Harbor Catamaran Cruise

★ 4.8 14 verified reviews on the listing

Two and a half hours on a large catamaran out of Shelter Island, food and drinks included.

from $64.76 per person, live price on the listing

Opens the operator's official listing with live dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Duration: 2.5 hours
Group: Large catamaran, stable ride, small group feel
Meeting point: 2700 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund
Included: Food and drinks included in the fare
Run by: Triton Charters

A 2.5 hour catamaran cruise on San Diego Bay, run by Triton Charters and departing from Shelter Island rather than the downtown Embarcadero piers.

What is included

The fare covers food and drinks, so there is no separate onboard bar tab to budget for. Running time is 2.5 hours. It is sold as a large catamaran outing, which means a steadier platform than the conventional sightseeing boats and more deck space to move around on. Commentary and crew service are in English.

Where it departs and how boarding works

The catamaran cruise departs from Shelter Island with Triton Charters as the operator. No hotel pickup is offered, so plan your own ride to the pier. Aim to arrive about 15 minutes early for check-in.

What the cruise is actually like

This is a 2.5 hour run on a twin-hull boat, which means more deck space and a steadier ride than a single-hull vessel. Triton Charters supplies drinks along the way. The route hugs the bay, passing downtown's waterfront before swinging toward the open harbor, so you get skyline views and a taste of open water in one trip.

What to wear and bring

No strict dress code applies here, and this catamaran trip is more casual than the plated dinner cruises on the Embarcadero. Layers still matter, since open water cools quickly once the sun drops behind Point Loma, and a windbreaker earns its keep near the harbor mouth. Bring photo ID for check in and for any alcoholic drink. Sunscreen and sunglasses are worth packing for daytime departures.

Price and cancellation

The tour is listed from $64.76 per person, with food and drinks included in that fare. Exact pricing shifts with the date and day of the week, so the live booking page is the final word. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure gets you a full refund.

Before you book a bay dinner cruise

Where does the catamaran harbor cruise depart from?

It boards on Shelter Island, on the north side of San Diego Bay.

How long is the cruise?

The listing gives it as 2.5 hours.

Is food included?

Food and drinks included in the fare.

Can I cancel?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

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