A friend of mine had a yacht party on a cool summer evening and it was a blast. We met at H&M…read morelanding and headed to our yacht. The staff were so attentive and carried our bags up to the upper deck where we spent the evening enjoying lots of food and some margaritas, The boat moored out in front of the Rady Shell and we enjoyed seeing the Sugarhill Gang and Kool and the Gang from the sea. The view was outstanding and this is a great way to see a concert. The staff was excellent, the boat was comfortable and the memories priceless.

DO NOT buy anything from the H&M tackle shop. I came to exchange a brand new/unused reel and this…read morekid Andrew said he couldn't do it even though I called ahead of time and was told I could. From the moment I told him I wanted to exchange it he rolled his eyes and tried to find any excuse not to do it. He told me to come back another day. I told him to try to call his manager so I wouldn't have to drive back since I live 30 minutes away (1hour round trip) and he said "yeah, that's not even that far, just come back tomorrow". He then started helping other people that came in after me and left me standing there. I worked in a customer service/sales field for over 10 years so I know what I'm talking about when I say this kid obviously hasn't been trained in customer service at all. I've always bought my gear from H&M in the past and I will be taking my business elsewhere going forward. This will also be reported to the BBB. 0/10 customer service. Embarrassing.

Such a great experience for our first Whale Watching trip, great even with our 3 year old! Worth…read morethe cost, we were out for a bit over 3 hours. Check in process was easy, just follow the email instructions, all very clear. Bring sunscreen, a hat or sunglasses. You can bring your bags and snacks. There is plenty of space under the benches for your belongings. Lots of options for seating all around the boat, both inside and out. Also 2 restrooms available. As well as a Galley with snacks and souvenirs! I didn't realize, but they also sell photo packages of the wildlife from the trip. So you can focus on documenting your group and the good time, They'll capture the animals! :) This crew was Captain Vanessa, Naturalist Ruth, Deck crew Colleen and Sara, and Galley Oscar. They were all so helpful and accommodating. I cannot tell you how warm and inviting they all were. You could definitely tell they loved their jobs. For me...So, despite Dramamine and sea sickness bands I got really nauseous; and I think my 3 year old did too but couldn't verbalize, because she passed out about 1.5 hours into the trip-so I was just kind of sitting towards the back holding my toddler mid trip. Which is about the time when the whales appeared! (Up to that point we saw different birds, pods of dolphins and sea lions.) So these whales on our trip were on the starboard side when they appeared, but I was on the port side, kinda stuck sitting with my sleeping toddler. At one point Colleen came and asked if she could help me move to see the whales, but that was easier said than done, especially not feeling well. I let her know she was sweet but we were okay. Well as the boat tracked the whales, I guess Colleen and Sara both mentioned to the captain that we were kind of stuck in the back on the Port side and the captain ended up turning the boat towards the whales so I could see them. It was the sweetest thing and I felt so seen as a mama. :) I didn't know how a whale watching trip could go above and beyond, but they did! We did a 12:30pm tour on a Monday and there seemed to be a good crowd, but they were not at full capacity, which meant moving around was an option for those that wanted to. We will be back, this was a great choice!

I'm rounding up a little; if half stars were allowed, this would be a 3.5 from me…read more The good: Nice crew, clean boat, lots of food options available (very pleasant surprise), we saw whales (huge bonus but out of anyone's control on the boat), the captain made sure to spin around to let everyone see them when we did spot some, though - that was cool. One of the crew members took pictures on a DSLR and sold them to us if we couldn't get good enough pics ourselves. You can buy early access to the ship to pick out a good spot, or you can buy a VIP ticket to have access to your own section of the boat right up front. The things I didn't enjoy - which, honestly, I'm not sure how the crew would handle any differently than they did. Some of the people on the boat were super rude. Lots of coughing in close quarters without covering their mouths; one group of people was so hellbent on getting the perfect pictures that they all stood in front of each section of people at least once, running side to side instead of giving everyone turns. The captain did ask that everyone take turns, but the behavior stayed the same all ride. A couple of people actually stood in front of other people who remained seated, completely blocking their views. The bad: You were supposed to get there early to check in and line up, but there is nothing to do in the area, and no seating, so prepare to stand in a line for an hour if you get there right when they say to. The photo package was really expensive for what you got. 3 hours is a long time to be on a boat not learning about things - lots of lulls in programming.

CITY CRUISES @ HARBOR BAY…read more Parking is available on the side and costs about $2.50 per hour, but it's free after 8 PM. Since I booked the nighttime dinner cruise, I only paid around $5 for parking, which was super reasonable. Getting into City Cruises San Diego was really easy the check-in process was smooth, they just took our names, and we were good to go. My boyfriend and I went on the two-hour dinner cruise, and it was such a fun experience. The ticket is around $150, but honestly, it felt worth it. Just being out on the water at night made it special. The service was great, and the staff was super friendly the entire time. The food was actually surprisingly good. They had a wide variety of options--from salads to entrées and appetizers and everything was well done. Plus, there were unlimited desserts, including fruits, cakes, and more. They even greeted us with champagne, which was a nice touch. There was also a DJ onboard, which made the vibe even more fun. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this as an activity if you're in San Diego. It's easy, fun, and something a little different. Also, they often have discounts online, so you can probably get a better deal. Overall, such a great experience, we had an amazing time.

