it was awkward. Something not really needed for a brunch. read more