All aboard the 16th-century galleon San Salvador for this hilarious interactive show that puts our visitors right in the middle of the pirate action. Participants will be sworn in as part of the ship crew, trained how to navigate, sword fight, bail water from a sinking ship, escape from the King’s Jail, swab the deck and other pirate skills. Performances are 90 minutes select Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. PLUS your ticket to the show INCLUDES general admission to explore the Maritime Museum of San Diego fleet of ships and below deck exhibits before or after your fun! Check - in 30 minutes prior to your show at the Ticket Booth located in front of the fleet. (Recommended for visitors 5+).

Celebrate the 4th of July with BBQ, Fireworks & Waterfront Views! Support the Maritime Museum of San Diego while celebrating Independence Day aboard the historic Berkeley or our waterfront barge. Enjoy an unforgettable night of food, fun, fireworks—and fundraising! 

Two options to view the fireworks including the Victorian-era steam ferryboat Berkeley McKinney Deck and the waterfront barge located behind the Berkeley.

Seating is first come, first served. Blankets welcome—no folding chairs, please. No outside alcohol permitted. No-host bar available for guests 21+

For decades, Twilight's live music under the stars has been delighting visitors.

Twilight in the Park Concert events are scheduled to return this summer. The performances will be every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Performances are typically 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego, whose mission is to serve as the community memory of our seafaring experiences by collecting, preserving, and presenting our rich maritime heritage and historic connections with the Pacific world, announces the opening of the new exhibit Celebrating the Sea: Exploring the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s Hidden Collection in the Compass Gallery on the ferryboat Berkeley. Entry to the new exhibit is included with general admission. October 2024 through July 2025 visitors can revel in a rare and rich tapestry of treasured maritime-themed art and admire notable artists’ work, embracing the nautical world of breathtaking coasts, artifacts & treasured ships.