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    Sea Monkey Adventures

    5.0 (28 reviews)
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    Marcie L.

    Today, a group of 12 of us set sail with Sea Monkey Adventures for their 3:30 PM sail, perfectly timed to catch the sunset. It was an unforgettable and truly amazing experience. We met at the dock 20 minutes before departure, where we had a space downstairs to set up our snacks. We were also able to bring our own drinks, which made the experience even better. Our captain, Gus, was fantastic, and Maya, the owner, was incredibly communicative and welcoming--she greeted us when we arrived and was there when we returned. I highly recommend this experience for a day out with friends, family, or a significant other. It was such a special adventure, and we enjoyed every moment of it!

    Michele L.

    BOOKMARK this for your next Family Adventure in San Diego With Captain Jonathan as your Captain and guide, you and your family can enjoy a relaxing 2.5 hour sailboat ride with picturesque views of Downtown San Diego and some sea lions along San Diego Bay. This sailboat is designed for the whole family to enjoy a memorable experience!! Captain Jonathan was wonderful with kids and allowed us to steer the boat. It's incredibly family friendly with a couple rooms, seating area, small kitchen area and bathroom below deck. They even have a cute stuffed monkey as a cute mascot for the kids! My friend, Bonnie and I both brought our 2 boys with us. What a fun adventure!! We enjoyed the beautiful San Diego views and got to see Sea Lions. Captain Jonathan was extremely accommodating and checked with us in regard to preferences. The kids and I enjoyed the selection of snacks and drinks available. Loved the coconut water and Improv Mocktail drinks! What to you need to know: Captain Jonathan included Max 6 people (price varies) Kids under 12 must wear a life jacket Snacks, water, non-alcoholic drinks included (alcoholic beverages allowed) 2.5 sailboat ride It was very easy to book and received confirmation emails leading up to the sailing. This was the most family-friendly, fun, relaxing, enjoyable sailboat tour! Great for when visiting San Diego or as a staycation excursion!! Get ready for a fun adventure!!

    Junvi O.

    A boat and a bay makes for a memorable day with friends. My friends and I booked a private charter on a blustery weekend afternoon. Here are some of the things I loved: - That we could comfortably sit on the front of the boat. - That they provided plenty of wonderful snacks and drinks. Plus we were able to bring our own food for a floating picnic. - Easy parking right at the marina. There's also free parking on Harbor Island Drive, if you're lucky enough to snag one of those spots (2 of us were). - The views and route were beautiful. - The cozy blankets they provide. If you're looking for special day out on the water with your family or friends, this is it!

    Teressa B.

    The Best family adventure in San Diego! Such a fun experience sailing the bay. A special memory not every family has a chance to make. Jonathan and Maya are so kind and really make the whole experience feel special! Definitely a moment we will cherish forever

    Luli G.

    Loved the experience! First time and definitely not the last one!! We were able to enjoy drinks and snacks on board and played some music too! Our guide was so nice, he told us a few interesting things about other boats we bumped into, and gave us all the info we needed for a safe boat trip! Perfect for a small group or a couple! Best way to experience San Diego bay Ps take a sweater cause it can be a bit chilly!

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    Hannah B.

    BEST SAILING EXPERIENCE. This was something my family did while they were in town. It was so wonderful to see the city from the water. Our captain, Gus had a pleasant demeanor and was very communicative on what to expect with the boat. Which is a beautiful boat. Comfortable seating throughout and amenities like snacks, non alc drinks and blankets. The owner, Maya was kind and she responds quickly. Thank you Sea Monkey Adventures for a memorable sunset sail!

    Eileen C.

    It was my second time with Sea Monkey Adventures & I'm not surprised that it was another good time! It was relaxing & welcoming! The owners & captains are nice! They make sure we have a good & safe ride. I would recommend this company to anyone!

    Karin W.

    The boat was clean, had blankets for us. The captain handled the boat very well. We had to leave our shoes & socks on the dock & it left our feet cold, but the lower cabin was warm.

    Lizete H.

    Great way to start our morning! Gus was very friendly & also knowledgeable, it was a very clean/spacious boat & overall the trip was very smooth. Would definitely book again!

    Marli F.

    Loved! Fabulous experience! We're new to San Diego and this was a perfect trip for us. Captain Gus was super personable and even provided drinks, snacks and blankets! Our group had gorgeous views and we will definitely be back with more family!

    Today we went on a sailing trip with 11 of us and had an amazing time. Captain Gus was very knowledgeable and kept us informed and intrigued. The boat is beautiful and you could pick in chose what kind of experience you wanted based on sitting location. I would 100% this trip again. Bonus we got to see one seal chilling on a random buoy.

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    Nicole K.

    The Sea Monkey is a gem of a boat, spacious, stylish, and perfect for lounging "on the water". As a mom of four, I attended this tour in a group of 12 friends hoping to catch a little break ( and fun) and it was perfect! Whether we wanted to feel like a Titanic star on the bow or relax under the shaded canopy pretending we owned the yacht, there was a spot for everyone. Our captain was fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and thankfully patient with our endless stream of questions (and poor Bluetooth troubleshooting skills). Below deck, the galley was stocked with a great selection of snacks and drinks like non-alcoholic ginger beer and juices , but the real win is they let us bring our own Prosecco and mimosas. And there was plenty of room in the galley to set it all up. The galley also had more comfortable seating, blankets to keep cozy( which we brought up on deck), and a restroom. Though none of us napped, there are also two bedrooms, good to know it's an option especially if you're bringing little ones! The partly cloudy and San Diego winter weather didn't dampen the experience. If anything, it gave us an excuse to burrito ourselves in the blankets while cheering at the kites flying over the harbor! Overall, the Sea Monkey provided a personalized, comfortable, and laugh out loud fun experience. Highly recommend this harbor tour! P.S. I will be back with my family someday.

