Be your own captain as you tour San Diego Harbor, driving your own speed boat!

Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our speed boat adventure tour. A guided and narrated San Diego
Harbor tour with a twist.

Drive Your Own Speed Boat

Take the wheel and become the captain of your very own speed boat with this one of a kind never to be forgotten adventure tour.

Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our Speed Boat Adventure Tour®. A guided and narrated San Diego Harbor Tour with a twist. You are able to navigate and captain your own speedboat for the entirety of the tour while following our trained and knowledgeable guides to experience the best of both worlds – the THRILL of driving your own speedboat, and the safety of having a skilled guide introduce you to the beauty of San Diego Harbor. The witty yet historical narration is done through two-way communication systems mounted in each boat..

* Price Per Person based on double occupancy Plus San Diego Port Fees and Fuel Surcharge

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Drive your own speed boat

Driving our 13 foot mini speed boats is exhilarating as well as easy and suitable for first time boaters.

*NO EXPERIENCE OR BOATING LICENSE REQUIRED*

Your boat is very safe, stable, and comfortable.
Our boats are equipped with all the necessary coast guard approved safety equipment.
Each boat can carry up to 3 persons and is powered by a super-quiet, eco friendly 30 horsepower outboard motor.
Easy to drive! You will be sitting in a comfortable cushioned seat. You steer the wheel just like a car, and have a throttle on your side with 3 positions (forward, neutral, reverse) You can cruise slow or as fast as a jetski.
Our boats do have a storage compartment but bags can get wet so beware.

Are there any restrictions or weight requirements?

Age/Children: We recommend children riding with adults be ages 5 & up. Children under 5 are welcome on a case by case basis, as long as the conditions of the water are fair, and the child can "hold on," physically. If the conditions are rough, it is not safe for a child under 5.
Age/Driver: To drive the boat alone, a person must be 18yrs old. 16 &up may drive as long as an adult is in the boat, as well.
Height/Weight: No height requirement; Each boat may not exceed 450lbs.

Any health restrictions?

Part of the fun at Speed Boat Adventure Tours is that, at times, we will be riding in open water. Although usually calm, the harbor can be choppy at times.*We do not recommend guest with neck or back problems or a recent surgery to participate. Pregnant women should not participate.*

What to bring / wear?

1. Swimsuit / Jacket *Wear what you would to the beach depending on the temperature (a swimsuit in the summer and a jacket in the winter) - It may be windy, plan accordingly!
2. Sandals or flip-flops
3. A towel for afterwards
4. Sun block
5. Sunglasses*

Can we switch drivers?

Absolutely! We will stop several times during the tour and you can switch drivers if you like, halway through the tour!

What if I have never driven a boat?

No problem! Our boats are very simple to operate and we will make sure you are fully comfortable with the operation before we leave the dock.

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See what our customers are saying

This is a fantastic way to see the landmarks from the water and get a little San Diego history along the way. Bring your camera

-Trip Advisor

One of the Best Things we did during our San Diego vacation!

-Chris

Very fun tour. Everyone gets to drive their own mini-speed boat. My boyfriend drove the whole way because he's a speed demon and driving fast is a big part of the thrill.

-Raffy

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