IMPORTANT: Capacity is limited. We strongly suggest that you check availability upon arrival to the Ticket Booth. Once you are scheduled, you can tour the Museum ships prior to your check in time for the boat tour. Special boat ride promotional offer may not be combined with any other offer. Limited time promotion. Boat tours normally additional charge. Based on availability and limited capacity restrictions.

Histoirc bay tours schedule:

Monday - Friday (4 Bay boat tours)

Check in 12:15 p.m., boat tour 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Check in 1:15 p.m., boat tour 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Check in 2:15 p.m., boat tour 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

Check in 3:15 p.m., boat tour 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Saturda - Sunday (5 Bay boat tours)

Check in 12:15 p.m., boat tour 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Check in 1:15 p.m., boat tour 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Check in 2:15 p.m., boat tour 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

Check in 3:15 p.m., boat tour 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Check in 4:15 p.m., boat tour 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

Open weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and weekends Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Maritime Museum of San Diego is kid friendly and guests should wear comfortable clothes and footwear to climb ladders, and move freely from deck to deck of the fleet of ships. Ticket sales end a t 4:00 p.m. Credit/Debit cards only. No cash please. 

The 501c3 non-profit Museum enjoys an international reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining, and operating historic vessels including the world’s oldest active sailing ship, Star of India. Maritime Museum of San Diego is ranked as one of the nation’s top attractions offering self-guided tours, docent-guided group tours, tall ship charters and historic bay cruises, year-round public events, educational programs, and a distinctive venue for corporate/private events. The Museum is open daily along Star of India Wharf at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101-3309. 619.234.9153. Sdmaritime.org.

The Museum has temporarily suspended tall ship sailing adventures. Please check the website at sdmartime.org for new health and safety protocols and tour information.