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4th of July Picnic Dinner aboard Berkeley
The observation deck of the Museum’s historic 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley offers guests a spectacular view of the fireworks over San Diego Bay. A buffet dinner will be provided on the upper deck interior of the 1898 Victorian-era steam ferryboat Berkeley, and guests may choose from two sittings: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. Ship doesn’t leave dock.
Tickets range from $45.00 to $20.00
Historic Small Vessel Fireworks Viewing
Enjoy a bay front cruise on one of the Museum’s smaller historic engine powered vessels. A unique, fun 4th of July adventure awaits: bring a jacket, comfortable clothes, your camera, a friend or two and celebrate the 4th with us. Check-in by 7:30pm
Tickets $35.00 per person
Fireworks Cruise aboard Californian
For those looking for a more exhilarating experience, the museum is offering a fireworks cruise aboard the schooner Californian. Watch the fireworks from one of the best vantage points while enjoying a magnificent evening on the water. Check-in by 6pm
Tickets $85.00 per person
1st Annual Oceanography Merit Badge Days
1st Annual Oceanography Merit Badge Days Saturdays, July 27, August 3 and 10, 2019.
The new event led by Boy Scouts of America certified instructors, invites scouts and BSA youth to enroll and earn their Oceanography Merit Badge through attendance at one of six classes held on three consecutive Saturday’s at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Participants can choose from classes at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scouts must complete one class to earn their Oceanography Merit Badge.
Visit all the museum’s historic ships, and exhibits for ONE low price
- Adult 18+ $18.00
- Senior 62+, Military w/ID, Students 13-17 years $13.00
- Child 3-12 years $8.00
- Family Package Admission Special $47.00 (Admission for Two Adults and Two Children 3 – 12)
Self-guided Group Tours
- Adult $11.00
- Child 3-12 years $7.00
- Entire group must enter the museum at the same time.
- Ticket quantity must be 10 or more for discounted group rate.
What can I see at the Maritime Museum of San Diego?
Ships at the Maritime Museum*
Exhibits at the Maritime Museum
Events at the Museum
More about Group Tours
Hours 9am to 9pm (summer hours start Memorial Day weekend till Labor Day weekend). Your ticket is good for all day, you can leave for lunch and come back to keep exploring.
Fall hours starting after Labor Day weekend – 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
*At times one or more ships may be off exhibit due to maintenance or special events. You may want to call ahead if there is a particular ship you wanted to explore.
San Salvador Sailing Adventure
The San Salvador is a replica of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s ship that arrived at the port we now call San Diego on September 28, 1542.
These 4 hour Sailing Adventures are for people who love history, and sailing. Very few people have sailed aboard Galleons of the sixteenth century and these day sails will offer the public a chance to be aboard the magnificent galleon, the San Salvador.
A 4 hour sail Saturdays 11:30 to 4:00pm – Tickets range $99.00 to $49.00
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- Check-in ends at 11:30am
- Sail is 4 hours and returns to the museum at 4pm
- You can check-in as early as 9am, enjoy the Museum before and/or after your sail. Ticket includes general admission.
- Schedule is subject to change. Any new times will be noted on ticket.
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Tall Ship Adventure aboard Californian
Tall Ship Adventure Sail is a four-hour adventure history sail aboard the schooner Californian.
Join the crew in sailing a traditionally rigged tall ship. Passengers will be invited to haul a line, man the helm and end their day with a cannon salute.
A 4 hour sail Sundays 10:30 to 3:00pm – Tickets range $79.00 to $44.00
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- Check-in ends at 10:30am
- Sail is 4 hours and returns to the museum at 3pm
- You can check-in as early as 9am, enjoy the Museum before and/or after your sail. Ticket includes general admission.
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Take a high-speed Naval History Tour
aboard a legendary Swift Boat
75 minute narrated tour aboard Swift Boat PCF816.
Feel the history & power of the twin 12 cylinder Detroit Diesels as you take a behind the scenes tour of San Diego Bays 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.
Enjoy this unique one of a kind adventure, only at the Maritime Museum of San Diego!
Tickets range $28 to $10
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- Check-in ends at the start time listed on your ticket. Check-in at the Gift Shop inside the Berkeley Steam Ferry at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
- 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, plus a high speed run to feel the unique power of the twin supercharged engines.
- You can check-in as early as 9am, enjoy the Museum before and/or after your tour. Ticket includes general admission.
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Gift Certificate
Purchase a Gift Certificate to Maritime Museum of San Diego. May be applied to admission, bay tours and tall ship sailing.
Partner adventure tickets
Whale Watching aboard America
Next Level Sailing has never made it so easy for you to see these wonderful animals off our beautiful coastline. Sail aboard America, the famous 139 ft yacht that the America’s Cup is named after for an adventurous blue whale and marine life expedition
Maritime Museum Combo Packages
Want to visit more that one attraction in San Diego? Discount packages are available for many popular attractions in San Diego when visiting the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
Concert Series At The Maritime Museum
Enjoy classical music series aboard a historic national landmark docked in downtown San Diego at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. The Berkeley – a 1898 steam ferryboat that operated for 60 years on San Francisco Bay.
A most magical venue to enjoy these musical masterpieces and acclaimed performers.
