ON THE WATER · SAN DIEGO DINNER CRUISES
The 11 best san diego dinner cruises you can book today, with the fare, the sailing time and what actually arrives at the table. Number one fills its tables for a reason; start there.
Spend an evening aboard the Spirit of San Diego, starting near the USS Midway. You’ll receive sparkling wine, enjoy dinner indoors, and see the skyline, Coronado, Navy ships, and the bay from open-air decks. Smart casual dress, 30-minute early boarding, and a $40 open-bar upgrade apply.
“Great experience food was excellent service on point loved the view drinks delicious our waitress was perfect”
Board City Cruises San Diego for a two-hour brunch on the bay. You’ll have a private table, seasonal buffet dishes, unlimited Champagne, mimosas, and sparkling cider, plus views of Coronado Bridge, the Star of India, Naval Air Station, Point Loma, and Petco Park.
“Well organized, excellent service, great, food ready when we boarded. The cruise up the bay was scenic and pleasant. The ship itself was clean with plenty of room to move around. If visiting San Diego again I would certainly do it again.”
Spend about two and a half hours aboard a yacht on San Diego Bay, with a private table, plated three-course dinner, skyline views, and DJ entertainment. You may see the USS Midway, Coronado Bridge, North Island Naval Station, and the Maritime Museum’s Star of India. Saturday cruises last three hours.
“Meal was mediocre at best. Service was ok but not stellar. Boat problems meant we never left the dock. Was offered a voucher to go again but being out of town that doesn’t help. Reduced fee would have been a better option.”
Board at Grape Street Pier for a 2.5-hour San Diego Bay dinner cruise with a plated seasonal meal, full bar, DJ, and views of the USS Midway, Coronado Bridge, Hotel del Coronado, and more. Choose one reservation for your whole party so you can sit together.
“Fantastic food, music, service and sights. Would love to go again!”
Spend two hours aboard a yacht from North Harbor Drive, enjoying a full brunch buffet, private table seating, champagne or sparkling cider, music, and bay views. Use the open-air roof deck for photos of the USS Midway, Hotel del Coronado, Star of India, and Coronado Bay Bridge.
“The food was great. The service exptional. The views were wonderful. Throughly enjoyed every aspect for the cruise. Worth every cent.”
Board City Cruises San Diego at 7 pm for a buffet dinner on San Diego Bay. You’ll pass the downtown skyline, Coronado Bridge, and Rady Shell while enjoying music from a DJ. Event manager Zara, Kody, waiter Sal, and DJs Dale and Louis have earned special praise for warm service.
“Zara and Kody the Event manager was wonderful. Dale the DJ was great, Sal the waiter was amazing! Everyone was very welcoming and friendly!”
Spend about three hours aboard a San Diego dinner cruise, including a 2.5-hour sailing, seasonal buffet, skyline views, DJ music, and unlimited coffee, tea, iced tea, and water. Extra drinks are available to buy. The boat is wheelchair accessible, though outer decks require stairs.
“The cruise was very wonderful. My family and I enjoyed the whole experience and there were only positive things to say. We really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere and the personnel were fabulous.”
Spend Christmas Day aboard a San Diego harbor cruise with a chef-prepared brunch or dinner buffet, music, holiday decor, and views of the USS Midway and Coronado Bridge. Brunch includes unlimited mimosas, while both sailings include coffee, tea, water, and a guaranteed table for your party.
“Loved it all! But more entertainment could be added!”
Spend 2.5 to 3 hours aboard a City Cruises Thanksgiving brunch or dinner boat on San Diego Bay. Enjoy chef-prepared holiday dishes, music, skyline views, and open-air decks. Brunch includes unlimited mimosas, while dinner features turkey, steak, salmon, classic sides, and dessert.
“It was a wonderful new experience - one we had never experienced as a family together before. Not sure if this will make it to our server but Salem was a lovely, incredible, kind human being that took great care of us! Watching the sunset on the top level pre- and mid-dinner was beautiful and the after dinner and sunset dancing was such a fun and freeing experience. :)”
Spend New Year’s Eve aboard a City Cruises yacht at Pier 1 Hornblower Landing. You’ll enjoy a holiday buffet, private table seating, DJ music, San Diego Bay views, and a full bar for purchase. Captain Roy greets passengers, while the crew offers photo help and attentive service.
“What a great dinner adventure! The food was fantastic and the service was wonderful. I highly recommend any dinner cruise with this team!”
Board City Cruises California for a two-hour New Year's Eve cruise on San Diego Bay. Choose a plated four-course dinner or premier buffet brunch, enjoy live music and waterfront views, and count on a reserved table for your party. Dinner includes a top-shelf open bar and Champagne.
Pick a river, a harbour or a kind of evening.
