San Diego Bay Tour: Sail on a 1904 Replica Sloop

Experience the beauty of a sunset sail on a traditional sailing yacht in San Diego. Book a private tour for up to six passengers and enjoy white wine, beer, snacks, and stunning harbor views.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - The Maritime Museum of San Diego, established in 1948, preserves one of the largest collections of historic sea vessels in the United States. Located on the San Diego Bay, the centerpiece of the museum’s collection is the Star of India, an 1863 iron bark.
What's Included
  • Water, soft drinks, and snacks included
  • Selection of beer (IPA and Lager) and white wine
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Captain Phil aboard Liberty, a magnificent replica of a 1904 gaff-rigged friendship sloop. This elegant vessel is a sight to behold, boasting exquisite woodwork, bronze fixtures, and intricate rigging that highlight the exceptional craftsmanship of a bygone era.
With over 50 years of sailing expertise, Captain…

Location
Safe Harbor Sunroad
Harbor Island Drive
Our departure point is located at: Safe Harbor Sunroad Marina 955 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, 92101.    Gate #1 Docks A-D
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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S6292zacarolr
Apr 24, 2025
Wonderful Evening on the Water - What a wonderful evening we had! Beautiful boat with lots of character and a very kind and entertaining captain. Saw dolphins and sea lions on several occasions which was magical. Very reasonably priced for a great evening. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Janetandthom
Apr 22, 2025
Sunset in San Diego - Wonderful experience! Views of harbor and sunset beautiful. Owner delightful and skilled. Family brought dinner and enjoyed the complimentary cocktails and soda.
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Mingotex
Apr 13, 2025
Beautiful views, Quiet sail, Must do… - Highly recommend sailing with Captain Philip. Captain is funny, extremely experienced, and he rebuilt his entire sailboat. He is from Maine. All of the wood and craftsmanship is spectacular is beautiful. It’s a gem, and makes for a very quiet sail. There were 5 of us on his sailing cruise, including Captain Philip. We sailed the harbor, fishing area, and enjoyed the lighted cityscape. Beautiful view, from the water. Refreshments provided, in cost.
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Trish
Apr 9, 2025
Worth every penny! We'll go with Capt Phillip every time we visit! - Capt. Phillip was a wonderful host and the ships beauty unsurpassed. We were able to see diving pelicans, seals and several pods of dolphins. My husband also loved seeing the helicopters and the Roosevelt up close. A beautiful, intimate sunset sail. Highly recommended!
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Sandra_h
Apr 8, 2025
Happy Sailing! - Lovely evening with Capt. Phillip and two other couples, sailing through the bay! The captain is a wealth of knowledge… just ask him questions!
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Epeak
Apr 5, 2025
Pleasant sunset sail in March - The sunset sail was very smooth and pleasant. We ended up being the only couple on a Friday evening. This could have been because the weather was a little cool and partly cloudy. Nevertheless it was a fun and relaxing experience. Captain Phillip was very nice and offered blankets, drinks and snacks. There is a small toilet on the sailboat. He had a Bluetooth speaker that we connected to and played some music. The bay is beautiful and had some great photos captured for our memories. We received a text message the day of our reservation with details about where to meet and other instructions. That was very helpful.
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Ellie_b
Mar 31, 2025
Really great experience!... - Really great experience! Very relaxing and great sights to see in the San Diego Bay. Captain Phillip has so much experience that the whole evening was so seamless and we could enjoy the views and company
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Rebecca
Mar 30, 2025
Great first time sailing experience! - Overall great experience! Very relaxing and good time! Capt Phillip has a lot of knowledge about sailing and San Diego! Beautiful boat as well!
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Wendy_m
Mar 8, 2025
The boat is very nice but... - The boat is very nice but definitely just fits 6 plus Captain Philip. It does get chilly on the water as the sun is starting to set but we came prepared so we were quite comfortable. There was plenty of refreshments on the boat and everything was clean and shiny. I think the Captain knows a lot about the area and could share a lot of info about what you're seeing but he pretty much read his audience and did tell us about a lot of things and was very knowledgeable and always answered our questions but as we were girlfriends (plus my lucky husband) of close to 60 years he let us sit back and enjoy our time together.
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Barnesfamily_5
Feb 3, 2025
Second sail on Liberty - Captain Phillip and his boat, Liberty, are amazing. This was our second sail with Captain Phillip and we will likely go again in the future. Captain Phillip is incredibly knowledgeable about the area around San Diego Bay and San Diego in general. Liberty holds only six passengers, so it's not a large ship which gave us the opportunity to visit with each other and the captain. We went with friends and enjoyed the personal tour of the bay. Thank you, Captain Phillip!!
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From $125
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).