    I had the best time being a Sea Monkey today! Our group had an excellent guide and the blankets were a nice touch since it was a little windy. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to get out on the water!

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    Our sailing adventure was great! Our captain was very professional and was communicative. I would book again.

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    Guy was a 5 star captain! Beautiful sunset during our cruise. The other guest were great people! Nice experience.

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    Absolutely fantastic experience aboard the Sea Monkey. Captain Gus was incredibly knowledgeable and kept the cruise fun for the whole crowd!

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    Amazing time...the ride was smooth, very clean boat. Enjoyed the entire experience would definitely recommend 10/10!

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    On 06/19/26, we took the 9 am excursion. Listen to this…read moreadvice..... Upgrade to "THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE "!!! You will not regret it. It will accommodate up to 6 in your group. My Husband and I got in line early to check in. We saw the opportunity to upgrade and we took it! He and I had the whole outside of the Captain's deck all to ourselves! My Husband got to fulfill his childhood dream of whale watching and boy did we see some beautiful wildlife! We saw majestic whales, dolphins, birds, sea lions, and while waiting in line to board, fish and stingrays. I got really seasick and the crew there were so kind to me...they kept checking on me, bringing me bags, peppermints and water. Allison, the wildlife narrator, was especially kind. She was also very knowledgeable and her enthusiasm to educate the public about the local wildlife was evident from the beginning! There was also a very attentive young lady crew member that would often see if we needed anything. She also kept bringing me mints, water and bags...she was even kind enough to throw away my full bag. That takes a special kind of humanity to discretely do that. There was a crew member with a beard who also checked on us. I was so seasick by that point that I failed to get their names, but I hope someone lets them know how much I appreciated their hospitality. The star of the show, of course, was Captain Mike! He came out and talked to us and as he was talking to us about his job, we could hear the sincere passion in his voice! He perfectly plotted our trip and made sure that everyone was able to have a great view of the wildlife. We were impressed by how much love and respect the crew members had for the wildlife and the ecosystem. Captain Mike spotted a Mylar balloon, stopped the engine and the team picked it up! I'm sure a beautiful sea creature was saved that day! Thank you again for the wonderful opportunity we had today! This experience is definitely going in the books!!!

    Fantastic whale watching experience in San Diego! The weather was perfect, which made the trip even…read morebetter. We were lucky enough to see a whale that truly put on an amazing show--such a memorable moment. The crew was efficient, friendly, and very informative throughout the entire trip, which made us feel comfortable and engaged. Everything was also very budget-friendly, which made it an even greater value. Overall, a great experience and absolutely worth both the time and the money. Highly recommend!

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    4.7
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    I surprised my boyfriend with tickets for Tiki Time Bay Tours for his birthday and had a couple…read morewere friends with tag along as well. Whether you're a local or visiting San Diego this is a really fun activity on the weekend with yummy drinks and good vibes. Originally we were booked for a 10:30am tour that goes out to watch the sea lions out on the bay, unfortunately not enough people booked that one so it was cancelled. Even though our original plan was cancelled Tiki Time Tours went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience and not only complimentary upgraded our tickets to a more expensive tour, they also gave our party a free round of drinks for the inconvenience! I think this speaks a lot about a company; anyone can be happy with customer service when everything goes according to plan, but the most important times to step up is when plans get cancelled/changed and that's exactly what they did for us! Instead of the sea lion tour we ended up doing the Tiki Live! tour at 3pm. This tour is about 2 hours and while you're out on the water you mingle with everyone else and play games that can win prizes for yourself, your party or the whole boat! The games were fun, interactive and silly. At some points we got close enough to shore and made people on land be a part of our games! Donny was our tiki tour master and he was really funny during the whole tour. In between games he just let the music play so we could enjoy the atmosphere and drinks. My entire group left with nothing but great things to say about the whole experience. My friend even won a free tour for another time so we will definitely be returning for more tiki fun.

    RANDOM SUNDAY -…read moreStunning Views - Drinks + shots - Stunning views - chances to win money and prizes My friends randomly saw this boat and said we should do it for fun. Tickets were around $47 per person for a 2hr water tour around the Bay in a boat decorated in tiki decor. For tourist this tour is great with a ton of fun information about San Diego and stunning views in the water. Minimum 8 people on the boat or there may be cancellation of the tour. PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS. The guide will have some friendly trivia for a chance to win good cash prices, free drinks, gift cards, etc I think that was pretty fun to include in while getting a tour. If you are sensitive to getting seasick, I would recommend a Dramamine beforehand. Although the boat was spacious, it still felt the wakes from the other boats and you can go rocking. In addition there were slow times of moving and turning. Or you can just chuck down a few drinks and feel numb to it all! They have a Tiki Bar with a drink menu (no food) to purchase from and if you bring snacks to eat - you can't eat it on the boat. Drinks were good but their "house" made shots were pretty good! We had a couple rounds of those while on tour - paid round by a passenger or a free shot in the house by the staff. The awkward but not so awkward would be mingling with other folks on the boat that you don't know. One of my friends kept interjecting with another party and while they seem to not mind I could tell they were being polite but if it were me I'd probs be annoyed if someone kept interjecting while I'm having a good time with my friends. Although we all got along and occasionally shared cheers with shots. Luckily the boat was near empty with just a few of us to have some space to do your thing. Overall, nice little 2hr time in the water. Would highly recommend the later session to catch the sunset. Until the next review....

    Sea Monkey Adventures - boatcharters - Updated June 2026

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