This was a great city cruise tour not only did they have a great price but they offered snacks and…read moredrinks while on your tour which is nice . It was a good amount of people not crowded at all there was seats available. The gentleman giving us the tour showed us so many cool sites and history . This is a must if you're in town and want to enjoy the views and have a nice view of San Diego :)

This was actually a dream! Weather was 75 and perfect. Definitely can bring your own food but our…read moreticket included drinks and chips on board as well which was super nice!! We got to see lots of sea lions, the navy ships, and the water was perfect. Would recommend this sailing in a heartbeat!!!!

The weather was perfect! Our Captain was terrific! Beautiful views of Point Loma, Coronado, and…read moredowntown San Diego. So peaceful out on the water highly recommend.

Loved the whole experience! Fun thing to do with the grandkids! We live here in San Diego and…read morelearned so much about our city and Navy! Shannon our tour guide was awesome! Kind and fun at the same time. Captain Mike has great sense of humor! Highly recommend

We had an amazing time on the San Diego SEAL Tour! Our guides, Jewel and Jonny, were absolutely…read morefantastic. They were energetic, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about San Diego's history and landmarks. They kept everyone engaged from start to finish and made both the land and water portions of the tour enjoyable. Their enthusiasm and great sense of humor really made the experience memorable. We highly recommend this tour, especially if you have Jewel and Jonny as your guides. Thank you for making our day so much fun!

There are 7 total ships, including the Star of India, and a submarine. You can purchase your ticket…read moreat any of the main booths/boat entrances, then show your receipt to visit the others on the same day. The flexibility of a self-guided tour was great. One ship was away on a sail in the afternoon this past Saturday, but there was more than enough to explore on the various vessels during our visit. Plenty to see and experience on each of the boats. We stepped onto the swift boat where staff educated us about its machine gun. And we walked through and checked out the different sections of the USS Dolphin submarine too. The HMS Surprise was a lovely ship with plenty of references to its use in films. The Star of India was like a museum all on its own, so many areas to explore and a ton of history to learn. The Californian was pretty basic, not very different from many other ships we've visited in the past. Steam Ferry Berkeley was the largest, with displays showcasing scientific instruments, model boats, artwork, the riverboats in Vietnam, the engine room, a torpedo caught by a fisherman, and a special exhibit featuring the "histories of the black pacific". There's a gift shop on site as well. Altogether, the variety of ships at the Maritime Museum made for an interesting adventure, a bit touristy, but worth the cost if you're into history or simply like boats.

Ok so I will split this into two reviews:…read more 1: the ships and actual adventure 2: the reservation process and customer service 1: booked a trip for the Spanish replica ship adventure the San Salvador and really loved it. The ticket also got you access to the other ships to walk around which was cool. But the coolest part was that San Salvador was sailed like they would have sailed it waaay back when. We got to see real rigging masts sails steering all being done by a crew and it was a totally amazing experience and such a perfect day. Bonus: we saw dolphins and it was a perfect day. Drawback: the gentlemen speaking throughout didn't talk into his mic often so missed a lot but oh well - who's really going for history?! such a good time!!. 2. I had a good with my tickets and called and tried to talk to folks in person and could never get someone. The tickets were cancelled but not refunded which was a bummer and staff in the kiosk even said they phone lines were messed up. A bummer. :(

Went on a 3 hour sunset tour, nicely socially distanced, clean, and organized. Very nice captain,…read moreknowledgeable and very informative. I had a group of 3 and we went to the front of the sailboat. The other group of three was at the back part of the good sized sail boat. You essentially have the boat to yourself with complimentary beer, wine and snacks. It was such a great calm experience, especially at a time like this. I highly recommend them as it was so relaxing.

DO NOT BOOK THIS COMPANY!!!What could they improve?? Showing up... left us high and dry with guests…read morein town. One of the highlights was supposed to be this sailboat trip and no one showed up. Had zero problems taking my $700. Marina said business has not been there for over a year. Absolutely horrible.

My 3 buddies and I had an awesome time on our Father's Day surf adventure out to the breaks beyond…read morethe tip of Point Loma. Captain Mick was outstanding. Easy to get in touch with and clear directions upon arrival to the Marina. A real laid-back skipper with lots of funny stories and plenty of local knowledge on which breaks would suit us best based on the current conditions. He dropped us at the perfect spot for 2+ hours of good times and fun waves. I will definitely be calling Mick for our next surf excursion whenever the next good swell hits. Thank you Mick!

We had an amazing time on Pacifica sailing charter celebrating my sister's bachelorette party…read more Captain Mick, who was absolutely incredible and very accommodating and made our experience so much fun (and helped us take so many photos)! We took some sandwiches and seltzers and enjoyed such a beautiful sailing day. I highly recommend booking Pacifica sailing charters for any sailing activity party event. We honestly had so much fun and we are looking forward to coming back for our next event!