I surprised my boyfriend with tickets for Tiki Time Bay Tours for his birthday and had a couple…read morewere friends with tag along as well. Whether you're a local or visiting San Diego this is a really fun activity on the weekend with yummy drinks and good vibes. Originally we were booked for a 10:30am tour that goes out to watch the sea lions out on the bay, unfortunately not enough people booked that one so it was cancelled. Even though our original plan was cancelled Tiki Time Tours went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience and not only complimentary upgraded our tickets to a more expensive tour, they also gave our party a free round of drinks for the inconvenience! I think this speaks a lot about a company; anyone can be happy with customer service when everything goes according to plan, but the most important times to step up is when plans get cancelled/changed and that's exactly what they did for us! Instead of the sea lion tour we ended up doing the Tiki Live! tour at 3pm. This tour is about 2 hours and while you're out on the water you mingle with everyone else and play games that can win prizes for yourself, your party or the whole boat! The games were fun, interactive and silly. At some points we got close enough to shore and made people on land be a part of our games! Donny was our tiki tour master and he was really funny during the whole tour. In between games he just let the music play so we could enjoy the atmosphere and drinks. My entire group left with nothing but great things to say about the whole experience. My friend even won a free tour for another time so we will definitely be returning for more tiki fun.

RANDOM SUNDAY -…read moreStunning Views - Drinks + shots - Stunning views - chances to win money and prizes My friends randomly saw this boat and said we should do it for fun. Tickets were around $47 per person for a 2hr water tour around the Bay in a boat decorated in tiki decor. For tourist this tour is great with a ton of fun information about San Diego and stunning views in the water. Minimum 8 people on the boat or there may be cancellation of the tour. PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS. The guide will have some friendly trivia for a chance to win good cash prices, free drinks, gift cards, etc I think that was pretty fun to include in while getting a tour. If you are sensitive to getting seasick, I would recommend a Dramamine beforehand. Although the boat was spacious, it still felt the wakes from the other boats and you can go rocking. In addition there were slow times of moving and turning. Or you can just chuck down a few drinks and feel numb to it all! They have a Tiki Bar with a drink menu (no food) to purchase from and if you bring snacks to eat - you can't eat it on the boat. Drinks were good but their "house" made shots were pretty good! We had a couple rounds of those while on tour - paid round by a passenger or a free shot in the house by the staff. The awkward but not so awkward would be mingling with other folks on the boat that you don't know. One of my friends kept interjecting with another party and while they seem to not mind I could tell they were being polite but if it were me I'd probs be annoyed if someone kept interjecting while I'm having a good time with my friends. Although we all got along and occasionally shared cheers with shots. Luckily the boat was near empty with just a few of us to have some space to do your thing. Overall, nice little 2hr time in the water. Would highly recommend the later session to catch the sunset. Until the next review....

came all the way from Alaska to find some fun and found it at Eco boats! Cesar at Point Loma was…read moreawesome!

Had the best time at Eco Boat Rentals! It was so great to find a dog-friendly water activity with…read moresuch friendly staff, such well taken care of boats and of course a fabulous time on the water. It's located in beautiful Point Loma right next to Point Loma Seafoods (definitely recommend going there) on a nice dock with festive decorations and lots of photo ops. Note that parking here is a little difficult especially during summer and weekends but they do make it very clear on their website and provide different areas to park. I really want to note that the staff are so friendly and helpful and love dogs! Directions were very clear and they gave us a Bluetooth speaker free of charge. The boat itself was very clean and comfortable, not to mention easy to operate. My dog loved his first boating experience and wants to return! Maybe we will try the peddle boats next since this time we did the motorized boat. Thank you Eco Boats, you are an admired business in San Diego!

Do yourself a FAVOR & BOOK THIS YACHT!!…read more We had the best experience with the Champagne Yacht! The entire crew was absolutely incredible and made the whole trip so fun, relaxing, and memorable. Brittany, the bartender, was especially amazing -- she was so hands-on, attentive, friendly, and truly went above and beyond to make sure everyone was having a great time! The captain was professional and made us feel safe and comfortable the entire trip, and deckhands Jeff & Drew were awesome as well. Everyone on the crew brought such great energy and hospitality. You can really tell they care about creating an unforgettable experience for their guests. Highly recommend Champagne Yacht for an amazing day on the water! A day I will cherish forever & wish I could relive again & again!

this is the second time i've celebrated a friend's birthday with champagne yacht. their crew is the…read morebest. they're beyond nice and attentive. when it was time to dock, the yacht was cleaned up and everything was packed for us to take home. the yacht itself was super clean and well kept. brittany was one of the crew members that remembered my friend and i from the first time we attended a friends birthday party. looking to book my own birthday with champagne yacht next year because of the service !

