Category Dinner & Sunset Bay Cruises

San Diego · DINNER & SUNSET BAY CRUISES

The 15 Best San Diego Sunset & Dinner Cruises

19 reviewed

When the sun drops behind Point Loma the bay turns gold, and a sunset cruise is the front-row seat. These are the best sunset and dinner sailings on the harbor: which serve a full plated meal, which keep it to drinks and a view, how long each runs and what you pay before gratuity.

San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise - The dinner menu: Prime rib, steak, salmon, picatta, manicotti

1.San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125Our pick

Night dinner cruise on the Spirit of San Diego: skyline views, gourmet meal, music, and optional unlimited open bar.

“Very nice boat personal. Our waiter was excellent Jacki. There were 16 in my group and each enjoyed our meals.”

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Champagne Brunch Buffet

Champagne Brunch Buffet - Your San Diego Bay route: USS Midway and Coronado Bridge views

2.Champagne Brunch Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 350 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

Take a 2-hour Champagne brunch cruise on San Diego Bay with bottomless mimosas, a chef-attended buffet, and live DJ energy.

“Dress casual nice and be ready to take amazing pictures. If you tend to get motion sickness, then meditation for iit”

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City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise

City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise - The Route You’ll Actually Notice: Coronado Bridge, Naval Bases, Point Loma

City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views

City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views - Deck Views After Dinner: Coronado Bridge and USS Midway Moments

4.City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 299 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $121

San Diego Bay gourmet dinner cruise with DJ, skyline views, USS Midway sights, and a plated 3-course meal on an upscale yacht.

“Overall pleasant experience. Calvin was a great waiter and DJ was fun. However, the food service lacked in that they ran out of steak before we got any to avoid crowds and there was no peach warm cobbler like advertised.”

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Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Cruise - What the certified guide adds (and why it makes spotting easier)

San Diego Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay

San Diego Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay - The boat, the bar, and the real value behind the $40 price

6.San Diego Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $40Best value

Relax on a Mission Bay sunset sail with a bar onboard, views of SeaWorld and Ocean Beach Pier, and a smooth 75-minute cruise.

“Great time and a great value. It’s the best 75 minutes to end a long day. Get a drink and watch the sunset.”

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San Diego: City Cruises Gourmet Dinner Cruise

San Diego: City Cruises Gourmet Dinner Cruise - The bay route: why passing big landmarks still feels special

San Diego: City Cruises Buffet Breakfast and Brunch Cruise

San Diego: City Cruises Buffet Breakfast and Brunch Cruise - The brunch buffet: build-your-own plate with classic and local-friendly hits

San Diego: Bay Sights and Sips Sunset Cruise

San Diego: Bay Sights and Sips Sunset Cruise - What’s included in the Sights and Sips menu: appetizers, desserts, and drink specials

9.Bay Sights and Sips Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 84 reviews · from $52

A 1.5-hour San Diego Bay sunset cruise with happy hour drink specials, complimentary bites, and classic waterfront views.

“The cruise was not as advertised - the Hours d’oeuvres we’re gone shortly after we Boarded so we didn’t get any - the passed Hours d’ oeuvres never came our way we Finally were able to each get a slider by Literally chasing down the server. If desert Was served it never reached us. I’m Canceling a cruise booked with my daughter In Destin Fl in December based on this Cruise.”

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San Diego: Dolphin and Whale-Watching Sunset Cruise

San Diego: Dolphin and Whale-Watching Sunset Cruise - How long you’ll be out: seasonal timing (and what it means)

San Diego Sights & Sips: Deluxe Cocktail Sunset Cruise

San Diego Sights & Sips: Deluxe Cocktail Sunset Cruise - Stop 1: The Coronado bridge views and why they’re worth it

11.San Diego Sights & Sips: Deluxe Cocktail Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 67 reviews · from $50

2-hour deluxe sunset cruise on San Diego Bay with passed appetizers, desserts, live DJ music, and skyline views. Drinks for purchase.

“I took my Mother, Aunt and 22 yr old Niece to this short & sweet excursion. This was a be-lated Mother's day gift for both my Aunt and Mother. It was overcast but the food, drinks, Crew, and accommodations were on point. The best moment of the day was knowing that even my Niece enjoyed her time; we ALL definitely had a great time!”

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City Cruises San Diego: Buffet Dinner Cruise

City Cruises San Diego: Buffet Dinner Cruise - Boarding and Onboard Comfort: How to Pick the Best Experience

12.City Cruises San Diego: Buffet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

San Diego Bay buffet dinner cruise with DJ music, night skyline views, and Coronado Bridge. 2.5–3 hours, about $108.

“Zara and Kody the Event manager was wonderful. Dale the DJ was great, Sal the waiter was amazing! Everyone was very welcoming and friendly!”

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San Diego: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Drinks

San Diego: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Drinks - Buffet Dinner With Seasonal Picks (and Coffee/Tea That Actually Helps)

14.Buffet Dinner Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $133

San Diego Bay dinner cruise with buffet, drinks, DJ music, and skyline views. 3 hours for $133.

“The cruise was very wonderful. My family and I enjoyed the whole experience and there were only positive things to say. We really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere and the personnel were fabulous.”

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San Diego: Thanksgiving Day Buffet Brunch or Dinner Cruise

San Diego: Thanksgiving Day Buffet Brunch or Dinner Cruise - The Bay Views: Coronado Bridge, USS Midway, and the Ships You’ll Recognize

15.Thanksgiving Day Buffet Brunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $135Top rated

Spend Thanksgiving on San Diego Bay with a 2–2.5-hour cruise plus a chef-prepared brunch or dinner buffet, music, and great views.

“It was a wonderful new experience - one we had never experienced as a family together before. Not sure if this will make it to our server but Salem was a lovely, incredible, kind human being that took great care of us! Watching the sunset on the top level pre- and mid-dinner was beautiful and the after dinner and sunset dancing was such a fun and freeing experience. :)”

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