Discover San Diego

Glide atop the glistening waters of the Pacific to take in the sights, sounds, and stories of America’s Finest City from a unique vantage point during a full bay route along the picturesque harbor. Enjoy 360-degree views throughout our expansive ship with indoor and outdoor seating as our onboard guide shares insightful narration on the city’s most famous buildings, landmarks, and maritime history. Keep watch for playful sea lions, Navy ships, and Coronado Bridge.

Experience America’s Finest City – unique, diverse, historic, and lively – yet laid back with perfect weather yearround. Watch the city’s rich history and vibrant culture come to life on a tour with a local guide who shares expert insight into each landmark, such as Cabrillo National Monument. See San Diego Harbor, Old Town, Little Italy, and the Gaslamp Quarter, known for its electric atmosphere and Victorian-era charm. Our exploration concludes with a Welcome Lunch on Coronado Island.

A bucket list destination for every animal lover, this is one of the world’s largest and most extraordinary zoos! It boasts over 12,000 rare and endangered animals, plus an accredited botanical garden with more than 700,000 individual plants. Enjoy exhibits such as Elephant Odyssey, Polar Bear Plunge, Urban Jungle, the Australian Outback, and more! Take the Skyfari® Aerial Tram over the treetops for amazing views of the zoo and surrounding Balboa Park. Delight in a narrated round-trip drive through the zoo on a double-decker bus for the ultimate “safari experience” with a calming breeze.

Revel in a unique maritime experience aboard the historic USS Midway aircraft carrier, America’s longest-serving aircraft of the 20th century. Take a self-guided audio tour narrated by past sailors, allowing you to step into the shoes of the brave men and women who served as you watch the past come to life. Explore the flight deck and its 26 skillfully restored carrier aircraft, including jet fighters, attack aircraft, and helicopters. Watch a short film, then discover the galley, engine room, flight simulators, and more. Be sure to hear personal stories from the volunteers in yellow hats along the way!

This 1,200-acre cultural and historical oasis is a treat for museum enthusiasts! Enjoy a one-day pass that includes up to four museums, such as the Air & Space Museum, Natural History Museum, Museum of Art, Model Railroad Museum, and the Fleet Science Center. Observe moon rocks that helped humans discover new frontiers, explore the natural history of Southern California, admire old Spanish and Italian master paintings, walk through enormous scale model layouts depicting railroads of the Southwest, or learn about the possibilities and power of science to create a better future — there is something for everyone.