On The Water Adventures

Unforgettable On-the-Water Adventures

The Maritime Museum of San Diego offers a variety of On the Water Adventures, all of which include general admission to the museum, allowing you to explore our world-class collection of historic ships and exhibits. From Historic Bay Cruises on the 1914 pilot boat Pilot to exciting sailing experiences aboard our historic tall ships, there’s something for everyone.

For a more hands-on adventure, consider the Tall Ship Adventure on the schooner Californian, a replica of a Gold Rush-era revenue cutter, or the San Salvador Sailing Adventure, a four-hour day sail on the replica of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s flagship. The Swift Boat Naval History Tour also offers a high-speed, 75-minute narrated journey through San Diego’s military history aboard the legendary Swift Boat PCF-816.

For those interested in pirate lore, Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure provides an interactive theatrical experience aboard the 16th-century Spanish galleon San Salvador. Each of these adventures offers a unique way to explore maritime history while enjoying the beauty of San Diego Bay—and your ticket includes access to the museum’s historic fleet and exhibits.

Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure

This hilarious interactive show puts visitors right in the middle of the pirate action. Participants will be sworn in as part of the ship crew, trained how to navigate, sword fight, bail water from a sinking ship, escape from the King’s Jail, swab the d...

Historic Bay Cruises Aboard Pilot

Step aboard the oldest active pilot boat in the country for a narrated bay cruise! Launched in 1914, the Pilot served as San Diego’s chief pilot craft until her retirement in 1996. Throughout her active career, she guided thousands of major commercial s...

San Salvador Sailing Adventure

Join us aboard the majestic replica of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s flagship, San Salvador, for a 4-hour sailing experience unlike any other! On September 28, 1542, Cabrillo first arrived at what we now call San Diego, and now you can follow in his wake...

Swift Boat Naval History Tour

Experience a 75-minute narrated tour aboard Swift Boat PCF-816. Explore San Diego's rich naval history, plus a thrilling high-speed run. Includes Maritime Museum admission for a full-day of adventure, with one ticket purchase!

Tall Ship Adventure Aboard Californian

Experience history aboard the Official Tall Ship of California! Join the crew of the schooner Californian for a four-hour sailing adventure filled with hands-on activities and captivating maritime tales.