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San Diego Speed Boat Adventures

1450 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
619-294-5852
Ranked #9 of 80 tours in San Diego
5.0 of 5 stars 153 Reviews
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Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our Speed Boat Adventure Tour. A guided and narrated San Diego Harbor Tour with a twist. You are able to...... more » Owner description: Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our Speed Boat Adventure Tour. A guided and narrated San Diego Harbor Tour with a twist. You are able to navigate and captain your own speedboat for the entirety of the tour while following our trained and knowledgeable guides to experience the best of both worlds – the THRILL of driving your own speedboat, and the safety of having a skilled guide introduce you to the beauty of San Diego Harbor. The witty yet historical narration is done through two-way communication systems mounted in each boat. « less
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denmarkd92009
San Diego, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

Well being a San Diego native and have done many of the harbor cruises with hornblower this one blew them all away. Not only was it informative, but talk about fun. Glen was our guide and there were 3 other couples. Nothing like catching some air when you hit a wave from one of the big boats in the harbor.... More

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DMSe7en
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8 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012
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This is really one of the coolest things I have done in a long time!! Great fun and definitely a very exciting way to get a stunning perspective of the city!! More

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Lisa W
San Diego, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

My boyfriend's friend gave us his Groupon deal he bought for this because he was unable to use it. We didn't know what to expect but heard it was a great time. It was pretty cloudy and a bit cooler than expected for our day out on the water but that didn't matter one bit!! Our tour guide Glen was... More

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GreatTraveltime
Temecula, California
Top Contributor
81 reviews
129 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012
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person found this review helpful

We booked our speed boat adventure with a GROUPON deal and were able to reserve a Saturday with a short one week notice. The 1:00 PM time slot was booked so we settled for 11:00 AM which probably turned out for the best. The temperature was about the same and the water was less choppy than it is in the... More

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kdvillines
Laguna Hills, CA
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13 reviews
19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

The speedboat tour was the highlight of our trip to San Diego. Not only is this a tour, but it is also an opportunity to zip along the waters of San Diego Bay while at the wheel of your own speedboat. If you imagined this tour as being a nose-to-tail sort of experience, then think again. Essentially, your guide provides... More

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embrowns
Martinsburg, West Virginia
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7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Our day was kind of rainy, and it drizzled the whole time. The waves were AWESOME. We had our 5yo, 9yo, 13yo, 20yo younger brother, and my husband and I. We all had a blast, it was the best thing, and all the kids were really excited. The guy was great, and the boats were cool. First time driving a... More

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Elizabeth T
San Diego, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

Glen was a great tour guide. Wear sunscreen and be sure to take a camera! More

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MGreene16
Chicago Suburbs
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55 reviews
86 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

We used a Groupon on a warm, sunny January day and had a great time. Our guide Glenn was friendly and informative and led us around the bay. There wasn't much other traffic out during our time so we were able to really open the throttle. I let my husband drive and I relaxed; wore a short sleeved shirt and... More

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kes6684
Columbus, OH
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39 reviews
21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

I visited friends in San Diego & we all went on the speed boat tour - it was really fun! It was fun to be able to drive our own little boat & it was an awesome way to see the bay. Our guide was fun & very upbeat. My friends said they now have a go-to activity for guests... More

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dwharper2
La Mesa, California
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8 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

More fun than an adult should be allowed to have! The joy of skipping over boat wakes at full speed then slowing down to see San Diego's waterfront attractions and hear barking California sea lions was smile inducing from both of us. Partway through our tour, it was suggested we could carefully change seats so the second person could drive.... More

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