9 San Diego Speedboat Tours Worth Booking

1.San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 716 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75 a head Our pick

Take the wheel of your own F13 mini speed boat on a guided San Diego Bay tour. After a safety lesson, follow your guide past USS Midway, sea lions, Coronado Bridge, Star of India, and the Maritime Museum. Guides such as David, Keoni, and Alex add clear instructions, local facts, and plenty of humor.

“Had an awesome time on the speedboats! We saw sea lions, battleships and I had plenty of fun bouncing my boat over waves at 30mph. The leader of the tour is very friendly, nice guy and he’s very knowledgeable of the harbour, the boats like the USS Midway and wildlife.”

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2.San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 397 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45 a head Best value

Meet Flagship Cruises at 990 N Harbor Dr for a 30-minute high-speed ride aboard the Patriot. Your captain takes you past the USS Midway, under Coronado Bridge, and around San Diego Bay at up to 40 knots, with 360-degree spins, power slides, music, ponchos, and ziplock bags provided. You will get wet, especially in back.

“This was a blast! Enjoy this with the whole family! The ride was fantastic and the crew were excellent!”

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3.Patriot Jet Boat Thrill Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 395 reviews · 30 min · from $45 a head

Join Flagship Cruises and Events at 990 North Harbor Drive for a 30-minute Patriot Jet Boat ride across San Diego Bay. Expect speeds up to 50 mph, sharp turns, 360-degree spins, loud music, Navy ships, the Coronado Bridge, and skyline views. Ponchos are provided, but you may still get soaked.

“Took my brother and friends out on this boat and we all loved it! Catching drifts and getting splashed! It’s like a speed tour around SD! 10/10 recommended!”

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4.Drive Your Own Speed Boat 2-Hour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · 2 hours · from $99 a head

Take the wheel of your own mini speed boat on a guided two-hour trip around San Diego Harbor. Follow your English-speaking guide by boat-to-boat communication as you pass the USS Midway, Star of India, Maritime Museum, Coronado Bridge, and downtown skyline. Drivers must be at least 18, and each boat holds up to 450 pounds.

“It was a great experience, Caleb did an awesome job being our tour guide and making sure that everyone was having fun and enjoyed their time. Great job Caleb!”

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5.GoCar & Speedboat Land and Sea Adventure in San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $164 a head

Pair a narrated GoCar drive through San Diego with a self-drive F13 mini speedboat on the harbor. See Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, Petco Park, Point Loma, sea lions, and maritime sights. Liam and David guide the boat portion, while the GoCar lets you set your own pace. You can use both rentals in one day or split them across two.

“The speedboats are super cool Liams such an awesome guide, the harbor is beautiful you get to learn alot about the ships and crafts and see the cutest sea lions 😍 will definitely go again!! The go cars are okay theyre fast just feel a little too expensive but you are on your own with a gps guide so thats nice”

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6.Whale and Dolphin Watching Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $188 a head

Join Netzero Expeditions at Seaforth Marina for a three-hour whale and dolphin search aboard a fast Zodiac RIB. With only six passengers, guides such as Jack, Manolo, Carlo, Havi, or Bogart can keep the experience personal while marine biologists explain the wildlife. Expect dolphins year-round, with seasonal chances for gray, blue, and humpback whales.

“Spend the money for the smaller tour. Boat is much faster and can cover much more ground and the crew is amazing!”

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7.Speed Boat Rental in San Diego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $199 for the boat, seats 2

Take the controls of a 24-foot Bayliner speedboat on San Diego Bay. You’ll receive a safety briefing before setting out, then cruise under a Bimini top or in the sun with room for up to 12 people. Fuel and safety equipment are included, while the driver must be at least 21 with a valid license.

“Very quick easy process to get the boat. Everything explained clearly. It was amazing!!”

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8.Whale and Dolphin Watching in San Diego Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $199 a head

Join Net Zero Expeditions at Seaforth Marina for a 2.5 to 3-hour Zodiac speedboat trip into San Diego’s offshore waters. A USCG captain and in-person guide take up to six people as far as 12 miles out to search for gray, blue, and humpback whales, plus several dolphin species. Bring your own water and snacks.

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9.Super Saver: Self-Guided Speed Boat Adventure & iRide GPS Guided ScooterTour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $161 a head

Spend about four hours exploring San Diego by F13 mini speedboat and electric scooter. Your group gets a safety briefing, life jackets, helmets, and GPS narration. See the USS Midway, Point Loma, Coronado, Old Town, Balboa Park, the Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter, and more. Guide Tanner may lead the boat portion.

“our tour guide Tanner was awesome ! It was a great experience.”

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