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San Diego Amphibious Seal Tour with City and Bay Sights
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San Diego Amphibious Seal Tour with City and Bay Sights

by Historic Tours Of America

2 hours
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$100.06$111.18Save 10%
2 adults × $50.03
All taxes and fees included

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2 hours
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2 adults × $50.03
All taxes and fees included

Overview

San Diego offers a unique way to see both its urban landscape and waterfront on this amphibious tour lasting about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The tour starts in downtown San Diego, where the vehicle travels through city streets before entering the water of San Diego Bay. The specially designed Hydra Terra vehicle carries passengers both on land and sea. While cruising the bay, the tour passes by California sea lions and important naval landmarks, including the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum. Throughout the journey, a guide provides narration about the area's ecological features and its military history. The route includes views of the Embarcadero, Harbor and Shelter Islands, Point Loma, and the Maritime Museum. Guests can select departure from two locations: Seaport Village at 825 W. Harbor Drive or Embarcadero at 1004 N. Harbor Drive. The tour includes all taxes but does not include gratuities, hotel transfers, or food and drinks. The route may change due to weather or traffic conditions.

Highlights

Narrated amphibious tour lasting 1 hour 45 minutes
Travel through downtown San Diego streets before entering the bay
See California sea lions in San Diego Bay
Pass by Embarcadero, Harbor and Shelter Islands, Point Loma
View Maritime Museum and USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum
Choose departure from Seaport Village or Embarcadero locations

What's included

Narrated amphibious tour lasting 1 hour 45 minutes
All taxes included

What's not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Itinerary

1

Amphibious tour through San Diego streets and bay

The tour begins by traveling through San Diego streets before entering the water of San Diego Bay. Passengers ride in the Hydra Terra vehicle built for both land and water. The guide discusses San Diego's military background and local ecology. The tour route may change depending on weather or traffic conditions.

90 min

2

Pass by Embarcadero

The tour passes along the Embarcadero area of San Diego, providing views of this waterfront district.

3

Pass by Harbor and Shelter Islands

The tour passes by Harbor Island and Shelter Island.

4

Pass Point Loma

The vehicle passes by Point Loma, a prominent peninsula marking the bay's entrance.

5

Pass by Maritime Museum

The tour includes views of the Maritime Museum, located on the waterfront.

6

USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum

The tour passes the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, a large naval museum vessel docked in San Diego.

Meeting point

PLEASE READ - VERY IMPORTANT!!!!! Tour departs from SEAPORT VILLAGE boarding location, 825 W. Harbor Drive next to the Bay Company store. If you chose the Embarcadero departure in your purchase, proceed to the Embarcadero at 1004 North Harbor Drive. Check in at least 30 minutes before tour.

End point

IMPORTANT!!! THERE ARE 2 DEPARTURE LOCATIONS - YOU MUST GO TO THE OPTION YOU CHOSE. If you chose the SEAPORT VILLAGE boarding location, go to 825 W. Harbor Dr. next to the Bay Company store OR if the chose The EMBARCADERO boarding location, go to 1004 N. Harbor Dr. Check in 30 mins prior to tour.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–9 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Suitable for all fitness levels
The departure location for Seaport Village is 825 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, next to the Bay Company store. The Embarcadero departure is at 1004 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. Guests must check in 30 minutes before the tour time and allow extra time for parking. During busy seasons, guests are advised to arrive 1 hour early before departure. Late check-in may result in forfeiture of the reserved seat.
Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted on the tour.
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