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Area
the Embarcadero
Theme
Harbor Cruises and Sailing
Dine aboard a boat during a 3 hour cruise across San Diego Harbor. The dinner cruise carries a 4.1 rating from 1336 reviews.
Overview
Flagship Cruises Events runs this dinner cruise out of San Diego Bay, boarding at the ticket booth at 990 N Harbor Dr. Guests arrive half an hour before departure, get a welcome drink, then sit down to an indoor dinner while the yacht passes the USS Midway Museum. The whole outing runs about 3 hours and finishes back where it started.
Dinner is served indoors, with live entertainment and a DJ on board. An open bar can be added for an extra fee, and reviewers often mention the city lights and the views of the bay at night. The atmosphere leans toward date nights and celebrations, and one reviewer describes it as a relaxing evening out on the water.
The food gets mixed reports. Some travellers praise the chicken, while others describe the surf and turf upgrade as poor value, so it may pay to stick with the standard menu. The consistent strengths are the staff, the views of the bay at night, and the music. With a maximum of 80 travellers, the operator can handle most dietary needs if they are flagged at booking.
What's Included
Included
2.5-hour dinner cruise
Complimentary welcome drink
Unlimited bar ($40 if option selected)
Dinner
Indoor Dining
Live Entretainment
Not Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Souvenir photos (available for purchase, approximately USD $25)
Gratuities / Tips
Itinerary
Board at Flagship boothArrive at 990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, 30 minutes before departure time to check in at the Flagship ticket booth.
Welcome drink on boardingA complimentary welcome drink is included with the cruise. The unlimited bar option is available at an extra charge for those 21 and over.
Dinner cruise on San Diego BayThe yacht spends 3 hours on the bay, passing the USS Midway Museum along the way. Dinner is served indoors with live entertainment.
Return to meeting pointThe cruise ends back at the Flagship ticket booth where boarding began.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points will shape the evening, from the dress code to where you can actually sit.
Dress code. The dress code is smart casual.
Indoor dining only. Dinner is served indoors, and one reviewer wished there were more options to dine outside.
Food and drink. Dinner and a welcome drink are included; the unlimited bar costs extra and requires guests to be 21 or older. Reviewers disagree on the food, with praise for the chicken but repeated warnings against paying extra for the filet mignon.
Dietary needs. The operator can accommodate most dietary requirements, including gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian, but they must be advised at the time of booking.
Group feel. The boat carries a maximum of 80 travellers. Reviewers describe a lively atmosphere with a DJ and dancing.
Contact details. The operator asks for a cell phone number at booking in case boarding or the yacht changes. Confirmation arrives within 48 hours, subject to availability.
Common issues. The food draws the most complaints: several reviewers call it average, and two specifically warn against the paid surf and turf upgrade. One reviewer said engine noise on the first level drowned out the DJ. Another found the air conditioning weak and the dining room too warm. The cruise also depends on good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if either condition fails, guests are offered a different date or a full refund. Souvenir photos and gratuities are not included, and there is no hotel pickup or drop-off.
Common Questions
What is included in the price?
The cruise includes dinner, a complimentary welcome drink, indoor dining and live entertainment. The unlimited bar is an optional extra at an additional charge, and it is only available to guests 21 and over. Souvenir photos and gratuities are not included.
Where does the cruise depart from?
Boarding is at the Flagship ticket booth at 990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101. Guests should arrive 30 minutes before departure time. The cruise ends back at the same point, and there is no hotel pickup or drop-off.
How long is the dinner cruise?
The experience lasts about 3 hours on the bay. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure, so plan for a slightly longer evening overall.
Is the cruise wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the cruise is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, and service animals are allowed. However, some ships have restrooms only up or down a flight of steps, so guests with mobility concerns should call the operator's extension 0 for details about the specific yacht.
Can children join the cruise?
Most travellers can participate, and infant seats are available. The open bar option is restricted to guests 21 and older. The meeting point is near public transportation, which can help families get there.
What is the cancellation policy?
A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. The cruise requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for either reason, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
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