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Step aboard PCF 816 for a 75-minute narrated bay tour that blends high-speed thrills with firsthand naval history. The experience includes Maritime Museum admission and runs beneath the Coronado Bay Bridge past key naval installations.
Step aboard PCF 816 for a 75-minute narrated bay tour that blends high-speed thrills with firsthand naval history. The experience includes Maritime Museum admission and runs beneath the Coronado Bay Bridge past key naval installations.
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The slipwater snaps at the hull and the bay seems to dare you forward as twin V12 Detroit diesels wake the PCF 816. You feel the hull press into wake and vibration travels up through your boots as the crew eases the throttles for a high-speed run past downtown San Diego.
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility to board a small vessel and stand during portions of the tour.
The narrated tour runs approximately 75 minutes and includes a high-speed run and return to the Maritime Museum dock.
Yes — your booking includes general admission to the Maritime Museum, which can be used before or after the boat tour.
Children are allowed; infants must sit on an adult’s lap. The booking allows one ticket per reservation as specified by the operator.
The tour is rated as physically easy, but boarding a small military craft requires stepping up and stabilizing on a moving dock; contact the museum in advance for specific accessibility accommodations.
Swift Boats (PCFs) were built for coastal patrol and riverine operations during the Vietnam era, participating in interdiction and reconnaissance missions that shaped modern littoral tactics.
The Maritime Museum participates in artifact preservation and encourages visitors to minimize disturbance to marine life; keep a respectful distance from wildlife and discard no trash overboard.
Maritime Museum of San Diego operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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