Swift Boat Naval History Tour
Take a High-Speed Bay Tour Aboard a Legendary Swift Boat PCF-816 (Patrol Craft Fast)
Includes Maritime Museum General Admission
Be a part of history, ride the only active passenger carrying Swift Boat in the country. Feel the power of the twin 12 cylinder 2-stroke Detroit Diesels as you take a behind the scenes 75 minute narrated tour of San Diego’s military history.
Tour route heads under Coronado Bay Bridge, Naval Base San Diego, and then Naval Amphibious Base. It then heads back by the aircraft carrier basin and Naval Air Station North Island before returning to the Museum, plus a high speed run to feel the unique power of the Swift Boat.
First started Memorial Day 2014. This is a narrated tour describing PCF 816’s role in the U.S., Malta, Viet Nam, Swift Boat sailors, and the above establishments on the Bay.
A unique one of a kind adventure.
Includes Maritime Museum General Admission, you are welcome to explore the museum before and/or after your 75 minute Swift Naval History Tour.
Book online now! Swift Boat Naval History Tour, includes General Admission
Ticket range: $39 to $27-includes general admssion in price, $15 for Maritime Museum of San Diego MembersOnline Ticket Sales: 2.3% credit card fee and a 6% online ticket fee will be added to your total.
The final price will be displayed before checkout.
Boarding starts at the early time listed on your ticket (either 12:15 or 2:15). Check-in at least 15 minutes before (we suggest 30 minutes)
MUSEUM HOURS
Museum hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.mOnline sales end 8 am day of
Walk-up tickets are available at the ticket booth till sold out, Saturday & Sunday.
Left to right, Vietnam Swift Boat Sailor Navy Veterans Petty Officer 3rd Class Tom Matyn, Lt Commander Dave Bradley, USN, and Senior Chief Petty Officer John E Kelly, USN, MMSD Swift Boat Chief Engineer at Maritime Museum of San Diego preparing the restored PCF 816 Swift Boat for weekend 75-minute narrated Naval History Bay Tours.
Through a partnership with the Swift Boat Sailors Association the PCF 816 was donated to the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
Swift Boat Veterans have assisted crew, guided visitors on tours, supported the Museum ship maintenance staff and generated funds to keep the PCF 816 Swift boat in great condition. – Photo credit: Maggie Walton
Left to Right: John McClure (MMSD Captain), Tom Matyn, Bob Brown and
John Kelley – Photo credit: John Leighton
Note: There are no restrooms aboard the Swift Boat.