Launched in 1914 to her removal from regular service in 1996, Pilot enjoyed an active career as San Diego’s chief pilot craft – assisting almost every one of the thousands of major commercial ships to enter or leave the bay during that time. Restored by the Maritime Museum of San Diego and relaunched in 2002, Pilot provides visitors with an educational tour of our Bay. The 45-minute Bay sightseeing tour takes guests out on the water in a large loop first heading toward North Island and the Aircraft Carriers, then stopping at buoy 22. Guests will then head just under Coronado Bridge and make a port (left) turn around one of the bridge pillars. The vessels then heads back towards the Maritime Museum along the downtown side of the waterfront.  Several attractions will be highlighted along the way as guests enjoy the fresh air and view.

The best place to celebrate Father's Day in San Diego is on the bay. We've got a variety of special cruises planned for Father's Day, June 19, 2022, to help you and your family celebrate. Our chef's Father's Day brunch menu features everything from Chicken & Waffles to Quiche Florentine, with live musical entertainment and unlimited champagne, mimosas and Bud Lite! For our sunset dinner cruise, it's his choice of famous slow-roasted prime rib au jus or vegetarian grilled portobello mushroom, optional charcuterie plate, and chocolate mousse cake for dessert.

Father's Day Brunch Cruises:
Plated brunch service with live musical entertainment and complimentary ice-cold beer. Two departures, boarding at 9:30am and 1:30pm.

2,500 lbs. of Rainbows stocked.

Are you in town for the weekend? Or are you a local San Diegan and want to get out on the Bay to learn about Naval History?

Be a part of history and ride the only active passenger carrying Swift Boat in the country. Feel the power of the twin 12 cylinder 2-stroke Detroit Diesel engines as you take a behind the scenes 75-minute narrated tour of San Diego’s military history. 

Tour route heads under Coronado Bay Bridge, Naval Base San Diego, and then Naval Amphibious Base. It then heads back by the aircraft carrier basin and Naval Air Station North Island before returning to the Museum, plus a high speed run to feel the unique power of the Swift Boat.

This is a narrated tour describing PCF 816’s role in the U.S., Malta, Viet Nam, Swift Boat sailors, and the above establishments on the Bay.