We celebrated my friend's bachelorette party on Malarky's Yacht, and it was the perfect choice!…read more The yacht is big, beautiful, and was the perfect size for everything we needed. It has two rooms, one bathroom, and plenty of comfortable lounge bean bags where everyone could relax and enjoy the day. The crew was also incredibly nice and accommodating. They helped us carry our things onto the yacht and were very patient and understanding while we cleaned everything up before leaving. We had such a great time, and the entire experience was so easy, comfortable, and enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for a better yacht or crew for our celebration! Thank you!

Malarky Charters: Point Loma, San Diego…read more Great Crew, Great Service. Enjoyed the date

Such a great experience for our first Whale Watching trip, great even with our 3 year old! Worth…read morethe cost, we were out for a bit over 3 hours. Check in process was easy, just follow the email instructions, all very clear. Bring sunscreen, a hat or sunglasses. You can bring your bags and snacks. There is plenty of space under the benches for your belongings. Lots of options for seating all around the boat, both inside and out. Also 2 restrooms available. As well as a Galley with snacks and souvenirs! I didn't realize, but they also sell photo packages of the wildlife from the trip. So you can focus on documenting your group and the good time, They'll capture the animals! :) This crew was Captain Vanessa, Naturalist Ruth, Deck crew Colleen and Sara, and Galley Oscar. They were all so helpful and accommodating. I cannot tell you how warm and inviting they all were. You could definitely tell they loved their jobs. For me...So, despite Dramamine and sea sickness bands I got really nauseous; and I think my 3 year old did too but couldn't verbalize, because she passed out about 1.5 hours into the trip-so I was just kind of sitting towards the back holding my toddler mid trip. Which is about the time when the whales appeared! (Up to that point we saw different birds, pods of dolphins and sea lions.) So these whales on our trip were on the starboard side when they appeared, but I was on the port side, kinda stuck sitting with my sleeping toddler. At one point Colleen came and asked if she could help me move to see the whales, but that was easier said than done, especially not feeling well. I let her know she was sweet but we were okay. Well as the boat tracked the whales, I guess Colleen and Sara both mentioned to the captain that we were kind of stuck in the back on the Port side and the captain ended up turning the boat towards the whales so I could see them. It was the sweetest thing and I felt so seen as a mama. :) I didn't know how a whale watching trip could go above and beyond, but they did! We did a 12:30pm tour on a Monday and there seemed to be a good crowd, but they were not at full capacity, which meant moving around was an option for those that wanted to. We will be back, this was a great choice!

I'm rounding up a little; if half stars were allowed, this would be a 3.5 from me…read more The good: Nice crew, clean boat, lots of food options available (very pleasant surprise), we saw whales (huge bonus but out of anyone's control on the boat), the captain made sure to spin around to let everyone see them when we did spot some, though - that was cool. One of the crew members took pictures on a DSLR and sold them to us if we couldn't get good enough pics ourselves. You can buy early access to the ship to pick out a good spot, or you can buy a VIP ticket to have access to your own section of the boat right up front. The things I didn't enjoy - which, honestly, I'm not sure how the crew would handle any differently than they did. Some of the people on the boat were super rude. Lots of coughing in close quarters without covering their mouths; one group of people was so hellbent on getting the perfect pictures that they all stood in front of each section of people at least once, running side to side instead of giving everyone turns. The captain did ask that everyone take turns, but the behavior stayed the same all ride. A couple of people actually stood in front of other people who remained seated, completely blocking their views. The bad: You were supposed to get there early to check in and line up, but there is nothing to do in the area, and no seating, so prepare to stand in a line for an hour if you get there right when they say to. The photo package was really expensive for what you got. 3 hours is a long time to be on a boat not learning about things - lots of lulls in programming.

Really enjoyed this last minute adventure! I purchased a 2 hour boat tour of the bay on Groupon,…read moreless than an hour before departure. I hopped on, grabbed a seat, and we first cruised around the north side of the bay for about an hour. I thought there was a lot more going on over there compared to the south side. We docked for a bit before heading out on the southbound leg. The tour guide was great, and I learned so many fun facts about San Diego along the way. We also got to see Navy SEAL boats, Coast Guard boats, military planes, and helicopters! Also saw some sea lions and many birds. Such a fun way to see the bay and learn a little more about the city.

Chillaxing ride to Coronado Island…read more About a 15 minute pleasure taxi with great views of the downtown cityscape and a half loop around the island. Plenty of bike racks for the pedal commuters, spacious seating inside & out, but how can you not sit out on the upper deck bask in the San Diego summer? Saw dolphins cruising on the way back at no extra charge ;)

Captain Paul was fantastic--extremely knowledgeable about the area and wonderfully accommodating,…read moreespecially with five small children in tow. He made the entire experience smooth, fun, and memorable. Couldn't recommend these folks more highly!

