Catch San Diego from the water on a three-hour, small-group sunset sail aboard a Catalina sloop. Limited to six guests, the cruise passes Point Loma, the USS Midway, and Coronado while offering complimentary drinks, blankets, and binoculars.
Catch San Diego from the water on a three-hour, small-group sunset sail aboard a Catalina sloop. Limited to six guests, the cruise passes Point Loma, the USS Midway, and Coronado while offering complimentary drinks, blankets, and binoculars.
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Operated by Sail San Diego · San Diego, California
The boat slips free from Shelter Island with a soft groan from the rigging and the city lights already winking on behind Point Loma. In the low sun a Catalina sloop leans into the Pacific, canvas filling, salt air pressing forward like an invitation. Six passengers—sometimes fewer—stretch out on deck: someone with a camera, a couple holding the complimentary beers, a solo traveler wrapped in a provided blanket watching the water turn from blue to molten orange.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; ability to step on/off the dock and move on deck is needed.
Each Catalina sailboat is limited to six passengers; book all six tickets for a private charter.
Yes—Sail San Diego issues a physical boarding pass at their Shelter Island office that you must present to board.
Complimentary light beers, hard seltzers, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks are provided—bring ID for alcoholic service.
Trips are refundable if cancelled for weather or insufficient passengers; cancel at least 24 hours for a full refund per the operator policy.
Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible—contact the operator ahead of time to ensure any special boarding assistance you need is arranged.
The cruise stays in the bay and nearshore ocean; motion varies—centerline seating, over-the-counter remedies, or wrist bands can help if you are prone to nausea.
Point Loma has served as San Diego’s maritime gateway since the 19th century; the nearby USS Midway is a decommissioned aircraft carrier that maps the city’s naval legacy.
Respect wildlife by keeping distance and never feeding marine animals. Operators follow local regulations to minimize disturbance and prevent pollution—pack out trash and avoid single-use plastics.
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