Historic Bay Cruise Aboard 1914 Pilot boat with General Admission
Launched in 1914 to her removal from regular service in 1996, the Pilot enjoyed an active career as San Diego’s chief pilot craft – assisting almost every one of the thousands of major commercial ships to enter or leave the bay during that time. Visitors will share this narrated historic bay tour aboard one of the few vessels in the country honored with the distinction of being on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
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Historic Bay Cruise Aboard 1914 Pilot boat with General Admission
What's included in Historic Bay Cruise Aboard 1914 Pilot boat with General Admission
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The 45-minute Bay tour takes guests out on the water in a large loop first heading toward North Island and the Aircraft Carriers, then stopping at buoy 22. Tour continues down along Coronado. Guests head just under Coronado Bridge and make a port (left) turn around one of the bridge pillars. The vessel heads back towards the Maritime Museum along the downtown side of the waterfront. Guests will see a mixed history of the area and certain attractions within sight. Also, combining lessons in our local ecology and economy. Attractions generally talked about include: Lindbergh field, the Coast Guard station, North Island, Carrier(s), City of Coronado, Coronado Bridge, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Tijuana/border, 24th Street Marine Terminal, Naval Station San Diego, the three big shipyards, 10th Ave. Marine Terminal, Convention Center, library, Petco Park, various buildings of interest in downtown, Seaport Village, Tuna Harbor, USO Park, the Midway, cruise ship terminals,
Inclusions
- General Admission Ticket for Self-guided tour of Museum
- 45-minute pilot cruise
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for public with limited mobility.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Check in at the Maritime Museum of San Diego Ticket Booth first. Then make your way inside the Museum to the outdoors waiting area at the aft-deck end of the 1898 Victorian-era steam ferryboat Berkeley.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Look for the white ticket booth with sign that reads TICKETS. This is located on the embarcadero in front of the Maritime Museum of San Diego. The museum offers generally five 45-minute daily Historic Bay Tours aboard the 1914 Pilot. Check with the staff for reservation and availability. 11:00 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m.