I booked a yacht with San Diego Boat Cruises for my bachelorette party and it was a highlight of…read morethe trip! If you're looking for an amazing private cruise, definitely book with San Diego Boat Cruises!! We were on Miss Jen II (50' yacht) and it comfortably fit 12 women (the max occupancy). We all fit under the covered seating in the back of the boat together as well as on the bow at the same time. Below deck was nice, although we didn't spend much time down there aside from using the two bathrooms or making drinks in the kitchenette. The boat was equipped with a huge JBL speaker, phone chargers, a cooler with ice, soft drinks, water bottles, mixers, cups, and snacks (assorted chips). We brought our own alcohol, sandwiches, and extra snacks since we cruised at lunch time. We were on the water from 12-3:30pm and even though the day was cloudy, it didn't spoil our fun. The time flew by! We started the trip all seated in the covered area as we were cruising by the seals and to Point Loma. We cruised through San Diego Bay and ended up anchoring at Glorietta Bay, partying on the bow. The whole trip was a blast and Captain Paul was wonderful! He even got some great photos and videos for us! I booked the trip with Captain Glenn, who was easy to coordinate with. Overall I highly recommend San Diego Boat Cruise and would book with them again for any special occasion.

We had a fantastic day on the water aboard the "Peregrine," a gorgeous boat with a spacious viewing…read moredeck up top and ample sitting space outside around the deck cabin to ensure that everyone has a good view. There's also a bow pulpit walkway (with a strong railing) that extends off the front of the boat over the water if you need an adrenaline rush like we did. The view from here is incredible. An invitingly beautiful lounge area with a snack bar is a good space for those who get chilled or need to come out of the sun. The bathrooms, or "heads," were spotless! The captain was skilled and careful, and the naturalist, Melissa, was easy to listen to and informative. The crew was pleasant and helpful. A++ Our amazing day included lengthy up-close encounters with two very large pods of dolphins. Scores of short-beaked mamas and calves surfed in the wake of the bow, while others frolicked in the open water around us. It was quite a show. The dolphins were so close we could see the patterns on their skin and hear them click-talk to each other. A bit later, an even larger pod, this time long beaked dolphins, were engaged in feeding behaviors that were fascinating to observe. We even saw a dolphin stampede-- a rare occurrence. Though none of the big whales came out to play, we were definitely satisfied with our day. It was spectacular! And since the boat comes out of San Diego Bay, the trip also provides a closer-up look at various military sites on the bay side of Pt Loma and the many sea lions lounging on the buoys and barges! I'm def planning a trip for later in the fall. As for you, just do it! You'll be glad you did.

My husband and I had an incredible first whale watching experience with Wild Pacific Whale Watch!…read moreWe chose to go for our anniversary, and we are SO glad we did. We got to see humpback whales, sea lions, and so many common dolphins. The crew was all so welcoming, friendly, and happy to answer any questions you have. It was a smooth riding experience and plenty of seating. It wasn't very crowded on the boat and was very spacious. They even have a whale watching guarantee on their website that says if you don't see a whale then the next trip is free which is really neat. This is a small and locally owned business whose crew is very respectful of the wildlife. They ensure to keep a distance to keep the wildlife safe. They do offer drinks and snacks for purchase or you are free to bring your own! It lasted 3 and a half hours. It was an unbelievable experience and I highly recommend Wild Pacific Whale Watch! Pro-tip I found a great deal on Groupon for it to be more affordable for my husband and I to go. Also, they had a promo code going that Capital One shopping found for me. :)

Incredible time. I took 11 people out with me and you couldn't ask for a better time. You can…read moreparticipate and learn about sailing or just enjoy the wind and beautiful scenery. One of the best things to do in San Diego. Capt. Lynn is the coolest!! His wife takes awesome images of the entire experience. She is so kind and friendly. Great crew and well worth the fee.

I believe it is permanently closed. There is no way to make a reservation. I tried calling the…read morenumber that was posted on the sails when we were aboard years ago. Sounds like it is a private number for a female named, Ashley.

A lifetime goal for me was to charter a boat for my 50th birthday party. After a great deal of…read moreresearch, I was excited to meet Tawanna and the friendly staff and crew of the Aolani. She was very responsive, helpful, and supportive! I appreciated her insight and answers to all of my questions. The day of my party was perfect. The captain and crew made our outing enjoyable and everyone had a great time! I hope to have the opportunity to be on board again because they made my milestone birthday very special.

We booked San Diego Boat Tours through Funerals Your Way for the scattering of my fathers ashes on…read more8/7/2019. All I can say is....WOW, what an amazing experience, it completely surpassed my expectations. Captain Randy with the Ocean Spirit and Host Jane Loveday were so compassionate, loving, kind, and knowledgeable. My father's ashes were scattered off of Point Loma and the memorial was exactly what was needed for myself and my family. The flowers layered with my dad's ashes were the perfect touch. Capt. Randy and Host Jane Loveday were so knowledgeable about the area and we all gained so much more love for San Diego. Thank you San Diego Boat Tours for helping me bring my dad's last wishes to fruition. My family and I strongly recommend your charter services!!! The WiggyFiggy Clan Gabriella Eileen Figueroa