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.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a relaxing sightseeing cruise on Mission Bay! Step aboard a charming vintage sternwheeler and enjoy festive activities like balloon art, airbrush face painting, and a full cash bar, along with a tempting dessert bar. Kids will love decorating pumpkins, while families can capture special moments at the photo-op station. This family-friendly cruise is the perfect way to make lasting memories and enjoy quality time with loved ones this holiday season.

Get ready for a wicked good time on a Halloween cruise on Mission Bay! Show off your spine-chilling style with a creative costume and sip on a Halloween-inspired welcome cocktail. The adults-only party boat is packed with two live DJs pumping out spooky dance beats, a cash bar with delicious libations and snacks, as well as a photo booth to capture all your spirited shenanigans.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is proud to announce the International Guild of Knot Tyers North American Chapter will bring the Art and Craft of Knot Tying to visitors and members of the Maritime Museum of San Diego Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. A Registered Educational Charity, the International Guild of Knot Tyers was founded, with twenty-five members, in April 1982, as an association of folks with interests in knots and knotting techniques of all kinds. In succeeding years, the Guild has grown beyond all expectations and now has over one thousand members worldwide.

For one day only, Maritime Museum of San Diego visitors and members can view IGKT NA members’ work, meet the artisans, learn the art of ropemaking, witness knot tying demonstrations and more. This unique opportunity is included with general admission.